Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. With social media, you are always “on the record” and once you say it, it’s out there forever. Prepare, prepare, prepare for every media event.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

ACcording to HauteLook, it will begin offering up private sale events on Facebook starting tomorrow. The firm said it has created a new dedicated shopping page on the social networking site, and will also allow consumers to shop directly in-stream posts from their friends. HauteLook is backed by Insight Venture Partners.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 12, 2014

I recently received an email from a former student in which he described how he was able to secure a lunch meeting with a high-profile entrepreneur who is operating multiple ventures in parallel. I wasn''t surprised by Benedikt''s email, as I was aware of his confidence and politely aggressive personality. Humility & Empathy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2019

These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. With social media, you are always “on the record” and once you say it, it’s out there forever. Prepare, prepare, prepare for every media event.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

The irony: a sad state that even with the huge number of social network applications we have at our disposal, we’re oftentimes lost, unable to keep up, or still lose touch so easily. It’s not your fault that we can only be social creatures to a certain extent before brain overload. Finally, some solid relief.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Don’t do cold calls or email blasts of your resume and business plan to potential investors. In return, you will meet or be connected to many people who can help you.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

So it is not uncommon for somebody to be skint when a big event such as a “ hen party &# is coming up and just need 200 quid for 2 weeks. The idea is that in a world in which companies need to deal with customer support requests from Twitter, Facebook, email, phone, IM, etc. Collaboration in business starts and ends with email.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

I've recently received several emails from people looking for a technical cofounder for their startup. Here's an example of that kind of email. Tech Events / Meetups - In Los Angeles, There are lots of Networking Events in Los Angeles and Southern California that are techie oriented. Ask them about your concept.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Each day Doppels will let you know whose birthday it is within your social network or local area and offer you a wish, gift or text option. During some early pop up events in L.A., During some early pop up events in L.A., Doppels also gives others the opportunity to send you a note or gift tailored to your interests.

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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 ? Leo Laporte (Owner, TWiT.tv Dino Dogan (Founder of Triberr.

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SoCal CTO

MAY 21, 2012

He is a frequent speaker at trade and industry events. Evolving Role of Social Networks for Startups In this talk, Tony traces the evolution of how startups have leveraged social networks and social media as part of their solutions over the past ten years. Tony has a Ph.D.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

MARCH 6, 2010

Create a separate email address for your online/social media inquiries. With all the Free Email providers out there, chances are, you will be able to find one that meets your needs and expectations. It also allows you to remove your data from these websites. Check out Gmail , Yahoo or Live , for example.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2015

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Dear readers: We've got offers for two different event -- a discount to tomorrow's Digital Family Reunion , and a chance to win a ticket to digiday:APPS next week. The event will dive deeply into the challenges and success stories of the explosive mobile and social app market. This is an event you can't afford to miss!

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2013

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your domain. Nominate someone as your mentor.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2016

The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Don’t do cold calls or email blasts of your resume and business plan to potential investors. In return, you will meet or be connected to many people who can help you.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Right after Techcrunch50 Michael Arrington wrote this great post on how to interact at business events and conferences. Then I get people sending me Twitter comments, blog comments and tons & tons of email intros. And when you do email me, make sure to remind me of the context that we met after the panel.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 16, 2013

During his presentation, Sam Teller gave people tips on how to connect with high profile people, who are inundated with emails. Next up was Avesta Rasouli from Coloft , a coworking space that is considered to be the hub of LA Tech, focused on the elements that make for a great startup community; capital, talent and social networks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2017

These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. With social media, you are always “on the record” and once you say it, it’s out there forever. Prepare, prepare, prepare for every media event.

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Media Social Media Startup Training 55

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2013

The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Don’t do cold calls or email blasts of your resume and business plan to potential investors. In return, you will meet or be connected to many people who can help you.

Networking 100

Networking Entrepreneur Social Network Activity 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. With social media, you are always “on the record” and once you say it, it’s out there forever. Prepare, prepare, prepare for every media event.

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Press Social Media Startup Training 105

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2012

These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. With social media, you are always “on the record” and once you say it, it’s out there forever. Prepare, prepare, prepare for every media event.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2012

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your domain. Nominate someone as your mentor.

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Startup Tips Social Network Networking 97

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 18, 2015

Be a host company (must provide food / drink to attendees), then email events@techzulu.com with TZTECHCRAWL as the subject. Grindr, which first launched in 2009, has exploded into the largest and most popular all-male location-based social network out there. Sponsorship Opportunities for Events, and other channels.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

After weeks of StartupDemo submissions we are now ready to announce the participating startup companies for the StartupDemo event being held at Wokano Sept. Bring your products to your Customers, their social network and their influencers with DoTogether Hosted Facebook Applications. What: A Startup Demo event.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your domain. Nominate someone as your mentor.

Entrepreneur 96

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

The conference, which does not unveil the names of the companies pitching until the day of the event, rolled out a lineup of Southern California companies ranging from email and instant messaging aggregator Orgoo, to virtual avatar firm mEgo.com.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

The difference between Mingly and other companies, is we're event driven--it's all driven from a to-do list, essentially action-based. That's so sometimes when you haven't checked your email for a couple of hours, you could have met someone for lunch. Mingly also generates alerts. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2012

I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. There are other networks that also work, depending on where you are in the world, like Ryze, Plaxo, and Facebook, but setting up an account on MySpace probably won’t help you. Attend an investment conference.

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

Sometimes, Ill use LinkedIn to contact my network, but mostly I still just go to their profile and email them. When I was looking for speakers for an event last fall on Web 2.0 , LinkedIn was a great way to reach out. When I was looking for speakers for an event last fall on Web 2.0 , LinkedIn was a great way to reach out.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Our interview this morning is with David Sacks, CEO of Geni.com, an online family tree and social networking site, as well as Yammer, the instant messaging startup spun out of Geni.com at TechCrunch50. Most social networking sites have a problem with having lots of pageviews, but advertising that isn't very valuable.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

This included stabilizing a historically negative traffic and user trend, reducing the operational cost of the business by nearly 90 percent and pivoting the product from its legacy as a social network to a social entertainment destination. The event will take place Thursday, October 27, at 6pm. Diamond Sponsor.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

This included stabilizing a historically negative traffic and user trend, reducing the operational cost of the business by nearly 90 percent and pivoting the product from its legacy as a social network to a social entertainment destination. Event Details. What: Spotlight Series Event. to 9:30 p.m. RSVP: AGENDA.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your domain. Nominate someone as your mentor.

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Entrepreneur Startup Social Network Mentor 58

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. There are other networks that also work, depending on where you are in the world, like Ryze, Plaxo, and Facebook, but setting up an account on MySpace probably won’t help you. Attend an investment conference.

Networking 97

Networking Startup Activity Entrepreneur 97

socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2015

However, that process really hasn''t taken advantage of today''s mobile, always-connected, socially networked world. It also provides a very simple project management utility, for moms and parents planning events, or figuring out summer camp, or doing a home remodel. Why did you start the company?

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