Funding IBM Networking Social Network 
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Our profile this morning is with Network Automation , a Los Angeles company competing in the IT automation market. Southern California--despite the lack of huge, name brand firms-- has a significant number of enterprise software companies, of which Network Automation is just one. You are self funded too, we recall.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 14, 2019
For example, I grew up in IBM when Bill Gates was helping us deliver the first IBM PC. In a very real sense, we funded him, and he superseded even IBM. In a very real sense, we funded him, and he superseded even IBM. Build connections with key customers and competitors.
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Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 3, 2011
She bought our first computer – an IBM XT with a 10MB hard drive – in order to do her books electronically. But this coming generation is much more likely to be inspired by The Social Network and want to be entrepreneurs. So I’m increasingly seeing entrepreneurs getting funded at 22. Even at 18.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 2, 2013
The hot term these days is “viral marketing”, meaning we won’t do any marketing, but our product is so great that everyone will know about us anyway by word of mouth and through Internet social networks. Your funding request will likely go into the circular file. No need to risk my own funds. We have no competitors.”
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Since there are no bellwethers like Apple or IBM in the startup arena, your best bet is to pick one in a business area you know well. Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. Fund an entrepreneur you know and trust.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
The hot term these days is “viral marketing”, meaning we won’t do any marketing, but our product is so great that everyone will know about us anyway by word of mouth and through Internet social networks. Your funding request will likely go into the circular file. No need to risk my own funds. We have no competitors.”
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 24, 2011
The hot term these days is “viral marketing”, meaning we won’t do any marketing, but our product is so great that everyone will know about us anyway by word of mouth and through Internet social networks. Your funding request will likely go into the circular file. No need to risk my own funds. We have no competitors.”
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