Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business. Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase.

Custom 85

Custom Customer Social Media Technical Review 85

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. I wish it was that easy.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2015

Questions that start with “why” invite a defensive response, and usually don’t lead to a productive dialog. More effective questions usually start with “what,” and focus on that person as a customer, rather than you, your product, or your service. Make social network contacts into two-way conversations.

Custom 104

Custom Customer Startup Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

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. Survey results show that 81% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Startup 100

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

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology.

Search Engine Optimization 88

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 88

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2014

Questions that start with “why” invite a defensive response, and usually don’t lead to a productive dialog. More effective questions usually start with “what,” and focus on that person as a customer, rather than you, your product, or your service. Make social network contacts into two-way conversations.

Custom 106

Custom Customer Entrepreneur Social Network 106

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2017

In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business. Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 55

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Questions that start with “why” invite a defensive response, and usually don’t lead to a productive dialog. More effective questions usually start with “what,” and focus on that person as a customer, rather than you, your product, or your service. Make social network contacts into two-way conversations.

Custom 53

Custom Customer Social Network Study 53

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2013

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. Survey results show that 81% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase.

Custom 100

Custom Customer Startup Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. I wish it was that easy.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. I wish it was that easy.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2015

We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Many entrepreneurs, especially technologists, relish building the product, and assume the business will build itself. Keep commitments, with no excuses.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Social Network 117

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. I wish it was that easy.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

Many soon find that what you do in a personal context doesn’t necessarily translate to your business, and measuring business value is quite different from measuring personal satisfaction. When it comes to social media for your business, expect a high learning curve, but rest assured it’s not rocket science. billion users).

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology.

Search Engine Optimization 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2018

We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Many entrepreneurs, especially technologists, relish building the product, and assume the business will build itself. Keep commitments, with no excuses.

Startup 51

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 51

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2013

Maybe it’s just another example of nature abhorring a vacuum, but I prefer to think it’s a natural evolution of the pervasive social networking communities, where people relate to and expect to interact with businesses and products they like. They drive the market, rather than the other way around.

Startup 100

Startup Custom Customer Social Network 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

Maybe it’s just another example of nature abhorring a vacuum, but I prefer to think it’s a natural evolution of the pervasive social networking communities where people relate to, and expect to interact with businesses and products they like. They drive the market, rather than the other way around.

Startup 101

Startup Tips Education Custom 101

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2016

We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Many entrepreneurs, especially technologists, relish building the product, and assume the business will build itself. Keep commitments, with no excuses.

Startup 61

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 61

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2012

Maybe it’s just another example of nature abhorring a vacuum, but I prefer to think it’s a natural evolution of the pervasive social networking communities, where people relate to and expect to interact with businesses and products they like. They drive the market, rather than the other way around.

Startup 100

Startup Custom Customer Social Network 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Highlight personal and product testimonials.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

Maybe it’s just another example of nature abhorring a vacuum, but I prefer to think it’s a natural evolution of the pervasive social networking communities, where people relate to and expect to interact with businesses and products they like. They drive the market, rather than the other way around.

Startup 92

Startup Custom Customer Social Network 92

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

High on my list is the joy and satisfaction of having helped many entrepreneurs face-to-face this year, and hopefully many more by my blog reaching out over the Internet. Recent surges in the price of fuel, combined with the continuing evidence of global warming, have highlighted the need for alternative energy sources, and green products.

Pricing 80

Pricing Blogging Venture Capital Entrepreneur 80

Xconomy

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Founder Jill Bigelow (who is not related to me) said the brace includes a removable heat or ice pack feature that provides increased mobility, mood, and birth satisfaction. It was the first time the San Diego angels group has enabled the audience to choose the winners of its signature event, the John G.

Tech Coast Angels 40

Tech Coast Angels Technical Review San Diego Software Review 40

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

It became a theme in my keynote at Caltech on the future of social networking. Leverage a feedback platform like Get Satisfaction or UserVoice. I spend 1-on-1 time with every one of the companies of which I'm on the board and find this to be our most productive time.]. We then captured this conversation again on camera.

Startup 286

Startup Venture Capital Web Ideas 286

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2011

The second company in which I invested, back in 2001, was a novel concept from the serial entrepreneur who invented social networking. My first Internet venture in the early 1990s took about $20 million in venture capital to get to our product launch. It had a great idea, great team, and great angels…but was ahead of its time.

Invest 88

Invest Angel Venture Capital Entrepreneur 88