Berkonomics

AUGUST 10, 2017

Since this number is budgeted and pre-authorized, managers tend to focus upon other things such as sales, marketing and product development issues. There is an art to efficient management of a process, whether that is the process of bringing a product to market from R&D to production or developing a new product’s launch program.

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Venture Capital Product Resource Marketing 243

socalTECH

AUGUST 12, 2019

The Vinetta Project (www.vinettaproject.com), a group which is focused on helping to accelerate the growth of female-led startups, announced a few weeks ago that it is working with P&G Ventures, the internal "startup studio" of Procter and Gamble on an effort to help female-led companies in Los Angeles. What is The Vinetta Project?

Entrepreneur 124

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Based on my experience and data from the field, over seventy-five percent of new startups fail, even with venture backing. Any startup with no patents, trade secrets, or other secret sauce is very high risk today. Start by developing an “elevator pitch,” that you can deliver in thirty seconds to hook a potential customer or investor.

Ideas 94

Ideas Slides Technical Review Patents 94

socalTECH

JULY 24, 2009

Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Your Software Development Partner. We are seeking a Product Marketing Manager, who plans, develops, and implements marketing programs designed to increase product penetration of commercial customers. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. They include: Sponsors.

SoCalTech 100

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Much like political leaders, corporate executives are often given too much credit, as well as too much blame. Mark noted that even if an entrepreneur does not become a master developer, by simply understanding the software development process, they will be a more effective startup leader. " [Tweet this quote].

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Tips Startup IP Santa Barbara 275

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 12, 2015

In 1952, 100 years after Lovelace’s death, Dr. Grace Hopper developed the first compiler. It wasn't until the early 1960's, when men realized the power and prestige associated with software development, that women were not so subtly pushed out of the profession. A Corporate Culture That Changes the Odds.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 30, 2010

Since this number is budgeted and pre-authorized, managers tend to focus upon other things such as sales, marketing and product development issues. There is an art to efficient management of a process, whether that is the process of bringing a product to market from R&D to production or developing a new product’s launch program.

Venture Capital 212

Venture Capital Product Resource Marketing 212

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2017

And of course we help with business development introductions and with fund raising events. Lately I’ve noticed that there is a second wave that many fantasize about a world in which ICOs drive all funding and founders and employees never have to deal with venture capitalists. ICOs certainly have a place in startup financing.

Startup 217

Startup Technical Review Equity Report 217

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The iHub is a California state initiative that selected six locations in the state to serve as specific technology development hubs. Hank: Seco Sys has developed a range of web services that are dedicated to managing all types of water. Finally, we do not have a venture capital firm. Hank McCarrick, CEO and founder of Seco Sys.

Startup 119

Startup Technical Review Patents Services 119

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The iHub is a California state initiative that selected six locations in the state to serve as specific technology development hubs. Hank: Seco Sys has developed a range of web services that are dedicated to managing all types of water. Finally, we do not have a venture capital firm. Hank McCarrick, CEO and founder of Seco Sys.

Startup 105

Startup Technical Review Patents Services 105

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Focusing on the key elements that larger brands examine when they consider an acquisition is crucial for obtaining the best price and for establishing a corporate brand that distinguishes itself from its competitors as a valuable asset. Leveraging Your Corporate Team. Paying attention to details and aiming for success will pay off.

Startup 40

Startup Acquisition Outsource Development Outsource 40

socalTECH

APRIL 28, 2010

Dave Waldman , CEO and Founder of Los Angeles-based Bccthis (www.Bccthis.com), a startup looking to add additional functionality and private messaging into both corporate emails and Twitter messages. We've been steeped in mobile content development and publishing. We ended up developing products for 120 carriers in 40 countries.

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Email Startup Mobile Ideas 185

Jason Nazar

MAY 2, 2016

If you are inventing or creating a product, understand patents and register for one at the USPTO. Search your state’s corporation and LLC name registration database to ensure your business name has not been taken. Creating a corporation? For a corporation and LCC, you must register a service agent. Recommended.

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Startup Google Mentor 40

socalTECH

MARCH 31, 2014

I was hired to head up strategy, marketing development, and product management. That''s really where the genesis of this comes from, and we have patents around the idea of continually analyzing both structure and semistructured data from a wide variety of sources, simultaneously. That was a very successful exit for everyone involved.

Orange County 245

Orange County Startup News IBM 245

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2009

On December 3rd Brad Feld wrote a one paragraph blog post titled “ Raising Venture Capital &# in which he linked to my blog. The Original Post (after the jump): Venture Capital, By Mark Suster (December 2nd, 2006). I don’t plan to write the authoritative venture capital blog, just some anecdotes. Thus is venture capital.

Venture Capital 274

Venture Capital Blogging Startup Slides 274

InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

The resulting credibility will help you establish future business development and customer relationships. If there is not a valid business reason for granting one-sided terms, reject the language on the grounds that it is patently unfair. If you accept unilateral terms, you risk becoming a Corporate Beyotch.

Outsource Development 170

Outsource Development Entrepreneur Press Technical Review 170

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

In college at the California Institute of Technology, he patented a new loudspeaker design and formed GNP Loudspeakers, Inc. After graduating from college, Bill and his brother Larry started GNP Development, Inc., In 1985, Lotus Development Corporation acquired GNP and Bill became a software entrepreneur at Lotus Development.

Idealab 84

Idealab Tech Coast Angels CalTech Startup 84

socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2009

Our major designer was the number two guy on the Lucent 5E development program, so we understand how to design scalability into telecom apps, and scale seamlessly, better than our competitors. Our CTO, Vladamir, the head of our engineering and core development team, went and formed his own garage R&D company.

IP 165

IP Pasadena Angels Pasadena Los Angeles 165

InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

The resulting credibility will help you establish future business development and customer relationships. If there is not a valid business reason for granting one-sided terms, reject the language on the grounds that it is patently unfair. If you accept unilateral terms, you risk becoming a Corporate Beyotch.

Outsource Development 124

Outsource Development Entrepreneur Press Technical Review 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

You may have heard that venture capitalists in Silicon Valley no longer read business plans. To be clear, I define a product specification as the technical definition of your product, to be used for development and testing purposes, with a quick business summary for context. You need both to survive. and trademarks.

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SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

Free Corporations For First-Time Entrepreneurs. Right now they’re setting up 500 free corporations for first time entrepreneurs. He previously led business development for Affiliate Fuel, leading to its acquisition by Experian in 2005. He is on a mission to form 500 free corporations for first-time, passionate entrepreneurs.

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Los Angeles Entrepreneur Angel Fractional CTO 78