SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

I asked some of the same questions I ask in my Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions and then I get to a very common conversation: Me : Do you have specs? You might also have a business plan, marketing plan, financials, competitor analysis or other kinds of background document. Founder : Ummm. what do you mean?

Develop 354

Develop Development Technical Review CTO Coach 354

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

She is a go to person for me when I have questions around technology or early stage marketing and branding. I've been President of my marketing, branding, creative and advertising firm for, yikes, 30 years. I'm married to Mike Freehling , M&A and financial management consultant. I've known Farida for quite a while.

Marketing 150

Marketing Social Media Blogging Media 150

socalTECH

MAY 2, 2017

Andrwe Bermudez: We were able to get a lot of data using those tools, and then latched onto their email communications. When they saw an email, they could just click here and be done, rather than having to go through the effort of logging into the system. That was a way for us to get compliance, by gamifying the process.

Sales 145

Sales Startup Email Tool 145

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 2, 2013

I've had several Startup CTO Consulting sessions recently where it became apparent that the Founder needed help with the business and product as much or more than the technology. Then I got an email that asked: I'm leading the marketing efforts for an early-stage startup. This can take some work, but its worth it.

CTO Coach 259

CTO Coach Mentor Startup Technical Advisors 259

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Startups that come to me and ask me to sign an NDA in order to get Free Startup CTO Consulting really are missing it. I like how Mark Suster handles the question in 10 Marketing Lessons for Early-Stage Tech Startups. Entrepreneur: Following is an email describing my idea. " Ummm. "Good luck with that."

Startup 211

Startup IP Ideas Patents 211

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Startups that come to me and ask me to sign an NDA in order to get Free Startup CTO Consulting really are missing it. I like how Mark Suster handles the question in 10 Marketing Lessons for Early-Stage Tech Startups. Entrepreneur: Following is an email describing my idea. " Ummm. "Good luck with that."

Startup 198

Startup IP Ideas Patents 198

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 20, 2014

All these efforts were to figure out what it would take to put something like this in the market. He’s a former President of Sony Pictures Technologies and former CTO of Warner Bros. Having these true believers on board and getting their help in putting something like this into market is a pretty big milestone for our team.

Startup 91

Startup Entertainment CTO Coach Screening 91

SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

Our Best Interviews Via Email: Monthly. Joey Flores is co-founder and CEO of Earbits , an online radio platform that enables bands, labels and concert promoters to acquire fans, market new releases and promote live events. He is a founder of Strengths Doctors, a consulting firm which helps leaders design energizing work environments.

Los Angeles 78

Los Angeles Entrepreneur Angel Fractional CTO 78

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

He previously co-founded and served as Chief Technology Officer of IMVU. Leila first developed the idea behind Samasource while working as a management consultant at Katzenbach Partners (now Booz & Co.), BrianSolis.com is ranked among the top of world's leading business and marketing online resources. .

Twiistup 40

Twiistup Riot Games UCLA Media 40

Frank Addante

JUNE 4, 2006

Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Web Development & Marketing Technology) Exit: evolved into L90 (next company) Lesson: What you dont know cant stop you. Go-to-Market 5. I decided that I was going to consult/advise a few companies and relax for a bit.

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Email CTO Hire 40

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. We had several emails back and forth where he provided basic details on the concept. How to Take Down Facebook -- Hint: It Ain't Twitter.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Frank Addante

MAY 15, 2006

Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Web Development & Marketing Technology) Exit: evolved into L90 (next company) Lesson: What you dont know cant stop you. The next company was an Internet advertising and technology company called L90, Inc. Startup 3.0: Be scrappy.

Advertising 40

Advertising Startup Chief Technology Officer Technical Review 40

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 19, 2009

I did a presentation about the use of Social Media to a great group of people who mostly are different kinds of service professionals (attorneys, accountants, consultants, etc.). Best damn marketing tool by an order of magnitude. Separate Blogging from Marketing. Use Feedburner or Feedblitz for Email. This is that post.

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Social Media Services Media Blogging 222