Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2019

This approach, popularly known as “ glocalization ,” means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. But it does mean that you think about the global implications at every step of the process: Pick your company and product names carefully.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Many experts are certain that successful entrepreneurs are the ones with the most inspiration (passion and dream), while others will assert that it’s about more perspiration (working harder). Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry. In my experience, both are always required in heavy doses.

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Xconomy

JUNE 29, 2016

But as I explain in a longer blog post , what is copied is a common motif in song composition, effectively a design tool. No one can claim copyright to these things because they have been around for a long time and are now “generic” parts or common design tools, respectively. To me, a chord progression is an abstract music design tool.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2015

This approach, popularly known as glocalization , means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. But it does mean that you think about the global implications at every step of the process: Pick your company and product names carefully.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2020

Many experts are certain that successful entrepreneurs are the ones with the most inspiration (passion and dream), while others will assert that it’s about more perspiration (working harder). Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry. In my experience, both are always required in heavy doses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 7, 2020

For technical designers building innovative features, how to use them is obvious, and it’s very hard to see things as a first-time not-so-technical customer. The solution is to actively engage people outside your perspective to design usability in from the beginning. All customer interfaces must be designed by Marketing.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 30, 2014

As I’ve written about recently, at Upfront Ventures we started talking a couple of years ago about wanting to fund stuff with more meaning. What about if elderly people never had to ask a relative or healthcare worker to change the batteries on their hearing aids? Meredith came to see me along with the CTO Marc Berte.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In fact, it’s all about understanding the differences between early adopters and mainstream customers, and managing your own marketing and development efforts to cross this deadly chasm. They will request and be more vocal about technically tricky and elegant features. Usability features are as important as function.

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socalTECH

JUNE 13, 2012

How do you go about getting a company product--and company--funded through crowdsourcing? First of all, tell us about what olloclip's products are? I had just heard about Kickstarter, and I thought that would be a brilliant place to launch the idea. What was it about your project that drew interest of people?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

This approach, popularly known as “ glocalization ,” means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. But it does mean that you think about the global implications at every step of the process: Pick your company and product names carefully.

Marketing 54

Marketing Patents Offshore Startup 54

Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

“Front-line staff are uniquely positioned to articulate clinically relevant needs and to articulate the design-based principles that can make our healthcare smarter and more human,” Monti said. We need to be humble about where strong reliance on hierarchy has landed healthcare.”. The hospital itself has had two patents issued to it. “We

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2022

I expect that should seem intuitive to all entrepreneurs, but every investor I know has many stories about startup funding requests with major business model elements missing. Investors look for a sustainable competitive advantage, like a patent. What is the need you fill or problem you solve? Customers always have alternatives.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

This approach, popularly known as “glocalization,” means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. But it does mean that you think about the global implications at every step of the process: Pick your company and product names carefully.

Entrepreneur 97

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socalTECH

MARCH 9, 2015

We spoke with CEO Steve Schell on how Idealab believes its past experience with starting up a 3D printing company--and some new ideas on how to create a marketplace of 3D designs--are the key to making the leap from hobbyist to the mass market. Talk about what New Matter is working on? We launched on Indiegogo for about sixty days.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2013

We caught up with founder and CEO Erik Adams to hear more about what is startup is up to, and how it''s trying to use the crowdsourcing site Indiegogo to raise money for its startup. I got a lot of pushback--none of them wanted to change their designs, and no one thought anyone would wear a flower. What is Deka Sounds?

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2012

This approach, popularly known as “glocalization,” means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. But it does mean that you think about the global implications at every step of the process: Pick your company and product names carefully.

Marketing 104

Marketing Startup Patents Offshore 104

socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Their patented 12 step accelerator is unlike any other program available and gives direct access to specialists in branding, design, business planning, product fit, strategic planning, web development, growth hacking and so much more. All you want to know about Brian is contained in his TEDx talk - [link].

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2020

Based on my experience, survival and success are both about doing the right things , and not about doing everything. There are complex processes, like filing a patent, and financial tools that may be new to you, including Excel and Quickbooks. As a result, he missed opportunities, and the whole organization suffered.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2013

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. You won’t last long as an entrepreneur in this category, since a startup is all about taking risks. Prior to patent application. Who is right?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

For example, “We just patented a new battery technology that will cut your smartphone charge time and cost in half.” Call out your top competitors, highlighting your sustainable competitive advantage, including patents, trade secrets. Marty Zwilling First published on Predictable Designs on 06/10/2020. and trademarks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2012

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. You won’t last long as an entrepreneur in this category, since a startup is all about taking risks. Prior to patent application. Who is right?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2011

This approach, popularly known as “glocalization,” means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. But it does mean that you think about the global implications at every step of the process: Pick your company and product names carefully.

Entrepreneur 103

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2021

Picture the graphic designer, the IT expert, or the independent accountant or attorney. Too many Innovators are like Dean Kamen , still struggling with the Segway Human Transporter , while holding over 1000 other device patents. The Specialist entrepreneur will enter one industry and stick with it for 15 to 30 years.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2020

in Physics who talks passionately about starting a business producing nuclear powered batteries. His challenge is to focus on one market, with a specific design, cost, and price. Then, he'll need to patent it and create a plan to show opportunity, competition, and financial projections. For example, I have a friend with a Ph.D.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2011

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. You won’t last long as an entrepreneur in this category, since a startup is all about taking risks. Prior to patent application. Who is right?

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Patents Sample Ideas Entrepreneur 90

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 28, 2013

Helping solicit new business ideas and patents from individuals, federal research labs, universities and other R&D organizations countrywide. One becomes a member by creating a profile, add team members, promote their company page and message or receive updates about the companies they follow. Social network for investors.

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El Segundo Social Network Startup Patents 76

socalTECH

DECEMBER 7, 2016

We talked with Eli Aizenstat , the founder and CEO of Beatshare�and still a student--as well as President and longtime technology vet Barry Lieberman about the startup. Before that, I was at a multimedia design academy in high school. I've always been a mobile enthusiast, in technology and design and user experience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

In fact, it’s all about understanding the differences between early adopters and mainstream customers, and managing your own marketing and development efforts to cross this deadly chasm. They will request and be more vocal about technically tricky and elegant features. Usability features are as important as function.

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Technical Review News Customer Custom 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2010

That means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. But it does mean that you think about the global implications at every step of the process: Pick your company and product names carefully. Selectively protect your intellectual property worldwide.

Startup 89

Startup Patents Offshore Demand 89

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 6, 2017

In this article #StartupsEverywhere , I talked with Joe Wallace, CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, and Hank McCarrick, CEO and founder of Seco Sys about sustainability, emerging eco tech, and challenges in the ecosystem. Can you tell us more about your company.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 6, 2017

In this article #StartupsEverywhere , I talked with Joe Wallace, CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, and Hank McCarrick, CEO and founder of Seco Sys about sustainability, emerging eco tech, and challenges in the ecosystem. Can you tell us more about your company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2012

Many writers have outlined the critical success factors for product companies, like sell every unit at a profit, patent the design, and continuous product improvement. Thus it’s up to you to communicate effectively what you are about, to customers as well as your own team. Clearly communicate the vision, mission, and values.

Satisfaction 91

Satisfaction Patents Outsource Development Services 91

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 12, 2013

I later found the bottle belonged to my roommate (don’t worry, the bottle was still in the communal cupboard and thoroughly cleaned upon return) – he was a graphic & brand designer by trade and had a quirkier appreciation for negative space than most people. “Do you know about KOR?” Until a few years later.

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InfoChachkie

AUGUST 24, 2015

If a movie were made about their collaboration, it would no doubt include a torrid romantic relationship. <Note to Millennials: It’s not always about the hookup.> Clueless, yet unafraid, Hedy and Antheil set out to design a secure remote control guidance system for the US government. > Sympatico.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2016

In fact, it’s all about understanding the differences between early adopters and mainstream customers, and managing your own marketing and development efforts to cross this deadly chasm. They will request and be more vocal about technically tricky and elegant features. Usability features are as important as function.

Customer 100

Customer Custom Technical Review News 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2012

Since Dolgoff is raising money for his 2D-to-3D startup via Fundable, we thought it would be interesting to hear about the project, and how he ended up turning to Fundable. Tell us about your project? We have a contest for people to design what the case will look like, and we're using Fundable to raise $10,000 to give to the winner.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 22, 2020

We caught up with Krisztina, who has been active in Southern California's startup community for a number of years, to learn more about the firm and its investment style. Can you talk about that a bit? I hear about a lot of startups that way, because of that really diverse network I've got around the country.

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