Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Some analysis and due diligence along the following lines should be performed on every idea, as a reality check, before committing your efforts and other people’s money to building a business: Look for places where competitors are few. Passion, optimism, and determination are necessary but not sufficient to assure a successful startup.

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Technical Review Ideas Patents Startup 58

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Fundageek looks to help connect project owners in the technical and scientific area with finding crowd funding for their projects, by listings those projects on a marketplace and allowing users to browse and pledge donations to those projects.

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Sites Technical Review Research Education 180

TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 3, 2023

HACLA, which provides affordable housing to more than 19,000 low-income families across Los Angeles, was added to LockBit’s dark web leak site on December 31. LockBit, meanwhile, is one of the more prolific ransomware gangs, with claimed attacks on tech manufacturer Foxconn , U.K. health service vendor Advanced and IT giant Accenture.

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Los Angeles Angel Technical Review Social Media 282

socalTECH

MAY 16, 2013

Los Angeles-based technology deals provider StackSocial has stacked up another technology publisher in its pile of customers, saying today that it has added tech publisher iPhoneinCanada.ca. StackSocial said it will provide apps, gadgates, and other tech-related products at a new store on the technology news site.

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Technical Review Technology Software Review Tips 140

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2023

Some analysis and due diligence along the following lines should be performed on every idea, as a reality check, before committing your efforts and other people’s money to building a business: Look for places where competitors are few. Passion, optimism, and determination are necessary but not sufficient to assure a successful startup.

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Ideas Technical Review Patents Startup 106

socalTECH

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The launch has been attempted four times since December 7th, but has been scrubbed due to a combination of technical problems and weather. The launch is a spy satellite for the National Reconnasissance Office, the NROL-71. READ MORE>>.

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Technical Review Santa Barbara SpaceX Sites 113

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 24, 2020

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and a communications and tech demonstration satellite built by the University of New South Wales, Canberra Space and the Australian government. The launch is a rideshare mission that includes satellites from a range of customers, including NASA, as well as the US.

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Technical Review SpaceX Los Angeles Customer 118

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 9, 2011

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 -- Live Website Reviews. You got them to your site, but then what? Live reviews by a panel of usability experts. TechBiz Connection has assembled a world-class panel of usability experts to review and critique your websites LIVE. Techbizconnection. This can make or break your website.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Lalawag , the technology-meets-gossip blog run by Sean and Laurie Percival, is shutting down, according to a post from the two Thursday afternoon. According to the Percivals, they no longer have time to properly run the blog, due to a tough job and a new baby.

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Blogging Technical Review Sites Tsavo 124

TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Are specific technologies or platforms involved in your project? Do they have experience with the technologies involved in your project? Assess the Company's Website: The company's own site provides a clue to its dedication to aesthetics and content. What are the review periods and your responsibility in the process?

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Software Development Software Review Develop Development 295

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The lawsuit stemmed from Tesla’s escalating fight with health officials over whether its factory in Fremont could reopen during a stay-at-home order enacted due to the coronavirus. His other privately held company, SpaceX, is planning a launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.

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SpaceX Technical Review Hawthorne Los Angeles 293

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Who are the top tech companies to work for in Los Angeles? company operates a number of content-focused sites, including LIVESTRONG, eHOW, Cracked, and a domain name registration business, eNOM. positions on its site, ranging from software, sales, marketing, to finance. Demand Media. The now-public. Rubicon Project.

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Technical Review Company Companies Southern California 279

Tech.Co

JULY 13, 2023

Initially pinned as a generative AI startup for Twitter when it first hit the headlines back in April, the xAI website seems to suggest that the new startup will remain separate from the social media platform, as well as Musk's collection of other technology companies.

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Artificial Inteligence ChatGPT Generative AI Technical Review 117

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

I continue to be amazed that more than a quarter of new businesses don’t even have a website , and many more don’t pay attention to social media, or monitor feedback on sites like Yelp. At minimum, that requires a modern website, and visibility on relevant social media sites, likely including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

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Technical Review Social Media Conference Customer 142

Tech.Co

JANUARY 3, 2020

However, as a business owner, you know that resting on your laurels can be dangerous, which is why staying up to date with the latest business technology is a necessity. And if you aren't making good use of this business tech, you're missing out. The post The Business Tech You Need in 2020 appeared first on Tech.co.

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Technical Review Software Review Social Media Platform 91

socalTECH

AUGUST 1, 2012

CapLinked's site allows companies to manage due diligence documents, shareholder communications, finding investors, and more; the firm said it now has over 135,000 users using its site. Startup America is the effort launched last year to spur the creation of startups nationwide. CapLinked is headed by Eric M.

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Technical Review Software Review Startup Yammer 153

socalTECH

JULY 29, 2010

We've dug through our database of high tech companies, web sites, and startups and found four Southern California companies and web sites looking to cater to that adventure traveler in you. . The site offers up a way to research and book adventure travel, across the globe. . Adventurelink [ Profile ]. Trails.com.

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socalTECH

JUNE 21, 2012

Los Angeles-based CapLinked , the startup which provides an online site to help companies manage their fundraising process, is announcing this morning thta it has raised $400,000 in a new funding round. Jackson, and allows companies to share due diligence documents, updates, and other information to investors.

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Technical Review Software Review Yammer Funding 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2022

Here are a few specifics on how to be part of the solution, without the costs, rather than part of the problem: Put a personal face and address on your site; don’t hide behind an “info” email address. Market your solution and user benefits, not the mysterious technology behind it. Don’t take shortcuts on these.

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Customer Custom Technical Review Symantec 137

TechEmpower

JULY 2, 2013

The results web site has been improved with test-type and hardware-type navigation, allowing you to share links to a specific results chart, such as Round 6, Fortunes on EC2. We caution all readers to review the source code of each test when interpreting the plaintext numbers. We are hiring. We have one such opportunity right now.

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Framework Software Review Technical Review EC2 521

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 21, 2009

On the third Wednesday of every month I co-chair a meeting called the SoCal VCA (venture capital alliance), which represents participants from all of the top venture capital firms in Southern California as well as prominent members of the Tech Coast Angels (TCA). We feature a prominent speaker at every event.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Southern California Company 241

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Newly formed The HomeFinder Group (THG) says it will focus on lead quality and conversion for brokers, agents and mortgage lenders through its own consumer facing web sites. HomeFinder was previously owned by real estate technology developer Placester.

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Technical Review Sites Web Acquisition 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2023

The world of marketing is changing faster than technology these days. Consider collaborating via shared marketing efforts, trade-show both space, co-branding promotional products, referral agreements, and cross-linking web sites. Understand the power of online reviews to your advantage. Modernize the user website experience.

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Marketing Technical Review Startup Innocal 107

Tech.Co

APRIL 20, 2020

Find out why Wix is the best in our full Wix Review. How to Build a Site Using Wix. For example, if you're looking to build a photography site , there are 40 to choose from. Then, you can start editing your site, making changes as you see fit. to provide free advice and reviews for our readers. Great value plans.

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Pricing Sales Template Technical Review 139

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2020

The world of marketing is changing faster than technology these days. Consider collaborating via shared marketing efforts, trade-show both space, co-branding promotional products, referral agreements, and cross-linking web sites. Understand the power of online reviews to your advantage. Modernize the user website experience.

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Mobile Marketing Technical Review Startup 173

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2022

In my experience, the good news is that everyone is becoming more and more comfortable with relationships via the new media and technology. Maximize online referrals and positive service reviews. I still find too many service organizations that ignore or discount online reviews and satisfaction surveys.

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Services Technical Review Social Media Case Study 121

TechCrunch LA

JULY 19, 2022

Today, when you start a brand, your first hire is probably someone to build out your Shopify site. Ghost is not alone in developing technology focused on inventory. Last week, Syrup Tech raised $6.3 Syrup Tech bags $6.3M “That salesperson would have had relationships with all the different release valves for inventory.

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Product Funding Technical Review Equity 191

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 10, 2011

South, a solid Santa Monica bar and grill was bustling earlier this Tuesday courtesy of the good people at Tech Cocktail and their winter technology mixer. Noisy, but due to a solidly participative crowd in a mix of business, casual, and in between attire. ” Said the smiling girl at the check-in table.

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Technical Review Userplane Social Media Santa Monica 63

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Verifying Looking for regular tech news straight to your inbox? million site visits in October alone. Brightwheel is a SaaS childcare management solution that provides technology to preschools. Gumroad Gumroad is a web-builder and ecommerce platform that lets creators sell products directly to consumers. Gumroad homepage.

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Startup Generative AI Newsletter Tool 213

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business. 3 out of 4 people like getting exclusive offers that they can redeem via Facebook or other sites.

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Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 122

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2013

There’s no need to visit a separate mobile site or open a separate app.” OpenTable enables diners to see which restaurants have available tables, select a restaurant based on verified diner reviews, menus and other helpful information, and easily book a reservation. ” Available on Facebook Mobile pages.

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Software Review Mobile Guide Sites 67

socalTECH

JANUARY 18, 2018

The maps allow residents and others of the city--a big chunk of which is still evacuated due to lack of access, water, food, electricity, natural gas and other utilities, plus ongoing recovery operations--to get a very close look at the damage across the city from the debris flows which hit overnight on Tuesday, January 9th. READ MORE>>.

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Google Technical Review Sites Technology 212

Tech.Co

MAY 26, 2020

Amazon used its popular affiliate program to spur additional growth, getting reviewers and publishing sites – including us here at Tech.co – to link to Amazon in exchange for a small payout whenever a reader bought something by following that link. The ecommerce site Bookshop offers a book-specific affiliate program.

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Technical Review Buzzfeed News Networking 130

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Many of the entrepreneurs I advise or invest with spend considerable time on the Internet, keeping up with technology, customers, and competitors, but very few feel the need for an early personal presence. Consistently review and respond to relevant online feedback. Reach out to friends and supporters for positive mentions.

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Product Entrepreneur Technical Advisors Technical Review 127

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. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity.

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Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 136

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Although the major crowd funding sites today, including Kickstarter and Indiegogo , don’t technically require a business plan, they do demand essentially the same information in a project format. If your rich uncle is an accountant, or has his own business, I recommend a good business plan. You need money, and plan to do crowdfunding.

Technical Review 126

Technical Review Writing Entrepreneur Slides 126

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 15, 2016

It’s a known fact that there are more men than women in tech, and those numbers aren’t getting better — in 2013, women held 26 percent of computing jobs in the United States, as opposed to 35 percent in 1990. Female Tech Role Models. Advice for Women in Tech. Jennifer Wang is one such role model. Be adaptable and flexible.”.

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