socalTECH

AUGUST 3, 2020

A few weeks ago, Help With Black Equity (www.helpwithblackequity.com) launched an effort to help connect volunteers with efforts to help with addressing racial disparities, including here in Southern California. That allows us to dedicate resources to this that the volunteer team was really looking for.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

San Diego-based Resource Nation , an online business-to-business marketing provider, has acquired the brand name, domain, and assets of Business.com , the firm announced today. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed, however, the firm said that private equity firm JMI Equity has provided it funding in support of the transaction.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

First, few startups can use that much money today with all of the virtual services available and increasingly inexpensive methods of development, prototyping and marketing. Third (if you’re keeping score), it is not wise to dilute the founder’s ownership greatly in the first round of financing.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

I was asked by a reader how much equity he should give out to early employees and to service providers in a very early stage startup. Founders are likely not paid for a long time and have a sizeable equity percentage for early risk and having the concept. Same Value for Sweat Equity as Investment Dollars?

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 25, 2024

Years ago, I co-wrote my first book, profiling just such a person, trading his time and experience in exchange for equity – and managing to become wealthy in the process by picking and aiding great young companies that grew large and were ultimately sold at a tremendous profit. and “working for food.”

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Coach Organization Resource Equity 156

socalTECH

AUGUST 18, 2014

In our Insights and Opinions section this morning, Dave Berkus , an angel investor and private equity investor, asks startup--do you really want to be first to market? Read the rest of Dave''s essay, Do you really want to be the first to market? insights opinions features dave berkus market' READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Los Angeles-based Centerfield, a marketing and customer acquisition company backed by private equity investor Platinum Equity, says it has acquired both Business.com and Savings.com. The company was acquired by Platinum Equity in December 2019. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. for the domain name.

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Santa Monica Equity Incubator Acquisition 113

socalTECH

AUGUST 4, 2011

O'Loughlin is VP Human Resources; Lewis Chang VP of E-Commerce and Marketing; Billy Crotty as SVP Global Operations; and Rick Foukes is VP Coatings Engineering. The firm--which is backed by ABS Capital Partners, said that Laura Christine is its EVP Consumer Group; Jennifer Jordan its VP of Finance; John P. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 14, 2019

Los Angeles-based human resources (HR) technology developer CareerArc --part of an ever growing number of Los Angeles area enterprise software companies--said this morning that it has raised $30M in a growth equity funding. According to CareerArc, the new round was led by PeakEquity Partners.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Santa Barbara-based FastSpring , which develops e-commerce software for subscription-based software businesses, has been acquired by private equity investor Accel-KKR. According to FastSpring, Accel-KKR has made a majority equity investment in the firm, to provide capital and resources for its technology and go-to-market initiatives.

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Santa Barbara Equity Commerce Resource 124

Berkonomics

MAY 13, 2021

Several years ago, I wrote a book entitled, Extending the Runway , using parallels to piloting a plane to equate to the process of creating and building a small company, making maximum use of resources to get to and beyond breakeven. The five resources boards and investors can add to a company. It is worth revisiting the most.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 6, 2020

Some of us build our businesses to be lifestyle creations, destined to provide for our families but not necessarily as creators of great equity upon an eventual sale. Your brand and market recognition? Focus your decisions and resources to build value. Envision your end game when you start. Your skilled employees?

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Resource Startup Sales Equity 156

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

For the rest of us, the following suggestions will help you survive the valley of death: Accumulate some resources before you start. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. The positives are that you give up no equity, and these apply to the early startup stages, but they do take time and much effort to win.

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Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 136

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2012

Don’t waste your resources on the wrong ones. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Companies at this stage must have a large market, good traction, and be focused on scaling infrastructure and market adoption.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

First, few startups can use that much money today with all the virtual services available and increasingly inexpensive methods of development, prototyping and marketing. A much more rational approach to starting up.

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Startup Invest Summary Resource 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2023

Don’t waste your resources on the wrong ones. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Companies at this stage must have a large market, good traction, and be focused on scaling infrastructure and market adoption.

Startup 122

Startup Funding Organization Incubator 122

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Years ago, I co-wrote my first book, profiling just such a person, trading his time and experience in exchange for equity – and managing to become wealthy in the process by picking and aiding great young companies that grew large and. Original 1994 book. were ultimately sold at a tremendous profit.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2023

A few are still trying to make a profitable business out of nurturing startups, but it’s a challenge to make money when your customer startups don’t have many resources to give. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Unfortunately, most of us don’t have enough resources to bootstrap our own startups, so we are completely dependent on investors to help turn great ideas into great businesses. Investors love entrepreneurs who come across as constantly on the lookout for new ideas, and able to grasp the larger implications for market change.

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socalTECH

JULY 17, 2013

According to Business.com today, it is seeing market experts to provide it with daily, weekly, and monthly content to bolster the site. The company said it is looking to find market experts in finance, marketing, sales, human resources, technology, and entrepreneurial areas to bolster its library of content. READ MORE>>.

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Content Guide San Diego Resource 124

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 30, 2014

One of my books, Extending the Runway , uses parallels to piloting a plane to equate to the process of creating and building a small company, making maximum use of resources to get to and beyond breakeven. Expert help and good planning can reduce the time to market, saving cash in the process. There is a fine line between.

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Resource Product Help Equity 237

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

For the rest of us, the following suggestions will help you survive the valley of death: Accumulate some resources before you start. The most effective new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity. Use crowd funding. Join a startup incubator.

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Tips Startup Technical Review Equity 104

socalTECH

JUNE 22, 2016

Carlsbad-based Business.com , the online business directory and information site which was most recently in the hands of JMI Equity, has been sold to New York-based content publisher Purch , the two said Wednesday afternoon. Purch said the deal would help it expand into the SMB market. READ MORE>>.

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Santa Monica Incubator Guide Equity 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

San Diego-based Bevo Media , an online ad exchange and ad tracking platform developer, has been acquired by private equity investor Vize Capital. Bevo Media was founded in 2010, and plays in the performance marketing area. READ MORE>>.

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Media Capital San Diego Platform 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2020

With one of the many new tools , and a dose of sweat equity, you can create a website for almost nothing -- and you are on your way to success with ecommerce, your latest invention or personal services. Barter services for access to required resources. Use your equity for key executives and business partners.

Social Media 169

Social Media Startup Equity Summary 169

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2023

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. Buffer your projected resource requirements. Use social media for early marketing. The best entrepreneurs manage cash flow ruthlessly and never delegate decisions about spending money.

Search Engine Optimization 103

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 103

socalTECH

APRIL 6, 2012

Epicor Software , the developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software which has major operations in Irvine, said Thursday that it has acquired Internet AutoParts (IAP), a developer of business-to-business e-commerce software for the automotive replacements parts distribution market. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2021

Assess your resource potential before you start. Build your plan around resources you know. These programs don’t usually ask for equity, and they are particularly targeted to the early stages of your business to facilitate growth and survival. In these cases, you both win by expanding the market.

Startup 161

Startup Resource Customer Custom 161

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2023

Market research can thus be based on real customers and a previously tested market. Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. There is always a related market or new country. Capitalize on the lessons from early adopters and competitors.

Social Media 92

Social Media Study Research Satisfaction 92

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

For the rest of us, the following suggestions will help you survive the valley of death: Accumulate some resources before you start. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. The positives are that you give up no equity, and these apply to the early startup stages, but they do take time and much effort to win.

Startup 128

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 128

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2020

Market research can thus be based on real customers and a previously tested market. Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. There is always a related market or new country. Capitalize on the lessons from early adopters and competitors.

Startup 157

Startup Social Media Study Research 157

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Here is the warning: The execution of equity allocations and of a good incentive program using equity is often mismanaged, damaging the corporate capitalization structure and even affecting the outcome of subsequent investment into the company. … Equity is divided between the founders and the business begun. Here are some rules.

Equity 156

Equity Class Pricing Sales 156

socalTECH

MARCH 8, 2012

Santa Monica-based Cornerstone OnDemand , the developer of human resources and talent management software-as-a-service, said today that it has agreed to acquire Auckland, New Zealand-based Sonar Limited (Sonar6). READ MORE>>.

Cornerstone OnDemand 153

Cornerstone OnDemand Oracle Santa Monica Acquisition 153

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2021

But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Tracking public sentiment over time provides invaluable insight and gives you the chance to stay right on top of changes in the marketplace and your organization’s brand equity.

Social Media 127

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 127

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

A grant is not an equity investment, so the entrepreneur doesn’t have to give up a stake in the company either. That is time and resource that you must add to the million other high-priority startup tasks. In the US, many entrepreneurs see grants as “free money,” since they are not loans and don’t have to be repaid.

Equity 92

Equity Startup High Tech Research 92

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2021

You need complementary skills for marketing, financials, and operations. Do I rely on my own resources of seek investors? Yet, I find that most of us don’t have the financials for that option, so we must share the equity, control, and reward, and rely on funding from family, friends, and professional investors.

Startup 159

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Equity 159

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2020

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. Buffer your projected resource requirements. Use social media for early marketing. The best entrepreneurs manage cash flow ruthlessly and never delegate decisions about spending money.

Search Engine Optimization 124

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 124