SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

I did a presentation this week at Coloft that looked at how Non-Technical Founders can go about getting their MVP built. Review the code being built. It had a passionate group of 50 people attending. I promised to do this post as a follow-up to the session to provide additional links and information.

Technical Review 338

Technical Review CTO Hire CTO Coach Software Review 338

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Thursday, November 4, 2010 -- CommNexus Presents: Annual IP Case Law Review. Supreme Court which affected whether software and business methods are patentable. Join in a panel discussion of the cases that were decided and that have affected the landscape of patent law this past year.

IP 100

IP Software Review Patents Help 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2021

A while back I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. I’ve asked this question many times of presenters in Angel meetings, and often get a blank look.

Software Review 123

Software Review Seed Funding Funding Startup 123

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Then join us February 27th as TechZulu & Gadget Review present REACH: The Connected Future. Over the 6 hour day, each panel will be made up of thought leaders in the hardware and software space. The post TZ & GR Present REACH | The Connected Future + 6yr Anniversary Extravaganza! appeared first on TechZulu.

Software Review 98

Software Review Entertainment Software Web 98

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Friday, October 8, 2010 -- Adding Human-Centered Design to Software Requirements Engineering. In earlier SPIN presentations, the speaker covered several topics in software requirements, in particular use cases and examples of their use and misuse. See [link].

Software Review 100

Software Review Design Software Activity 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

A while back I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. I’ve asked this question many times of presenters in Angel meetings, and often get a blank look.

Software Review 106

Software Review Funding Startup Seed Funding 106

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2012

A while back I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. I’ve asked this question many times of presenters in angel meetings, and often get a blank look.

Seed Funding 100

Seed Funding Software Review Entrepreneur Funding 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2011

A while back I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. I’ve asked this question many times of presenters in angel meetings, and often get a blank look.

Software Review 98

Software Review Funding Seed Funding Startup 98

socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2016

Los Angeles-based CapLinked , the provider of secure document sharing and virtual data room software, has linked up with document sharing service Box , according to the company. CapLinked said that it has joined the Box Platform Partners program, to aid in integrating both Box and CapLinked into its enterprise customers' workflow.

Software Review 100

Software Review Los Angeles Tool Platform 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2010

Yesterday I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. I’ve asked this question many times of presenters in angel meetings, and often get a blank look.

Software Review 95

Software Review Startup Seed Funding Funding 95

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 6, 2013

” I wrote about this movement in the link to the left and also published this widely read presentation on the topic. They can read reviews, see pictures and even talk to the family before confirming. I typed in my brothers zip code and ton of houses popped up in his area and I was able to search out on a map view.

Venture Capital 344

Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review San Diego 344

Berkonomics

AUGUST 2, 2017

And I’ve lost data due to sudden power loss. Apple and Samsung do that with elegantly packaged, beautiful hardware, presented in a clean package with easy instructions and a “wow” user experience upon first use. Power surges, power outages, surges upon reinstatement of power, low or high voltage from your utility (brownouts or surges.)

Software Review 266

Software Review Screening Writing Activity 266

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2019

And, many of the presenting companies received sizable funding commitments and offers of ongoing help. Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018? It is a complex area delivered as a simple, elegant, and highly accurate solution.

Technical Review 157

Technical Review Software Review Startup Coach 157

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

The value of Pitch Decks; Brad’s personal preferences on deal presentation; and Brad’s practice of accepting cold approaches via email. Very few people can do a good job with a presentation that is emailable.”. You still need the presentation to back that up. If you are outside internet software we are not going to invest.

Venture Capital 288

Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Software Review 288

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

I provided a whole set of questions that I go through with founders before Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything. What existing systems will we leverage, what programming languages, software development methodologies, web application frameworks, revision control systems, etc.? Accounting?

Fractional CTO 225

Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach 225

Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Second, the audit committee is responsible for hiring an outside auditor as appropriate, reviewing the accounting practices of the corporation and making sure that laws are followed relating to recognition of revenues and expenses. The corporate attorney was present, recommending this as a relatively safe move for the CEO.

Software Review 149

Software Review Email Class Startup 149

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 1, 2013

There is a gay developer, David Murray , who has an impressive pedigree, but lives off his partner and procrastinates from working to gossip , give dildos as birthday presents and beg for money. Finally, there is the very serious always coding Dwight Crowe, who is a blackout drinker. Any takers?

Startup 90

Startup Technical Review Software Review Outsource Development 90

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2013

Independa ($5M, San Diego, software for senior independence). It's a new year and it's time to get back to work. In the latest roundup of fundings (big few weeks for San Diego, apparently): PatientSafe Solutions ($20M, San Diego, mobile health). Solarflare ($22M, San Diego, high speed networking). How to find a startup mentor.

Southern California 168

Southern California Technical Review SoCal San Diego 168

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

El Segundo-based iRise said Tuesday that it has rolled out a new service, which will help companies turn their ideas into software prototypes in less than 48 hours. iRise says its consultants will review documentation, contact the client, and then create an interactive prototype for review in the cloud. READ MORE>>.

El Segundo 100

El Segundo Services Software Review Ideas 100

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2011

And now without further ado I present the Spotlight: LA Tech Summer Winners: Spotlight Companies. 10 min per presenter). Critique^It is peer-review without barriers—feedback without managing emails, commentary and document versions. Followed by a complimentary cocktail and apps reception for all attendees. RSVP: AGENDA.

CalTech 100

CalTech Technical Review Company Companies 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

TechZulu & Gadget Review present REACH. The post TZ & GR Present REACH | Disruptive Technologies Impacting the Future of Gaming appeared first on TechZulu. Experience gadgets from the big brands with million dollar budgets to the startups bootstrapping and raising via IndieGoGo. Sponsored giveaways and contests.

Technical Review 94

Technical Review Technology Activision Entertainment 94

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2010

My favorite new software tool is DailyBurn. Problem is – Weight Watchers software TOTALLY SUCKS. If you have an iPhone you can scan the UPC code on the food you eat and they will be entered directly into DailyBurn done through a partnership with a company called Occipital. 5 companies presented and all were talented.

Technical Review 278

Technical Review Software Review Startup SoCal 278

socalTECH

MAY 19, 2010

Last year I was invited by a mentor to critique his team's PowerPoint presentation. There's a large field of 15 finalists and I'm a judge for the 4 software sector finalists, so there's no overlap, no conflict with the team I've mentored. Over the past week I've had to review these 4 business plans and fill out an evaluation form.

Competition 153

Competition Mentor Software Review Invest 153

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Fortunately I was mostly a technology consultant, which meant that I coded computers, designed databases and planned system integration projects. He said, literally, I sh*t you not, “well, my report was due and I didn’t have much time. I’m writing this post to make sure you’re all on that same playing field.

Statistics 415

Statistics Startup Report Research 415

socalTECH

MARCH 9, 2020

The Recurring Revenue Conference , the annual conference focused on scaling software-as-a-service and subscription businesses--which is presented by Sutton Capital Partners--has been postponed until sometimes this Fall, according to the conference organizers.

Conference 113

Conference Southern California SoCalTech Software Review 113

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 7, 2013

With travel on the hackers’ brains and technology at their fingertips, these geeks are going to get knee deep in some code! 11AM - Travel related API Presentations – API specific presentations from hackathon sponsors. 01PM - Team Registrations Due: [link] /. Speakers listed below.

Software Review 79

Software Review Technical Review Ideas Conference 79

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

This was in large part due to the marketing efforts of Jason that created a great top end of the funnel (100+ companies applied) and the herculean efforts of Tyler Crowley who spent days going through all of the submissions and serving up 5 very interesting companies. I was impressed with his knowledge and thinking after every presentation.

Angel 254

Angel Technical Review Software Review Platform 254

Berkonomics

APRIL 4, 2024

[Email readers, continue here…] Second, the audit committee is responsible for hiring an outside auditor as appropriate, reviewing the accounting practices of the corporation and making sure that laws are followed relating to recognition of revenues and expenses. was the single word as I recall the CEO’s immediate outburst.

Software Review 120

Software Review Email Class Startup 120

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

I spent nearly a decade building software for large companies and then advising companies on the same. I usually try to avoid getting stuck reviewing people’s PowerPoint decks (I get this request too often and frankly I’m already behind on my own work!) If you’re not then you’re not trying hard enough.

Entrepreneur 414

Entrepreneur Technical Review Slides CTO Coach 414

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

This is exactly the reason I like people who present to me to start with their personal bios. When I first met the team in San Diego they had only been working on their software for 5 months. And the progress since my first product review is also great. I’ll be they’ll build a successful business. Another example.

Entrepreneur 267

Entrepreneur Startup SaaS San Diego 267

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 1, 2013

The platform allows investors to do their due diligence on their own time, network with other investors and execute deals with little overhead.” The platform carefully vets every company applicant and only presents less than 2% of opportunities to its investor base.

Software Review 69

Software Review Platform Equity Tool 69

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2013

Yelp and Agie''s List has been fantastic in the reviews path. But, going down that review path was not where we wanted to take it, or at least, not where we wanted to start. It really gives them a way to go out and learn more about these guys, and much more than reviews. READ MORE>>.

Technical Review 223

Technical Review Glendale Advertising Google 223

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

He came to work in our offices at Upfront Ventures as an EIR and immediately began building software to improve how storage was picked up, photographed, scanned and routed to a warehouse. We realized that operating a business in distributed markets presented multi-city coordination efforts that we weren’t prepared for.

Startup 286

Startup Technical Review Customer Custom 286

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

West Hills-based Peloton Document Solutions , a company developing software which helps investment bankers, private equity investors, and companies to communicate financial information via interactive documents, has scored a strategic investment from R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.

Invest 100

Invest Software Review Equity Sales 100

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

He also spearheaded a number of fundamental software breakthroughs, including creating the basic hardware / software architecture which resulted in the creation of the third-party personal computer (PC) software industry. Designed CD-ROM filing system and created Universal Software Bus.

IBM 124

IBM IBM Software Review Customer 124

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2013

Yelp and Agie''s List has been fantastic in the reviews path. But, going down that review path was not where we wanted to take it, or at least, not where we wanted to start. It really gives them a way to go out and learn more about these guys, and much more than reviews. READ MORE>>.

Technical Review 211

Technical Review Glendale Advertising Google 211

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 25, 2009

Many years ago I worked at Andersen Consulting, originally developing software for large corporations and then as a strategy consultant. I personally ruled out Pakistan due to the perception that our staff would feel less safe there. I came back and presented a very detailed analysis to the board. Let me explain.

Venture Capital 297

Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Entrepreneur 297