Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2020

Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe. For example, it is no secret that software pirating is still very common in China, Vietnam, and other cultures. The same applies to manufacturing and almost any process these days.

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Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Technical Review 306

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2020

A few months after the world discovered the first Coronavirus case in China, a general lockdown has completely changed the lives of billions of people. The two largest markets are the United States and China. The global lockdown, due to the pandemic, has forced companies to digitize their operations. Environmental concerns.

Technical Review 278

Technical Review United States China Cofounder 278

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

It got me thinking about the tech industry. Because often these Conference Hos bring back their latest idea from the hot tub cocktail session with their favorite tech superstar. In the tech world we are breeding a bit of a culture where we have entrepreneurs who are conference famous but have small have small revenues and red ink.

Software Review 398

Software Review Technical Review China Mexico 398

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The technology team disagrees on direction and wants resolutions. There’s a guy in Los Angeles that I met at several tech networking events. He was a really nice and personable guy who had deep domain knowledge in an industry that he’d worked in for 10 years that is in need of technological advancement.

Entrepreneur 414

Entrepreneur Fractional CTO Technical Review CTO Hire 414

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

But as impressive as its technology is, the Apple’s smartwatch has been a product looking for a solution. Large tech companies like Google, Amazon, Apple recognize that the multi- trillion dollar health care market is ripe for disruption and have poured billions of dollars into the space. Healthcare on Your Wrist.

China 67

China Technical Review Software Review Algorithm 67

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Other social networking, online marketing, clean-tech and bio-tech companies have fallen out of favor with some investors, fueling speculation regarding the future of the US technology sector. A growing number of skeptics are openly talking of a ‘high tech bubble’. They are not alone. Global Demand.

Technical Review 170

Technical Review United States Software Review China 170

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe. For example, it is no secret that software pirating is still very common in China, Vietnam, and other cultures. The same applies to manufacturing and almost any process these days.

Intellectual Property 238

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Offshore 238

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

There were two main reasons that I could distill from their kind words of solace: 1) the existing NorCal investor didn’t know me well enough & 2) the new NorCal investor had a good knowledge of and presence in China, which they believed would be critical. I also spent two weeks in China and vowed to make it back frequently.

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China Silicon Valley Software Review Technical Review 333

Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. All the usual caveats apply.

Programming 179

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 179

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

There were two main reasons that I could distill from their kind words of solace: 1) the existing NorCal investor didn’t know me well enough & 2) the new NorCal investor had a good knowledge of and presence in China, which they believed would be critical. I also spent two weeks in China and vowed to make it back frequently.

China 328

China Silicon Valley Software Review Technical Review 328

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

I have been close to the tech & startup sectors for more than 20 years and I can’t think of a period in which I felt more optimistic about the innovation and value creation I see in front of us. This world of local meets retail meets digital advertising portends to technology disruption and with it VC opportunities.

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Venture Capital Technical Review LP Mobile 347

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2023

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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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

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

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 5, 2013

A Singapore-based start-up company will soon have its technology adopted by a number of leading Asian newspapers, including Thailand’s The Nation , Hong Kong’s China Daily and The Star of Malaysia. We are likely to see the increased adoption of this new type of mobile technology very soon. by George Graver.

Singapore 138

Singapore Technical Review Technology Thailand 138

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Periodically we do portfolio reviews to evaluate whether we have enough diversified risk across the fund. One such theme was “water conservation” and we morphed it into a broader theme of agriculture technology or “ag tech” for short. We look at stage, geography and of course sector. 6SensorLabs.

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Technical Review America United States Partner 362

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2011

The $30 billion trade surplus in advanced technology products that America enjoyed just one decade ago has now become a $56 billion deficit. In addition, due to Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulations, accounting costs have gone up an estimated four times for all businesses, and 2008-2009 represented the worst IPO market in forty years.

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Technical Review Taiwan Silicon Valley Ireland 230

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 4, 2014

Are China and India still the “factory” and “outsourced service provider” of the world? China alone has 143 cities which meet this size. A “China + 1″ Strategy. The old paradigm of manufacturing in China and selling in Europe and US is no longer entirely true.

Technical Review 171

Technical Review United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia China 171

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Come 2050, another 25 countries will have ageing populations, the largest of which is China. 2) Online - easy to navigate website which minimises technical jargon, animated menus, and other distracting clutter. By 2020, over 40% of the adult population in “ultra-ageing” Japan will be 60 years or older. Highly recommended.

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Technical Review Software Review Marketing Japan 157

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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Silicon Valley Indonesia Venture Capital Global 312

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Asia – especially in countries such as India, China, Vietnam – is fast becoming the place where many entrepreneurs, whether locally born or lured back from Silicon Valley, are setting up shop.

Asia 167

Asia Technical Review Vietnam Singapore 167

Steve Blank

AUGUST 3, 2012

The core team — a cross-functional team who could make all the business and technical decisions within a set envelop ? We followed that with an hour-long design review, including disclosure of product limitations. I explained how we’d manage technical risks. We asked, “Given all that, what problems are you having?”

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2020

Everything from customer service, technical support, to back office operations are able to be outsourced as a way to reduce costs, keep up with the evolving consumer expectations, and drive a faster return on investment. Even with today’s advanced remote technology, some communication just can’t be provided via video link.

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Dominican Republic Offshore Costa Rica Jamaica 165

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The answer is simple: China sourcing. Before we can explain what and how sourcing products from China helps and how to choose China sourcing agents, let’s first understand the concept of sourcing itself. How can you find China manufacturing companies with ease? Benefits of China sourcing agents. What is sourcing?

China 147

China B2B Technical Review Search 147

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%.

Singapore 173

Singapore Asia China Technical Review 173

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Accenture opened massive operations in India & China and continued its industry dominance. Investment in training, adherence to process, global knowledge sharing systems, quality control / partner reviews and campus recruitment programs that attracted the right talent. The things that always differentiated Accenture?

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Turkey Differentiation IP Technical Review 302

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2023

It becomes even more interesting in the world of emerging technologies and the IoT. In fact, the small brand is likely to become a rising industry star due to the established trust, convenient delivery times, and various payment options available in the marketplace. These new technologies will become an integral part of most e-shops.

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eCommerce Technical Review Software Review Analytics 185

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. What the heck was I doing in Egypt anyway? Silicon Arabia has engineers in Russia as well as Egypt.)

Technical Review 172

Technical Review Egypt Morocco Russia 172

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 16, 2011

The Sleeping Dragon Awakes in China. During the Forum, Cloud Computing was highlighted as the number one technology priority for companies in 2012. For this article, let’s take a look at the challenges facing Cloud adoption that were highlighted during the Forum.

Asia 222

Asia Cloud Software Review China 222

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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Technical Review Venture Capital Russia China 165

View from Seed

MARCH 4, 2020

There is always some debate about the methodology and accuracy of the list, but I think it’s a pretty interesting data set that reflects some of the things that have been happening in tech and VC over time. The SF-Bay Area continues to dominate the rankings, with 56% of investors based in that area. Firm Persistence.

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Venture Capital China Technical Review Africa 313

VC Cafe

JULY 5, 2010

Danny is an entrepreneur, investor and Brown University Professor of Entrepreneurship , and has recently held similar workshops in China, Egypt and Portugal. The workshop was conducted by Danny Warshay using the Socratic method. For Battery, the ROI for the Workshop will be difficult to quantify.

Software Review 116

Software Review Technical Review Community Due Diligence 116

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The IVC-LeumiTech Israeli Tech Review Q3/2024 full report will be published in October, but the preliminary numbers released today provide a reason for optimism, which is pretty remarkable, given the war. With attractive valuations and immense growth potential, the Israeli tech ecosystem remains resilient—no matter the circumstances.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2013

Unfocused entrepreneurs boast that their new technology will generate multiple disruptive products for consumers as well as enterprises around the world. Focus means starting with a problem that is painful, rather than a technology, and showing how you can solve that problem better than anyone else. Solve one problem really well.

Startup 257

Startup Technical Review Angel Investor China 257

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2014

Unfocused entrepreneurs boast that their new technology will generate multiple disruptive products for consumers as well as enterprises around the world. Focus means starting with a problem that is painful, rather than a technology, and showing how you can solve that problem better than anyone else. Solve one problem really well.

Entrepreneur 257

Entrepreneur Technical Review Angel Investor China 257

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.

Security 140

Security Software Review Technical Review API 140

Steve Blank

APRIL 19, 2010

This “debate” feels like the story about the blind men describing the elephant – what seems an absolute truth may be relative due to the deceptive nature of half-truths. And how do we explain China ? China today is a hotbed of entrepreneurship. But there were no large-scale entrepreneurs in China in the 1960’s.

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