Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Here are some approaches that both of us recommend to get you started: Take a basic product and make it special (upgrade). Fields) are examples of what were once pedestrian products that have driven successful new businesses. Offer a no-frills version of a high-end product (downgrade). Take a broad-appeal product into a niche.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). This refers to the use of game thinking and software design mechanics to make it more effective and friendly for people to engage with technology. Gamification.

Technology 133

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The event is a 2-day training in.Net, HTML5, Windows 8, Asp.NET MVC and other Microsoft technologies. Web API Design Best PracticesThis session will cover the basics of Web API but dig deeper and take attendees past basic CRUD operations on resources and dive into how to create a robust API using Web API.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 18, 2010

Irvine-based EON Reality , a developer of interactive 3D software, said Wednesday afternoon that it has teamed up with NEC Display Solutions to sell a product to schools for virtual learning and training. Tags: reality eonreality interactive virtual software. No details of the deal with NEC were disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2020

Ready to scale is when you have a proven product and a proven business model, about to expand to new geographies and markets. A software product is a classic example of a scalable solution, since it costs real money to build the first copy, but unlimited additional copies can be quickly cloned for almost no incremental cost.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Irvine-based EON Reality , a maker of interactive 3D, virtual reality products, said today that it has rolled out a new product designed for mobile use. The firm said EON Mobile Icube is a 3D, virtual reality system which can be used for such things as trade shows and training. READ MORE>>.

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LATechDigest

MAY 12, 2016

Santa Monica-based talent management software firm Cornerstone OnDemand announced the launch of its suite of people analytics products at its annual Convergence Conference. Users can easily create, manage and execute accurate headcount plans through a simple and intuitive design.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 7, 2019

Or Apple, which designs its own devices to carry out superior software experience,” explained Ma. On the creative front, rct believes Morpheus could be a productivity tool for filmmakers as it can take a story arc and dissect it into a decision-making tree within seconds. Image: rct studio.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Elementary Robotics was co-founded by Bill Gross, the brains behind an increasingly resurgent Idealab incubator, and Arye Barnehama, a former head of design at the augmented reality startup DAQRI. “Up until now, robotic actuation was mostly about super rigid, super stiff, super strong, repeatable actuation, mostly for manufacturing.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

In the move to online commerce, one of the latest areas of interest by online retailers has been the use of online video, to showcase products and provide training and instruction. That might be consumer electronics, children's products, or home improvement, the areas that we target. Kim Folsom: Both.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2010

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. If your software is your solution and “secret sauce,” don’t entrust it to outsiders of any kind.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2019

Here are some approaches that both of us recommend to get you started: Take a basic product and make it special (upgrade). Fields) are examples of what were once pedestrian products that have driven successful new businesses. Offer a no-frills version of a high-end product (downgrade). Take a broad-appeal product into a niche.

Startup 90

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Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Their product suite, PREtect, contains 5 cyber risk management solutions designed to optimize the protection of data assets and the detection of malicious events by addressing the most common vulnerabilities in the enterprise. Any business, small or large is vulnerable today. Chui (San Francisco, CA). RUB A DUB (McLean, VA).

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 5, 2016

“We built our venture studio using the same processes that we apply to design and grow all startups that go through our [build] program,” said rhubarb studios co-founder Cauri Jaye. “We rhubarb studios is constantly recruiting engineers, UX designers and product managers to work on multidisciplinary teams creating innovative companies.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I went to college at K-State, and then I started with a little Internet development company, W3 Design, which became USWeb Los Angeles. I ended up doing a lot of different things, and was an executive at Sony, and had lots of software and marketing roles over time. How far along are you now with the product?

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

OpenX is profitable, and its ad serving software dominant among online publishers. positions on its site, ranging from software, sales, marketing, to finance. NastyGal -- which was just about unheard of a year ago -- has rocketed to a over $100M business, driven by women's clothing, shoes, and other products. RightScale.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2017

In case you haven’t noticed it, the rapid evolution of do-it-yourself (DIY) facilities for developers, including 3-D printers, SketchUp and makerspaces such as TechShop , have scaled down the cost of prototypes and hardware design by an order of magnitude. Quick low-cost design and fabrication alternatives are extremely valuable.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

That's funding our new product, FanMix, which is a a social media tool. Alex Benzer: We're building SocialEngine in parallel, and working on a new, software-as-service version. How did you and Charlotte get into software? I was really into graphic design in high school, and took several summer workshops at Caltech.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). This refers to the use of game thinking and software design mechanics to make it more effective and friendly for people to engage with technology. Gamification.

Technology 86

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2012

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. If your software is your solution and “secret sauce,” don’t entrust it to outsiders of any kind.

Outsource Development 89

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

“President Biden is calling on Congress to make smart investments in research and development, manufacturing and regional economic development, and in workforce development to give our workers and companies the tools and training they need to compete on the global stage.” The administration doesn’t stop there.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

com) � backed by local investors Rincon Venture Partners and Bonfire Ventures�is helping to solve that problem, with its career pathing software designed for helping employees at large enterprises figure out what's next. Anne Fulton: I've always been a technology lover, although I'm an organizational psychologist by training.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

An alternate outcome that I also unfortunately observe in some cases are companies who had extreme early success with an initial product adoption but failed in key areas that limited the growth and therefore the ultimate financial outcomes. How profitable is my product or service? As an early-stage VC I love this phase.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 4, 2018

For many founders, getting noticed by investors, potential customers, incubators and other companies, is a necessity to take your product to the next level. Bautiful Box will keep your pet entertained while at home and will train it too! Rifft is a company that has designed a multitude of products aimed to enrich our everyday life.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2011

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. If your software is your solution and “secret sauce,” don’t entrust it to outsiders of any kind.

Outsource Development 90

Outsource Development Outsource Software Development Software 90

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2017

Here are some approaches that both of us recommend to get you started: Take a basic product and make it special (upgrade). Fields) are examples of what were once pedestrian products that have driven successful new businesses. Offer a no-frills version of a high-end product (downgrade). Take a broad-appeal product into a niche.

Ideas 59

Ideas Startup Examples Entrepreneur 59

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). This refers to the use of game thinking and software design mechanics to make it more effective and friendly for people to engage with technology. Gamification.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2015

Ready to scale is when you have a proven product and a proven business model, about to expand to new geographies and markets. A software product is a classic example of a scalable solution, since it costs real money to build the first copy, but unlimited additional copies can be quickly cloned for almost no incremental cost.

Startup 103

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 28, 2013

He created the Alpha Trainer, fitness app with an extensive customizable training program and was released on both the iOS and Android platforms earlier this May. Again, I didn’t see any app that allowed users to customize their training regimen. Being able to train and work with someone was a blessing.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 29, 2017

And I'm especially proud to have received our 501(c)(3) charitable designation from the I.R.S. Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that particularly caught your eye in 2017? We also started offering Factory Tour Workshops to entrepreneurs, with nearly 100 applying for the pilots.

USC 113

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). This refers to the use of game thinking and software design mechanics to make it more effective and friendly for people to engage with technology. Gamification.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Ready to scale is when you have a proven product and a proven business model, about to expand to new geographies and markets. A software product is a classic example of a scalable solution, since it costs real money to build the first copy, but unlimited additional copies can be quickly cloned for almost no incremental cost.

Tips 111

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Not too many people are aware of the success and story of Lynda.com (www.lynda.com), started by Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin , and how the firm's now grown to a double-digit, multimillion dollar business which is known as THE source for online training on such things as web design, graphics software, animation, video editing, and much more.

Startup 242

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS). This refers to the use of game thinking and software design mechanics to make it more effective and friendly for people to engage with technology. Gamification.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Ready to scale is when you have a proven product and a proven business model, about to expand to new geographies and markets. A software product is a classic example of a scalable solution, since it costs real money to build the first copy, but unlimited additional copies can be quickly cloned for almost no incremental cost.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 24, 2009

One of the startup areas where we've been seeing renewed activity in the last few months is in the enterprise software space--specifically, in software-as-a-service applications targeted at corporate customers. We're different, as our application is designed not just for executive management, but for users.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

Marco Zappacosta served up an cogent, business focused and nicely demo’d pitch of their product. They walked through 4 minutes of PowerPoint garble (of a 5 minute pitch) before unveiling a beautifully designed UI. ThereNow has build a platform (physical camera + software platform) to help remote coaches help improve teachers.

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