socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

That's funding our new product, FanMix, which is a a social media tool. We had to figure out what would help the other 90 percent build better and more interesting sites. That's why we built FanMix, to solve our own problem, and help our SocialEngine customers to promote their own sites. We scaled that to almost $1.4

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

His work in social media, e-Learning and Performance Support has won awards and has led him into engagements at many Fortune 500 companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Symbol Technologies and SHL Systemhouse.

Blogging 150

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 25, 2007

His work in social media, e-Learning and Performance Support has won awards and has led him into engagements at many Fortune 500 companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Symbol Technologies and SHL Systemhouse.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Startup 150

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

His work in social media, e-Learning and Performance Support has won awards and has led him into engagements at many Fortune 500 companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Symbol Technologies and SHL Systemhouse.

Google 150

Google Mobile CTO Coach Southern California 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. Mike will be using a desk at Make It Work to incubate his new company. I love Namechk.com for this.

Social Network 180

Social Network Networking Yahoo Social Media 180

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

His work in social media, e-Learning and Performance Support has won awards and has led him into engagements at many Fortune 500 companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Symbol Technologies and SHL Systemhouse.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles CTO Hire CTO Coach Develop 150

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology. Establishing your brand with interactive social media. The cost of social media done well is low. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive.

Tips 161

Tips Startup Social Media News 161

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

His work in social media, e-Learning and Performance Support has won awards and has led him into engagements at many Fortune 500 companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Symbol Technologies and SHL Systemhouse.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Social Media 150

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 25, 2007

His work in social media, e-Learning and Performance Support has won awards and has led him into engagements at many Fortune 500 companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Symbol Technologies and SHL Systemhouse.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Social Media 150

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

His work in social media, e-Learning and Performance Support has won awards and has led him into engagements at many Fortune 500 companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Symbol Technologies and SHL Systemhouse.

eHarmony 150

eHarmony CTO Coach CTO Hire Southern California 150

socalTECH

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Shopify , which develops software for merchants to set up e-commerce, mobile, social media sites, online marketplaces, bricks-and-mortar stores, and more, is setting up a space for entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, the company said this morning.

Entrepreneur 153

Entrepreneur Commerce Social Media Startup 153

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

His work in social media, e-Learning and Performance Support has won awards and has led him into engagements at many Fortune 500 companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Symbol Technologies and SHL Systemhouse.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Social Media 150

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 23, 2007

His work in social media, e-Learning and Performance Support has won awards and has led him into engagements at many Fortune 500 companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Canada, Citibank, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Universal, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Symbol Technologies and SHL Systemhouse.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Networking CTO Coach Angel 150

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Thinking about applying to or ever wondered what its like taking part of an accelerator or incubation program? Alex Benzer , Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder at FanMix , previously known as SocialEngine (a TechStars Boulder 2011 company) FanMix is a recommendation engine for social media marketing. Tickets: $10.00

Incubator 64

Incubator Santa Monica Idealab Social Media 64

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2019

I can remember when creating a web site for eCommerce could easily require a million dollar investment. Now you can create a web site for almost nothing - and be on your way with your latest invention or personal services. Startup incubators and accelerators are popping up everywhere.

Startup 128

Startup Social Media Satisfaction Entrepreneur 128

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2013

I can remember when creating a web site for eCommerce could easily require a million dollar investment. Now you can create a web site for almost nothing - and be on your way with your latest invention or personal services. Startup incubators and accelerators are popping up everywhere. It’s not too late to start. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 109

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Satisfaction 109

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 4, 2011

They are looking for coders, roboticist, marketing managers, and community managers, to fill the areas of their Green Tech, Social Media, Big Data, and Enterprise companies. Bill Gross will be on site to give a special welcome, and executives from Idealab’s companies will pitch their businesses to attendees.

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Idealab CitySearch Social Media Pasadena 95

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

In some ways it is similar to early stage incubators such as Y Combinator, although FI is even earlier stage, focusing on developing the founders themselves as entrepreneurs as opposed to actual companies. You mention social / viral aspects at both Google Photos and United Online. How did you do that?

Product 150

Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

socalTECH

JULY 9, 2010

They were eager to get behind it, incubate it, so we were able to draw on their engineering base, go through how best to put this together, and it was a great partnership. There are a lot of video sharing sites out there, like YouTube, etc., Is there a need for a dedicated private video sharing site?

Innocal 150

Innocal Glendale Entertainment Sites 150

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2015

I can remember when creating a web site for eCommerce could easily require a million dollar investment. Now you can create a web site for almost nothing - and be on your way with your latest invention or personal services. Startup incubators and accelerators are popping up everywhere.

Startup 108

Startup Social Media Entrepreneur Satisfaction 108

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology. Establishing your brand with interactive social media. The cost of social media done well is low. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media News 104

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 30, 2014

It was a finalist in Marshall ’s New Venture Seed Competition and it has earned a place within IncubatriX, a startup Incubator through USC’s Grief School of Entrepreneurship, which currently houses over a dozen USC startups. With the ability to import images from social media, HipTraveler creates a shareable, searchable itinerary.

Competition 104

Competition Startup USC Southern California 104

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

By using SteelHouse, ecommerce sites can use live data to instantly respond to a customer’s wants and needs for stronger transaction values, increased conversion rates, and an overall better customer experience. Incubator: Amplify LA. Social Media: Snapchat.

Startup 112

Startup Snapchat Venice Social Media 112

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Thinking about applying to or ever wondered what its like taking part of an accelerator or incubation program? Alex Benzer , Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder at FanMix , previously known as SocialEngine (a TechStars Boulder 2011 company) FanMix is a recommendation engine for social media marketing. Tickets: $10.00

Incubator 40

Incubator Santa Monica Idealab Social Media 40

socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The florist business center we launched recently empowers florists, with tools to run email marketing campaigns, reach out through social media, and even gives them a point of sale system and website builder. Florists receive their orders through these other sites, but the problem is, there''s no profit. READ MORE>>.

Beverly Hills 157

Beverly Hills Technical Review Design Startup 157

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Check Craigslist first, since most new ventures don’t have the money for executive search firms and the major job listing sites. There are many organizations which cater to entrepreneurs, including The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) and local startup incubators. Search online startup platforms and crowdfunding sites.

Sample 101

Sample Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup 101

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2014

Check Craigslist first, since most new ventures don’t have the money for executive search firms and the major job listing sites. There are many organizations which cater to entrepreneurs, including The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) and local startup incubators. Search online startup platforms and crowdfunding sites.

Startup 100

Startup Technical Review Entrepreneur Conference 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2011

In between practicing, I actually started and ran my own social network, TripUp, which was later acquired by Sidestep, which is now Kayak. At TripUp, we had lots of user generated reviews and hotels, and we were the first to add user general video to a travel community site. Finally, what's the next big goal for the company?

Networking 150

Networking Search Engine Optimization Product Startup 150

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Bedloo is a social media voting platform for those who want to find the right answer in life. TechZulu catches up with one of the co-founders of Bedloo, Vincent Plummer, and talks to us about social media, startups, and Bedloo. Since Bedloo is a social media voting platform. Which video was funnier?

Startup 70

Startup Social Media Platform Media 70

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Sources should include local startup incubators, blog owners, and government support organizations, such as SCORE. Make sure you can get consistent names on Twitter, Facebook, and other key social media sites. Check out local sources for coaching and assistance. No presence gives you no credibility.

Startup 114

Startup Tips Coach Satisfaction 114

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2018

I can remember when creating a web site for eCommerce could easily require a million dollar investment. Now you can create a web site for almost nothing - and be on your way with your latest invention or personal services. Startup incubators and accelerators are popping up everywhere.

Entrepreneur 66

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Satisfaction 66

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2016

Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology. Establishing your brand with interactive social media. The cost of social media done well is low. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive.

Startup 61

Startup Social Media News Tool 61

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 15, 2013

If they don’t find a suitable candidate then there is no cost for listing on the site. As an employer in the Social Media age I find it ground breaking.” We received some incubation from 42 Engine, but beyond this will start looking for VC in 2013. How many hires and bounties so far? ” Gary Willmott.

Startup 71

Startup Incubator Marketing Seed Funding 71

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Peter Csathy – CEO Manatt Digital Media Ventures, accomplished media and digital media entrepreneur. Richard Wolpert – Managing Director of Amplify.LA, startup incubator and Venture Advisor at Accel Partners. For a full breakdown of each of our speakers’ backgrounds, visit our event info site !

Startup 95

Startup Google Education Venture Capital 95

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2014

Zeroblock , the highly successful mobile and web app was recently acquired by the world’s most popular Bitcoin site and online wallet, Blockchain.info. Adam Draper – Of Boost VC, an SF Incubator/Accelerator. He then dove into a keynote Q&A with Dan Held , developer of recently acquired Zeroblock LLC.

Startup 105

Startup Venture Capital Draper Invest 105

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Hoffman should know, as an icon in the Silicon Valley, having educated and trained hundreds of startup founders as the CEO of “ Founders Space ,” designated by Inc.com as one of the top ten incubators and accelerators in the world. Be the first to disrupt an existing market space. Being first is always important.

Netflix 54

Netflix Social Media Competition Customer 54

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

We first rolled out furniture in a newer market – Washington DC, and we increased ARPU (average revenue per month, per customer) by > 300%, we lowered our CAC (this is because the number of people who came to our site and converted went up) and thus we decreased our payback period. That is how great businesses are built.

Startup 278

Startup Marketing Study SEO 278