Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Consumer spending is 70% of the economy and will continue to be stretched – We can look all we want at tech innovation, VC funding cycles and hot M&A deals, but ultimately growth and therefore investment must be underpinned by revenue. So we loaded up on flat screen TVs, multiple generations of iPods and trips to Hawaii.

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Venture Capital Startup Funding Technical Review 269

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2010

Bill Gates once famously said that people tend to overestimate the impact of technology in the 1-year timeframe and underestimate its impact in the 10-year timeframe. I tend not to go into heat when I hear the latest buzz on the tech blogs about the latest gadgets. And the starting price for WW is $18 / month … DailyBurn is free.

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Technical Review Software Review Startup SoCal 278

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

AngelList 101 : As you know, AngelList is a platform where angels can invest in semi-screened tech deals. They will have to negotiate price and terms. I have a slightly different take on why I find it valuable. For starters, what is AngelList Syndicates? And Fred points out. They will have to step up before anyone else does.

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Venture Capital Invest Course Technical Review 356

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2017

The board’s job is to review the company’s financial performance and strategy and help provide counsel to the executive team. But I find that the more informed your board is and the more you’re staying on their radar screen the more effective they’ll be for you. Some boards are highly functional, many are not. It’s human nature.

Tips 212

Tips Slides Startup Technical Review 212

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 17, 2016

Second, Samsung is working on including tech from other devices, such as Amazon’s Echo, for even more smart features. We’ve seen 4K TVs in our smart home automation reviews, and we’ve even seen 4K OLED TVs, but LG’s plans for 2016 unveil unique features that we haven’t seen on the shelves before.

Product 40

Product Technical Review Press Design 40

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Terms “paradigm shift” or “disruptive technology” used more than once. In reality, fundamental changes in technology frighten away more customers than they attract, and take longer and more money to come to fruition than any investors wants to commit. These terms are so overused as hype that any meaning has been lost.

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Funding Startup Innocal Entrepreneur 98

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

China is indelibly an important part of the future of the global technology system. They hired a consultant to help them with the review. Something happened and it was clear to me that this IE issues was just a smoke screen. We in the tech world extol the virtues of lots of product releases and rapid innovation.

Outsource Development 333

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 333

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

China is indelibly an important part of the future of the global technology system. They hired a consultant to help them with the review. Something happened and it was clear to me that this IE issues was just a smoke screen. We in the tech world extol the virtues of lots of product releases and rapid innovation.

Outsource Development 328

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 328

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Price: $8 per month for basic plans, up to $12 for extra screens and advanced features. Price:$8 with ads, $12 without. Price: $20 per month to start, multiple packages available. Price: Price: $55 to $65, with room for extras. Price: $99 for annual Amazon Prime subscription. Hulu/Hulu Plus.

Tips 40

Tips Netflix Hulu Services 40

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2009

They hired a consultant to help them with the review. Something happened and it was clear to me that this IE issues was just a smoke screen. Given that it was a public tender the chairman of our board had encouraged us to think about launching a complaint with the UK government agency in charge of such reviews.

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Startup Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review 151

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

” while watching the screen and registering nothing. We discuss advertising, Vidzey’s story, technology, business, interns, and entertainment. I’m staring at my screen, and there they were. Is the technology even possible? We were reviewing the content and looking at the stats on viewership.

Entertainment 98

Entertainment Advertising Startup Media 98

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 5, 2015

GoPros, drones and 4K cameras are headlining today’s video technology; but what else can be done to further evolve the video market? The live preview should be used for last second adjustments than a viewing screen. A big problem lies in its price. 360 and the 360-degree view brought a lot of positive and interested reviews.

Mobile 40

Mobile Technical Review Pricing Screening 40

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

To say that the tech elite were cynical of Hulu’s launch would be an understatement , but by the time it launched just a few months later it was getting great reviews. The goal of any cartel is to control production, distribution & marketing of a set of goods with the goal of maintaining high prices.

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Hulu Technical Review Content Advertising 292

Frank Addante

JUNE 10, 2007

the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Zondigo, Inc.

Startup 40

Startup Technical Review Software Review Advertising 40

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

I get approached about clean tech or biotech periodically – I don’t focus on these. In ad tech there’s Seth Levine at Foundry Group and both Dana Settle & Ian Sigelow at Greycroft. So winning means they’re paying the highest price. Right for my stage? Focused on my industry? (I

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Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

The prices of angel deals have recently crept up, VCs have also gotten their checkbooks out again, frothy deals are happening and people are feeling bullish. Here talking about lithium-ion batteries and the early lead we’ve squandered in that market: “ With some technologies, both scaling and innovation take place overseas.

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Entrepreneur Venture Capital Technical Review Startup 298