Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2020

But these titles are not descriptive of specific roles or skills, and have always had marginal credibility in the business community. They know how to capitalize on social media, viral marketing, events, and the new tools of the trade. Here are some examples: Marketing Professional.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2010

Every time I see a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. First of all, Seth Godin pointed out a couple of years ago that viral marketing does not equal word-of-mouth. Develop viral content. Seed viral activity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

But these titles are not descriptive of specific roles or skills, and have always had marginal credibility in the business community. They know how to capitalize on social media, viral marketing, events, and the new tools of the trade. Here are some examples: Marketing Professional.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

By the end of 2011 the Internet population was estimated at 2.3 billion, with 275 million in North America alone (source: Internet World Stats) and an astounding global penetration of 33% of the world’s population. Internet usage a decade ago was less than 1 hour per day and was restricted to narrowband communications.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Other people were in the online community called “ The Well &# (founded in 1985). We were looking for what I call the “6 C’s of Social Networking&# – Communications, connectedness, common experiences, content, commerce & cool experiences (fun!). The Bridge Between Online Services & The Internet: AOL.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. Read everything you can about viral marketing. Pick a base, such as LinkedIn or Facebook, to be your community, and work the territory, much like you may have learned to work a room of peers at a tradeshow or convention, or local business organization.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. First of all, Seth Godin pointed out a long time ago that viral marketing does not equal word-of-mouth. Develop viral content. Seed viral activity.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

” Sean later went on to found the community GrowthHackers.com amongst other businesses. We spend a lot of time trying to get people focused on building products that have viral components and why that has to be measured and constantly tested. Why do I Like the term Growth Hacking? Doesn’t.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2010

It sort of reminds me of the new generation of innovation that is happening around user-controlled terrestrial & Internet station Jelli.]. It created viral buzz because other fans saw the email address and wanted to know how they got it. The future of the world is in the palm of the tech community.&#. He was trailblazing.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 14, 2009

And passionate players are often the backbone of game communities – especially online. We cultivated a passionate community that nurtured a skilled set of developers. In a previous post , I covered the three main drivers of growth: Paid, Sticky, and Viral. Let’s look at a viral growth company, like Facebook.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 4, 2019

The year was 2015 and my company, Shareability, had already been behind some of the biggest viral hits of the past few years. The resulting video, “Ronaldo in Disguise,” became an immediate viral sensation. Going Viral. There was a time when “viral” simply referred to, well, viruses. The shoot was on.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 21, 2013

Community involvement can be an excellent way to get the name of your business out around the area, and have that name associated immediately with something positive. The internet has amplified this effect beyond measure, but the principle remains the same.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Why has growth hacking so strongly resonated with the startup community? One explanation is that “growth hacking” is just a catchy way to rebrand marketers, but this begs the question as to why “growth hacking” went viral in the first place. This rapid craze beseeches an explanation. Channel instability. Product-growth fit.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

While many analysts have equated “IoT” (Internet of Things) with wearables, I have long believed that the true value would come more from using cameras, lasers, infrared and sensors to track what is happening in the physical world through the use of technology. Viral Adoption / Group Use Cases Jamie didn’t want to stop at a single household.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 17, 2013

io domains belong to the Internet artisans… at least that’s the vibe it has. We’ve managed to turn this little island in the Indian Ocean into a brand for the people who are making the Internet.”. The domain name choice just made sense for the community-focused company, says Badal. “We and wrangler.io , says, “.io

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 20, 2018

As the regulations that govern the internet evolve and threaten the safety of online users’ personal information, more and more individuals are engaging the digital world with increasing suspicion and hesitance. Now more than ever, internet users fear for the protection of their data. Customers Demand SSL Reassurance. Conclusion.

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Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

is the leading consumer internet company with Terry Semel as CEO. One partnership was clearly very divided and a vocal minority of GPs thought consumer internet companies were a massive waste of time and money. We’re a how-to site and community for small business on marketing. . link] leehower. link] leehower.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2016

But these titles are not descriptive of specific roles or skills, and have always had marginal credibility in the business community. They know how to capitalize on social media, viral marketing, events, and the new tools of the trade. Here are some examples: Marketing Professional.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2015

But these titles are not descriptive of specific roles or skills, and have always had marginal credibility in the business community. They know how to capitalize on social media, viral marketing, events, and the new tools of the trade. Here are some examples: Marketing Professional.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

Below are a few characteristics that we look for when evaluating consumer tech investments at Remagine Ventures: Strong Team with focus on execution: The consumer space is highly competitive, demanding excellence in all aspects, including design, marketing, community building, PR, and growth. Speed is also critical.

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Not only does the country have a higher percentage of homes with high-speed Internet than the U.S. But the other piece of the argument is, of course, an argument for why your company should build open source - why it should develop its technology in a community-driven, open sourced way. Want to start up in France?

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The Next Web

AUGUST 19, 2013

Thanks to the power of the Internet, you can build channels that are selling to many people without the need to communicate with them individually. Well, then you’ve got to go viral. Well, then you’ve got to go viral. In the startup community, it’s all about the network you’ve built. Product virality is an art.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

12 Creative Design Ideas That Went Viral (And The Lessons You Can Learn) – [link]. Internet Advertising Hits New Revenue Record – [link]. 12 Creative Design Ideas That Went Viral (And The Lessons You Can Learn) – [link]. Social media critics keep getting it wrong – [link]. I hope you enjoy these links!

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Digg v4: How To Successfully Kill A Community – [link]. Design with Internet: 101 patterns for influencing behaviour through design (PDF) – [link]. New OK Go Video – White Knuckles (Have these guys mastered full-proof viral videos?) – [link]. Generic call-to-action ads don’t work – [link].

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Cracking the Code

JANUARY 16, 2012

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Blablacar is one such example of innovation: with a fast growing community of 1.6m Labels: Europe Consumer , internet. internet. (6). How the use of internet is transform. Monday, January 16, 2012.

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Brandanew

MAY 29, 2015

The all encompassing Internet does provide opportunities but not when we create a content stealing epidemic. Sure-shot way to lose trust and potential customers (even if your terrible response does not become viral). What good is a 15K community that talks about nothing in common and has been bought? It is weird. .

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mashable.com

JULY 10, 2012

When a potential customer visits a website and then leaves without making a purchase, companies can ‘follow’ them on the Internet,” says Melissa Chelist, owner of Storkgifts , an online children’s store. According to Think Mobile with Google : 81% of smartphone users access the Internet on their mobile devices.

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reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

the consumer internet landscape in 2004 vs. today. In 2004, the consumer internet was just beginning to rebound. In 2004, investors regained interest in the consumer internet again. We are the leader in the professional domain with viral growth. the evolution of LinkedIn as a company. Reid Hoffman.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2011

Viral marketing and word-of-mouth are not enough these days to make your product and brand visible in the relentless onslaught of new promotional media out there today. Create new online communities of interest, rather than joining existing ones. Viral is an outcome, not a strategy. Don’t just join the conversation, spark it.

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VC Cafe

JULY 5, 2011

Video is a great way to get your startup some viral visibility. According to Cisco , by 2015, one million minutes of video – the equivalent of 674 days – will cross the internet every second (!) Video is a great way to get your startup some viral visibility. Amazing, no? 2) Viber , free VOIP calls from your iPhone.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

People have always gathered to talk about business, life and community events. Establishing a presence on the Internet even if you have a physical store, is critical. Many communities now have online forums/bulletin boards that offer varying levels of paid memberships. Social media isn’t new. Not all exposure is online.

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Board Effect

JULY 28, 2021

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest give you multiple places to spread the word about the good work your nonprofit is doing in your community. Before an unsavory post goes viral on the internet, we encourage you to take a look at our step-by-step plan for creating a nonprofit social media policy.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JANUARY 14, 2013

To my surprise, it really caught on in the blogging about blogging community and many thousands of bloggers use it to describe what good blog content is. All of these are still valid and still effective, but it’s pretty clear the internet has become a lot more crowded since then. facebook likes too). The Infographic.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 15, 2013

The chart above shows age distribution within major social networks and online communities. How did Internet Explorer get to be so bad (relative to Chrome, Safari, and Firefox)? ViralSearch: Identifying and Visualizing Viral Content – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

A darling of the tech startup community, reportedly valued at more than $1 billion with investors including Greylock Partners, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and DST, Airbnb is an online marketplace that facilitates short-term rental of properties such as members’ homes or apartments. Perhaps most importantly, listen.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

AUGUST 5, 2011

As Bloggers or Internet Entrepreneurs, we constantly are building web properties or creating content. MyBlogGuest.com : Community Of Guest Bloggers What? Aziz signing off Get your bonus copy of my book "How To Start An Internet Business & Make Your First $1,000 Online" Download Here. From social media to custom graphics.

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thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Women Rising: Microfinance institutions have known for years that women have higher repayment rates than men and that women are more likely to invest the borrowed capital back into their families and local communities. The viral nature of social media no doubt aided this growth, as did improvements in the online shopping experience.

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