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

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

AUGUST 24, 2010

What Quora has done is wrap social networking around Q&A with the more clever next-gen UX I’ve seen. These people use these networks for a variety of reasons but it relates to: - enjoyment from being a creator rather than just a reader. creation of social status within the organization for having contributed.

Technical Review 294

Technical Review Writing Content Sites 294

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

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 19, 2012

Is App.net right the rail against ad-supported social networks or ad-supported products more broadly? The “This Week In” team did a summary (below the YouTube video so you can click to any spot in video and watch just that) and we’re going to build an email list for that if you’re too busy for sight / sound.

Yahoo 268

Yahoo Social Media Startup Media 268

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

When you think about the trends of faster-growing startups due to social networking, credit card enable and mobile first consumers – the reality is that many startups are becoming very large financially before needing to go public. Summary: Cheap, mobile, social, global, always-on, one-click-purchase =.

Venture Capital 398

Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Seed Funding 398

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

socalTECH

APRIL 4, 2013

That''s what Los Angeles-based FieldLevel (www.fieldlevel.com) has been working on, making it easier for coaches to network and exchange information on athletes. Brenton Sullivan: What we are is a private social network and platform for coaches to connect with each other, to exchange information on athletes.

Coach 252

Coach USC Statistics Startup 252

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2013

Here is a summary of the “big picture” high risk considerations: Inexperienced team. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites. Of course, if you intend to fund the business yourself, or have a rich uncle, external investment funding concerns are not a problem.

Startup 109

Startup Summary Software Review Sites 109

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 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

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

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

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Here is a summary of the “big picture” high risk considerations: Inexperienced team. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites. Of course, if you intend to fund the business yourself, or have a rich uncle, external investment funding concerns are not a problem.

Startup 97

Startup Summary Software Review Sites 97

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

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

You can watch this week’s TWiVC episode by clicking on the link and my summary notes are below. {if I think the best solution for the social networking era is “in-stream&# advertising. I know you could argue that YouTube was much broader but it was really popularized in the social networks.

Venture Capital 271

Venture Capital Capital Google Platform 271

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

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 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

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

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

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

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

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Here is a summary of the “big picture” high risk considerations: Inexperienced team. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites. Of course, if you intend to fund the business yourself, or have a rich uncle, external investment funding concerns are not a problem.

Startup 89

Startup Summary Sites Invest 89

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 22, 2011

If you’re a startup and you haven’t read my summary of Clay Christensen’s seminal work please do. I met with our network experts to figure out whether we could launch a competing service. LinkedIn – Lots of people talk about LinkedIn as a social network. That’s what I mean by deflationary economics.

Startup 386

Startup Pricing Marketing Product 386

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

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 73

Invest Startup Equity Incubator 73

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2017

I found a good summary of these attributes in a recent book, “ The Old School Advantage ,” by an expert on interpersonal communication, J. Facebook initially capitalized on exclusivity by allowing only Harvard students to join their social network. You are your own brand, and the brand for your business.

Social Media 58

Social Media Customer Custom Entrepreneur 58

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2011

While Google stopped Facebook in their tracks when they built a social networking company. And Facebook stomped out Twitter from building an open social network. from winning the Internet portal wars. in turn killed Google when it came to search. And we know how Facebook stomped out FourSquare. And on and on.

Google 325

Google Press Marketing Content 325

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

Executive Summary. If you want to watch the video version summary of my advice on fund raising it’s here. He’s focused on that sector (not exclusively but predominantly) and therefore has an amazing network at large financial services firms to help you with business development. Fund raising is bloody hard.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2017

As an experienced business advisor, here is my current summary, with some of the pros and cons or special considerations for each: Product is free, revenue is from advertisers. 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.

Pricing 66

Pricing Customer Custom Advertising 66

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

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