socalTECH

OCTOBER 10, 2014

This is an interesting twist on dating, how''d you come up with the idea? LinkedIn is one of the largest social networks, with 300 million users, and we fell that it has a higher quality user base. I go the idea when I was on LinkedIn, and noticed that some of my friends had been actually getting dates through the site.

Networking 185

Networking Startup Ideas Mobile 185

socalTECH

APRIL 14, 2010

Our interview this morning is with Lolita Carrico, founder of Gloss Network for Women (www.mygloss.com), an online network of sites focused on women. What is Gloss Network? That's where the initial idea came for Gloss Network. Lolita Carrico: I think so. Is this competitive with Modern Mom?

Networking 230

Networking Social Media Startup Search Engine Optimization 230

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Set up accounts on YouTube and Mixx (try Tubemogul.com) and use these videos to highlight the best of your presentations Create a commercial for yourself, put on above sites Tape record your presentations and make them available via podcast For most service professionals, they might create one or two of these. Thanks for the thoughts Serena.

Social Media 150

Social Media Ideas Media Blogging 150

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2023

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( 200 on Wikipedia ), or another dating site/app ( over 1500 in the USA ). It starts with a vision, but benefits quickly from a structured process of idea generation, evaluation, prototyping, customer feedback, and success metrics. Ownership.

Coach 137

Coach Metrics Competition Ideas 137

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2020

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( 200 on Wikipedia ), or another dating site/app ( over 1500 in the USA ). It starts with a vision, but benefits quickly from a structured process of idea generation, evaluation, prototyping, customer feedback, and success metrics. Ownership.

Coach 144

Coach Metrics Social Network Competition 144

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Back in the early 2000s, the Maker Movement took hold in California, based on the emergence of such do-it-yourself (DIY) tools as 3-D printers, and now sites such as SketchUp and Makerspaces have all the tools you need to make almost anything computer related. Network with potential cofounders and strategic partners.

Startup 159

Startup Tool Design Demand 159

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 1, 2018

Peter Thiel’s vague idea to do something about Gawker, the site that had outed him as gay in 2007, was concretized into conspiracy on April 6, 2011. This is an excerpt from Ryan Holiday’s new book Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue, available now.

Ideas 252

Ideas Sites Los Angeles Social Network 252

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.

Networking 214

Networking IBM IBM Pacific Palisades 214

socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2013

However, Mobigirl Media (www.mobigirlmedia.com), a new mobile advertising network, is looking to change that by specifically creating an ad network focused on girls. Jennifer Noonan: Mobigirl Media is the only mobile ad network targeting girls. We''re not the first mobile ad network. What are you all about?

Mobile 208

Mobile Networking Media Advertising 208

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Sgrouples is the world’s private social network. It was built on the belief that people want to replicate their real life online–to communicate personally and privately with the people that they really care about in their real life–which is a different model from the current social networks. What is Sgrouples?

Social Network 106

Social Network Networking Sites Ideas 106

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 29, 2021

If a station doesn’t send out an error or a driver doesn’t report it, network providers might never know there’s even a problem. ChargerHelp works directly with the charging manufacturers and network providers. In addition to being installed, they also need to work — and today, that isn’t happening. Powering up.

Incubator 287

Incubator Outsource Development Los Angeles Startup 287

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2017

This new culture builds on hobbyist technologies, extends the open-source inventory of hardware and software, and bridges the gap into real business solutions with other advantages, as follows: Shortens the time and cost from idea to prototype. Provides networking with cofounders and strategic partners.

Ideas 61

Ideas Outsource Development Startup Education 61

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Well, Los Angeles based Near Networks (www.nearnetworks.com) is looking to both reach customers online, and avoid the tacky, lousy production of typical small business ads, with a new service. What is Near Networks? What's your background, and where did the idea for the business come from?

Networking 150

Networking Search Engine Optimization Product Startup 150

Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I’ve been engaged with social networking for some time now, starting with Myspace and Facebook and just recently (within the last 30 days), Twitter. I have vanity urls setup at just about every site on the web. We will collaborate on ideas and projects. Isn’t social networking amazing?

Social Network 196

Social Network Networking Social Media Yahoo 196

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Most entrepreneurs have found by now one or more of the many popular crowdfunding sites , and have the name and contact information for at least one of the big venture capital firms. Angels prefer strong teams to big ideas. Don’t expect angels to invest in work-at-home schemes, gambling sites or debt-collection type business proposals.

Venture Capital 106

Venture Capital Angel Seed Funding Invest 106

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Wordpress), video (YouTube), pictures (Flickr), review sites (Yelp) and collaborative content (Wikipedia). Facebook popularized the short-form “status update&# and this initially is called the “feed&# but over time starts to become known as the “ stream.&# Twitter then popularizes the idea of having only a stream (e.g.

Ideas 286

Ideas Advertising Google Technical Review 286

socalTECH

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Pasadena-based Central Desktop, a provider of on-demand project management and collaboration software, has rolled out new social networking features on its site. Central Desktop said the idea is to "deepen customer-to-customer" engagement within its platform.

Social Network 100

Social Network Networking Pasadena Tool 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2016

There is an old saying in the startup investor community, “Smart investors invest in the team, not the idea.” As an angel investor, I’ve learned to believe in this approach, since I have seen great ideas go astray, due to poor execution and I have seen apparently marginal ideas make millions, managed by a savvy entrepreneur.

Ideas 53

Ideas Technical Review Entrepreneur Advertising 53

Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I’ve been engaged with social networking for some time now, starting with Myspace and Facebook and just recently (within the last 30 days), Twitter. I have vanity urls setup at just about every site on the web. I’ve jumped on the bandwagon, big time! I love Namechk.com for this. Gone are the days of 3.4

Social Network 180

Social Network Networking Yahoo Social Media 180

socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2015

However, that process really hasn''t taken advantage of today''s mobile, always-connected, socially networked world. What''s the idea behind Momstamp? Staci Miller: The idea we like to compare it to, is Angie''s List and Yelp meets Facebook. It''s meant to help moms get stuff done quickly, by leveraging their network.

Networking 100

Networking Startup Cornerstone OnDemand Social Network 100

Southern California Edison Blog

JANUARY 2, 2019

To expand coverage in high-demand areas, such as densely populated areas like Southern California, finding a local carrier network infrastructure provider is often the best option. Local infrastructure providers already have the sites carriers need. Tips for Choosing the Best Carrier Network Infrastructure Provider.

Networking 45

Networking Demand Southern California .Net 45

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

It only takes one person come up with a great startup idea, but in my experience as an investor, it’s a rare entrepreneur who has all the skills and resources to build a business as well as a solution. The best way to start is business networking through local groups and online forums. Look into other business areas and other cultures.

Ideas 60

Ideas Entrepreneur Startup Examples 60

socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2012

At least six, Southern California companies -- Nimble , ParkMe , Quarterly , Beachmint , Chromatik , and Dollar Shave Club -- have been named as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Brilliant Companies list today, a healthy share of the publication's annual look at the best ideas, hottest industries, and innovators. READ MORE>>.

Dollar Shave Club 231

Dollar Shave Club Southern California Entrepreneur Company 231

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Most colleges have now added classes in entrepreneurship to include the necessary business focus to technical majors that usually drive innovative ideas. Every school recognizes the power of “hands-on” work to help you develop your own ideas into a business. Initiate networking to find peer partners and investors.

Entrepreneur 157

Entrepreneur Mentor Class Resource 157

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Most designers, at least the ones I know, hate to network and rarely do it. The key to networking in the tech world is you do not need to be the best in the world, you just need to be passionate, willing to learn and in a lot of cases be the best designer or developer that people know. Networking through social media.

Design 91

Design Networking Social Media Google 91

socalTECH

OCTOBER 3, 2014

In Los Angeles, it seems like everyone has either a script or a startup idea in their back pocket. How did the idea for this come about? Lisa Hennessy: I come from a network television background, and my two business partners are from a digital background. All of it will live on the Dreamjobbing site.

Platform 233

Platform Media Startup Social Media 233

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2017

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. Having a great idea in the wrong place won’t get you the funding you need, the experienced domain experts you want, or the pilot market results you need for survival.

Sites 59

Sites Startup Technical Review Oracle 59

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 15, 2014

The fact that the bug had existed for so long without being discovered caused a great deal of consternation for those in the technology world, and while the bug was later fixed, worries over network security persisted. The post A Look at Google’s New Network Security Tool appeared first on TechZulu.

Tool 85

Tool Networking Google Web 85

socalTECH

JUNE 28, 2010

The campaign for Republican candidate for Governor, Meg Whitman , is taking fire from an Internet startup, Cheezburger Network , for unauthorized use of its web site in a political attack ad. Cheezburger is best known for its site LOLcats, which features funny saying on pictures of cats and other animals.

Blogging 173

Blogging Startup Networking Sites 173

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. What validates credibility and makes your site memorable in the minds of consumers, and how much does it cost? Put yourself on the site.

Web 117

Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

InfoChachkie

APRIL 21, 2013

How did Sarah Penna create one of YouTube''s most successful networks? As noted in YouTubers Come Of Age , YouTube has progressed from its initial incarnation as a repository of random videos to a number of vertically focused, professionally managed networks. which evolved into the biggest YouTube network, called Maker Studios. .

Networking 214

Networking Startup Santa Barbara RSS 214

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2023

Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more. Customers have come to expect disruptive change, so yet another social network is not the way to get traction. For them, adapting and stretching their limits is the norm.

Entrepreneur 118

Entrepreneur Startup Social Network SpaceX 118

socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2011

Johnson, announced a move to allow other sites to host and show content via a new Lunch Network effort. Johnson: Essentially, we built Lunch to be the source of the highest quality user generated content out there, all built on top of our similarity network. So that's what the Lunch Network is. We caught up with J.R.

Content 242

Content Software Review Technical Review Sites 242

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

As a business advisor, I meet many business professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs who are anxious to be their own boss , or have an innovative idea to start or acquire a new business. You should pick an idea that you can hand off quickly to investors, or one you can grow as a legacy for your family.

Startup 94

Startup Ideas Metrics Entrepreneur 94

socalTECH

JULY 27, 2011

Gutierrez and co-founded by Cary Harwin--said it is looking to help techies with great ideas who need funding. The site looks to get "micro-pledges" from backers, using social networks, to help support technology projects like video games, smart phone apps, web software, sustainable energy, inventions, and more.

Social Network 153

Social Network Ideas Sites Web 153

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 7, 2019

The company is one of a growing number of startups trying to rejuvenate the music streaming market by combining it with social networking so that audiences can listen to the playlists of their favorite athletes and entertainers… and their friends. That site focuses on connecting people with similar musical tastes.

Entertainment 224

Entertainment Social Media Social Network Media 224

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2021

Most entrepreneurs have found by now one or more of the many popular crowdfunding sites , and have the name and contact information for at least one of the big venture capital firms. Angels prefer strong teams to big ideas. Don’t expect angels to invest in work-at-home schemes, gambling sites or debt-collection type business proposals.

Angel 126

Angel Funding Venture Capital Seed Funding 126