Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2022

Marketing is everything these days. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Don’t fall into the marketing-speak trap. Don’t waste your time networking with strangers.

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JULY 30, 2021

says it will be making a $10M investment in a European electric vehicle charging network operator, Allego B.V., Fisker hit the public markets last year via a similar SPAC transaction with Spartan Energy Acquisition, a related SPAC fund. Los Angeles-based electric vehicle maker Fisker Inc. Allego was founded in 2013.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Most experts agree that the pace of business change is increasing , and all the business owners I know are struggling to keep up, much less surpass the wealth of global competitors now entering the market. Highlight the competitive edge you bring to the market. Use test marketing to identify changes before scale-up.

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MAY 30, 2012

Pasadena-based Punchcard , the Idealab startup working on mobile loyalty applications, reported this morning that it is in a joint partnership with KDA Group , a local marketing agency, and mobile-local ad network xAd.

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JANUARY 9, 2020

Irvine-based Advantage Solutions , which provides technology-enabled sales and marketing services to manufacturers and retailers, has acquired Quantum Networks , a New York City-based e-commerce retailer and agency. Advantage Solutions says Quantum Networks also is on eBay, Newegg, Walmart.com, Reverb, and Google Shopping.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Los Angeles-based OpenDrives, a developer of network attached storage (NAS) products for the enterprise, said on Thursday that it has raised $20M in a Series B funding round. The funding was led by IAG Capital Partners. According to the company, the new funding will go to grow the company and accelerate product development.

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AUGUST 3, 2020

Los Angeles-based electric vehicle charging network operator EVgo has inked a deal with General Motors , to build out its network of electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers, the two said late last week. The move will triple EVgo's network of fast chargers. The move will triple EVgo's network of fast chargers. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 12, 2019

Santa Monica-based MomentFeed , which develops software that helps national brands manage their location-based information, such as information about their network of retail stores, has named Jim D'Arcangelo as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Head of Business Development. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2022

In my role of business advisor to startups, I often recommend these to increase initial brand identity and market penetration. With the rate of market change today, and the advent of worldwide competitors, you need every strategy you can muster to keep up, and respond quickly to new threats.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Culver City-based PacketFabric , a startup working on connecting major, carrier-neutral colocation facilities with terabit-scale network technology, has raised $25M in a Series B funding, according to the company. According to PacketFabric, it now has a presence at more than 150 Points of Presence (PoPs) in 17 metro markets.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2021

If you are a passionate technologist , it’s easy to forget that marketing is required to sell even the most compelling solution, to cut through the information overload everyone sees today on the internet. If marketing is not your thing, then you need to find a partner or outside expert to help you.

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Tech.Co

MAY 6, 2022

Deliverr ships over one million orders monthly and gaining its network will more than double the size of Shopify’s fulfillment team. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox faster than Shopify's fulfilment network. Deliverr has an asset-light infrastructure while Shopify owns a “network of large-capacity, self-operated hubs.”

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 4, 2020

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 -- DigiMarCon West 2020 - Digital Marketing Conference and Exhibition. Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry. Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your network in a beautiful atmosphere. .

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APRIL 26, 2019

Hispanic market, has signed a new publisher, the company said Thursday. H Code said it has signed up Peruvian television network Amrica Televisin, and will represent all of that network's digital ad inventory. Los Angeles-based digital advertising provider H Code , which offers up advertising for the U.S.

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Southern California Edison Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Networks play a vital role in supporting tech startup growth objectives. However, many small businesses may struggle with operational costs and scaling their networks effectively. Below you will learn about how managed solutions address the largest network-related challenges facing tech startups. Managing Network Costs.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2014

The critical skill is not just your immediate network but the network beyond that you can tap into if you’ve earned the right through nurturing your 1-degree relationships. Building Your Network. Either you have a well established network or you don’t. It always struck a chord with me. How did I get here?

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JULY 16, 2019

Anaheim-based networking equipment maker Zyxel is targeting the IP surveillance camera network market, with the launch of a new set of switches specifically aimed at deployment and management of IP camera networks. Zyxel said the new products are aimed at everything from a few cameras to large, high density environments.

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MAY 30, 2013

Newport Beach-based SignNow , a developer of mobile signature capture and document storage services, has been acquired by Barracuda Networks. Barracuda Networks said the acquisition will help it strengthen its offerings in the cloud data storage market. SignNow was venture backed by Khosla Ventures and the Tech Coast Angels.

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JUNE 30, 2009

San Diego-based Mushroom Networks , a spinout of the University of California San Diego, said today that the firm is now applying its technology to the wireless market. The company is targeting mobile TV, enterprise markets, the military, news crews, and others who need high speed wireless internet connections.

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JANUARY 25, 2018

Santa Monica-based Freenfly , a startup that helps brands tap into a network of content creators and brand advocates on social media, has raised $8.5M Greenfly says the new funding will go towards technology, user acquisition, marketing initiatives, and new hires. in a Series B funding, the company said today. in funding.

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MARCH 16, 2016

Calabasas-based Ixia is making a push into the cybersecurity and security market, saying that it is working with a number of security providers on building and deploying the company's products.

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APRIL 12, 2017

Brea, California-based networking products maker TP-Link has jumped into the consumer Wi-Fi mesh networking market, with the launch of a new product called the Deco M5. TP-Link says its Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi systems will sell as a three-unit multi-pack, both through retailers and also HSN.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. So can you successfully build a YouTube network? ” YouTube takes 45%.

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JUNE 10, 2015

El Segundo-based ClearPath Networks , a developer of a cloud-based platform aimed at helping network, broadband, and cloud operators manage their services, has named a new VP. ClearPath has named Marc Cohn as the company's new Senior Vice President of Marketing. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 6, 2019

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 -- DigiMarCon West 2019 - Digital Marketing Conference and Exhibition. Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry. Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your network in a beautiful atmosphere. .

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Tech.Co

OCTOBER 20, 2017

We asked him about building relationships and advice for founders needing to expand their network. What is one practical tip you’d give a young entrepreneur who is just setting out to build a professional network? There is no better network builder than providing value. What was your biggest networking faux pas?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 15, 2010

They “don’t care what people ate for lunch.&# They’re fine on their existing social networks, which these days mostly means they’re happy with Facebook. Traditional social networks are more restricted to people whom I already know and information and updates are less discoverable.

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Southern California Edison Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

School network scalability is essential for ensuring that schools have a reliable network. The education sector tends to have limited resources dedicated to IT investments which can make it challenging for schools to integrate the network technologies and keep up with the latest advancements.

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Cliff Allen is someone I've known for quite a few years and he's a go to person for me when I'm thinking about issues around marketing, sales, technology, startups and networking. Lots of online marketing before that, but we had some great results when we were picked up by a national radio program. Hey, radio.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

San Diego-based Covario , the search and content marketing agency, is being acquired by Dentsu Aegis Network , the companies said late Wednesday. According to the two, Covario has over 140 professionals offering up paid and organic search, social media, and content marketing services to brands and direct marketing clients.

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JULY 17, 2017

Irvine-based 5 Bars , a distributed antenna systems (DAS) installer and operator, has been acquired by Florida-based Neutral Connect Networks (NCN), the companies announced earlier this month. The acquisition was announced by Neutral Connect Networks, as part of a $30M funding from M/C Partners. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 9, 2013

Declining prices & margins in a small market is much less interesting. Network Up. I believe that market conditions drive innovation as much as great entrepreneurs do. Market meet reality. I described that phenomenon in this post. Prices down. But what else? In the US that number is 17%, which is still too high.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

San Diego-based ACTIVE Network is expanding its footprint in the parks and recreation management market, reporting this morning that it has signed up the cities of Phoenix, Portland, and Denver as customers of its ACTIVE Net software. active network recreation parks registration community' READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2021

The best startups also see these as opportunities for brand recognition and viral marketing, to simultaneously benefit people and boost the bottom line. Markets are now hyper-connected, where communications technology and rapid transportation link all citizens of the world together. Stakeholder power. Globalization.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The company said the funding will go to expand coverage in "key strategic markets" across the U.S., According to the startup, the company leases its module electric scooter charging stations to its customers. with an emphasis on California and Texas.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 23, 2020

Too many entrepreneurs I meet in my role as a business advisor still seem to believe networking is all about selling and convincing everyone that what you have will change the world. Effective networkers are quick to empathize with other people, to understand their position and where they are coming from.

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MARCH 16, 2018

The trio said that the Alliance for Good will operate as a network of "Donor Advised Funds", and is hoping to create a network of individuals around the alliance. According to the three, they have funded the Alliance for Good with $12.7M

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