socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Most accelerators, but not all, offer up physical space, but they're more geared around mentoring and a formal program for helping companies to define their business, prototype and develop the first version of their service, and create a pitch and get funding. Most are modeled after the YCombinator and TechStars accelerator programs.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 25, 2017

I'm working on a start up idea in the XXX market with my partner and we are currently looking for full stack developer to join us as a technical co-founder. That post and How to Find Programmers for You Startup - a Field Guide both lay out a lot of the tactics that will prepare a founder for important early conversations.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

First Principles. Steve Blank , January 25, 2010 10 Tips for Adding Game Mechanics to a Non-Gaming Service - ReadWriteStart , September 21, 2010 Startups & VCs: Learn How to Design, Market, & Eat Your Own. -

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Tech.Co

JUNE 30, 2021

Shopify has announced a new scheme for all of its App Store developers. Developers will not pay any commission on the first $1 million that they make in a given year. In theory, this could make developers an extra $200,000 per year if the app is selling optimally. See our guide to the Best Ecommerce Platforms to choose.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

But, what we are doing, is looking at how people travel and what modern tools we can provide to make the experience better, in the form of travel guides and things like that. Our first set of products started rolling out in May, and are a set of travel guides for children. Where did the idea for the company come from?

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socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2012

However, a stealthy, local mobile developer--better known for their Santa Monica focused local business guides--apparently has released the first app to try to provide information about the Silicon Beach startup scene, Silicon Beach Fun. However, until now, there hasn't been a mobile app to go with the name. READ MORE>>.

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Santa Monica High Tech Press Guide 235

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Notes: Traditionally has incubated its own companies (from ideas from Bill Gross), but recently, through its New Ventures group, has been funding new startups which were developed externally. Notes: Incubates and finds funding for startups, developed by Painter and associates. Office Space: Yes. Science, Inc. Managed by: Mike Jones.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Los Angeles-based Vyu , which is developing a personalized, mobile entertainment guide service, said this morning that it has raised $825,000 in a seed funding round. maktoob dubai media mobile guide social television personalized capital venture' The funding came from Jabbar Internet Group and other investors. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 3, 2011

San Diego-based ShowUHow , the startup headed by Kim Folsom developing video-based product guides for e-commerce sites and manufacturers, has rolled out an Android version of its platform. The firm said the Android mo bile application gives users access to its content via the mob ile platform. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Yet, it is important to remember that the most optimistic super angel is looking for a proven business model, rather than research and development, or just an idea. It’s the right way to get money without giving up too much equity or control of your business. Marty Zwilling.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Now, it's perfect, both because I'm a big iPhone guy, and soon will be an Android guy, as we're developing a version for Android. I actually just got a chance to do this in Portland, and I got to test all of the content coming in from my Portland guides on Urbandig, which I thought was very empowering. That's really empowering.

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

If you are on the lower complexity end, the key is defining small chunks of work that can be done quickly by a developer. Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers Technology Roles in Startups Want to Know the Difference Between a CTO and a VP Engineering? The "Questions" post is probably the most important.

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Structure development contracts appropriately or directing the in-house team appropriately. Look at the business and determine what's going to make sense from a development perspective in the short-term, longer-term. Do you really have control of the development? I've talked about this before in Startup CTO or Developer.

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socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2011

San Diego-based ShowUhow , the developer of video product guides for e-commerce sites, said today that it has named Anthony 'Tony' Wyatt as its EVP Sales and Marketing. Wyatt joins the firm from Indyme Solutions.

Marketing 165

Marketing Commerce San Diego Guide 165

Xconomy

JULY 2, 2018

Blood tests for cancer, known as liquid biopsies, have become available in recent years to guide treatments for people already diagnosed. But how useful are they? A paper published last week in the journal JAMA Oncology makes the case that one such test, Oncotype DX AR-V7 Nucleus Detect, might be worth its $3,980 price tag.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Let’s face it– between finalizing your product for launch and working with developers to get the site or app up (or maybe you are a developer yourself), a marketing strategy, big or small, can feel like a bad hangover the same morning you need to go into work. Just make it go away…. Woothemes is a great place to start.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 2, 2013

I'm going to be looking at aspects like: Things to consider before building your MVP Features often overlooked when documenting an MVP for developers Understanding important metrics you want to measure Risks and challenges in developing an MVP. Have you Documented Your MVP for Your Developer s? What's going to go wrong?

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CTO Coach Metrics Framework Software Development 219

SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

"I'm looking for a partner / cofounder who can not only head the technical aspects and build a working model of the site, but someone with the connections to put a great development team together when we need it. Make sure you go through the 32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder. Find out who is good.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 10, 2021

I’m just your guide but you’re going to feel great when this is over. Peloton gives you individual coaches that guide you through being your best self and make you want to turn up and do more, do better and do it more often. If you’re not able to identify your bad choices and develop a plan you’re never going to fix them.

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Coach Startup Guide Journal 539

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Sean is also author of Startup Field Guide, Mistakes To Avoid, Tips to Get Ahead , documenting what he's learned over his time in the startup world. I'm always meeting founders developing new products, technologies or getting ready to launch a company whether it's at the San Diego Tech Founders or San Diego Tech Coffee meet ups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

It was developed by Lawrence K. Jones, a professor Emeritus in the College of Education at North Carolina State University, who specializes in the areas of school counseling and career counseling and development. This one helps you identify careers and even college majors that match your set of interests, traits, skills, and abilities.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Santa Monica-based Geodelic , the developer of mobile location information applications headed by Rahul Sonnad, has rolled a new mobile application from Clear Channel. Powered by Geodelic's software, the FLYsmart application includes such airports as LAX, SFO, JFK, Chicago Midway, and other airports.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 12, 2017

In 1981, Herb Cohen wrote and published “ You Can Negotiate Anything ”, an excellent guide to great negotiating. I’ve read and reread the book a number of times and find myself using the techniques often in many areas of my life. Email readers, continue here…] One of the items on Cohen’s list of twenty-five was stock options.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

The develop so much conviction that they can solve it that they do the most difficult thing one can do with one’s ego. In my view the best VCs are merely your guides. At best they can be your history guide. It’s to find great entrepreneurs who are passionate about solving a problem. They are your sparring partners.

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Venture Capital Course Guide Entrepreneur 353

TechEmpower

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Tactical Technical Advisor stays on top of the development team to ensure that they’re team is building the right thing in a high-quality, efficient manner. This is especially important with outsourced development teams. Are developers following best practices in their code and life cycle?

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Technical Review CTO Coach CTO Hire Software Review 260

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2014

Pasadena-based Wallaby Financial , the developer of technology to help users optimize the use of their credit cards, says it has created the industry''s largest database of credit cards, which it is making available to consumers. Looking for the best credit card for you? READ MORE>>. wallaby finance credit card software data financial'

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Purch , the online publishing company which owns Tom's Guide, Space.com, TopTenReviews, LAPTOP, and a number of other online properties, has acquired mobile shopping app developer ShopSavvy. Purch has offices in Culver City, thanks to its acquisition of Tom's Guide a few years ago , when Purch was known as Best Media Network.

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Culver City Mobile Guide Acquisition 124

socalTECH

JANUARY 4, 2011

San Diego-based ShowUhow , which develops video-based sales and product information for online retailers and manufacturers, said today that it has added a suite of social media integration features for the firm's offering.

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Social Media Media Sites San Diego 162

socalTECH

MARCH 19, 2012

That's the idea behind HypeMarks (www.hypemarks.com), a new startup looking to tap into your social graph to guide you to the web. We help you turn you and your friends into personal tour guides to the web, ultimately making it easier to find new and awesome sites through each other. What is HypeMarks all about?

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USC Startup Web Ideas 252

TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My time with TFA instilled in me a deep commitment to education, inspiring me to dedicate my life to guiding young minds through the world of mathematics. Be sure to mention your Teach for America experience, and end by stating your mission, like guiding young minds through the world of mathematics.

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Generative AI Artificial Inteligence TechEmpower Tips 297

socalTECH

MAY 29, 2013

SnapMD said that Smith will help guide the firm''s executive team through early stages of development, contribute to market expansion plans, and advise the company on corporate development needs. SnapMD is headed by Dave Skibinski. READ MORE>>. snapmd executive greendot doctor health lifescience telemedicine'

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.Net Guide Web Los Angeles 147

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Cohen joins the company from real estate and shopping center operator Westfield, and also has served at Gemstar-TV Guide and Napster. LifeProof develops and markets protective cases for smartphones and tablets. San Diego-based protective case maker LifeProof said this morning that it has named Alan Cohen as its Chief Marketing Officer.

Marketing 138

Marketing San Diego Guide Develop 138

socalTECH

JUNE 7, 2010

USC Stevens Institute , the effort at the University of Southern California to spur innovation within the school, has tapped a number of venture capitalists to help guide a new mentorship and funding program, the institute said this morning. Amount of funding available to teams was not announced by the school.

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USC Southern California Guide Ideas 207

socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Los Angeles-based online advertising automation software developer Rubicon Project reported record financial results Thursday afternoon, saying that its third quarter sales were up 60 percent year over year to $32.2M. The publicly held company is now guiding full year revenues of between $122M and $123M. READ MORE>>.

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Report Advertising Guide Sales 147

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Vista-based Opthonix , a developer of wavefront guided, high definition vision eyeglasses, has raised $5.39M as part of an ongoing, $12.1M financing, according to a regulatory filing from the firm earlier this week. Details on the funding have not been announced by the company.

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Enterprise Partners Guide Venture Capital Capital 145

socalTECH

MARCH 7, 2014

Camarillo-based analog and mixed signal semiconductor developer Semtech announced this morning that it has named Charles B. Ammann was most recently EVP, General Counsel, and Secretary of United Online, and also served at TV Guide, United Video Satellite Group, Flint Industries, and Gable & Gotwals.

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Guide Develop Development 138

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2013

Steve Blank calls this “ customer development ” in which you built an initial product that is in search of “product / market fit.” In my journey to better understand the sales process, my management team and I developed a sales methodology. A champion is somebody with both “influence” and “authority.”

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