socalTECH

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Irvine-based PathCentral , a provider of pathology services and software to community pathologists, said Tuesday that it has raised $10M in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Okapi Venture Capital, Arboretum Ventures, and Baird Venture Partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2022

There are dozens of sources to help you construct your business model, and a good example is a classic book by venture capital investor Elizabeth Edwards, simply named “ Startup ,” which is really designed as a handbook for launching a company for less. How do you produce your product or service? Target market. Sales/Marketing.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 12, 2014

John Tomich: OneStop Internet is an e-commerce services company. We provide a turnkey, back end, managed service offering for brands and retailers on an outsourced basis. We are an option for brands who don''t want to build it themselves in-house, from soup to nuts, or don''t want to outsource to a single vendor.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Yet as I mentor entrepreneurs around the country, crowdfunding still seems to be one of the least understood approaches to startup funding, with more myths than accredited angels and professional venture capital investors combined. Other popular sites for startups, including StartupNation and Startups.co

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

But recently I was asked about success factors for services startups, and I quickly realized that there is very little published to help the thousands of startups that fall in this category. The distinction between product companies and services companies is easy to see. Scaling services means cloning yourself.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

” Much of this will look and feel like a Green New Deal, but sold under a package of infrastructure modernization and service upgrades that the country desperately needs. . Finally for startups there’s a $31 billion available for programs that give small businesses access to credit, venture capital, and R&D dollars.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 19, 2011

And yes, VC’s, too. They outsource the critical negotiations and “trust their advisors to handle the details.&# I value the service they provide. You can’t outsource this to a recruiter. Negotiate directly with your VC or acquirer with lawyers present in the room. Recruiters. You name it.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2009

Santa Monica-based CaseStack, which provide supply chain and logistics services for retailers, distributors, and manufacturers, announced today that it has added Frank R. Kline is founder of the venture capital firm, and also sites on the baords of NewBridge College, Rayne Corporation, and Cyalume Technologies. to its board.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

APRIL 21, 2010

It's ironic that the best businesses did not spend a fortune in franchise fees, hire a huge staff, or even start with venture capital funds. They began small; a small business owner understanding a need, filling that need, and slowly adding products, services and people. Start on your own, and outsource later.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 19, 2013

Many young startups are being advised not to have a professional services business and in my opinion this is a big mistake. The line of reasoning goes, “Services businesses are not scalable and the market won’t reward this revenue so make sure that third-parties do your implementation or clients do it themselves.

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socalTECH

MAY 5, 2009

The company was incorporated in January of 2004, and we provide outsource e-commerce services to organizations, such as brands and retailers. The second, is we provide fulfillment services, such as product shipments. We started getting approached by venture capital and private equity, and we have eight figures in revenue.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

Yet as I mentor entrepreneurs around the country, it still seems to be one of the least understood approaches to startup funding, with more myths than accredited angels and professional venture capital investors combined. Other popular sites for startups, including StartupNation and Startups.co

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2012

But recently I was asked about success factors for services startups, and I quickly realized that there is very little published to help the thousands of startups that fall in this category. The distinction between product companies and services companies is easy to see. Scaling services means cloning yourself.

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Satisfaction Patents Outsource Development Services 91

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The new hot topic for entrepreneurs the last couple of years is crowd funding, which is anticipated to at least supplement, if not replace, the slow and mysterious process of current Angel and venture capital investors. Of course, this might also lead to investors, partners, and licensing opportunities. Software crowd sourcing.

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socalTECH

JUNE 27, 2018

Aliso Viejo-based UST Global , which provides global IT and digital services, has received $250M in a funding from Temasek, the state investment firm of the country of Singapore. The investment--which gives Temasek a 20 percent stake in UST Global--catapults UST Global into the ranks of local unicorns, and values UST Global at $1 billion.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 9, 2014

Perhaps it’s time to raise a round of Venture Capital funding and want a pitch presentation a bit more composed than the dusty Keynote you put together last year for your friends and family round. What if you could combine the flexibility of outsourcing with the quality level of highly skilled strategists?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2012

The new hot topic for entrepreneurs these days is crowd funding, which is anticipated to at least supplement, if not replace, the slow and mysterious process of current Angel and venture capital investors. Crowd funding is exciting new territory, but I don’t see it replacing Angel and venture capital investors any time soon.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2012

There are dozens of sources to help you construct your business model, and a good example is a recent book by venture capital investor Elizabeth Edwards, simply named “ Startup ,” which is really designed as a handbook for launching a company for less. How do you produce your product or service? Target market. Sales/Marketing.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 5, 2016

He then started several successful companies, including FastSpring, a company that provides outsourced e-commerce services to over 3,000 software companies. No venture capital.”. One way this advantage was evident was with regard to customer service. And we did it all with about $30,000.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2011

There are dozens of sources to help you construct your business model, and a good example is a recent book by venture capital investor Elizabeth Edwards, simply named “ Startup ,” which is really designed as a handbook for launching a company for less. How do you produce your product or service? Target market. Sales/Marketing.

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Sales Customer Custom Outsource 98

socalTECH

JANUARY 3, 2011

To start off the year, we are publishing our first interview for the season with Jamie Siminoff , the CEO of Los Angeles-based Unsubscribe.com , an online service which helps you unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters and email lists. What is the value proposition behind the service? We raised $2.1M What are you doing with that funding?

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Back in 2003 and 2004, we were focused on the international market, and started outsourcing to India and the Philippines for call center services. We're at a time when people might have a real business, but are ignored if they're too small or if they may not fit the venture capital model.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

The reality is that over 80 percent of new businesses will never attract venture capital or Angel funding, according to experts , and there are many good reasons for skipping that painful and distracting process. Outside funding is not a startup entitlement. A limited budget makes for a better business plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

For example, the Facebook business model of offering a product free to customers while gaining revenue from advertising was born out of the need to survive as a business while offering a fun service. Startups funded by large venture-capital investments rarely think about productivity.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2010

We built that to 50 people with funding from a VC in Ireland closely connected with the European company. ISPs are looking to differentiate themselves with value added services, beyond just telecom and entertainment services, and you are starting to see themselves looking at a platform and what they can add.

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Jason Nazar

MAY 2, 2016

For a corporation and LCC, you must register a service agent. Find sources of capital— friends & family, business bank loans , angel investment , venture capital or even crowdfunding ( Crowdfunder , Fundable ). Choose a payroll service ( ADP , Trinet , Paychex ). Service-Based Businesses.

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Frank Addante

DECEMBER 22, 2006

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► August (3) Venture Capital - What's the rush? StrongMail Systems (Digital Messsaging Infrastructure Software) Status: VC-backed (Sequoia Capital, Globespan and Evercore) Lesson: Trust your gut. A BIG THANK YOU. ► March (2) 4.

Startup 40

Startup Competition Venture Capital Advertising 40

Frank Addante

MARCH 12, 2007

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► August (3) Venture Capital - What's the rush? StrongMail Systems (Digital Messsaging Infrastructure Software) Status: VC-backed (Sequoia Capital, Globespan and Evercore) Lesson: Trust your gut. A BIG THANK YOU. ▼ March (2) 4.

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Startup .Net Venture Capital 40

Frank Addante

MAY 3, 2006

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► August (3) Venture Capital - What's the rush? StrongMail Systems (Digital Messsaging Infrastructure Software) Status: VC-backed (Sequoia Capital, Globespan and Evercore) Lesson: Trust your gut. A BIG THANK YOU. ► March (2) 4.

Startup 40

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I'm Tired of Creating Your Content - Babbling VC , November 12, 2010 Jeff triggered this post in regards to his Check-in Fatigue on Foursquare. Storm Clouds - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , November 12, 2010 We have enjoyed an amazing run in the web startup and investing space over the past five or six years.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Frank Addante

AUGUST 14, 2006

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ▼ August (3) Venture Capital - What's the rush? StrongMail Systems (Digital Messsaging Infrastructure Software) Status: VC-backed (Sequoia Capital, Globespan and Evercore) Lesson: Trust your gut. A BIG THANK YOU. ► March (2) 4.

Startup 40

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

where her clients included global leaders in the outsourcing and telecom sectors and a number of prominent non-profits. Managing Director of FirstMark Capital, a $2 billion VC fund focusing on investments in the emerging media & advertising and data & analytics sectors. Rick Heitzmann.

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Twiistup Riot Games UCLA Media 40

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Pricing models, the freemium myth and why you may not be charging enough for your product - Seth Levine's VC Adventure , August 12, 2010 I’ve been pulled into a number of product and pricing meetings recently (for reasons unknown I’ve become the Foundry pricing and productization guy). clearly didn’t cause this.” How it happens.

Startup 191

Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Hire 191

Frank Addante

JUNE 4, 2006

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► August (3) Venture Capital - What's the rush? StrongMail Systems (Digital Messsaging Infrastructure Software) Status: VC-backed (Sequoia Capital, Globespan and Evercore) Lesson: Trust your gut. . Venture Capital Funding 7.

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Email CTO Hire 40

SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

Laura Brashier is the founder of 2date4love , an online dating service for singles who are unable to have sexual intercourse but still want to find love. Michael Schneider is the CEO of Mobile Roadie , the leading self-service mobile app engagement platform. Laura Brashier – Founder of 2date4love.

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Frank Addante

JUNE 13, 2006

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? ► August (3) Venture Capital - What's the rush? StrongMail Systems (Digital Messsaging Infrastructure Software) Status: VC-backed (Sequoia Capital, Globespan and Evercore) Lesson: Trust your gut. . A BIG THANK YOU. Zondigo, Inc.

Startup 40

Startup Outsource Development Product Advertising 40

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I had joined AC in 1991 as a programmer when it was a relatively small practice focused on building corporate IT systems for Fortune 500 companies and there were a handful of companies that offered the same service. By 1999 we had grown into the largest independent consulting firm in the world. Double-down on great people, process & IP.

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