Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2014

I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. Mobility and connecting to work via the ‘cloud.’ Another study predicts this number could grow to 24 million by 2018. Measuring results in itself is not new. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2015

I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. Mobility and connecting to work via the ‘cloud.’ Another study predicts this number could grow to 24 million by 2018. Measuring results in itself is not new.

Entrepreneur 102

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2022

Per a recent study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic has grown 17-fold over the past 5 years, reaching 11.5 According to what I see, as outlined by Surdak, this data surge is being driven by the following six technological and social trends: Mobility: smartphones, tablets, and the “Internet of things.”

Startup 126

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

Applied research is still primarily scientific study, seeking to solve practical problems, but doesn’t yet focus on a commercial product. While all forms of technology research and development will always be required, entrepreneurs need to understand that the funding for these efforts comes from many different sources, depending on the stage.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Jamie Montgomery: If you study cycles and study economic history, and I've had that privilege, there are short cycles and long cycles. Our strategy is to get into a company, sometimes early, in the A, B, or C round, in a theme or entrepreneur we really like. Then, at that point, it's all about the entrepreneur and the team.

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socalTECH

MAY 8, 2017

com) is using technology--mobile apps, telemedicine, and more--to overcome those and other challenges. It's really hard to do the study which requires you to drive weekly to a clinic, find parking, deal with traffic, and wait in a waiting room. Belinda Tan: Most of our trials are Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies.

Technology 133

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

In my role as an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often find founders who have such conviction and passion for their new idea, that they can’t believe anyone could challenge it. The best entrepreneurs and business professionals learn to anticipate these push-backs before they happen, and respond calmly and effectively.

Ideas 126

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2022

I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. Mobility and connecting to work via the ‘cloud.’ Overall, as an entrepreneur, you just need to be aware that the notions of work are changing just as fast as the technology for products.

Case Study 125

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 10, 2012

All you hear about these days is Mobile. Companies are spending more time and money on their mobile sites than their full-fledged website. It’s hard to even watch a TV commercial without some sort of mobile app shout out. I bet there is a lot that would surprise you about the mobile world. Download Apps From the Web.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Mobile Computing. I wish it was that easy. Gamification.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

I spent the last decade building up the analytics stack at mobile game companies, mostly in Silicon Valley, leveraging that data for live operations. My co-founder and I both had this vision of leveraging mobile and web technology, to make it easier for people to connect to each other in their demographic.

Technical Review 140

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

I have added my own insights, based on my experience advising and working with entrepreneurs and startups: Pay for results, rather than pay for work. Mobility and connecting to work via the ‘cloud.’ Overall, as an entrepreneur, you just need to be aware that the notions of work are changing just as fast as the technology for products.

Competition 127

Competition Case Study Platform Yahoo 127

socalTECH

JULY 22, 2019

There are lots of resources available to entrepreneurs in the industry, but they are not necessarily that easy to access, whether that's deep insight into how to work with the government or with NASA, or how to work with the big primes, we felt that we could help create that resource. What's your biggest advice for a space entrepreneur?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Per the latest study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic has grown 17-fold over the past 5 years, reaching 11.5 According to what I see, as outlined by Surdak, this data surge is being driven by the following six technological and social trends: Mobility: smartphones, tablets, and the “Internet of things.”

Technology 97

Technology Social Media Startup Entertainment 97

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Mobile Computing. I wish it was that easy. Gamification.

Startup 107

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. Personally, my work has shifted 80 percent to my mobile device for work communication, text, email and reading.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2013

In today''s mobile world, SMS has widespread, near ubiquitous adoption, which is great for consumers who want to communicate with their friends and family. By giving them your mobile number, you''ve created a priority channel. They realized you can''t have that kind of information out there lying on people''s mobile devices.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 2, 2011

At the Technovation Challenge LA Pitch Night hosted by Iridescent , we saw six teams of high school girls from various Los Angeles City Schools pitch a number of mobile app ideas to a panel of venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. Seek out similar academic competitions and programs. Don’t take no for an answer. Find a hero.

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Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review USC 82

socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2016

we're proud to be part of one of the world's most vibrant innovation ecosystems with some of the fastest growing companies and most creative entrepreneurs. I studied East Asian religions in college and was intrigued to hear that a Buddhist monk was delivering meditation and mindfulness via a mobile app.

Santa Monica 124

Santa Monica Southern California Venture Capital SoCalTech 124

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

How do you come up with a compelling, mobile videogame title? We thought it would be interesting to hear the story behind Jonathan's startup efforts and where he hopes his mobile gaming startup will go. Now that we have the technology for mobile phones and tablets, to put out a game like Infinity Blade, that's what we are going to do.

Startup 217

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Skurt offers up a mobile app driven service which delivers a rental car to you at the curb, letting you bypass the huge hassle of rental car counters. We're the fastest, most convenient way to book a car, through our mobile app. Our mobile app is all about the experience. What is the background of you and your founders? /p>.

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Tech.Co

JUNE 22, 2018

Entrepreneurs preparing to launch a startup in 2019 should be aware of the latest trends that will guide their successes or failures. Also on the rise: Forms of digital payment, from mobile payments to in-app purchases to smart home device buys. Tech startups are always looking to capitalize on the next big thing.

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Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

After launching a study to identify how tech hubs work, the leader of a nonprofit consortium created to boost Southern California’s startup ecosystem says he is focusing on three initiatives to supercharge the seven-county SoCal region as a hotbed for innovation. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

In my role as an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often find founders who have such conviction and passion for their new idea, that they can’t believe anyone could challenge it. The best entrepreneurs and business professionals learn to anticipate these push-backs before they happen, and respond calmly and effectively.

Ideas 92

Ideas Case Study Mobile Resource 92

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2016

We believe that it is incrementally harder to differentiate on simple Internet products or mobile apps and while great companies are built doing this, our goal as a fund is to try and fund things that can be 100x returns if they work. We’re not Pollyannaish about this. In short, we’re after venture returns.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2015

Applied research is still primarily scientific study, seeking to solve practical problems, but doesn’t yet focus on a commercial product. While all forms of technology research and development will always be required, entrepreneurs need to understand that the funding for these efforts comes from many different sources, depending on the stage.

Develop 102

Develop Development Product Funding 102

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Mobile Computing. I wish it was that easy. Gamification.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 19, 2010

“A study by Microsoft showed just how lethal interruptions are to productivity. Compared to being an entrepreneur it feels like I didn't learn much there but on reflection I learned much more than I think even I realize. This comment and blog post prompted me to write a post that has been in my queue for a long time.

Product 301

Product Writing Email Tool 301

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2018

In my role as an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often find founders who have such conviction and passion for their new idea, that they can’t believe anyone could challenge it. The best entrepreneurs and business professionals learn to anticipate these push-backs before they happen, and respond calmly and effectively.

Ideas 67

Ideas Case Study Mobile Resource 67

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 19, 2018

Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs don’t realize that the words “research” and “development” are red flags to investors, and all such proposals are routinely discarded. If you are looking to fund a technology study, before any specific commercial product can be considered, you need to focus on relevant large organizations with deep pockets.

Research 57

Research Develop Development Funding 57

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Mobile Computing. I wish it was that easy. Gamification.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Conventional business wisdom tells us that entrepreneurs are today’s main source of innovation. In fact, a Wharton Business School study in this decade of the “Top 30 Innovations of the Last 30 Years,” concluded that only eight were first conceived by entrepreneurs, and twenty-two were conceived by employees.

IBM 53

IBM IBM Java Google 53

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

But audience size and consumption is massive and growing plus; Study Innovator’s Dilemma ( my cheat sheet here ). For the first time in history content producers can build a direct relationship with views through subscribers, email addresses and mobile phone number. I’m looking for a new breed of entrepreneur.

Hollywood 374

Hollywood Content Yahoo Java 374

socalTECH

JANUARY 22, 2014

The company''s President and CEO, Perse Faily , told us how digital ordering now means not just restaurant kiosks (which the company has been developing even before the dawn of the smartphone), but also the Internet, mobile phones, and other devices, and how that has changed the company''s business and strategy.

Mobile 127

Mobile Customer Custom Platform 127

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

And if there is a term for that which helps entrepreneurs stay focused on these good and true objectives then I’m all for it. We go through case studies like how Mint.com & Magento drove large audiences through great content marketing strategies. Doesn’t.

Technical Review 384

Technical Review SEM SEO Marketing 384

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize. What about mobile? I’m sure many of you know the techniques that mobile app companies use to get onto the iOS top chart list. It’s just like my book example.

Marketing 379

Marketing Startup SEM SEO 379

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2015

Per a new study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic grew 69 percent in 2014, reaching 2.5 According to what I see, as outlined by Surdak, this data surge is being driven by the following six technological and social trends: Mobility: smartphones, tablets, and the “Internet of things.”

Startup 106

Startup Social Media Entertainment Metrics 106