VC Cafe

MAY 4, 2021

The early buzz of Clubhouse (despite being invite-only and iOS having a total reach of about 2 million users) along with the rising popularity of podcasts has shown that consumers crave social audio interactions and that there’s plenty of room for innovation in the space. Riffr calls itself a social micro podcasting app.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 22, 2013

Good post by Seth Godin about online communities & personal motivations … Us vs. us – [link]. The tech industry doubles down on design in 2013 | Gigaom – [link]. Social Networks by Revenue and Employees, Facebook Stands Above All | Web Strategy – [link]. – [link]. Kin – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 15, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The chart above shows age distribution within major social networks and online communities. Design Trends 2013 – Flat and Minimal | Abduzeedo – [link].

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

I feel like “conversion rate optimization” is in 2013 what “social media marketing” was in 2009. Fabulis.com was initially intended to to be a social network for gay men. Problem was, Facebook, Yelp and Groupon were gay enough where a dedicated social network wasn’t entirely necessary.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Apps that show more impressions of banners from other members of the community will then earn impressions on other apps. If this is able to tap into the indie developer community, it could make a big splash. The Android version could arrive in time for Valentine’s Day 2013, and an international release is planned for next year.

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Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

According to Nielsen, YouTube reaches more US adults ages 18-34 than any cable network as of mid-2013. As of March 2013, one billion, (B!), One more thing to ponder… One hundred hours of video is uploaded into YouTube every single minute, as of May 2013. It is a social network (like Facebook).

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 3, 2013

Thumb – A mobile social network that helps people get instant opinions. NationBuilder – Community building software for every type of leader. Fundraise – Social fundraising. The post 100 AngelList Startups To Watch In 2013: How Many Are New To You? Share your picks in the comments below.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 19, 2014

Companies like Chris Anderson’s 3D Robotics have built, along with the open source community, the ArduPilot, a sub-$500 autopilot for unmanned drones. Apocalypse , and The Last Firewall , science fiction novels exploring the role of artificial intelligence and social networks in the near future.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

A fortnight ago, Boris interviewed Reed Hastings on his business lessons and experience, but now I’m shaking it up with a look at a 26-year-old founder who is disrupting the mobile and social networking spaces: Kik CEO and founder Ted Livingston. Kik Interactive, Inc (@Kik) September 16, 2013. The deal that saved Kik.

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conversionxl.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

I feel like “conversion rate optimization” is in 2013 what “social media marketing” was in 2009. Fabulis.com was initially intended to to be a social network for gay men. Problem was, Facebook, Yelp and Groupon were gay enough where a dedicated social network wasn’t entirely necessary.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 31, 2015

The following is a guest post by Kirsten Cluthe and Ritika Puri from The Lean Startup Conference team Wondering what’s new in the Lean Startup community? Every year, our team conducts more than 500 customer development calls to understand what challenges the community is facing. Here are some of our favorites: 1.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2022

Where are the young social media users going? TikTok is currently the fastest growing social network, while Instagram is close behind with a bigger share globally of new sign-ups. Brands need influencers working on their behalf because they provide the third-party credibility and social proof that validates their products.

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Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

In 2013, CSG was named one of the top 100 I.T. He enjoys working in a variety of industries and is currently actively involved in a publishing, a MI (music instrument), and a social networking business. For Scott, that means going out into the community and networking. Our Guests. Scott Spiro . Show Quotes .

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pandodaily.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

At most, we’ll see more stories like Erin Griffith’s this morning on the social travel space when eagle-eyed reporters follow up on a funding announcement they covered months ago, only to see a vague landing page about a much-needed vacation has taken the company’s place. update will arrive in 2013. November 29, 2012.

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ConversionXL

MAY 22, 2014

When it comes to social media, the first things you need to figure out is where your ideal customer is most likely to be “hanging out” & who they’re already connected to. Secondly, please realize that there is a whole world to “social media” that exists outside of Facebook Pages, or branded Twitter accounts. Google+ Communities.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

One of the company’s smartest moves was introducing “Netflix Original” movies and TV shows, first launching House of Cards in 2013 to much success. BMW introduced subscription fees for their cars, creating revolutionary changes in the conservative automotive community. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community.

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reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Friendster’s valuation set the tone for the entire social networking space. Today in 2013, the majority of LinkedIn’s revenue comes from an enterprise version of our subscriptions product. In 2013, it’s whether you can break through the noise. Professional networking, not social networking.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Last night it was finally time for Wayra demoDay 2013 – a chance for the fledgling startups to draw interest and offers of cash from a crowd of more than 200 investors. In finding that solution, his team created iHelp – a community driven emergency network. Consider it as a bit like Shazam for print.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Where are the young social media users going? By some measurements Twitter was the fastest growing social network of 2012. Brands need influencers working on their behalf because they provide the third-party credibility and social proof that validates their products. User to user (engaged community).

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Where are the young social media users going? Snapchat is currently the fastest growing social network, while Instagram is close behind with a bigger share globally of new sign-ups. Brands need influencers working on their behalf because they provide the third-party credibility and social proof that validates their products.

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Scalable Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The Future of Startups 2013-2017, beginning of a series. Sunday, January 27th, 2013. Then from a bottoms-up standpoint what you said is exactly right, I think, which is that the new generation of employees grew up on smartphones and tablets and touch and everything, social networking and Twitter and everything else.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

For those who still don’t know the origins, the Harlem Shake started as a small skit from a YouTuber named Filthy Frank (10 million views as of this writing) on January 30, 2013. easy sharing (through social networks or platforms like YouTube). ” So WoW in a way is his son’s social network.

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ultralightstartups.com

MAY 20, 2013

Community Partners. April 24, 2013 – Event Recap. April 4, 2013 – Event Recap. Available as a username on various websites and social networks (eg Facebook, Twitter, Google/Gmail, LinkedIn). Newsletter Sign up to receive our weekly community newsletter. Our Technology Platform. Media Partners.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 17, 2013

by Neal Schaffer, author of “ Maximize Your Social: A One-Stop Guide to Building a Social Media Strategy for Marketing and Business Success “ Many company leaders understand that in order to survive in today’s business world, their companies must have a social media presence.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

We had raised a small round of funding in 2013, led by a local angel investor who was a member of Central Texas Angel Network, and used the funds to build our first product (a mobile website) and launch with recommendations from friends of mine in Austin the week before South by Southwest Festival. Those were friends and families.

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Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Doctors may already share images with one another while in the same office or medical facility, but Figure 1 now offers the medical community a way to collaborate and communicate around images, no matter where they’re located. News Figure 1 healthcare investment iphone mobile platform Social network Startup company'

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 18, 2016

For me, Twitter is still the #1 social network because it is (or can be) *truly social*. What’s left, however, is a thriving ecosystem of B2B resources, professional discussions, and community noticeboards, and information and interaction that’s best accessed through Twitter chats, lists and hashtags.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Where are the young social media users going? Snapchat is currently the fastest growing social network, while Instagram is close behind with a bigger share globally of new sign-ups. Brands need influencers working on their behalf because they provide the third-party credibility and social proof that validates their products.

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Social Media Media Viral Audience 161

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 22, 2013

These changes are driven, in part, by the growth of social networks and media platforms. For example, in a recent report from BIA/Kelsey , 63% of SMBs said they use social media as a marketing tool for their business. of respondents said that they started their search on social networks when looking for a lawyer.

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Small Business Marketing Social Network Vertical 98

The Startup Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

It encourages users to form social networks around shared values and offers tools for petitions, pledges, surveys to foster digital activism. Launched in 2013, it’s primarily known as a hub for creators and artists such as musicians, writers, podcasters, artists, vloggers who release content consistently.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 19, 2015

When you support that platform with inspirational and informative subject matter that helps guide people along the way, and then offer them a community of service providers who can help round out their team—well, that’s the ticket. We are transforming publishing for the 21st century. That’s massive. 5) Market Downturn.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 31, 2021

If I wanted to launch something in the fitness space today in this pandemic world, how relevant would that Classpass discussion be, given that the company launched in 2013, not only pre-pandemic but obviously, pre-Classpass! But what about the network? His knowledge of the e-commerce world was completely out of date.

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Networking Programming Silicon Valley Founder 214

Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2013

For brands that utilize image sharing networks, migrating your existing social media followers to your Pinterest account and integrating the platform into your other social media networks is an integral part of a visual marketing strategy. Integrate Pinterest With Your Other Social Media Channels. Google Plus.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 3, 2014

The program piggybacks a bit on the Influencer program launched in 2013 that features long form content from folks like Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Maria Shriver and Mark Cuban. 5 Tips for Getting More from LinkedIn A pretty common question these days is “which social network. Web Marketing LinkedIn'

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ConversionXL

MARCH 15, 2016

Inbound.org is self-described as “the internet’s smartest marketing community” Everything Inbound marketing is discussed there. Needless to say, encouraging a new user to become an active, engaged member of a community is not an easy task. (via Inbound.org). Inbound.org. So, the channel selection (vs. via Intercom).

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Thursday, Microsoft’s Skype launched Skype In The Workspace , a service that combines elements of Quora and social networking to create an online space where entrepreneurs can seek knowledge from one another. It’s really the community talking to the community,” he said in an interview.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

However, a word of warning from Palo Alto Software’s Community Manager, Jonathan Michael: “Never have your first interaction with an influencer be an ‘ask.’ We even use it at Palo Alto Software to keep an eye on the type of content that’s doing well across our key social networks. Best of all?

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