Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 11, 2021

Most of these startups spend the lion’s share of their marketing budget in today’s social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Snap, TikTok and so on because?—?no Why Did I Invest in Trust? no surprise?—?that’s that’s where the customers are. Founders, marketers and growth leaders?—?join join the Trust waitlist here.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 30, 2018

As part of the investment, Kelly Perdew, the founder of Moonshots Capital, has joined the board of New Knowledge. presidential elections in the summer of 2016, a year before social media companies admitted that those accounts were tied to the Kremlin-backed Internet Research Agency.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

The cost of entry has never been lower, with new tools to create your own website , and free social media to get your message out everywhere. Make sure the name and trademarks you want are available, as well as web site address, social media tags, and any other intellectual property.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 24, 2016

For new businesses, social media marketing may seem a bit overwhelming. Here are four steps to help you get started building a great social media presence. Invest in a professional brand. Construct a social media style guide. Each branding element is cohesive and precise.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success. What’s the problem?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

I continue to be amazed that more than a quarter of new businesses don’t even have a website , and many more don’t pay attention to social media, or monitor feedback on sites like Yelp. At minimum, that requires a modern website, and visibility on relevant social media sites, likely including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 23, 2018

i am deeply invested in the drama surrounding lil miquela and now you all have to be too. It’s less well-known that the company is backed by some of the biggest names in venture capital investment — firms like Sequoia Capital. “[Manufacturing] social influence.” ” That was a lie. It worked. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2022

They may not have noticed the wave of “open businesses,” spawned by the Internet and social media. I especially like Cushman’s outline of the ten principles which distinguish the organization and operation of an open business from the more traditional closed model. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. Develop a marketing strategy specific to this media.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If you really want to start a business your way without a boss or professional investor hovering over you, then just fund it yourself or through friends and family, and grow it organically. Don’t rationalize a big investment in basic equipment with long-term requirements thinking. Barter services for access to required resources.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Kozlov, a longtime Techstars network fixture, has previously served as the head of the organization’s healthcare accelerator through a partnership with Cedars-Sinai and as the head of the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator, which was focused on space and aerospace startups. and Los Angeles angel investor.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2023

Every startup dreams of achieving that milestone, when they can focus more on scaling the business and enjoying their earnings, rather than fighting for another investment infusion. Re-investing profits to grow the business is organic growth. Most are still confused about the right priority.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 9, 2019

There's a new opportunity in clean technology investments, according to venture capitalist Aaron Fyke , the head of a new, Pasadena-based venture capital investment fund, Thin Line Capital (www.thinlinecapital.com). Aaron Fyke: I believe we're in a second wave of clean tech investing. Talk about the new firm and the new fund?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2020

Every startup dreams of achieving that milestone, when they can focus more on scaling the business and enjoying their earnings, rather than fighting for another investment infusion. Re-investing profits to grow the business is organic growth. Most are still confused about the right priority.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 29, 2021

Especially for social media-based businesses, we all need to recalibrate our thinking about who is the teacher and who is the student. The company was destined to grow into a large, very valuable enterprise that we sold for many, many times our investment. But that first day with the new employees was a test for me.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2020

If you really want to start a business your way without a boss or professional investor hovering over you, then just fund it yourself or through friends and family, and grow it organically. Don’t rationalize a big investment in basic equipment with long-term requirements thinking. Barter services for access to required resources.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2022

In my experience, the good news is that everyone is becoming more and more comfortable with relationships via the new media and technology. Generalized email blasts and social media ads may be great for finding interest in your services, but these are not enough to close and maintain new clients.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If there are conflicts within the team, or differing views of the strategy, or evidence of missing processes and tools, the investment process will likely be terminated. That might start with the CEO giving the investor pitch to the whole organization, and distributing the current business plan document to everyone.

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socalTECH

JULY 23, 2015

San Diego-based Events.com , the startup led by Gregg Parise which helps event organizers with their events and event registration, has raised a new funding round, and acquired EventsOnline. EventsOnline is a provider of registration for the endurance market. Events.com says it has now raised over $17M in funding. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Of course you need to discount any investor competitive positioning, but local investment group leaders will quickly tell you the strengths and terms of active investors in your area. Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media. Invite the investor to dinner or fun-related activity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

With social media and smart phone apps, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Every organization must constantly review its hiring practices, training, and leadership to make sure the focus is on people who are motivated, open-minded, and empowered. They don’t realize that business as usual is gone forever.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

One of the investment themes I’ve been focused on in the past 3 years has been Performance-Based Marketing. When I started investing the US advertising market was $300 billion with only 10% of it ($30 billion) of it being online and measurable. I believe that many social networks confused this idea. Thus, we click!

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2017

In my activities as an angel investor, and my work with new ventures seeking investment, I find the “due diligence” stage to be fraught with the most risk. Usually this stage only really starts after an investor has expressed serious interest, or already informally agreed to invest. Set up an interview room, stocked with current docs.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Today's contribution is from Brad Brooks , the co-founder and CEO of TigerText , which provides clinical communication solutions for the healthcare industry, and also co-founder of anonymous social media app Whisper. Prior to that, Brad worked for investment banking corporation Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2021

If there are conflicts within the team, or differing views of the strategy, or evidence of missing processes and tools, the investment process will likely be terminated. That might start with the CEO giving the investor pitch to the whole organization, and distributing the current business plan document to everyone.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Another partnering model example is the IBM Watson Group $1 billion investment to share cloud-based development and super-computing tools. Social media relationships fuel the scaling fire. A partnership was announced a while back with the City of New York, to connect and grow NYC's startup ecosystem. Not everything will work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

Be accessible on social media, write a blog or articles for industry publications, and participate in conference panels and speaking engagements. They tell these entrepreneurs to sell themselves, execute well, and grow organically. Be a visible and available expert in your domain.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Especially for social media-based businesses, we all need to recalibrate our thinking about who is the teacher and who is the student. The company was destined to grow into a large, very valuable enterprise that we sold for many, many times our investment. But that first day with the new employees was a test for.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 3, 2020

With these insights you can make informed decisions and boost repeat customers, without having to invest too much money. From anxious customers and frantic field workers to complicated routes and arduous invoices, it can be overwhelming if you don't have the entire system organized. Get started with field service software today.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

You as a leader must be transparent about how and why you are investing in one initiative over the other. Innovation must be embedded in every function of your organization and measured at the highest levels. Invest in communication skills and use all platforms. Don’t forget the new social media platforms and industry forums.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2019

They may not have noticed the wave of “open businesses,” spawned by the Internet and social media. I especially like Cushman’s outline of the ten principles which distinguish the organization and operation of an open business from the more traditional closed model. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 1, 2019

Detergent attacks during gallery openings, anti-gentrification graffiti and harassment via social media have put owners on edge. In the words of Gina Belafonte, co-director of Sankofa , the social justice organization based in New York and LA, “The process in which it’s executed is the problem. Activists have a point.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

Customers today quickly get beyond these, and put a competitive priority on the experience of others, reflected in reviews and social media, and their own total experience with your sales process, delivery, returns, and support on their schedule. Features, availability, and brand are just the price of entry.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

Be accessible on social media, write a blog or articles for industry publications, and participate in conference panels and speaking engagements. They tell these entrepreneurs to sell themselves, execute well, and grow organically. Be a visible and available expert in your domain.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Of course you need to discount any investor competitive positioning, but local investment group leaders will quickly tell you the strengths and terms of active investors in your area. Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media. Invite the investor to dinner or fun-related activity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2023

Rotating key people between organizations, and providing temporary assignments for growth, are signals to your team members that they can trust you. Investing now in your employees makes them more valuable to you, whether that payoff comes now or later. Don’t count on your ego or position to save you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2015

They may not have noticed the wave of “open businesses,” spawned by the Internet and social media. I especially like Cushman’s outline of the ten principles which distinguish the organization and operation of an open business from the more traditional closed model. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

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