Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2014

New crowd funding platforms on the Internet, like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo , as well as the Jobs Act of 2012 , are expected by many to ramp up regular people’s ability to fund new opportunities and kill the need for angel groups. billion collected in 2012. I just don’t see it happening any time soon.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

The Bridge Between Online Services & The Internet: AOL. It was an online community like CompuServe and eventually started offering people dial-up access to the Internet for a monthly fee. AOL was controlled by one company and the Internet was distributed. AOL was closed, the Internet was open. And then came AOL.

Social Network 318

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The newest equity model was passed into law in early 2012 via the JOBS Act , and still has no scheduled date for availability in the USA, waiting for the rules to be defined by the SEC: Startup equity crowd funding. These also open new concerns about lost intellectual property, Internet scams, and long-term return on investment.

Intellectual Property 247

Intellectual Property SEC Venture Capital Equity 247

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Google released Chromebook in October 2011, offering a faster and easier way to access the Internet. The logic here was that most people head straight to the Internet anyway, and are familiar enough with Google to stay within its applications. The product was known as a “thin client” and had no hard drive. Nintendo Wii U.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

workforce reported working from home at least part of the time in 2012, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Whether they’re Skyping into a meeting or responding to emails, employees who work from home need reliable high-speed Internet access. by Morgan Sims. Nearly a quarter of the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

According to the “ Small Business Marketing Forecast 2012 ” from Ad-ology, Social media for small business marketing has reached its tipping point. Just ten percent say they will not use social media in 2012, down from 24 percent for 2011 and 39 percent for 2010. small businesses.

Social Media 233

Social Media Media Lead Generation Startup 233

Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

June 19th, 2012. June 17th, 2012. June 13th, 2012. Even for low-tech startups, the scope of information available on the Internet, and its global reach, has had a similar financial impact on the many other challenges facing every startup founder. June 10th, 2012. June 5th, 2012. June 4th, 2012.

Startup 180

Startup Forecast Angel Investor Software 180

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

APRIL 15, 2014

And, if you grant my indulgent inclusion in that pantheon, I did the same as WP Engine took off, with a noticeable decrease in early 2012 and relatively little in the past twelve months. I’m not paranoid, but I’m not going to post trade secrets on the Internet. Because m y daily experiences are unsharable.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

it is also the title of a fabulous book from Internet 1.0 by Michael Woolf that is worth any startup founder reading to get a sense of perspective on the reality warp that is startup world during a frothy market such as 1997-1999, 2005-2007 or 2012-2014.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 17, 2013

Take for example the years 2010-2012 where every brand out there seemed to be buying Facebook “Likes.” “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” Apparently Zig got that from Theodore Roosevelt if the Internet is to be trusted. But it is so true.

Sales 367

Sales Software Review Social Media Customer 367

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

70% of Chinese Internet users are under 30. By the end of 2012, there were 85 million iOS and 160 million Android devices in China. Internet penetration in Beijing is greater than 70% while it’s less than 25% in Yunnan, Jiangxi, Guizhou and other provinces. Instead of email, they’ve grown up with QQ instant messages.

China 328

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 328

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 26, 2014

In 2012, Gartner showed that by 2014 over 80% of gamified processes will be doomed – mainly due to reasons like poor design or improper rules. ( [link] ) Even if it’s just a game, managers should treat it seriously – if conducted in an improper manner, it can negatively affect team dynamics.

Management 215

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Google is projecting that by 2016, about 80-percent of all internet users will access the web using a smartphone browser. Any organization that sees the value of placing not just a storefront, but an entire, integrated business into the pockets of these mobile internet users should consider creating a mobile web app.

Mobile 145

Mobile Web Agile Application Development 145

Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

As I write this, days after the 2012 presidential election, I’m probably not alone in feeling relieved that the political jeering and soapboxing that reached a feverish pitch during the seemingly endless campaign season has finally subsided. misses an opportunity. Securities Regulation. Intellectual Property. Free Speech.

Silicon Valley 187

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 27, 2012

By September that year they would launch what would be one of the first crowdfunding sites on the Internet. The company has seen 20% average monthly growth in the last year, is on track to handle $3 million in donations this August alone, and projects a total of nearly $40 million in 2012.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Instead, buyers are checking out product and service information in their own way, often through the Internet, their social network, or just plain word-of-mouth or customer reviews. A number of studies are showing that people no longer pay much attention to traditional marketing as they progress through the ‘buyer’s decision journey.

Marketing 234

Marketing Software Review Technical Review Social Network 234

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 22, 2012

We needed improvements in video compression and in TCP/IP – the underlying protocol that essentially runs the Internet. I looked at the future predictions for “modem speed” (as I called it back then, today we’d called it internet connection speed or bandwidth). Gene Kim laughed at my prediction. But I digress…).

Artificial Inteligence 182

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Bandwidth Software Review 182

David Teten

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

I’ll likely organize a Harvard Business School Angels of NY event on this topic in 2012. - Studying best practices of VCs in supporting portfolio company operational improvement. HBS Angels will likely execute this in 2012. and the major New York industries across the X-axis (internet, food, retail, fashion, etc.).

Government 146

Government Technical Review New York Offshore 146

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2020

eBay experienced a data breach in 2012 and approximately 145 million accounts were affected and their names, passwords and addresses leaked.These types of hacks make you wonder just how safe your data is. Every time you browse the internet without a VPN, you leave your data vulnerable to hacks and data breaches.

Technical Review 166

Technical Review Security Internet Naming 166

The Next Web

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2012 report The Millennial Generation Research Review cites 80 percent of millennials sleep with their phone next to the bed. million millennials are mobile Internet users and over half (49 million) of the 86.2 Digital use is not just an action, like jogging or eating; it is a lifestyle. Roughly 50.3

Email 141

Email Software Review Technical Review Social Media 141

Gust

JANUARY 31, 2013

Before the commercial Internet, the primary tools of disclosure included: Prospectus and related registration statement (“S-1″) for an IPO. Although not specifically aimed at the Internet, it’s clear that online tools such as Webcasting and frequently updated investor relations pages make compliance with Reg FD much easier.

SEC 158

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VC Cafe

JUNE 18, 2012

Innovate Israel 2012 aims to connect Israeli web, mobile & digital entrepreneurs & businesses with their UK & European counterparts. Check out the 28 Israeli startups coming to London next week to showcase at the Innovate Israel 2012 portfolio. So is the internet. CellBuddy - Company Website.

Israel 133

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Voyager Labs (2012) – cognitive computing for understanding human behaviour. Beyond Verbal (2012) – understands people’s moods, attitudes and emotional characteristics (also known as personality) from their raw vocal intonations in real-time, as they speak. Raised $8M in series B in September 2016.

Artificial Inteligence 122

Artificial Inteligence Israel Technical Review Startup 122

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 2, 2010

Also, since most funds are 10-year funds there will be pressure in 2012 for this fund to start exiting its investments and return money to its shareholders. But you can do some focused Internet-based research before approaching the firms. Most funds get annual extensions.

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Venture Capital Balance Sheet Early Stage Software Review 269

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Short-term rental hosts should be ready to compete for this business with corresponding amenities, including high-speed internet access, dedicated office space, mini-gyms and fully equipped kitchens. Pam joined Avalara in 2012. Technology solutions lead the way. Technology will be widely adopted in the vacation rental industry in 2021.

Non-Compete 147

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Ernst-Jan Pfauth is the former Editor in Chief of Internet at NRC Handelsblad, as well as an acclaimed technology author and columnist. His superiors weren’t all happy with this atypical approach to news and asked him to leave in September 2012. He also served as The Next Web’s blog’s first blogger and Editor in Chief, back in 2008.

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Netherlands Campaign Europe Advertising 158

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

” The PowerInbox platform currently supports Outlook, Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo Mail through Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari and Rockmelt. Support for Thunderbird is expected by end of Q2 2012 with mobile devices supported later this year.

Email 150

Email Massachusetts API Technical Review 150

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

Mr. Lindzon’s new media and internet business investments also include: Limos.com, Blogtalkradio.com, Buddy Media, Ticketfly, Assistly, Bit.ly Michael was the lead research analyst for the IPOs of Internet companies like UUNET, Yahoo!, Mr. Parekh serves on various advisory boards of start-up internet companies.

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Technology North Carolina Switzerland 128

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2016

Before the advent of cloud technology and the Internet, company files had to be stored away in physical data rooms (PDRs). A 2012 study done by IBISWorld revealed that VDRs experienced a steady growth of about 17 percent annually as a result of technological advancements as well as the growth of global demand for these storage services.

Software Review 100

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 17, 2012

For that, he turned to a previous relationship he had with Apple’s Senior Vice President Internet Software and Services, Eddy Cue. And, even before his relationship with the board soured, he was looking for a way to sell the company. Those apps were then abandoned after he showed them off.

Los Angeles 161

Los Angeles Silicon Valley Media Startup 161

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

70% of Chinese Internet users are under 30. By the end of 2012, there were 85 million iOS and 160 million Android devices in China. Internet penetration in Beijing is greater than 70% while it’s less than 25% in Yunnan, Jiangxi, Guizhou and other provinces. Instead of email, they’ve grown up with QQ instant messages.

China 220

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 220

Version One Ventures

APRIL 30, 2013

While my portfolio is primarily centered around consumer internet as well as enterprise SaaS startups, I typically talk to two to three hardware startups each week. For example, Pebble (a watch that wirelessly connects to a smartphone and displays its messages) raised $10M on Kickstarter in 2012.

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Venture Capital Software Review Incubator Startup 128

Gust

OCTOBER 29, 2014

This will be changing next year, however, because of a new law called the JOBS Act of 2012 , which establishes a new, limited type of Crowdfunding for small companies and non-Accredited investors. Once the U.S.

Accredited Investor 157

Accredited Investor Securities and Exchange Commission Technical Review Angel Investor 157

YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2015

They set about registering an internet domain name and preparing for the release of a Beta version of their app later that year. As far back as 2012, McKinsey predicted that, by catering to MSMEs in emerging markets, bank reserves could achieve growth of 20 percent per year between 2010 and 2015 [8]. billion [1]. 3] Varian, H.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2013

These days, if your startup does not have an Internet home base up and running, you are not ready for business or potential investors. There should be no doubt that an Internet presence is as basic to success in business today, as brick and mortar was a hundred years ago. entrepreneur startup domain name website internet business'

Internet 247

Internet Viral Naming Web 247

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 10, 2020

In today’s world, vacationers need little more than an Internet connection and credit card to book that room. Pam joined Avalara in 2012. In the not-so-distant past, making hotel reservations required a rotary phone, the Yellow Pages and a whole lot of patience.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Software Review Security Database 147

Up and Running

JULY 6, 2021

An example of a website traffic issue due to an algorithm update would be a case in 2012 when several websites experienced huge drops in traffic. As with any marketing strategy, whether it’s traditional marketing or internet marketing, there will be changes in the system.

Software Review 104

Software Review Small Business Algorithm SEO 104