Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2018

In my experience, the initial idea for a new product usually comes from a single entrepreneur, but the implementation plan for a new business requires a team, or at least a co-founder. Thus I always recommend a common series of steps that I have seen working for other entrepreneurs: Write a partner description for that ideal co-founder.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 23, 2012

"I started the site when I was 19. Ignorance is not bliss in business, but it does allow entrepreneurs to face the unknown with a measure of confidence. Ignorance is not bliss in business, but it does allow entrepreneurs to face the unknown with a measure of confidence. 1) Get A Mentor. "I " [Tweet this quote].

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

If you are a first-time entrepreneur, I recommend that you team with a co-founder with experiences, connections, and a skill set that complements, but doesn’t duplicate yours. Even experienced entrepreneurs need a partner to back up each other and improve fundability. Join online “dating” sites for business partners.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2011

One of the biggest complaints you hear from both entrepreneurs and investors in Los Angeles, is the lack of a credible, visible startup accelerator in the Los Angeles area. At the time, that was high tech, and bricks were a combination of mud, hay, and muck. Where did the name MuckerLab come from?

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socalTECH

APRIL 7, 2011

Many local entrepreneurs might know Todd Jerry , formerly a venture capitalist at Anthem Venture Partners. We thought we'd learn a bit more about the practical barriers in taking many eco-friendly technology innovations into the market, plus the contrast between the construction and architecture business and the high tech investing world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2011

Both provide excellent networking to investors, and on-site technical leadership, which I believe sets them apart. Another variation is technology business incubators, which nurture high-tech startups and present a technology oriented variant of business incubators.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2010

Another variation is technology business incubators, which nurture high-tech startups and present a technology oriented variant of business incubators. To find what’s available in your area, take a look at the National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) web site, and use the lookup tool provided. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2011

If you are a first-time entrepreneur, I often recommend that you team with a co-founder with experiences, connections, and a skill set that complements, but doesn’t duplicate yours. Even experienced entrepreneurs need a partner to strengthen their position. Join online “dating” sites for business partners.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2014

Provisional Protection - Most US high-tech companies begin the utility patent process by filing a provisional patent application. As I noted in this recent Wall Street Journal article , one of the classic mistakes rookie entrepreneurs make is protecting their IP too early.

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socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2011

One trend in the Southern California high tech startup market has been an increasing number of startups--and executives--who have been looking to combine their interests in business with their enthusiasm for giving back through nonprofits and causes. First, for those not familiar with CauseCast, what is the company all about?

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socalTECH

JUNE 6, 2011

Although Los Angeles has become a hub for the high tech startup world, Surprisingly, one of the things which hasn't happened in the Los Angeles area is any huge, successful venture acceleration programs. Typically, venture backed companies, always entrepreneur led. Photo: Bruce Brown on the left, Dan Dato on the right).

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2010

If you are a first-time entrepreneur, I often recommend that you team with a co-founder with experiences, connections, and a skill set that complements, but doesn’t duplicate yours. Even experienced entrepreneurs need a partner to strengthen their position. Join online “dating” sites for business partners. Marty Zwilling.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

It’s the only site aside from Google I go to every single day so that I don’t miss out on an incredible offer. 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. But you need to pay the bills!’ I resisted.

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socalTECH

JUNE 17, 2009

Yesterday, Santa Monica-based SharesPost (www.sharespost.com) launched a new service of particular interest to the venture capital and high tech startup market, a new, online service which facilitates the buying and selling of private company stock. Are you transacting sales through the site yet? Explain how your service works?

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

20 Recommended Quora Threads for Startups - ReadWriteStart , November 1, 2010 The Q&A site Quora has become an indispensable trove of knowledge and expertise when it comes to the tech industry. Ask a question and get an answer - that is, after all, what all Q&A sites offer. This should not deter you.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

For our readers who aren't familiar with Kadonk, what's the story behind the site? Often times, in the world of cell phones and high tech software, you don't know the challenges throughout the process of creating a product. Tags: project management startup dipanshu entrepreneur interview microsoft kadonk nokia sharma.

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