SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I continue to collect great content that is the intersection of startups, products, online and technology. The United States is now a debtor nation to China and that the bill is about to come due. We had several emails back and forth where he provided basic details on the concept. It may be that all the doomsayers are right.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 2, 2011

It’s apropos because there is so much noise these days with email, Twitter, Facebook, blogs, web shows, etc. He’s committed to getting through every email. It’s not because I don’t want to respond to all emails – I do. I get way too many emails – many of them unsolicited.

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Email Blogging Venture Capital Writing 287

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2016

Next comes the more arduous process of reviewing every applicant, looking for key attributes including the following. On a business team, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing is more important than technical depth. Get it reviewed and approved by peers, including salary and perks. Good communication skills.

Technical Review 56

Technical Review Coach Training Screening 56

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 15, 2012

Driver’s speech into email or SMS. The voice technology enables a driver to dictate a phone call, an email or SMS, edit it or read (listen) and respond to emails and SMS texts received without the touch of a button or touch screen. The service lets drivers speak, listen, edit and respond to text messages and emails.

Email 61

Email Technical Review Software Review Mobile 61

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2017

The board’s job is to review the company’s financial performance and strategy and help provide counsel to the executive team. Communicate frequently and proactively The most effective CEOs that I’ve observed send regular, short, board update emails every few weeks or monthly just to give the board a sense of what is going on.

Tips 212

Tips Slides Startup Technical Review 212

InfoChachkie

JUNE 22, 2015

Facebook recently joined Google and Twitter by offering a click-to-call functionality in its ads, giving consumers an option to call businesses directly, versus emailing them or completing an online form - effectively making the plain old phone one of the most powerful on/offline marketing tools of the coming decade.

Mobile 100

Mobile Technical Review Google Tool 100

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 20, 2010

On CBS MoneyWatch: Why Debit Cards Are Dangerous BNET Business Network: BNET TechRepublic ZDNet ZDNet Members login Newsletters Site Assistance RSS Feeds Home News & Blogs Videos White Papers Downloads Reviews Popular Enterprise Web 2.0 Dion Hinchcliffe Get Enterprise Web 2.0 Dion Hinchcliffe Get Enterprise Web 2.0

Web 29

Web Technical Review Web 2.0 Social Media 29

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What I want to answer with this post (long though it may be) is: Why did Web 2.0 We had email, instant messaging, group calendars, discussion boards, etc. They had a proprietary browser, their own search engine, their own content, chat rooms, email system, etc. Social Networking in Web 1.0: It isn’t new stuff.

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Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 28, 2012

He kicked off the fest with his opening keynote, saying LA is a unique city of mash-ups, where tech, startups and entertainment – plus creativity, cultures, and passion – mix with successful results. RT @OEInnovation #SBF why I live in #LA: intersection of #beach #tech #entrepreneur #entertainment. & Women 2.0:

Hollywood 67

Hollywood Technical Review Startup Rustic Canyon 67

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

According to a recent Harvard Business Review article , only 60% of companies today use social media for marketing, and only 12% of those feel that they are using it effectively. Dell announced years ago that it had earned $3 million in revenue from using Twitter, and other businesses report daily on increases in web traffic up to 800%.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 115

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

In order to prepare for TechCrunch Disrupt 2012 I reviewed company bios via the official site and read taglines that said “cool” rather than what the company does. To start, let’s take a peek inside my train of thinking while I was preparing what I would report on for Tech Crunch Disrupt 2012. 1 Pre Planning. 3 Be on time.

Press 97

Press Startup Technical Review Email 97

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2016

The program analyzes your web content and points out areas for improvement. One of the drawbacks of using BoostSuite is that once you install the code to your site, it may not add the BoostSuite tracker to all of your web pages. This program organizes your email and helps you schedule reminders and follow-ups. QuickBooks.

Tool 40

Tool Software Review SEO Email 40

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

NOT just because they have the best deals on web based business tools. To prove that point, tonight I had the privilege of hearing him speak at Lean LA , a Los Angeles group that helps high tech start-ups build great companies on a budget. His email list is everything. Some of you may be thinking, ‘Emails!

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Metrics Email Startup Technical Review 87

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

Seattle should be the envy of any non Silicon Valley tech community in the country. It really wouldn’t take much to turn a great technology ecosystem into a truly electric one. You need to have passionate tech entrepreneurs who want to build businesses locally. The ingredients are all here.

Venture Capital 317

Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Press 317

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. Juno provided a free email service. Eventually, Juno provided free access to browse the internet in addition to sending email.

Software Review 285

Software Review Software Blogging Startup 285

SoCal Delicious

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Loading… Tech. SIGNIFICANCE PASSING-MENTION. --> Tech Titans Hit the Beach As Silicon Valley moguls go on a home-buying spree in Los Angeles, theyre reshaping the real-estate landscape. The tech industry is going south. Prices are soaring in the beachfront communities tech types favor, and rents in these.

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Los Angeles Software Review Technical Review Journal 44

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2017

Don’t believe the old myth that with a few hours of work a day and a great web site, you can get rich while you sleep. I’m a strong believer that a great team can achieve success with a less impressive product offering, while potentially disruptive technology often goes nowhere due to a team with an uninspired work ethic.

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Funding Satisfaction Customer Custom 55

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 14, 2012

Motorola annual financial report is here. The firm will incur a severance-related charge of over $275 million, and restructuring charges due to the staff’s severance packages and job outplacement services for the 4000 employees its laying off at Motorola Mobility. Google will however feel the layoffs.

Layoffs 63

Layoffs Google Mobile Patents 63

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 26, 2016

adult now spends a reported 5 hours and 38 minutes on the web – advances have been made in the way individuals and small businesses operate in the digital world, which will grow even more this year. The other trend is going to be in AI related tech entering the mainstream, from robotics to ease of information management.

Commerce 40

Commerce Mobile Technical Review Google 40

Frank Addante

MAY 15, 2006

► February (1) What do you do when a reporter you admire misrepre. the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. ► March (1) Office 2.0: Zondigo, Inc.

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Advertising Startup Chief Technology Officer Technical Review 40