socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The firm, which is headed by Sam Rogoway, said it is looking to help local businesses communicate their brands through online video. According to Near Networks, it will help connect local businesses with filmmakers, to create YouTube videos, embed video channels on their website or blogs, and to share their videos via social networks.

Networking 159

Networking Santa Monica Social Network Blogging 159

socalTECH

MARCH 29, 2011

San Diego-based VMIX , the developer of online video management and hosting services, reported today that it has launched a new product aimed at helping its customers rent videos on the Facebook social networking site. Pricing on the new offering was not announced.

Product 154

Product San Diego Social Network Demand 154

socalTECH

MAY 30, 2019

I think, to be a great entrepreneur, you have to look at what is missing in the category that you will be playing in the industry, and figure what you can deploy with a little bit of strategy and technology to bring a better service and price. They wanted to get help getting their resume out there. That's been very effective.

Content 193

Content Social Network Coach Help 193

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2020

On the other end of the spectrum are companies that fell behind the curve and may never recover, including MySpace for social networking, Yahoo with online ads, and Groupon with discounts for group purchasing. Prices begin to decline quickly. The first customers are early adopters who are the least price-sensitive.

Pricing 123

Pricing Cloud Computing Customer Custom 123

socalTECH

MARCH 29, 2012

Santa Monica-based Cornerstone OnDemand , the developer of software-as-a-service for HR and talent management, is further expanding its suite of cloud services today, with a new product aimed at social recruiting. Pricing on the new offering was not disclosed. The firm said the new software integrates with its existing software.

Cornerstone OnDemand 140

Cornerstone OnDemand Santa Monica Social Network Software 140

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

Hire more help than helpers. In addition to fresh products, you need people smarter than you for real help, with the right combination of skills, experience, and passion to foster and manage new growth. Marketing shapes the concept, branding, packaging, pricing, and positioning. Keep delivering something new and fresh.

Sales 147

Sales Metrics Guide Startup 147

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. But don’t be bound by it.

Technology 133

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

socalTECH

AUGUST 26, 2010

RotoHog said the turnkey solution is aimed at helping niche sites and publishers to engage and monetize their audiences, without having to license or manage a game themselves. The firm did not announce the pricing or business structure behind the syndication of games. READ MORE>>.

Social Network 157

Social Network Sites Entertainment Web 157

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 14, 2012

…” I’ll write soon on my views of why I believe Instagram took off as a social network and what I think comes next. Instagram happens to be one of the few social networks I regularly use along with Twitter. Did raising money at a $500 million valuation help secure the $1 billion deal?

Venture Capital 316

Venture Capital Pricing Social Network Acquisition 316

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2020

In fact, subscription pricing has been around for a long time for magazines, cloud-based software, and gaming, but now I’m seeing it used for just about anything, including for more stylish clothes via Mr.Conection , gourmet foods via TryTheWorld , and toys for your kids via KiwiCo. Front-of-the-line model.

Startup 168

Startup Customer Custom Netflix 168

socalTECH

JULY 11, 2012

What does social networking have to do with the stock market? Vinny talked with us about his start, which allows users to discuss and collaborate on their stocks and finances in a social way. Vinny Jindal: Stockr's mission is to help people invest better. Vinny Jindal: Stockr's mission is to help people invest better.

Social Network 239

Social Network Startup Networking Content 239

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Andy Grove of Intel fame started making memory chips, but switched to microprocessors with a vengeance when Japan totally undercut his pricing. When McDonald’s was still a small company, Ray Kroc, the CEO, had a penchant for asking a store manager to help him clean up trash in their parking lot.

Technical Review 107

Technical Review Startup Entrepreneur Examples 107

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

These are the people who will help you to thrive and prosper. One of the prices that you pay for being a CEO is giving up a lot of the social relationships within the company. Use social networking to improve your work relationships. Avoid associating with them. Proactively form relationships with positive types.

Startup 127

Startup Social Network Mentor Networking 127

socalTECH

MAY 26, 2011

Jake's latest venture is Brighter (www.brighter.com), a service which is aimed at helping consumers find pre-negotiated rates on dental care. The way brighter makes that dental care more affordable, is it empowers consumers to find dental benefits, and allows them to compare that by price and reputation. It's a huge, huge sector.

Startup 249

Startup Pricing Southern California Networking 249

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2017

I’m certainly not a fan of customer rip-offs, but even non-profits have to be cash-flow positive, or have deep pockets, to help anyone for long. The alternatives range from giving the product away for free (revenue from ads), to pricing based on costs, to charging what the market will bear (premium pricing).

Pricing 66

Pricing Customer Custom Advertising 66

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

On the other end of the spectrum are companies that fell behind the curve and may never recover, including MySpace for social networking, Yahoo with online ads, and maybe even Groupon with discounts for group purchasing. Prices begin to decline quickly. The first customers are early adopters who are the least price-sensitive.

Startup 116

Startup Pricing Cloud Computing Customer 116

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2020

Andy Grove of Intel fame started making memory chips, but switched to microprocessors with a vengeance when Japan totally undercut his pricing. When McDonald’s was still a small company, Ray Kroc, the CEO, had a penchant for asking a store manager to help him clean up trash in their parking lot.

Technical Review 123

Technical Review Startup Entrepreneur Examples 123

socalTECH

MAY 16, 2012

Santa Monica-based Triptrotting , which helps match travelers with like-minded locals, is expanding this morning, saying that it has added a new "Social Activities" feature to help users find activities by location, date, time, and price.

Activity 133

Activity Santa Monica Idealab Google 133

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

On the other end of the spectrum are companies that fell behind the curve and may never recover, including MySpace for social networking, Yahoo with online ads, and maybe even Groupon with discounts for group purchasing. Prices begin to decline quickly. The first customers are early adopters who are the least price-sensitive.

Pricing 105

Pricing Cloud Computing Customer Custom 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2012

A satisfied customer is necessary, but not sufficient, to be a loyal customer who will come back repeatedly, refer their friends and family to you, and be faithful even when your price is not the lowest. Price was everything, and customers would switch suppliers for pennies. Provide stability in terms and prices.

Customer 104

Customer Custom Startup Competition 104

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 10, 2008

In addition, the firm said it will provide advance purchase discounts to the gifts--which normally cost a $1 each--so that if users purchase 10 or 20 gifts, they get half off the price. style site to help people create family trees and connect with relatives through social networking features. Geni runs a Web 2.0-style

Geni 100

Geni Web 2.0 Social Network Sites 100

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 13, 2012

To start, New Media Expo (NMX) is the first and only industry-wide conference, tradeshow and media event dedicated to blogging, podcasting, social media, social networking, online video, music, Internet TV and radio. What does this mean for you ? Leo Laporte (Owner, TWiT.tv and host of “This Week in Tech”).

Media 109

Media Startup Conference Social Network 109

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2018

On the other end of the spectrum are companies that fell behind the curve and may never recover, including MySpace for social networking, Yahoo with online ads, and Groupon with discounts for group purchasing. Prices begin to decline quickly. The first customers are early adopters who are the least price-sensitive.

Pricing 52

Pricing Cloud Computing Customer Custom 52

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Hire more help than helpers. In addition to fresh products, you need people smarter than you for real help, with the right combination of skills, experience, and passion to foster and manage new growth. Marketing shapes the concept, branding, packaging, pricing, and positioning. Keep delivering something new and fresh.

Startup 97

Startup Sales Metrics Guide 97

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. But don’t be bound by it.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2011

Not really helping you do something better. I can’t comment on its stock price – I’m not a public market analyst. They got us to fill out the details of where we worked in the past and the network effect compels us to keep it updated. .&# You want to see what’s new. You want the dopamine rush.

Startup 309

Startup Cloud Computing Venture Capital Marketing 309

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

I recently wrote a post on angel financing covering the topic of convertible notes but I realized I was thinking about the issue more from investor perspective and a very narrow topic of how to price the round. Don’t worry if they can’t help in your daily business. There are other ways you can get help.

Angel 291

Angel Funding Venture Capital Startup 291

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

I hear from several sources that Sequoia is very active in the market aggressively chasing several deals and even driving up prices on some early-stage deals. The growth of Facebook and social gaming led by Zynga – Another obvious trend is Facebook. Notice that I didn’t say “social networking.” Seems an obvious fit.

Venture Capital 255

Venture Capital Marketing Startup Social Network 255

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2015

Subscription pricing has been around for a long time for magazines, cloud-based software, and gaming, but now I’m seeing it used for just about anything, including for more stylish clothes via Mr.Conection , gourmet foods via TryTheWorld , and toys for your kids via SparkBoxToys. Front-of-the-line model.

Startup 106

Startup Customer Custom Netflix 106

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

High on my list is the joy and satisfaction of having helped many entrepreneurs face-to-face this year, and hopefully many more by my blog reaching out over the Internet. These last couple of years have not been great financially for entrepreneurs, but it always helps to look at the cup as half full, rather than half empty.

Pricing 80

Pricing Blogging Venture Capital Entrepreneur 80

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2017

Highlight your interest in helping and giving back. Going out of your way to help a customer or help a good cause pays big dividends these days. Facebook initially capitalized on exclusivity by allowing only Harvard students to join their social network. Scarcity is one of the best justifications for higher prices.

Social Media 58

Social Media Customer Custom Entrepreneur 58

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. But don’t be bound by it.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2009

In association with some of the regions top trade associations/social networking groups and industry hosts, DFR '09 promises to be the largest holiday party of the season and help weave our various communities of interest into the larger collective family of professionals working in and around the technology industry.

Fandango 124

Fandango CarsDirect Case Study Santa Monica 124

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Hire more help than helpers. In addition to fresh products, you need people smarter than you for real help, with the right combination of skills, experience, and passion to foster and manage new growth. Marketing shapes the concept, branding, packaging, pricing, and positioning. Keep delivering something new and fresh.

Startup 108

Startup Sales Metrics Entrepreneur 108

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Why is it that almost every person in fiction who wants to live a longer than normal life is evil or pays some terrible price? Is Hollywood reflecting a transhuman turn in popular culture, helping us imagine a day when magical and muggle can live together in a peaceful Star Trek federation?

Social Network 65

Social Network Hollywood Pricing Technology 65

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. But don’t be bound by it.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61