Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2020

It has played almost no role in the emergence of current non-US bred startups, including Alibaba in China, Waze from Israel, Paytm in India, and many more. Even here, Elon Musk faced this issue with Tesla, needing a support ecosystem as well as new technology. In effect, Silicon Valley needs to take a more global perspective.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 23, 2012

When Internet giant Google threatened to pull out of China in 2010, few were aware of the paradox that the Internet brings to China’s leaders beyond the political fodder. Censorship is necessary, Cai says, because China is evolving from a planned economy to a market-based one. by Aaron Tan.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2021

Covid-19 accelerated the adoption of entertainment tech, gaming and commerce. The move to remote work forced quick adoption of cloud technology and tools that were once having difficulties selling to large corporates, saw explosive growth – from Zoom to Hopin, new unicorns were born in record time. 2020… where to start?

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Technical Review Audio Forecast Social Media 207

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

It’s only been a bit over a month since the start of 2025 past year has witnessed seismic shifts in technology, from breakthroughs in generative AI to emerging solutions in climate tech and healthcare. This is an extension of the previous list with new sources and startup requests. You can find the 2024 RFS list here.

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I continue to collect great content that is the intersection of startups, products, online and technology. The United States is now a debtor nation to China and that the bill is about to come due. These are probably the two sites where I've posted the most reviews. One out of ten of Americans are out of work.

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Technical Review Technology Product CTO Hire 175

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Increasingly it became difficult to tell any system integration company apart and there was a whole new breed of competitors in the market helping companies build Internet businesses. Andersen had lost its long-time CEO, George Shaheen, was hemorrhaging staff and wasn’t exactly known as being an Internet pioneer.

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Turkey Differentiation IP Technical Review 302

YoungUpstarts

MAY 12, 2013

My company, Planet Retail , conducted a comprehensive consumer research into e-commerce in 10 key countries, covering mature and emerging markets including China, Japan, India and the USA. Let’s compare the US and China. Almost half of consumers in the US and China use smartphone access for shopping: both countries clock in at 49%.

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Singapore Asia China Technical Review 173

The Next Web

JANUARY 24, 2014

Slowly but surely, however, we have a quietly emerging ‘ecosystem’ (as it is often called in tech lingo). So is the Dutch tech startup story sold short? But hedonistic pleasures aside, The Netherlands actually has a great foundation for tech entrepreneurship. Not in my view. A top-notch infrastructure.

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Netherlands Technical Review Stock Silicon Valley 143

Gust

AUGUST 22, 2012

How spoiled we are, taking for granted a system of government with relatively stable, transparent laws and regulations, consistently applied (at least in theory), and subject to judicial oversight with appellate review. Perhaps most importantly, IT and Internet business are simply a breed of their own.

Technical Review 172

Technical Review Egypt Morocco Russia 172

Steve Blank

MAY 17, 2022

The Department of Defense has thought that Artificial Intelligence is such a foundational set of technologies that they started a dedicated organization- the JAIC – to enable and implement artificial intelligence across the Department. These technologies will transform businesses and government agencies. AI in National Security.

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Artificial Inteligence Software Review Algorithm Technical Review 425

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. Eventually, Juno provided free access to browse the internet in addition to sending email. What did you learn at Juno? 15 minutes.

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Software Review Software St. Louis API 285

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2017

by David Nagrosst, head of sales for Cyxtera Technologies in Asia Pacific, Australia and Japan. Security-focused code reviews and rigorous penetration testing are also highly recommended. Of all the security threats mentioned here, this is probably the one that requires most due diligence and is the most difficult to identify.

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Security Software Review Technical Review API 140

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 18, 2010

So things that have to be done early get done early, but only at the last possible moment that the early task is due. Example: I was recently in China and had three public appearances. We have amazing large companies that are an important part of the future of the Internet such as Disney, Warner, Fox, Universal, etc.

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China Asia Email Technical Review 374

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

This has been especially true for angels or seed investors as there is a new thesis that less capital is needed to start Internet companies so more money is being spent at this phase of the funding lifecycle. Either won’t bode well for angels if they’re also hurting on non tech investments. Such is the case with advanced batteries.

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Entrepreneur Technical Review Balance Sheet Government 298

Haystack

DECEMBER 29, 2018

It’s that time of year, time to look back and reflect on the most significant storylines in the tech, startup, and VC world. Technology is, like water, flowing and seeping into nearly every sector and eventually into most of the global economy. China’s growth over the past few decades has been remarkable.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2018

by Keiichiro Nozaki, Regional Marketing Architect/Evangelist of Asia Pacific, China, and Japan for F5 Networks. We are now in the midst of the Fourth, characterized by the fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between physical, digital, and biological worlds. A century ago, we had the industrial revolution.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Our defense department and intelligence community owned proprietary advanced tools and technology. We and our contractors had the best technology domain experts. Army’s Rapid Equipping Force on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan finding and deploying technology solutions against agile insurgents. Newell ran the U.S.

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Community Silicon Valley Technical Review Incubator 244

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 22, 2014

If an overseas customer is not able to settle an account due to liquidity problems, sourcing local finance to bridge the gap is an option. Suppliers in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, technology or professional services space, need to pay special attention, as these industries have above average DSO. Benchmark the industry DSO.

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Singapore Asia Management China 191

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

The main features and future benefits were discussed and presented at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2018 in Maui that was held from 4 up to 6 December. If you crave for details about the event, feel free to study up the reports or read detailed reviews, but now it’s not the main issue. What is 5G?

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Technical Review Software Review South Korea Bandwidth 86

Agile VC

JULY 11, 2012

AGILEVC My idle thoughts on tech startups. You can learn as much from these cautionary tales as you can from the enduring successes, plus studying a broad sample of firms helps avoid drawing false conclusions due to survivorship bias. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC. How To Think About The Future. July 11, 2012.

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Silicon Valley Carried Interest Cofounder Boston 240

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 5, 2023

United States San Francisco Bay Home to Silicon Valley, which houses some of the most prominent tech startups and multinational firms, the San Francisco Bay area remains one of the top startup hubs in the U.S. Yes, the Ode of the tech valley has taken a hit — and we look forward to when they are back on top.

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South Africa New York City San Francisco Silicon Valley 136

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 28, 2015

by Jack Narcotta, Devices Analyst at Technology Business Research. TBR believes Apple is primed for a run of year-to-year growth each quarter in 2015 between 5% and 10%, particularly as its relationships with China’s largest carriers, China Mobile and China Unicom, mature.

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China Technical Review Mobile Revenue 100

Start Up Blog

MARCH 30, 2020

So I’m offering two thought experiments on possible natural and technological disasters. Scenario 1: Floods in China. Let’s imagine China faces an unprecedented period of rain due to climate change. Nothing can get in our out of China which isn’t on an airplane. Scenario 2: Global Internet Virus.

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Security Artificial Inteligence China Technical Review 109

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

This is potentially a politically sensitive question, but I would say that in parts of the United States people are using technology actively. Having said that you can also find the most narrow-minded people from the U.S – people who talk about wanting to do business in Russia or China without ever visiting these countries.

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Leadership Singapore Finland China 164

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Personalized search results, product and services reviews from ‘relevant’ people and much more sophisticated content recommendations based on consumption, taste and behavior, rather than one-size fits all. Context/IOT in 2020. Relevancy in search and social will be tailored to the individual.

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Media United States New York China 122

Brandanew

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

For all the allegations of being non tech savvy, 55-64 year olds are driving Twitter’s growth of late with their new found enthusiasm for hashtags. 46% people check social media for reviews and details while making a purchase. If it were a country, the Republic of Facebook will only be behind China and close to India.

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Social Media Media Technical Review China 100

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 24, 2012

It took me some time to figure out a title and I eventually settled for “Building European Champions” as the region has proven its ability to generate very successful venture outcomes and will continue to be the birthplace of many successful technology companies. mobile phone per person for the Top 4 EE countries (vs. in GE, 1.3

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Czech Republic Russia San Jose Europe 99

Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

Let’s explore the latest trends in information technology and 4 practical tips for how your business can leverage them during your recovery. Tech Trends For Businesses in 2020-2021. Many technology trends that have slowly been making traction, have seen an unprecedented boost in the past year. Internet of Things.

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Technical Review Analytics Forecast Artificial Inteligence 131

mashable.com

JULY 10, 2012

It would take an article in itself to fully compare the benefits of these (and other popular ecommerce site providers), but suffice it to say they both offer options for businesses that do not wish to manage the technical aspects of their ecommerce storefront. 59% use the Internet on their phones while waiting. Top Stories.

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eCommerce Software Review Technical Review Social Media 101

Up and Running

JULY 15, 2016

Today, China is without a doubt one of the most exciting places in the world to do business. Despite the recent economic downturn, the market potential is enormous, the entrepreneurial spirit in China is high, and the country is inevitably going to increase its global influence thanks to its economic vitality. and the E.U.—and

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The Next Web

AUGUST 22, 2013

Thomas Clayton has started and run numerous high-tech startups in Silicon Valley. For users, it could be things like population size, Internet penetration, or number of smartphone users. It’s key to keep in mind that large insular markets will suck companies in, particularly India, China, and Japan. Hire REALLY good people.

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Asia China Japan Startup 127

abovethecrowd.com

JULY 17, 2013

DirecTV has supported this feature for some time, initially on the Internet via the browser and more recently via their smartphone application. For each and every Internet company out there, mobile is rising as a percentage of all user visits. Likewise Priceline and Expedia rule travel, not some travel company that exited pre-Internet.

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Mobile SEM SEO Technical Review 96

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 7, 2016

When it comes to finding success as a small business on the internet, having a website set up is merely the first step. More so for small businesses, losing potential customers due to a slow website is also the last thing you’d want to happen. Products and solutions to sell, check. Shopping cart, check. Performance-focused.

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Asia Mobile China Technical Review 100

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 12, 2016

Although Google has derived most of its success in the internet and software service sectors, its forays into hardware promise to boost its future revenue potential. However, the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are expected to shake up the market due to their advanced features, hardware as well as software. While the Chromecast 2.0

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Stock Audio Software Review Technical Review 100

online.wsj.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

. 中文-简体 (China). Loading… Tech. An entrepreneur with a hot technology and venture-capital funding becomes a billionaire in his 20s. Mossberg Reviews the iPhone 5. Defending Japanese Waters From Chinas Navy. INTERNET BUSINESSES. General Internet. - Deutschland.

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Venture Capital Software Review Rhode Island North Dakota 107

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

Last month the National Venture Capital Association released a survey which reflected investor’s optimism on high-risk startups, and gave every indication that VCs would continue to invest, particularly in IT, mobile, and cloud-based technologies. International entrepreneurship will see strong growth while the US market may plateau.

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Technical Review Venture Capital Startup India 93

Venture Chronicles

MARCH 17, 2010

Last week I wrote a post that covered many of the observation I made on my recent trip to mainland China. Given my background in IT, a natural area of interest for me was the build out of IT in China businesses that are not directly aligned with U.S. based secondary markets rather than purchased new in China.

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