Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 10, 2010
An entrepreneur recently sent me an @ reply message on Twitter asking for some help with a decision coming up in his business. I get these frequently via Twitter, Facebook or email. I don’t mind. I can’t always get to them. Basically a request like this is stacking on top of my already large to-do list. But I do like to try and make time for some and I’ll admit I’m a bit random about it.
InfoChachkie
AUGUST 10, 2010
“Good Lord Boyet, my beauty, though but mean, Needs not the painted flourish of your praise: Beauty is bought by judgment of the eye, Not uttered by base sale of chapmen’s tongues” . William Shakespeare, British Playwright, from Love’s Labour’s Lost , 1598. Intellectual Property (IP) is an ugly thing at a startup. It requires you to expend your two most valuable resources, your time and your money.
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socalTECH
AUGUST 13, 2010
Los Angeles-based GotCast , the online casting call and talent site run by Alec Shankman, said it now has now reached nearly 10,000 job postings to-date on the site. GotCast--which allows anyone to submit their photo, profile, and other relevant information in hopes of attracting the attention of Hollywood talent agents and casting directors--said the site is looking to fill the role of traditional employment tools and job search resources, as they continue to dry up.
Berkonomics
AUGUST 9, 2010
Over the years in business and as a member of over forty boards, I have received good advice from corporate attorneys and on occasion bad advice as well. There is a line that should be drawn in a relationship between corporate attorney and CEO or board. Attorneys are paid to protect the corporation, not to give business advice. Some are experienced enough to provide great business advice.
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Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 8, 2010
Around a month ago I heard people talking about Twitter’s bucket test ( definition ) of their new personalized suggested user list and this past week I actually got to experience it myself. The results for me have been excellent and in this post I’ll explain why this is critical to Twitter’s continued adoption. Twitter has implemented its recommended users on your Twitter.com home page as the “who to follow&# (see graphic above) and you have a list of two recommended peo
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 13, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010 -- CommNexus Presents:Bill Davidson SVP, Global Marketing and Investor Relations, Qualcomm. Bill Davidson is senior vice president of global marketing and investor relations for QUALCOMM Incorporated. In this role, Davidson provides leadership for QUALCOMM's marketing and public relations efforts worldwide and is the primary liaison with the investment community and QUALCOMM shareholders.
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 8, 2010
A popular approach for aspiring entrepreneurs these days seems to be to corner anyone who will listen, with a dialogue on their current hot “idea.” The initial outburst usually ends with the question “How much money do you think this is worth?” In my humble opinion, ideas are a commodity, and are really not worth anything, outside the context of a vision and plan.
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 12, 2010
In the technology world there are a few websites that most startups track to keep up with the latest financings, acquisitions, product announcements and gossip: BusinessInsider, TechCrunch, Mashable, GigaOm, etc. In the VC & Private Equity world there’s a small number, too, with one of the most respected being PEHub. That’s thanks to Dan Primack , founding editor.
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 13, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010 -- SDVG's Annual "Summer Social" Food! Drinks! Networking! Plus. RAFFLE PRIZES and a TESLA Showcase! Join us for our annual Summer Social on Thursday, August 19, 4:30-7:30pm at the oceanfront Scripps Seaside Forum, a beautiful LEED-certified venue with stunning views of the surf. Enjoy food, drinks, and great networking with your fellow San Diego business leaders and entrepreneurs while basking in the sunshine and fresh ocean air.
socalTECH
AUGUST 10, 2010
Encino-based uSamp , the online sampling and panel firm headed by former goZing founders Matt Dusig and Gregg Lavin, said today that it has named Chuck Miller as Chief Research Officer at the firm, and appointed Melanie Courtright as Vice President, Client Services. Miller is the president of DMS Insights, which uSamp acquired in June from AOL. Courtright was also at DMS.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 13, 2010
What happened to Generation X? They are generally defined as anyone born between 1965 and 1980, sandwiched between 80 million Baby Boomers and 78 million Millennials (Gen-Y). Gen-X has just 46 million members, making it the lost child demographic. Gen-X is the group that will bridge the two larger generations of Boomers and Millennials. I guess the bridge isn’t as exciting as what has happened on one side or what might happen on the other, so they are often referred to as the “forgotten” generat
Tech Zulu Event
AUGUST 9, 2010
TechZulu had the pleasure of being part of the fifth annual Independent Television Festival (ITVFest). Held from July 30, 2010 to August 5, 2010 at Laemmie Sunset 5, attendees had the opportunity to view independent television series and web series, panel discussions from industry experts, and mixers galore for the duration of the event. According to AJ Tesler the Executive Director of ITVFest: "ITVFest will allow people who have previously had little or no access to television decision makers
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 12, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 -- Media Leaders LA. Bring your business cards to take part in a cutting edge junction of leaders in marketing, advertising, PR, and technology while discussing current events and new innovations. See [link] (more).
socalTECH
AUGUST 10, 2010
The latest e-commerce numbers from comScore, which tracks online spending, find that U.S. retail, e-commerce spending was up 9 percent in Q2 2010, versus spending in Q2 of last year. Spending reached $32.9M for the quarter, the third consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Despite the gain, the growth rate is well below the double digit gains e-commerce was seeing up until Q3 of 2008, when e-commerce sales dropped to single digits and eventually turned negative in 2009. comScore said the g
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 7, 2010
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are broke. But one thing they all seem to have in common is a love for learning and change. They rush in with a passion to better the world, and money is just an indication of their progress.
Tech Zulu Event
AUGUST 9, 2010
Click here to watch live on August 11, 2010 at 5:30pm PST. TechZulu has covered Launchpad LA before they opened their doors to entrepreneurs looking for mentorship in the Los Angeles area. However, they do not allow just anyone to be part of Launchpad. You must first go through an application process, then be selected to be part of and gain access to some of the brightest minds in Los Angeles.
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 12, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 -- Building Winning Teams. TechBizConnection. Success isn't just about having a great product or success - it's all about execution of your strategy - and having a strong team that meshes well is critical to achieving flawless execution. Our panel of business leaders have achieved proven success through great teamwork. They will discuss the methods and benefits of team building, and the characteristics of a successful team, and team leader.
socalTECH
AUGUST 8, 2010
Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online media firm run by Richard Rosenblatt, has finally filed for its long awaited IPO. According to the firm's filing, filed late Friday, the firm is looking to raised up to $125M in its IPO. The firm's IPO is being underwritten by Goldman, Sachs & Co., Morgan Stanley, UBS Investment Bank, Allen & Company LLC, Jefferies & Company, Stifel Nicolaus Weisel, RBC Capital Markets, Pacific Crest Securities, Raine Securities, and JMP Securities.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 11, 2010
Like it or not, email is still a major business and personal communication vehicle, just like telephone calls. Your business and your integrity are being judged every day by your responsiveness to emails, and no one likes to do business with a dead-letter box. Unresponsive people and businesses lose friends and customers quickly. If you are one of the “new generation” who simply doesn’t do email, then don’t publish an email address, and delete all email accounts.
Tech Zulu Event
AUGUST 13, 2010
The time is once again upon us. Thousands of people submit their panels for SXSWi (South by Southwest Interactive) and only a handful will be selected to present. The best thing of all is that there are no judges! You be the judge and get to vote for who and what panels you want to see during SXSWi. SXSWi is five days of presentations and panel discussions from some of the biggest thought leaders in Interactive digital media space.
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 12, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 -- CommNexus Presents: E-Books New Industry Making Big Waves - What Happens Next? PANELISTS: Anthony Astarita Vice President, Digital Products, Barnes and Noble Anthony Astarita joined Barnes and Noble in 1998 and was appointed vice president of digital products in 2007. He is responsible for all aspects of developing and creating nook eReaders, including the nook 3G + WiFi ereader that was named Best of the Best at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show, One of the 10 Top
socalTECH
AUGUST 12, 2010
Los Angeles-based video game rental service GameFly is seeing more competition from video rental firm Blockbuster this week, after its competitor announced that it is expanding its online movie rental service to include video games. Blockbuster--which had been running a pilot program covering video games since 2009--said this week that it will expand beyond Cleveland, Ohio and Seattle, Washington, and provide its own video game rental service to all of its customers.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 10, 2010
Every time I hear about a new startup that is in stealth mode, I wonder what problem they are hiding from whom. Of course they pretend that they are trying to avoid alerting competitors prior to launch, but too often it becomes an excuse to move slowly in a world that’s all about getting to market fast. I believe stealth makes sense for large companies who can be sued for “pre-announcing” a new product to stall the market or kill a competitor.
Tech Zulu Event
AUGUST 9, 2010
Click here to watch live on Thursday 4pm PST. This week on TechZulu Live our special guest is Adam Ross of SocialVest. The fundamental principle of SocialVest is that small change adds up in a big way. Participating retailers make a commitment to their consumers by joining SocialVest. Soon through Facebook Causes, you will be able to update people about what you care about, make donations when and how you want and initiate fundraising by asking your friend network to donate with you.
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 11, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 -- The Future of 2D to 3D Conversion. iHollywoodforum. 3D is said to be the future of film and television. But how to get enough good content in a 3D world where production talent is scarce and there simply isn't enough programming to fill out the 3D television schedules of major new entrants like DirecTV, ESPN and Discovery?
socalTECH
AUGUST 9, 2010
Chatsworth-based JustDeals.com said today that it has launched a new, consumer electronics flash shopping site. According to the firm, it was founded by Frank Jadhavji, and will provide flash sales of overstock and excess inventories from manufacturers such as Pentax, Polaroid, Sony, Olympus, Ray-O-Vac, Duracell, Vivitar and Philips Electronics. The company said it is a wholly owned subsidiary of SSGi, which says it is a distributor of closeout excess and discontinued products from major home el
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 9, 2010
Every entrepreneur should spend plenty of time thinking about competitors, and how they relate to your business, but you need to be very careful what you say out loud about them to your team, your investors, and your customers. What you say speaks volumes about how you think about your startup, how smart you are, and your personal integrity. I’ve spent hours talking to startup founders, and heard a thousand startup pitches, and I always listen carefully to what is said (or not said) about compet
Tech Zulu Event
AUGUST 11, 2010
If you are a NYC Startup and looking for great exposure, advice, and people to help build your startup? Then you should definitely give the Twiistup NY-Startup Summit a look. If you have a great idea and have some specs that is perfect and just what Twiistup is looking for. "we're looking for startups that are still in the "garage stage" to present and get feedback from our panel of VCs and proven entrepreneurs.
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 11, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 -- THE SOCIAL MEDIA CRAZE: NAVIGATING THE MAZE. AccessEn. Presented by: Rebekah King, Consumer Communications Manager, Kelley Blue Book and Shayne Brown, General Counsel, Kelley Blue Book As social media evolves, so do the legal implications for a company and its employees. These two experts have experienced this first hand in both large and small businesses.
socalTECH
AUGUST 13, 2010
Los Angeles-based Oversee.net , the domain monetization and Internet marketing firm, said Friday morning that it has integrated AboutAirportParking.com into its LowFares.com travel comparison site. The firm said it had acquired the airport parking reservation and domain name from T2 Media earlier this year. No financial details of the buy were disclosed.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 12, 2010
Don’t charge the hill until you are “ready.” This probably seems obvious to military types, but I see entrepreneurs violating this rule all the time. They approach key potential investors way too early, trying to talk their way up the hill, with no supporting business plan, and before they have a support team around them. Needless to say, they get shot down, and get no second chance.
socalTECH
AUGUST 9, 2010
The Tech Coast Angels said today that it is tapping Vokle , one of the group's portfolio companies, to stream a new series of "Meet the Angels and VCs" webcasts. According to the group, which says it is the nation's largest angel investment network, it will provide live, streaming video conferences targeted at helping entrepreneurs. The group said it chairman Richard Sudek will be giving the first live event on August 16th, and that it will also live stream TCA-sponsored events produced by other
socalTECH
AUGUST 9, 2010
Los Angeles-based My Damn Channel , an online site which features professionally produced, humorous and other video content, announced a $4.4M funding round today. The new funding was led by Intuitive Venture Partners, and also included prior investors Okapi Venture Capital and Sunshine Wireless Company. My Damn Channel is headed by Rob Barnett, who was last at MTV, VH1, and CBS, and Warren Chao, formerly a VC at Intel Capital, and who also has served at TV Guide and Wilson Sonsini, Goodrich &am
socalTECH
AUGUST 12, 2010
Los Angeles-based Total Immersion , the developer of augmented reality systems, said this morning that Nike is reviving its Nike augment-reality slot machine tour, which is powered by the firm's technology. Total Immersion said that Nike is taking the traveling augmented reality application to the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing and the X Games circuit, to showcase the firm's new 6.0 running shoe.
socalTECH
AUGUST 13, 2010
Last month, Los Angeles-based Language Weaver (www.languageweaver.com), the developer of machine translation software, was acquired by SDL , a publicly held, UK-based firm in the language translation business. Having followed the firm since its early days as a spinout of USC, we thought we'd talk with CEO Mark Tapling to get the back story behind the acquisition, and where the firm is going form here.
socalTECH
AUGUST 11, 2010
Los Angeles-based RotoHog , the developer of online fantasy sports and entertainment games, said last night that it has launched four new partner games. According to Rotohog, the games include a celebrity fantasy game with Us Weekly, a military-focused fantasy football game for Military.com, a casual fantasy football game for the Los Angeles Times, and a Premier League fantasy soccer offering with hi5.com.
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