Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

As a business advisor, I have to recommend even to established companies that they review and revamp their competitive strategy now, even if it appears to be working today. The real challenge is to win massive consumer preference repeatedly. Features, availability, and brand are just the price of entry.

Competition 142

Competition Software Review Social Media Customer 142

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2013

In the latest roundup of fundings (big few weeks for San Diego, apparently): PatientSafe Solutions ($20M, San Diego, mobile health). Independa ($5M, San Diego, software for senior independence). TapIt Media acquired for $23M by Phunware. Solarflare ($22M, San Diego, high speed networking). How to find a startup mentor.

Southern California 168

Southern California Technical Review SoCal San Diego 168

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

Reviewing financial & operational performance. If you want to know more about them and why they grew so rapidly I’ve written about them here ( online / offline mobile ad integration ) & here ( the most obvious mobile phone ad unit ). Defections of large swaths of talented employees due to low morale.

Startup 325

Startup Sales Technical Review Software Review 325

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2018

If Bird has thousands of scooters in a neighborhood (and if it can acquire these scooters at cheaper prices due to scale advantages) then it’s significantly more difficult for new entrants to launch without serious capital and it’s hard to get serious capital from investors who perceive you’re late to the game. Brand matters.

Santa Monica 256

Santa Monica Funding Startup Course 256

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

In what looks to be a challenging funding climate for entrepreneurs, we thought it would be interesting to talk to one fund which is still making investments--Saban Ventures (www.saban.com)--a new, digital media focused venture capital fund located in Los Angeles. Richard Yen: We're fairly broad in respect to digital media.

Southern California 100

Southern California Media Venture Capital Invest 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

In what looks to be a challenging funding climate for entrepreneurs, we thought it would be interesting to talk to one fund which is still making investments--Saban Ventures (www.saban.com)--a new, digital media focused venture capital fund located in Los Angeles. Richard Yen: We're fairly broad in respect to digital media.

Capital 100

Capital Southern California Media Venture Capital 100

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2010

Imagine if you had to release your software daily in order to keep your job or to have the traffic numbers you need to earn your paycheck. Do not equate that with them giving you glowing reviews – you have to earn that. Summary: Journalists are people. First, understand their deadlines. It’s that simple.

Tips 307

Tips Startup Press Blogging 307