Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2015

“Scope creep” (or feature creep) is an insidious disease that kills more new business solutions than any other, especially high-tech ones, and yet most founders (who may be the cause) never even see it happening. The best product is one that is highly focused, and has the absolute minimum number of features to do the job.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Playa Vista-based computer accessory and products maker Belkin has been pushing the limits of technology lately, with such products as its Wi-fi enabled water sensors and MIMO routers. However, its latest products--announced on Wednesday--tackle a far less high tech issue: the lack of pockets in workout gear.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2012

Why is it that most of the business plans I see are really product plans? I define a product plan as a detailed description of your product or service, with a bit of business thrown in at the end. A business plan is a detailed description of your business, with a bit of product description thrown in near the front.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2011

Why is it that most of the business plans I see are really product plans? I define a product plan as a detailed description of your product or service, with a bit of business thrown in at the end. A business plan is a detailed description of your business, with a bit of product description thrown in near the front.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2020

These days, branding is less about products or solutions, and more about the overall customer experience and expectations. If the shopping process, delivery, and support level does not match their expectations, no innovative product features will compensate. Tech-focused service that solves complex problems.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2012

I believe you can be much more productive, as well as a more effective leader, if you approach most meetings as mentoring opportunities, and limit them to five minutes. I have used this approach with high-tech roles, like software design, as well as business development roles.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Every year, we feature the year end reflections of founders, CEOs, investors, and others in Southern California's high tech community. The ADAPT program was intentionally designed for new graduates or unemployed individuals who want to skill up in this data economy. We'll be posting these throughout the next two weeks.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Every year, we feature the year end reflections of founders, CEOs, investors, and others in Southern California's high tech community. We'll be posting these throughout the next two weeks. Today, we have Brian Mac Mahon of startup accelerator ExpertDojo (www.expertdojo.com). In 2018 & 2019 Expert DOJO made 42 investments.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report. Yarnell Design (www.masonyarnell.com/tech). Brilliant web and iPhone app design. Tech Coast Angels Fast Pitch - February 24th - UCLA. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (www.biztechlaw.com). Technology.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 7, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report. Cox Communications - Orange County - Looking for Product Marketing Manager.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 4, 2018

It doesn’t matter if you start a company in a coworking space, a dorm room or on your couch, the struggle to build a tech business in this day and age is real. For many founders, getting noticed by investors, potential customers, incubators and other companies, is a necessity to take your product to the next level.

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socalTECH

JULY 24, 2009

Southern California's high tech news and companies. Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (www.sycr.com) Sponsoring socalTECH's Orange County High Tech Report. Cox Communications - Orange County - Looking for Product Marketing Manager. www.socalip.com) Focused on high tech's unique need - Pragmatic cost-effective IP.

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socalTECH

APRIL 7, 2011

We thought we'd learn a bit more about the practical barriers in taking many eco-friendly technology innovations into the market, plus the contrast between the construction and architecture business and the high tech investing world. We're unique in that we are a design and build firm, we do both architecture as well as construction.

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socalTECH

MAY 22, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. www.socalip.com) Focused on high tech's unique need - Pragmatic cost-effective IP portfolio management - U.S. They include: Sponsors. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com).

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2010

Why is it that most of the business plans I see are really product plans? I define a product plan as a detailed description of your product or service, with a bit of business thrown in at the end. A business plan is a detailed description of your business, with a bit of product description thrown in near the front.

Product 48

Product Outsource Development Competition High Tech 48

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2013

“Scope creep” (or feature creep) is an insidious disease that kills more good startups than any other, especially high-tech ones, and yet most founders (who may be the cause) never even see it happening. This term refers to the penchant to add just one more feature to the product or service before first delivery, just because you can.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2011

For most new high-tech products, the first customers are always “early adopters.” The conventional wisdom is that early adopters are the ideal target for new products, to get business rolling. Product suggestions by early adopters often ask for increased user control over details of the technology.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 11, 2013

These varied responsibilities are analogous to those of a startup CEO, as movie production crews are essentially temporary ventures. Startup CEOs should likewise create products they are passionate about and not pursue opportunities based on industry pundits' proclamations of "the next big thing.".

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

“Made in the USA” is more than just a slogan; it’s a philosophy for business, one that emphasizes the importance of staying within the national economy and creating products of the highest quality. There’s a reason why Apple has recently pledged $100 million in American manufacturing plants for future products.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

For most new high-tech products, the first customers are always “early adopters.” The conventional wisdom is that early adopters are the ideal target for new products, to get business rolling. Product suggestions by early adopters often ask for increased user control over details of the technology.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 5, 2016

Today, the products that power a smart home are light years away from the myths that surrounded them when they debuted. Here, we debunk some of the most common misconceptions about home automation and explain the truths of having a high tech home. Stick to products that take on only those tasks. Better security?

Design 40

Design High Tech Guide Product 40

socalTECH

JULY 27, 2020

We caught up with Nick--who is a veteran of the area's high tech industry, most recently serving as CEO of Velocify--to get the latest on MomentFeed, which provides services to multi-brand, location businesses. Where we really want to focus, is on product.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 29, 2017

This morning's contribution is from Krisztina 'Z' Holly host of the The Art of Manufacturing podcast and founder of MAKE IT IN LA (www.makeitinla.org), which supports connecting local manufacturers and high tech companies. And I'm especially proud to have received our 501(c)(3) charitable designation from the I.R.S.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 3, 2011

The broader one’s understanding of the human experience, the better design we will have.”. Filmmaker Kirby Ferguson has created a collection of short films which beautifully underscore Mr. Jobs’ definition of creativity (the term beautiful is appropriate here, as the production values are sweet). free weekly Infochachkie articles!

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2011

“Scope creep” (or feature creep) is an insidious disease that kills more good startups than any other, especially high-tech ones, and yet most founders (who may be the cause) never even see it happening. This term refers to the penchant to add just one more feature to the product or service before first delivery, just because you can.

Technical Review 96

Technical Review Startup Software Review High Tech 96

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 10, 2010

Another factor that impacts a patent’s value is its type, of which there are essentially two: utility patents and design patents. Utility patents generally offer more protection than design patents and are thus usually more valuable. Design patents make up the majority of non-utility patents. Provisional Approach.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

“Scope creep” (or feature creep) is an insidious disease that kills more good startups than any other, especially high-tech ones, and yet most founders (who may be the cause) never even see it happening. This term refers to the penchant to add just one more feature to the product or service before first delivery, just because you can.

Technical Review 75

Technical Review Startup Software Review High Tech 75

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

I believe you can be much more productive, as well as a more effective leader, if you approach most meetings as mentoring opportunities, and limit them to five minutes. I have used this approach with high-tech roles, like software design, as well as business development roles.

Mentor 101

Mentor High Tech Coach Guide 101

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

We spoke with Dipanshu Sharma, Chairman of the firm, to learn more about the company and its products. We were contemplating one of the problems we had all faced, which was when we designed a project, the issue was that it usually never got done on time. There was a disconnect between the product and the sales process.

Startup 100

Startup Software Review Technical Review Software 100

InfoChachkie

MARCH 24, 2016

For instance, in the High Tech Sales class, we discussed the necessity of tracking ad performance. Since we have released our product, and are now looking to acquire new users, this has proven to be extremely valuable for getting a high return from our advertising expenditures.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2013

I was 23 and had been programming computers, designing computer networks and selling software for 10 years. I wanted to do business projects and I got in touch with a guy from the strategy consulting practice in the telecoms & high-tech practice in London. You’re a tech guy. I had had enough. We take MBAs.

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Technical Advisors Marketing Startup Venture Capital 385

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2011

I believe you can be much more productive, as well as a more effective leader, if you approach most meetings as mentoring opportunities, and limit them to five minutes. I have used this approach with high-tech roles, like software design, as well as business development roles.

Mentor 95

Mentor High Tech Coach Guide 95

socalTECH

APRIL 13, 2015

San Diego''s Events.com (www.events.com) thinks so, saying it is prepared to create a new platformbuilt in the social and mobile agedesigned to help manage all kinds of events, in a way which has been completely overlooked by the incumbent event registration and management providers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2010

This insidious disease kills more good startups than any other, especially high-tech ones, and yet most founders (who may be the cause) never even see it happening. Feature creep” (or scope creep) refers to the penchant to add just one more feature to the product before first delivery.

Technical Review 51

Technical Review Software Review High Tech Writing 51

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2010

I believe you can be much more productive, as well as a more effective leader, if you approach most meetings as mentoring opportunities, and limit them to five minutes. I have used this approach with high-tech roles, like software design, as well as business development roles.

Mentor 88

Mentor High Tech Coach Guide 88

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 24, 2011

There has recently been a common theme among the entrepreneurs I have interviewed and the conferences I have attended: despite the relatively weak state of the world economy, now is a great time to create a high-tech startup. As Guy Kawasaki pointed out in our recent conversation , “…it is cheaper than ever to start a company.

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Company Companies Startup Study 257

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Jerome Chang: We have quite a variety of residents here, ranging from a lawyer, to real estate investors, to technology startups, to people in the entertainment industry, such as production firms, script writers, and filmmakers. Our scenario at BLANKSPACES is much more modern, designed ground up for this kind of work style.

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