Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 16, 2011

Below is a nice summary of our interview with some great quotes from Joanne. After seeing “The Social Network&# there is an increased attitude amongst this generation (of women) that … why not go into startups? In 18 months from $1.5m to $12m in sales. She did this because she had great rapport with buyers.

Startup 311

Startup Sales Venture Capital Entrepreneur 311

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

tl;dr summary. If you want a comprehensive summary of the industry in this era it’s worth a read: VC Ice Age Part 1 – What Happens When a Market Comes to a Standstill? Summary version? My year-over-year summary sounds very similar upon re-reading them. And Social. VCs were very active in this period.

Marketing 305

Marketing Venture Capital Funding Technical Review 305

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Summary Version. TV will enter the era of “participation” which is a much more important trend than “social video” even if it seems less sexy or less fundable. easy sharing (through social networks or platforms like YouTube). It exists precisely because there is a network. 200 million views.

Startup 380

Startup Media Content Platform 380

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2009

But so that you finish reading my post first I’ll give you the summary version – when approaching somebody at a show be polite / respectful of time, try to be introduced if possible and never assume the person remembers who you are. Make sure you’re not nipping out at lunch because that’s maximum networking time.

Startup 322

Startup Conference Email Venture Capital 322

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If you want the whole deck you can find it on SlideShare but I’ve written up a short summary with commentary below. We are all now online and at significantly greater speeds with computers in our pockets that are one-click from purchasing anything and recommending the best products to everybody we know through social networks.

Venture Capital 292

Venture Capital Capital Startup Funding 292

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

LA was a leader in lead generation (LowerMyBills), comparison shopping (PriceGrabber, Shopzilla), social networking (MySpace … I know, I know – Facebook won – but it was still a big business). Summary – there is a lot of talent here. Just think of all the FourSquare checkins you can log at LAX.

Company 290

Company Companies Technology Startup 290

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 3, 2009

The late night didn’t make for a productive start to the morning but by the time Sean Percival got on stage to host the panel with Chris Brogan, Micah Baldwin (who started #FollowFriday) and Ben Huh (ICanHazCheeseburger) there was a great discussion on what it takes to be an Uber-blogger and social networker.

Twiistup 228

Twiistup SoCal Southern California Yammer 228

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2012

But many entrepreneurs don’t realize that Angels are also extremely discerning in the projects that they will invest in, rejecting approximately 97% of the proposals submitted to them, according to the California Investment Network. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Define some intellectual property.

Angel 104

Angel Screening Summary Startup 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2012

Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. In summary, I see a historic shift taking place in the world today. New cost equations brought about by the Internet and social networking are causing a revolution, and a new age — the age of the entrepreneur — is dawning.

Startup 102

Startup Search Engine Optimization SEM Social Network 102

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

If you want to watch the show click the image above or this link , but if you want a quick read – here’s a summary: 1. In the era of social networking if you can’t figure out how to get intro’d to me you probably aren’t cut out to be an entrepreneur. We will continue to do more of this.

Venture Capital 282

Venture Capital Capital Startup Pricing 282

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Build an investor presentation and summary. Investors expect a one or two-page executive summary sheet for the initial screening, backed up by a ten-slide Powerpoint investor presentation. Network to the maximum with investor connections.

Invest 99

Invest Angel Technical Review Summary 99

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. In summary, I see a historic shift taking place in the world today. New cost equations brought about by the Internet and social networking are causing a revolution, and a new age — the age of the entrepreneur — is dawning.

Entrepreneur 94

Entrepreneur Startup Search Engine Optimization SEM 94

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Here is a summary of indicative facts from the earlier study referenced, an update published last year, and others. Six out of 10 Internet users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase. percent to 23.4 percent last year. 5%), but still remains higher than the native-born rate.

Entrepreneur 118

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup Technical Support 118

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. In summary, a startup with no website, or a website with no credibility will kill your business. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise.

Web 117

Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Build an investor presentation and summary. Investors expect a one or two-page executive summary sheet for the initial screening, backed up by a ten-slide Powerpoint investor presentation. Network to the maximum with investor connections.

Angel 89

Angel Funding Technical Review Startup 89

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. In summary, a startup with no website, or a website with no credibility will kill your business. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Highlight personal presence and testimonials.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2012

Here is a summary of indicative facts from the earlier study referenced, an update published last year, and others. Half of the Internet users aged 50-64 use social media now, an 88 percent growth from the previous year. One new incentive is the falling transaction costs and barriers to entry for entrepreneurs of every age.

Startup 112

Startup Technical Review Technical Support Study 112

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. In summary, a startup with no website, or a website with no credibility will kill your business. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Highlight personal presence and testimonials.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

Some images will draw in viewers more than others and as it turns out the headlines & images that convert at different in each social network or distribution partner. It’s one of those things that even smart, socially-liberal people fall prey to. They also know how to a/b test images. I hate weightism.

Company 150

Company Companies Startup Buzzfeed 150

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. In summary, a startup with no website, or a website with no credibility will kill your business. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Highlight personal and product testimonials.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

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. Here is my summary of how business relationships relate to friends. Social networking friends have real business value.

Entrepreneur 66

Entrepreneur Social Network Technical Review Social Media 66

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. In summary, a startup with no website, or a website with no credibility will kill your business. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise.

Search Engine Optimization 88

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 88

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2013

Follow with a killer executive summary, investor presentation, and financial model. Get introduced via one of the social networks, or a professional organization, before you approach a VC with a business proposal. Line up a winning team. Make a personal connection, directly or indirectly.

Venture Capital 101

Venture Capital Startup Capital Seed Funding 101

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2012

Here is a summary, with some of the pros and cons or special considerations for each: Product or service is free, revenue from ads and critical mass. This doesn’t work well with “nice to have” offerings, like social networks, but does work for new drugs that solve critical health problems. Portfolio pricing.

Pricing 112

Pricing Competition Customer Custom 112

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2011

These are variations on a “crowd-funding” theme to raise money for a startup through social networks and voting at public events. Crowd-sourcing tools, usually Internet applications, use the social media to poll for interest, feedback, and ultimately some funding for the startup.

Funding 92

Funding Startup Social Media Sample 92

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2013

Here is a summary, with some of the pros and cons or special considerations for each: Product or service is free, revenue from ads. This doesn’t work well with “nice to have” offerings, like social networks, but does work for new drugs and medical devices that solve critical health problems. Subscription model.

Pricing 116

Pricing Product Customer Custom 116

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2014

Here is a summary, with some of the pros and cons or special considerations for each: Product or service is free, revenue from ads. This doesn’t work well with “nice to have” offerings, like social networks, but does work for new drugs and medical devices that solve critical health problems. Subscription model.

Startup 114

Startup Pricing Customer Custom 114

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2011

Be ready with a killer executive summary , investor presentation , and financial model. Get introduced via one of the social networks, or a professional organization, before you approach a VC with a business proposal. Line up a winning team. Make a personal connection, directly or indirectly.

Venture Capital 93

Venture Capital Startup Capital Seed Funding 93

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Sure, Facebook, Instagram and other Social Networks provide the ability to upload and share your content, but none make it as seamless and easy as Kincast. You will receive activity summary emails and get access to their Activity Panel. Kincast is another app that was created out of a gap in the market.

Screening 81

Screening Content Startup Email 81

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. In summary, investing in startups can be very rewarding, both financially, and in your ability to really help someone who needs help. Start in a business domain you know well.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Startup Invest Incubator 102

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2010

Here is a summary, with some of the pros and cons or special considerations for each: Product or service is free, revenue from ads and critical mass. This doesn’t work well with “nice to have” offerings, like social networks, but does work for new drugs that solve critical health problems. Portfolio pricing.

Pricing 98

Pricing Product Startup Competition 98

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment. You can bolster this position by including a Letter of Intent (LOI), contract summaries, or even testimonials. This is how you will make money, who pays you, and gross margins. Executive team.

Competition 116

Competition Metrics Startup Sales 116

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment. You can bolster this position by including a Letter of Intent (LOI), contract summaries, or even testimonials. This is how you will make money, who pays you, and gross margins. Executive team.

Competition 113

Competition Metrics Startup Invest 113

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. In summary, investing in startups can be very rewarding, both financially, and in your ability to really help someone who needs help. Start in a business domain you know well.

Invest 89

Invest Entrepreneur Startup Equity 89

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. In summary, investing in startups can be very rewarding, both financially, and in your ability to really help someone who needs help. Start in a business domain you know well.

Startup 87

Startup Invest Incubator Ideas 87

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. In summary, investing in startups can be very rewarding, both financially, and in your ability to really help someone who needs help. Start in a business domain you know well.

Startup 91

Startup Invest Incubator Ideas 91

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. In summary, I see a historic shift taking place in the world today. New cost equations brought about by the Internet and social networking are causing a revolution, and a new age — the age of the entrepreneur — is dawning.

Startup 50

Startup High Tech Search Engine Optimization SEM 50