Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

That doesn’t mean that entrepreneurs should ignore business and market realities, under the assumption that success is a random phenomenon. These days, you can find existing patents and trademarks through Google and the US Patent Office online site without spending thousands of dollars with your favorite patent attorney.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2020

The world of marketing is changing faster than technology these days. Winning entrepreneurs have long since supplemented conventional print and video “push” marketing with digital online interactive “pull” marketing, and a while back added social-local-mobile ( SoLoMo ) to the mix. Modernize the user website experience.

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Mobile Marketing Technical Review Startup 173

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2023

That doesn’t mean that entrepreneurs should ignore business and market realities, under the assumption that success is a random phenomenon. These days, you can find existing patents and trademarks through Google and the US Patent Office online site without spending thousands of dollars with your favorite patent attorney.

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Ideas Technical Review Patents Startup 106

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

In these days of global competition via multiple channels, you need continuous marketing to find more customers. 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. They won’t find you.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 9, 2011

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 -- Live Website Reviews. You got them to your site, but then what? Live reviews by a panel of usability experts. It is surprising to find out about what both web designers and marketers often miss, which are key ingredients of what your audience can see and not see on the website.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Lalawag , the technology-meets-gossip blog run by Sean and Laurie Percival, is shutting down, according to a post from the two Thursday afternoon. According to the Percivals, they no longer have time to properly run the blog, due to a tough job and a new baby.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 3, 2020

However, as a business owner, you know that resting on your laurels can be dangerous, which is why staying up to date with the latest business technology is a necessity. And if you aren't making good use of this business tech, you're missing out. Digital Marketing Platforms. Get started with a digital marketing platform today.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Who are the top tech companies to work for in Los Angeles? company operates a number of content-focused sites, including LIVESTRONG, eHOW, Cracked, and a domain name registration business, eNOM. positions on its site, ranging from software, sales, marketing, to finance. Demand Media. The now-public. Rubicon Project.

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Tech.Co

JULY 13, 2023

Initially pinned as a generative AI startup for Twitter when it first hit the headlines back in April, the xAI website seems to suggest that the new startup will remain separate from the social media platform, as well as Musk's collection of other technology companies.

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Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT Generative AI Technical Review 115

TechCrunch LA

JULY 19, 2022

Today, when you start a brand, your first hire is probably someone to build out your Shopify site. Ghost is not alone in developing technology focused on inventory. Last week, Syrup Tech raised $6.3 Syrup Tech bags $6.3M “That salesperson would have had relationships with all the different release valves for inventory.

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Tech.Co

MAY 31, 2023

Yet, with so many tools vying for the attention of business owners, navigating the over-saturated market can be overwhelming. Best Communication Tools for Startups Communication tools refer to any type of technology that helps businesses stay connected. Here are a couple of our favorites. From its 4.3-inch

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Tool Startup Software Review Technical Review 128

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

If you’re a technology startup you need to excel at product, of course. But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2022

Here are a few specifics on how to be part of the solution, without the costs, rather than part of the problem: Put a personal face and address on your site; don’t hide behind an “info” email address. Market your solution and user benefits, not the mysterious technology behind it. Don’t take shortcuts on these.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 29, 2023

While the market isn't short of spritely, innovative entrepreneurs, harsh economic headwinds combined with a pullback in investor spending have made it harder than ever for budding businesses to break through. Verifying Looking for regular tech news straight to your inbox? million site visits in October alone. Gumroad homepage.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 21, 2009

On the third Wednesday of every month I co-chair a meeting called the SoCal VCA (venture capital alliance), which represents participants from all of the top venture capital firms in Southern California as well as prominent members of the Tech Coast Angels (TCA). We feature a prominent speaker at every event.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 20, 2020

This means you can access one of the best website builders and ecommerce platforms on the market from as little as $6.50 Wix is the best website builder on the market, based on our own independent testing and user feedback. Find out why Wix is the best in our full Wix Review. How to Build a Site Using Wix. 50% Off Wix.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2022

With the power of the Internet, and the impact of the recent pandemic , the world of business services, such as accounting and marketing, have gone more and more remote. In my experience, the good news is that everyone is becoming more and more comfortable with relationships via the new media and technology.

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Services Technical Review Social Media Case Study 121

socalTECH

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Newport Beach-based TaxBuzz.com has launched a new website which it says is aimed at helping people find tax professionals, and featuring client reviews, ability to make online appointments, and more. TaxBuzz.com says it was created by technology firm ClientWhys. READ MORE>>.

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Technical Review Tool Sites Marketing 140

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 12, 2013

Full-service Pinterest marketing and technology startup – HelloSociety recently announced it had driven $30 million in additional sales revenue for its over 350 brand clientele through Pinterest. million new users and 22 million unique page views to its clients’ sites as a result of its effective campaign execution.

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Sales Technical Review Marketing Technology 101

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2015

In the last few years, Southern California has been a key market in launching mobile applications and services, due to a huge, mobile-savvy consumer population. This is the brainchild of eBay, and specifically eBay''s Classifieds group, which runs classified sites around the world. We''re really familiar with them.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Customers today extrapolate their relationships not only from personal contact, but from every aspect of their interface with your company, including web site and social media interactions, access to peer reviews, as well as the actual services experience. Bolton, a distinguished Marketing Educator Award winner at the W.P.

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Social Media Technical Review Media Services 98

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Even a million users on your social media site won’t pay the bills until you sell some advertising or a premium service. In my experience, even in startups, longer-term strategy often gets pushed off the agenda due to current challenges. Hone your process for due diligence and integrating these new elements.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Layoffs Social Media Metrics 124

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2015

The world of marketing is changing faster than technology these days. Winning entrepreneurs have long since supplemented conventional print and video “push” marketing with digital online interactive “pull” marketing, and more recently added social-local-mobile ( SoLoMo ) to the mix. Modernize the user website experience.

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Marketing Startup Technical Review Innocal 56

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2015

That means your marketing must now include shopping apps, location-based services and mobile wallets. Today’s customers ignore these sites in favor of ones with dynamic daily specials, promotions and positive reviews easily accessible on their mobile devices. The best sites engage customers more deeply and add more value.

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Customer Custom Marketing Social Media 103

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

What validates credibility and makes your site memorable in the minds of consumers, and how much does it cost? Put yourself on the site. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Professional user-friendly site design.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain, such as online web sites and smart phone apps, that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 10, 2011

South, a solid Santa Monica bar and grill was bustling earlier this Tuesday courtesy of the good people at Tech Cocktail and their winter technology mixer. Noisy, but due to a solidly participative crowd in a mix of business, casual, and in between attire. ” Said the smiling girl at the check-in table.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Although the major crowd funding sites today, including Kickstarter and Indiegogo , don’t technically require a business plan, they do demand essentially the same information in a project format. There is no substitute for knowing your customers first hand, and iterating on a minimum viable product to find the most marketable solution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In my role as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I find that most have the technical challenges well understood, but many are a bit short on some basic street smarts , or basic business realities. In addition to locking in his leadership position in electric vehicles, he has also used his patents to negotiate faster growth in his market.

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Entrepreneur Patents Startup Technical Review 173

socalTECH

APRIL 22, 2009

Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies , an aerospace and electronics firm, announced Wednesday that the firm has cut six percent of its North American workforce, eliminated salary increases, cut employee stock option awards, and will also close or relocate five of its operating sites, as it looks to cut expenses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

That doesn’t mean that entrepreneurs should ignore business and market realities, under the assumption that success is a random phenomenon. These days, you can find existing patents and trademarks through Google and the US Patent Office online site without spending thousands of dollars with your favorite patent attorney.

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Ideas Technical Review Patents Startup 83

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 15, 2016

It’s a known fact that there are more men than women in tech, and those numbers aren’t getting better — in 2013, women held 26 percent of computing jobs in the United States, as opposed to 35 percent in 1990. Female Tech Role Models. Advice for Women in Tech. Jennifer Wang is one such role model. Be adaptable and flexible.”.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 22, 2016

Social networking continues to be a superior force in marketing, especially Facebook. Costs for advertising on Facebook are increasing, due to high demand, and their profits continue to soar. Top 3 Important Facebook Marketing Trends to Watch and Emulate. According to emarketer.com , Facebook earns 65.5 That was $15.5

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2017

get the attention of the market they choose. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location. When it comes to the technology ecosystem, clusters are vital. You need to move to right location and get connected before you ask for help.

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Sites Startup Technical Review Oracle 59

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Customers today extrapolate their relationships not only from personal contact, but from every aspect of their interface with your company, including web site and social media interactions, access to peer reviews, as well as the actual services experience. Bolton, a distinguished Marketing Educator Award winner at the W.P.

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Services Social Media Technical Review Media 128

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2016

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. Similarly, mentioning viral marketing without specifics won’t assure fundability.

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Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

I found another name for this low-tech form of long distance TV show sharing in the New York Times: “sync-watching.” Beyond a simple phone call, far-flung friends are using any technical means possible—like Skype and live tweeting—to duplicate that cozy experience of sitting in front of the same TV together. See how it works here.).

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