socalTECH

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Patrick Quigley: People often have the wrong perception of Vantage Media. The company started here in 2002, and we were basically an agency. We started looking to see if we could use technology disrupt the agency business, for companies serving the performance marketing area, the cost-per-sale area.

Media 162

Media Advertising Startup Platform 162

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2020

One of the simplest questions I get from aspiring entrepreneurs, and ironically one of the hardest, is “How do I start?” I want to tell them to just start anywhere, but I realize that most have no idea where anywhere is. The wealth of online education offerings is a great start, but is not enough. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 137

Entrepreneur Tips Startup Education 137

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 16, 2020

The two met in their early twenties when Nguyen was trying to launch a fashion business and Lim was solidifying her career as a social media celebrity and designer. . The company said the money went to boost the development of new curriculum and hire educational and operational staff. As the pandemic began to spread across the U.S.

Los Angeles 167

Los Angeles Class Angel Social Media 167

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

Social media is so pervasive in today’s world that every entrepreneur believes instinctively that they know how to use it for their startup. When it comes to social media for your business, expect a high learning curve, but rest assured it’s not rocket science. Concentrate your efforts on two to three platforms to start.

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2016

One of the simplest questions I get from aspiring entrepreneurs, and ironically one of the hardest, is “How do I start?” I want to tell them to just start anywhere, but I realize that most have no idea where anywhere is. The wealth of online education offerings is a great start, but is not enough. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 58

Entrepreneur Startup Education Tool 58

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The E-Myth (“Entrepreneurial Myth”) is the mistaken belief that most businesses are started by people with tangible business skills, when in fact most are started by “technicians” who know nothing about running a business. Perhaps an innate business savvy is no longer a requirement for starting a successful business.

Technical Review 136

Technical Review Startup Social Media Satisfaction 136

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Music Prodigy , a Los Angeles based music education technology firm serious on improving the way people learn, play and interact with music beat over 70 startups with their app Rock Prodigy to win the Silicon Beach Awards. Beat 70 Start-ups. It also won the 2011 Appy Award in education and the 2011 About.com’s Readers Choice Award.

Education 106

Education Startup Technology Patents 106

Tech Coast Venture Network

MAY 5, 2010

While social media is a hot topic for individuals and businesses, you would be surprised to learn that some businesses and individuals are simply avoiding even checking it out. 1 Fear of the Unknown – My opinion is that it is only an unknown if you don’t research it and educate yourself about the topic. Do you agree? #2

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Education Organic Search 100

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 24, 2011

As Guy Kawasaki pointed out in our recent conversation , “…it is cheaper than ever to start a company. Marketing is free or cheap because of social media. If there was ever a time to start a company, this is it.”. Victory usually satisfies, but it seldom educates. People are free or cheap because of the recession.

Company 257

Company Companies Startup Study 257

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2023

It requires an attitude of self-education, versus an assumption that someone else will provide the education. With this principle, real entrepreneurs start with a conviction that new learning will reveal flaws in existing models, leading to new opportunities. Success requires challenging assumptions and status quo.

Social Media 120

Social Media Startup Entrepreneur Education 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2023

Is there an educated marketplace waiting? An educated marketplace is one where your target customers already understand the problem and the impact of your technology. Truly disruptive technologies are tough, since it always takes extra time and money to educate and motivate the customers to move away from current approaches.

Startup 96

Startup Education Ideas Customer 96

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Is there an educated marketplace waiting? An educated marketplace is one where your target customers already understand the problem and the impact of your technology. Truly disruptive technologies are tough, since it always takes extra time and money to educate and motivate the customers to move away from current approaches.

Startup 166

Startup Education Ideas Customer 166

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2023

A great technical LinkedIn profile is a good start, but not enough to assure success in your environment. Let candidates educate you on attributes you need and they bring. Start with existing cofounders, extend the request to advisors and investors, and finally to existing team members.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Technology High Tech Startup 104

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2022

Most business advisors I know will say that writing a business plan is the first step to starting your own business, but I believe that a better first step is to do a self-analysis of your real drivers, strengths, and assumptions before committing to this lifestyle. Assess your connections, both social media and financial.

Social Media 105

Social Media Writing Ideas Resource 105

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Andrew & Petri posed a question to me, “If Walt Disney were starting his company today, what kind of company would he build?” They had all of their character development started (they showed up mock-ups) and the basic gameplay for Game 1 was through through (but not yet built). Plus physical. Parents & kids.

Funding 373

Funding Technical Review Startup Screening 373

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 13, 2012

We’re excited to announce TechZulu is officially partnering with New Media Expo (formerly BlogWorld) to create a Startup Launchpad at their next event taking place January 6-8, 2013 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Conference Center in Las Vegas. What does this mean for you ? If you don’t meet the qualifications, don’t fret.

Media 109

Media Startup Conference Social Network 109

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

If your startup can’t be bothered with social media, or has no plan to take advantage of it, then you are definitely at risk these days. Before you start spending money and time being a user, you need to understand how it can help you and your business. Not having a social media policy. But simply jumping in is not enough.

Social Media 93

Social Media Media Startup Tips 93

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Since the start of the digital revolution several years ago, when the Internet and social media gave everyone instant access to you as well as your business, I have recommended personal branding as a basis for survival and thriving in this new world. Imagine your best future with digital credentials. Don’t be too humble.

Social Media 125

Social Media Summary Startup Mentor 125

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Every entrepreneur needs to learn how to do this by starting with the six principles of User-Centered Design (UCD) , as outlined by Solis in his book, and already adopted by key International standards organizations: Apply multidisciplinary skills and perspectives. Insist on customer engagement and user-centered evaluation.

Design 105

Design Customer Custom Product 105

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2020

A great technical LinkedIn profile is a good start, but not enough to assure success in your environment. Let candidates educate you on attributes you need and they bring. Start with existing co-founders, extend the request to advisors and investors, and finally to existing team members.

Competition 174

Competition High Tech Startup Social Media 174

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2010

If your startup can’t be bothered with social media, or has no plan to take advantage of it, then you are definitely at risk these days. Before you start spending money and time being a user, you need to understand how it can help you and your business. Not having a social media policy. But simply jumping in is not enough.

Social Media 85

Social Media Media Startup Content 85

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2017

In the entrepreneur world, most of the energy I see is focused on the current opportunity bubbles, now including anything mobile, the new sharing economy (Uber, Airbnb), or yet another social media app (Snapchat, WhatsApp). Passion is necessary but not sufficient to start a business.

Ideas 55

Ideas Snapchat Social Media Entrepreneur 55

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2011

They are overloaded by the media with amazing advertising messages, and people now realize that you can’t believe anything you see in pictures, and even videos can be edited to deliver any message. In fact, we are all media companies now, with our cell phones, computers, and professional-looking publishing tools. Marty Zwilling.

Media 91

Media Startup Company Companies 91

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2018

link] I’m tired of hearing people on social media speak of “virtue signaling,” a term meant to silence well-meaning people from speaking the truth about injustices done to immigrants, African Americans, the LGBTQ community or speaking up on gender inequality. He started living out of his car?—?too They all shared the same story?—?they

Education 174

Education Startup Los Angeles USC 174

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Everyone is talking about how social media can help you jumpstart your business at no cost, and experts are springing up on all sides to help you do it at a high cost. Before you start, analyze existing media, demographics, and new social media alternatives for a fit to your rollout campaign requirements. Pick your fit.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media Startup Blogging 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2022

What seems like the wrong place or a chance meeting might be the start of an important partnership or opportunity. Education and expertise: formal and self-learning. Don’t believe the myth that a formal education is not an advantage – it teaches you how to learn effectively. This is called the serendipity mindset.

Help 130

Help Mentor Paramount Technical Review 130

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2020

It requires an attitude of self-education, versus an assumption that someone else will provide the education. With this principle, real entrepreneurs start with a conviction that new learning will reveal flaws in existing models, leading to new opportunities. Success requires challenging assumptions and status quo.

Social Media 127

Social Media Startup Education Entrepreneur 127

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 24, 2016

For new businesses, social media marketing may seem a bit overwhelming. Here are four steps to help you get started building a great social media presence. Construct a social media style guide. Over 500,000 parents and educators follow and share this blog’s content on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Content Guide 40

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

These days, accessible starts with being visibly listed online, in lieu of the now old-fashioned rental sites and swap-meets. Often these communities are built around special interest groups, where the members interact through social media, help each other, and trust each other, and the relationships go well beyond the transactions.

Resource 126

Resource Commerce Social Media Platform 126

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2014

The E-Myth (“Entrepreneurial Myth”) is the mistaken belief that most businesses are started by people with tangible business skills, when in fact most are started by “technicians” who know nothing about running a business. Perhaps an innate business savvy is no longer a requirement for starting a successful business.

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Technical Review 107

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Every entrepreneur needs to learn how to do this by starting with the six principles of User-Centered Design (UCD) , as outlined by Solis in his book, and already adopted by key International standards organizations: Apply multidisciplinary skills and perspectives. Insist on customer engagement and user-centered evaluation.

Customer 150

Customer Custom Design Product 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2020

These can easily start new trends, or capitalize on existing ones. Include marketing initiatives to educate and help customers. Believe it or not, Facebook started at Harvard and promoted its exclusivity to this school, then slowly spread to others, when rival social media platform MySpace was inviting everyone to join.

Marketing 170

Marketing Startup Examples Customer 170

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

They couldn’t possibly understand the new social media culture, new technologies, or have the determination to beat their younger counterparts in the market. They include people like Sir Richard Branson , born in 1950, who has founded over 400 companies, and claims to be just getting started.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur Report 147

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Let me start with the news that I’m excited to share with you. We believe it’s important to have our partners all based in one location so our starting point is wanting our partners to be based in LA and be committed to making this city a vibrant startup community that is now the third largest in the country.

Venture Capital 408

Venture Capital Startup Outsource Development CitySearch 408

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2023

Yet if you already have some early adopters, that's a good indication that real marketing and education will likely bring your product or service mass acceptance. There are a wealth of tools available today, relying on social media and marketing, to create or foster the market your company needs. So hang in there and get busy. “I

Startup 135

Startup Entrepreneur Statistics Course 135

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 18, 2019

When my team of graduate students and I sent the first message over the internet on a warm Los Angeles evening in October, 1969, little did we suspect that we were at the start of a worldwide revolution. Leonard Kleinrock is the Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.

UCLA 253

UCLA Social Media Social Network Santa Barbara 253

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2015

One of the simplest questions I get from aspiring entrepreneurs, and ironically one of the hardest, is “How do I start?” I want to tell them to just start anywhere, but I realize that most have no idea where anywhere is. The wealth of online education offerings is a great start, but is not enough. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 112

Entrepreneur Startup Education Tool 112