socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2012

For the last week of the year, we're featuring the thoughts and reflections of some of the movers and shakers of Southern California's high tech community. We asked the same four questions of a variety of top technology entrepreneurs, investors, and others, to hear what they're thinking about, and are sharing it here over the next week.

Technical Review 223

Technical Review Southern California Incubator High Tech 223

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 24, 2011

I continually face the challenge of designing and building registration / sign-up pages on a wide variety of different web sites and mobile applications. While some technical aspects in the post quickly changed (e.g., Mahalo offers you the choice of sign-up / registration via a host of social networks (powered by JanRain).

Design 225

Design Mahalo Social Network Email 225

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

Let’s review all of our existing investments. Not just tech companies but industrials, too. I’ll bet many of them did a review of their “investment pace&# as in – how quickly should we be investing. And don’t think tech will remain immune. On your tech platforms. Cut where needed.

Marketing 305

Marketing Venture Capital Funding Technical Review 305

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Consumer spending is 70% of the economy and will continue to be stretched – We can look all we want at tech innovation, VC funding cycles and hot M&A deals, but ultimately growth and therefore investment must be underpinned by revenue. Tags: Pitching VCs Start-up Advice VC Industry startup technology vc venture capital.

Venture Capital 269

Venture Capital Startup Funding Technical Review 269

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 4, 2011

They have a mobile app and I felt like it crashed too much for my liking. Only one guy in the room knew – their tech lead. He told me in some combinations of device / OS / network they are crashing 4 times per 100. He told me in some combinations of device / OS / network they are crashing 4 times per 100. Is it 4/1,000?

Metrics 346

Metrics Startup SEO Customer 346

SoCal CTO

MARCH 18, 2010

Vince: On the consulting side we are working with a unique social network, a new television network and some original video content businesses. For example you say: Vince: Ignited Managers thrive because of their unique ability to connect and leverage their informal networks for the good of the company.

Startup 225

Startup Los Angeles Twiistup Social Network 225

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

PT as they kick off the new weekly tech law show "TechZulu Law" with a discussion with IP attorney Denise Grayson, who portrays the attorney of Eduardo Saverin in the film about the early days of Facebook, "The Social Network.". Tech Law Tip of the Week: explanation of a frequently-asked IP law question for tech companies.

IP 81

IP Social Network Technical Review Networking 81

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2010

Other times the partner wants to test whether there is support before sinking in tons of due diligence time. If one vocal person blurts out, “just give us the details, we all know social networking&# don’t assume that person speaks for the entire room. But … watch out. Happy to do that.

Venture Capital 318

Venture Capital Startup Sales Writing 318

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2011

What we all need is a digital tool that can extract data from business cards, as well as sync it with your cell phone, your email, and the social networks you use. Here’s the latest technology. That doesn’t address social networks and other lists you may have. The solution is simple to define. Shareware.

Technical Review 83

Technical Review Technology Software Review Social Network 83

SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

Its also been interesting to see the interaction of tools involved - Social Networking, Blogging and a Discussion Group. We have been using LinkedIn for both sourcing recruits and reviewing backgrounds for recruits. The level of resumes we get through our LinkedIn networks is top notch. How do you use LinkedIn?

Blogging 150

Blogging CTO Coach CTO Hire Southern California 150

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Perhaps the greatest asset in social capital is that of benevolence.

Customer 122

Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 122

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

In the world of online, mobile, and social games, there are now petabytes of data being collected by companies on what users are doing in those games--and trying to make sense of all that information. The company announced a first round of funding Monday for its technology. Explain what Ninja Metrics is doing?

Metrics 166

Metrics Software Review Research Startup 166

socalTECH

JULY 21, 2011

Los Angeles-based MomentFeed (www.momentfeed.com) is looking to sort through that data to help marketers better tap into location based, social networking. Now, what we've entered is actually Social Media 2.0, which is based on your mobile device, and it's app based.

Social Media 248

Social Media Zumbox Media Startup 248

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt just as completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2013

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt just as completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

Customer 100

Customer Custom Startup Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2013

What we all need is a digital tool that can extract data from business cards, as well as sync it with your cell phone, your email, and the social networks you use. That doesn’t address social networks and other lists you may have. Social networks have added additional layer of complexity to this challenge.

Software Review 99

Software Review Social Network Email Google 99

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 10, 2013

As fast as life moves, technology moves even faster. Especially on the local level, and especially when it comes to embracing technology. They need a government that is more open, more available; a government that speaks their technological language. To quote the great philosopher, Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast.

Technical Review 105

Technical Review Software Review CIO Web Design 105

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 13, 2016

A new, mobile app startup, Exactly --which is about to launch a mobile messaging and networking app aimed at Millenials--said it has set up shop in Silicon Beach, backed by $4.6M The company said the expansion comes due to the hiring of a new CEO, SoCal startup vet Jay Goss, to lead the company. in funding.

CTO Hire 100

CTO Hire Mogreet SoCal Southern California 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2017

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Perhaps the greatest asset in social capital is that of benevolence.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 55

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Perhaps the greatest asset in social capital is that of benevolence.

Customer 85

Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 85

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

In the world of online, mobile, and social games, there are now petabytes of data being collected by companies on what users are doing in those games--and trying to make sense of all that information. The company announced a first round of funding Monday for its technology. Explain what Ninja Metrics is doing?

Metrics 113

Metrics Software Review Research Startup 113

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 26, 2012

The startup has come up with an app now fully integrated with the giant social network and can be used to comment ,like, tag, browse through events, statuses, comments or swipe through videos as you rank them relevant or unwanted without leaving Facebook. The startup, loui Apps was founded in Berlin late last year. So why Gabi?

Social Network 89

Social Network Startup CTO Coach Social Media 89

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

In the world of online, mobile, and social games, there are now petabytes of data being collected by companies on what users are doing in those games--and trying to make sense of all that information. The company announced a first round of funding Monday for its technology. Explain what Ninja Metrics is doing?

Metrics 100

Metrics Software Review Research Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2010

What we all need is a digital tool that can extract data from business cards, as well as sync it with your cell phone, your email, and the social networks you use. Several of these have good reviews, including PIMEX, Diasho, Enhilex, and Advanced Contact Manager. That doesn’t address social networks and other lists you may have.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Technology Software Review Social Network 48

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 11, 2011

To examine disruptive technology and prognosticate on the effects on society as a whole is fascinating. PayDivvy according to CEO Mike Melby is: “the first and only social bill pay solution. PayDivvy provides a smarter way to manage bills by allowing you to pay, send and share bills…simply and socially…via web or mobile.

Conference 96

Conference Orange County Technical Review Software Review 96

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 19, 2010

However, not all things are perfect and there are some issues that will be brought up later in this review. mDNIe(Mobile Digital Natural Image engine). SOCIAL HUB. Integrates SMS, Social Network Services, email, and calendar accounts. The Basics. HSUPA 900/1900/2100. EDGE/GPRS 850/ 900/1800/1900.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Screening RSS Web 40

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

And apparently, that’s what mobile applications do better – just ask the fast-growing number of app users. This is the consequence of the switch from desktop and laptops to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Of that smartphone internet time, mobile apps take up 86% of usage and only 14% access time via the mobile web.

Mobile 40

Mobile Social Media Google Software Review 40

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 22, 2016

Social networking continues to be a superior force in marketing, especially Facebook. percent of all social network ad spending worldwide. Costs for advertising on Facebook are increasing, due to high demand, and their profits continue to soar. How can your company best benefit from social networking ads in 2016?

Marketing 40

Marketing Social Media Social Network Technical Review 40

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Stewart Roberts , President of Orange County of Tech Coast Angels. Topic discussion: Impact of social media on startups and on funding leads for investors. Social Rewards helps leverage your existing loyalty program and turn it into a distribution platform via social media. Be sure to tune in at 5:30pm PT.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 17, 2012

It is a platform that allows anyone who offers a service to advertise it for free – we promote this profile on the most popular social networks such as Twitter , Facebook, Google Plus, Pinterest, Stumbleupon and many more. What is your business model? How does it work? Everyday! We share the same pain as our users.

Advertising 79

Advertising Services Social Network Startup 79

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

In fact, the focus on social networking platforms, starting with Facebook, has destroyed the meaning of the word friend and even changed it from a noun to a verb. Many entrepreneurs find their role lonely due to the fear that business and friendships simply don’t mix well. Social networking friends have real business value.

Entrepreneur 66

Entrepreneur Social Network Technical Review Social Media 66

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Stewart Roberts , President of Orange County of Tech Coast Angels. Topic discussion: Impact of social media on startups and on funding leads for investors. Social Rewards helps leverage your existing loyalty program and turn it into a distribution platform via social media. Panel speakers: Paige Craig , aka.

Social Media 60

Social Media Technical Review Tech Coast Angels Venture Capital 60

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 20, 2010

On CBS MoneyWatch: Why Debit Cards Are Dangerous BNET Business Network: BNET TechRepublic ZDNet ZDNet Members login Newsletters Site Assistance RSS Feeds Home News & Blogs Videos White Papers Downloads Reviews Popular Enterprise Web 2.0 This is the same with competing activity streams in various social networks.

Web 29

Web Technical Review Web 2.0 Social Media 29

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Companies want to see their social media investment drive sales.” ” And due to empowerment, the consumer too wants to be addressed as a unique individual – not ‘marketed to’as part of some mythical mass audience. Siegal added,“Social data holds the key.

Platform 82

Platform Help Customer Custom 82

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

Always-on connectivity of mobile (164m US smartphone users). We’re all socially connected (so great businesses spread faster). But the biggest changes in our industry have been driven by technical changes themselves to which we are just observers and fortunate beneficiaries. Where are we today? 50x more Internet users (2.4

Venture Capital 398

Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Seed Funding 398

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I continue to collect great content that is the intersection of startups, products, online and technology. aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. but: Something is Still Missing.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 9, 2010

For decades the “layering&# of technology has allowed us to develop IT systems and networks in a specialized way that let’s best-of-breed technology solutions to emerge at each layer of the stack and to allow people with different skill sets to specialize in key areas without having to have competence in every technology arena.

Startup 343

Startup Technical Review S3 Services 343