socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2013

They''re currently having to purchase dental care without any price transparency or negotiating power. We''re leveraging group buying to get pricing which is comparable to those negotiated by the large insurers. You can price a procedure, check on a dentist''s reputation, and book online. We felt that was not disruptive enough.

Pricing 227

Pricing Startup Networking Software Review 227

Tech.Co

MAY 31, 2023

Business tools — from customer relationship management ( CRM ) platforms to accounting software — help to save startups time and money by automating key processes and maximizing efficiency. Lenido Startup tool: Accounting software Price: Free Accounting software doesn't need to come at a premium.

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Tool Startup Software Review Technical Review 115

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

Looking ahead at the next decade I am excited by what I believe will be viewed as one of the best and most rational investment periods for venture capital due to seven discrete factors: 1. If you want to understand the details of why this is, I covered it in detail in this post, Understanding Changes in the Software Industry.

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Venture Capital Capital Technical Review Startup 347

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2010

Your measurements are automatically sent via wi-fi to the cloud and stored in a password protected portal viewed on the web or on your iPhone. My favorite new software tool is DailyBurn. Problem is – Weight Watchers software TOTALLY SUCKS. And the starting price for WW is $18 / month … DailyBurn is free.

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Technical Review Software Review Startup Southern California 278

InfoChachkie

APRIL 28, 2011

However, in the long run, entrepreneurs always benefit from delivering Maximum Utility for a fair price. WebEx was the early leader in web meetings. Perhaps in part due to its dominant market share, WebEx adopted telecom-style pricing, which effectively penalized their users. Arbitrage Is Fleeting. 9 Women And A Baby.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

I spoke about how Amazon Web Services deserves far more credit for the last 5 years of innovation than it gets credit for and how I believe they spawned the micro-VC category. But that doesn’t mean that people are paying rational prices as investors based on intrinsic value. That’s fine. And so on down then line.

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Pricing Marketing Startup Venture Capital 309

socalTECH

MARCH 12, 2013

The company--which is in the business of operating a content delivery network (CDN) to accelerate the delivery of web graphics, multimedia, applications, and more to end users-- recently disclosed it more than doubled its revenues in 2012, and has grown to over 230 employees--all due to a huge amount of demand for CDN services by its customers.

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CTO Hire Content Networking Web 248

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What I want to answer with this post (long though it may be) is: Why did Web 2.0 Brands didn’t advertise their web pages they advertised “AOL Keywords.&# You couldn’t pick up a magazine in the 96-99 timeframe without seeing AOL Keywords advertised everywhere. Social Networking in Web 1.0: The Present Era.

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Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318

Berkonomics

MARCH 23, 2023

We use QR codes to simplify the process. The mobile web will become what desktop Internet became in the 1990’s – the standard platform for anyone doing business. 62% look at online peer reviews. And 39% compare prices across alternatives. And 39% compare prices across alternatives. Will hotels be next?

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Mobile Commerce Software Review Yammer 156

Xconomy

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Cloudera and Hortonworks, two large, publicly traded companies that compete to offer Web-based data storage and analytics, announced plans today to merge into a combined entity they value at $5.2 The goal of the combined entity is to provide a leading data platform. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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Platform Software Review Web Pricing 93

SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

Open Source Business Models, speakers for Web 2.0 We have been using LinkedIn for both sourcing recruits and reviewing backgrounds for recruits. Technology Advisor Technology Roles in Startups Pricing Customer Acquisition Sunk Costs and More -. Where I use LinkedIn: * I definitely use LinkedIn for Specific Requests - Ex.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2011

The simple answer is that if you want to be found and remembered on the Web, the perfect domain name can easily be worth several thousand dollars. Here's how the master of Web domains built a $300 million empire of over 300,000 domain names. Early on, he wrote software to snag expiring names on the cheap. Negotiate for the name.

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Companies Company Pricing Web 81

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Gumroad Gumroad is a web-builder and ecommerce platform that lets creators sell products directly to consumers. Source: gumroad.com Gumroad really started to take off in 2023, smashing revenue records for three months straight, a feat that was attributed to a price hike it carried out at the start of the year. Gumroad homepage.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

We have hundreds, and hundreds of web sites where their ad inventory is being managed by the product. One was simply yield management--that's an overused term, but basically it's the notion that you have to be able to have a basis for forecasting your available inventory, and adjust your prices accordingly. I got a wakeup call.

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Advertising Startup Sales Tool 127

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 18, 2014

For example, you can go to the store now and buy a moderately priced slow cooker that’s run with an app on your iPad. Cisco has even put up $300,000 in prize money, and it’s a small price to pay for the vast implications at hand. The question is, will we be the ones in control, or will the criminals?

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Technical Review Software Review Technology Examples 96

Tech.Co

OCTOBER 27, 2023

An Intro to the Chatbot 8 Questions with Claude [Test] Claude Pricing & Tokens Explained Claude 2 and ChatGPT: Key Differences Should You Use Claude AI? Want to browse the web privately? ? Here's how it responded: Claude Pricing & Tokens Explained You can use Claude 2 for free, but you’ll be limited. What is Claude AI?

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ChatGPT Artificial Inteligence Training Startup 126

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Through a portfolio of vertical web properties reaching more than 80 million monthly visitors, a global network of digital partners, and a breakthrough content studio, Demand Media publishes what the world wants to know and share. Price: FREE. TCA is a not-for-profit organization. to 11:00 p.m. What: A Startup Demo event.

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Technical Review Software Review Santa Monica Tech Coast Angels 58

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 19, 2012

The industry had seen unprecedented growth in the past decade due to a combination of factors, one of which was the United States’ economic recession. Due to the combination of these factors, marketers began to more heavily fund digital platforms.

Mobile 85

Mobile Software Review Statistics Technical Review 85

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Tech Diligence - Consider The Source. Rather, we value entrepreneurs' time and thus our diligence generally includes introducing them to potential customers and partners. The difference is that VoiceXML does not leverage customers' knowledge of web development. Similar to VoiceXML, the standard for the past 5-yrs.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I re-connected with Andy Liu the founder & CEO of BuddyTV – the largest destination for social TV enthusiasts on the web. Consider just how much exposure the Austin community gets every year due to SXSW. They haven’t launched their next gen product – watch this space. It’s awesome.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Press 317

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

We've basically taken advantage of all the new technology out there--especially, the web-based service model. For parents, if you're interested in how your kids are doing, you can find out what their schedule is like, what homework is due when, what their grades are, and how they are progressing, plus you can communicate with their teachers.

Education 124

Education Startup Course Tool 124

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

In order to prepare for TechCrunch Disrupt 2012 I reviewed company bios via the official site and read taglines that said “cool” rather than what the company does. I first reviewed the “Alleys and Pavilions” company list provided by the TechCrunch site. With booth prices up to $9,500 , it blew my mind how vague the taglines were.

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Press Startup Technical Review Email 97

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

IngBoo is an online marketplace for information updates-where consumers receive timely updates on relevant topics and web publishers compete effectively for consumer attention. enables developers to sell cross-platform web-apps that optimize to your mobile device. Price: FREE. The Sponsors. mt) Media Temple, Inc. to 11:00 p.m.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2010

The simple answer is that if you want to be found and remembered on the Web, a great domain name will be well worth several thousand dollars. Here's how the master of Web domains built a $300 million empire of over 300,000 domain names. Early on, he wrote software to snag expiring names on the cheap. Negotiate for the name.

Pricing 49

Pricing Web Software Review .Net 49

socalTECH

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We sat down with Brett Crosby (who founded Urchin Software, the company which became Google Analytics) and Brew Johnson , the co-founders of the company, to learn more about the company and what it's working on. Those loans are very mis-priced, in our opinion. in a funding round. Photo: Brew Johnson on left, Brett Crosby on right.

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Southern California Google Technical Review Manhattan Beach 100

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Much effort and study has been expended to determine how a web site can better convert its visitors to paying customers. Sites like www.pnmsoft.com use both general quotes from industry experts and information specific to their product to build a case for their product while the customer reviews their site.

Sites 40

Sites Search Engine Optimization Technical Review Web Development 40

Frank Addante

MAY 12, 2007

StrongMail Systems (Digital Messsaging Infrastructure Software) Status: VC-backed (Sequoia Capital, Globespan and Evercore) Lesson: Trust your gut. Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. They realize that stealing code and ideas could severely hurt their growth. Zondigo, Inc.

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Outsource Development Outsource Software Review Startup 40

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 26, 2016

adult now spends a reported 5 hours and 38 minutes on the web – advances have been made in the way individuals and small businesses operate in the digital world, which will grow even more this year. In 2016, the price of mobile data will remain relatively stable. In 2016, the price of mobile data will remain relatively stable.

Commerce 40

Commerce Mobile Technical Review Google 40

Frank Addante

JUNE 10, 2007

StrongMail Systems (Digital Messsaging Infrastructure Software) Status: VC-backed (Sequoia Capital, Globespan and Evercore) Lesson: Trust your gut. Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Blogger Template originally design by Web-Kreation Converted By Jacky Supit Zondigo, Inc.

Startup 40

Startup Technical Review Software Review Advertising 40

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

He is not a technical person, but is somewhat web savvy. It's the same as when I've created financial models and then have it reviewed by a hard-core CFO, sophisticated investor or similar kind of expert. And in the case of defining mobile/web/software, there is even more variability in terms of form and format.

Develop 354

Develop Development Technical Review CTO Coach 354

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

I remember going to an Under the Radar conference in 2006 in the heat of the Web 2.0 There were tons of young entrepreneurs showing their latest Web 2.0 Unfortunately this was reinforced by the many conferences that rushed to espouse the benefits of Web 2.0 Cisco and others went out to fill out their Web 2.0 portfolios.

Web 2.0 334

Web 2.0 Venture Capital Web Technical Review 334

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The United States is now a debtor nation to China and that the bill is about to come due. Five Reasons You Haven’t Launched - Software By Rob , November 10, 2010 Photo by stevendepolo. These are probably the two sites where I've posted the most reviews. This Thanksgiving it might seem that there’s a lot less to be thankful for.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

I recently wrote a post on angel financing covering the topic of convertible notes but I realized I was thinking about the issue more from investor perspective and a very narrow topic of how to price the round. I’m a software guy so I’m sure there are cases where building isn’t feasible. Most people are not obsessive.

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Angel Funding Venture Capital Startup 291

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain, such as online web sites and smart phone apps, that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies.

Startup 136

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 136

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain, such as online web sites and smart phone apps, that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies.

Startup 128

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 128

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies.

Entrepreneur 113

Entrepreneur Funding Startup Technical Review 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain, such as online web sites and smart phone apps, that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review Equity 105