Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. Gamification.

Technology 133

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

socalTECH

MAY 22, 2009

The firm said it is targeting hosting, SaaS, social network, content distribution networks, and cloud computing companies with the hardware. Pricing on the new product was not released. The firm's technology is based on software research at Caltech, originally designed to accelerate file transfers over the Internet2.

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Product CalTech Cloud Computing Miramar 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Check your business network for a great co-founder or a great designer. Negotiate, or use social networks, which are virtually free. Their prices are high and hard to lower. Low cost infrastructure. Notice the empty offices that are wasting away as you drive down the street? Make them an offer. They're eating cash.

Startup 103

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 103

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2014

One of the toughest decisions for a startup is how to price their product or service. The alternatives range from giving it away for free, to pricing based on costs, to charging what the market will bear (premium pricing). In this more traditional product pricing model, the price is set at two to five times the product cost.

Startup 114

Startup Pricing Customer Custom 114

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The alternatives range from giving the product away for free (revenue from ads), to pricing based on costs, to charging what the market will bear (premium pricing). Price based on product costs plus margin. Price based on average value to customer. Price with recurring low subscription payments.

Pricing 66

Pricing Customer Custom Advertising 66

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2012

One of the toughest decisions for a startup is how to price their product or service. The alternatives range from giving it away for free (like Twitter), to pricing based on costs, to charging what the market will bear (premium pricing). Portfolio pricing. Tiered or volume pricing. Feature pricing.

Pricing 112

Pricing Competition Customer Custom 112

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. Gamification.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 13, 2012

To start, New Media Expo (NMX) is the first and only industry-wide conference, tradeshow and media event dedicated to blogging, podcasting, social media, social networking, online video, music, Internet TV and radio. What does this mean for you ? Leo Laporte (Owner, TWiT.tv and host of “This Week in Tech”).

Media 109

Media Startup Conference Social Network 109

Eric Greenspan

MAY 29, 2010

There are many ways to use social media for this purpose, but the main thing to keep in mind is to make sure you are using the tools to listen and engage, while considering making changes to how your company operates based on the precious feedback you will certainly receive. Social networking is powerful huh?

Social Media 214

Social Media Customer Custom Media 214

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2019

Check your business network for a great co-founder or a great designer. Negotiate, or use social networks, which are virtually free. Their prices are high and hard to lower. Low cost infrastructure. Notice the empty offices that are wasting away as you drive down the street? Make them an offer. They're eating cash.

Startup 80

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 80

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 22, 2011

I’ve spoken positively about their design simplicity, their UX flow and their marketing prowess. Either company had the potential to try and broaden their businesses to turn them into something monetizable whether it be a social network, a telecom company, a gaming company, a media company – whatever.

Company 295

Company Companies Gogii Google 295

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

How excited am I likely to be when I see a plan for a new generation of buggy whip, or another me-too social network? Coding, design, production, sales, finance, operations, marketing, and the like are all execution skills; and without great execution, success will be very hard to come by. BUT good ideas are NOT hard to find.

Startup 189

Startup Sales Ideas Entrepreneur 189

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2013

Google did it with search engines, Apple did it with a personal computer, and even Wal-Mart did it through low prices. A business plan I saw a while back to combine all the good features of several popular social networks on one site does not do it. Need to be nimble. Innovate to market leadership.

Startup 102

Startup Customer Custom Social Network 102

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. Gamification.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2013

You have figured out how to undercut your competitor’s price, and still hold your margin. Working on that unique design, or completing the breakthrough for an innovative patent, are moments of inspiration that you will never forget, especially if they become your competitive edge. A business model that works.

Startup 100

Startup Patents Competition Social Network 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2012

You have figured out how to undercut your competitor’s price, and still hold your margin. Working on that unique design, or completing the breakthrough for an innovative patent, are moments of inspiration that you will never forget, especially if they become your competitive edge. A business model that works.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Patents Startup Ideas 102

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. Gamification.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2017

Check your business network for a great co-founder or a great designer. Negotiate, or use social networks, which are virtually free. Their prices are high and hard to lower. Low cost infrastructure. Notice the empty offices that are wasting away as you drive down the street? Make them an offer. They're eating cash.

Startup 77

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 77

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2012

Google did it with search engines, Apple did it with a personal computer, and even Wal-Mart did it through low prices. A business plan I saw a while back to combine all the good features of several popular social networks on one site does not do it. Need to be nimble. Innovate to market leadership.

Customer 94

Customer Custom Social Network Marketing 94

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. Gamification.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

I think the best solution for the social networking era is “in-stream&# advertising. I know you could argue that YouTube was much broader but it was really popularized in the social networks. The question will be “at what price?&# And for investors, “at what valuation did they get in?&#. $10

Venture Capital 271

Venture Capital Capital Google Platform 271

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Google did it with search engines, Apple did it with a personal computer, and even Wal-Mart did it through low prices. A business plan I saw a while back to combine all the good features of several popular social networks on one site does not do it. Need to be nimble. Innovate to market leadership.

Customer 93

Customer Custom Social Network Marketing 93

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2014

Now the price is closer to $100 if you are willing to do the work yourself. Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. Don’t expect that you can create a new social networking site in your garage, and steal all the users away from Facebook.

Startup 100

Startup Commerce Sites Blogging 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2013

Check your business network for a great co-founder or a great designer. Negotiate, or use social networks, which are virtually free. Their prices are high and hard to lower. Low cost infrastructure. Notice all the empty offices that are still there as you drive down the street? Make them an offer.

Startup 99

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 99

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

You have figured out how to undercut your competitor’s price, and still hold your margin. Working on that unique design, or completing the breakthrough for an innovative patent, are moments of inspiration that you will never forget, especially if they become your competitive edge. A business model that works.

Startup 88

Startup Patents Competition Social Network 88

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Now the price is closer to $100, if you are willing to do the work yourself. Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. Don’t expect that you can create a new social networking site in your garage, and steal all the users away from Facebook.

Commerce 99

Commerce Startup Sites Tool 99

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 18, 2015

Grindr, which first launched in 2009, has exploded into the largest and most popular all-male location-based social network out there. IgnitedSpaces develops executive office suites and shared spaces designed to enhance productivity, collaboration and the success of our members while providing top-notch client services and amenities.

Hollywood 40

Hollywood Startup Social Network Entrepreneur 40

socalTECH

MARCH 24, 2010

We allow them to have virtual store fronts, portable stores, which they can place on their social networking profiles, on their own dot com, on their blogs, and so forth--anywhere fans already interact with the artist. We have some minimum price points for every product they might want to sell. for a shirt.

Van Nuys 191

Van Nuys Tech Coast Angels Startup Web 191

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2013

Now the price is closer to $100, if you are willing to do the work yourself. Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. Don’t expect that you can create a new social networking site in your garage, and steal all the users away from Facebook.

Sites 78

Sites Commerce Startup Tool 78

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Also, if out at a party or other gathering, we leave our device susceptible to being picked up by a stranger and if not outright stolen, the fear of someone accessing your favorite Social Networking site while you aren’t looking can prevent you from enjoying the atmosphere.

Entertainment 93

Entertainment Social Network Software Demand 93

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Check your business network for a great co-founder or a great designer. Negotiate, or use social networks, which are virtually free. Their prices are high and hard to lower. Low cost infrastructure. Notice all the empty offices as you drive down the street? Make them an offer. Need less expensive advertising?

Startup 93

Startup Advertising Social Network Ideas 93

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

and has led business analysis & user interface design projects for the U.S. It’s a community and work space focused on empowering entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers, programmers, designers, professionals, and all awesome people in general. Price: $15 (Early Bird). 8:30 – 9:30pm – cocktail reception and networking.

Tech Coast Angels 96

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 10, 2012

“I found it to be the best social network, connecting people on a deeper level. Rather than figure it out and reverse engineer a price strategy, they simply asked their customers what they would be willing to pay for shipping. They took everyone’s response and averaged the price, which came to about $5.

Startup 98

Startup Customer Custom Pricing 98

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Now the price is closer to $100, if you are willing to do the work yourself. Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. Don’t expect that you can create a new social networking site in your garage, and steal all the users away from Facebook.

Commerce 88

Commerce Startup Sites Tool 88

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2013

Sara has also worked in department coordinating/management, accounting, and talent recruitment on such films as Social Network, Water for Elephants, In Time, Snow White and the Huntsman, Dark Shadows, as well as in the finance department at Sony Pictures. What inspired you? Take us through your features? How many users so far so far?

Web 93

Web USC Course Guide 93

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Google did it with search engines, Apple did it with a personal computer, and even Wal-Mart did it through low prices. A business plan I saw recently to combine all the good features of several popular social networks on one site does not do it. Need to be nimble. Proving market leadership.

Startup 51

Startup Customer Custom Social Network 51