YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2020

That definition is nearly 30 years old, and hadn’t evolved with the pace of technology changes, from mainframe computers to the Internet to the cloud, and much more. – Keep all systems and equipment patched and up to date on security upgrades, and discard equipment or systems that are no longer supported.

Technical Review 246

Technical Review Small Business Software Review Security 246

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Huge investments are also required to ramp up manufacturing, build a distribution network, and provide the support infrastructure.

New York City 254

New York City Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 254

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2023

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Huge investments are also required to ramp up manufacturing, build a distribution network, and provide the support infrastructure.

New York City 246

New York City Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 246

Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Your business has a high viral co-efficient (or perhaps even a network effect) that lets you amass users cheaply without worrying too much about the monetization per user or spending money on paid acquisition. Even more interesting are businesses that create network effects like marketplaces or social networks.

Churn Rate 168

Churn Rate Viral Acquisition Cofounder 168

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Why This SEO Veteran Is Joining the Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. The new Duct Tape Marketing Consulting Network is not just for traditional marketing consultants anymore. Differentiation. Network Power.

SEO 78

SEO Networking Kansas City Web Development 78

abovethecrowd.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Fortunately, the rise of the Internet, and specifically Internet marketplace models, act as accelerants to the productivity benefits of the division of labour AND comparative advantage by reducing information asymmetry and increasing the likelihood of a perfect match with regard to the exchange of goods or services.

Internet 88

Internet Matching Vertical Hosting 88

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

After AltaVista, Mike spent a year doing business development for USA Networks ( now IAC – Interactive Corp ). Mike believed that search was an essential part of the Internet experience, and he guessed that it would evolve towards commercial search. He decided to join. How Quigo Went Head-to-Head With Google.

Semantic 302

Semantic Acquisition Valuation Angel Investor 302

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

For example, one angel investor reportedly invested in several hundred social networking ventures employing this philosophy. That being said, I do see problems with the conventional wisdom especially in the valley with your technical vision, which then creates economic problems. Take a look and let me know what you think.

Lean 168

Lean San Francisco Startup Continuous Deployment 168

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Huge investments are also required to ramp up manufacturing, build a distribution network, and provide the support infrastructure.

New York City 202

New York City Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 202

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

You need a business model that provides a good return for you and your team, long-term growth, value to your customer, and differentiates you from competitors. Odeo began as a network where people could find podcasts, but iTunes began taking over the podcast niche. Choose a business model that will win in the market.

Technical Review 201

Technical Review Government Agile Differentiation 201

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In this episode, I talk with CEO and Co-Founder of Leadferno, Aaron Weiche, about how Leadferno is powering businesses to create better conversations and close more leads faster with Omni-channel messaging – combining SMS and messaging tools from some of the internet’s biggest platforms. Follow Leadferno on Twitter: @leadferno.

SMS 101

SMS Marketing Cofounder Software Review 101

reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

This gave me an idea: I could help many more entrepreneurs by making the deck available not just to the Greylock network of entrepreneurs, but to everyone. the consumer internet landscape in 2004 vs. today. the consumer internet landscape in 2004 vs. today. In 2004, the consumer internet was just beginning to rebound.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Viral Revenue Networking 111

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

A positive reputation also contributes to business goals (such as growth, leveraging social proof , and network development). Focus on finding a network of diehard fans, and cater your content to their needs. Focus on finding a network of diehard fans, and cater your content to their needs. Find your audience of superfans.

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Reputation Audience Management Social Media 134

abovethecrowd.com

APRIL 17, 2013

Many Internet marketplaces also have a rake or vig. Before discussing the merits of low rakes versus high rakes, let us first take a look at current examples of different rakes across the Internet. The table above shows estimated rakes for several online businesses as a percentage of GMS.

Europe 101

Europe Social Network Technical Review IPO 101

Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

It’s about building relationships and networking, not selling, although that does come as a result. Establishing a presence on the Internet even if you have a physical store, is critical. Never Stop Growing Your Network. Expand your network of contacts and potential clients. Network Your Networks.

Small Business 167

Small Business Marketing PR Social Media 167

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Decisions that affect Chrome—with a nearly two-thirds market share —are decisions that affect the Internet, especially paid advertising. The solution has to balance four variables: Revenue for publishers that sell ad space; Targeting capability for ad networks; Return on ad spend for ad buyers; Privacy for users who see ads.

Caching 140

Caching Algorithm Advertising Metadata 140

View from Seed

DECEMBER 6, 2018

It seems as though in many categories, especially in consumer internet space, a handful of startups pursuing quite similar or even apparently identical ideas launch within months of each other. Sure, network effects provide clear competitive advantages in many markets, but it hardly guarantees success without other differentiation.

Seed Stage 120

Seed Stage Startup Cofounder Stealth 120

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

But because paid traffic is fundamentally a bidding war, its important that you have a differentiated ability to monetize customers better than other people who are bidding for the same traffic. Otherwise, your CPA will get driven up close to or exceeding your LTV, and you cant grow profitably anymore. This has led to exponential growth.

San Francisco 167

San Francisco CPA SEM CTO Hire 167

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2012

Every startup needs to understand that the customer paradigm has dramatically shifted over the past two years with pervasive social networks and smartphones. To compete, startups must find ways to provide customers an easier, faster, more pervasive connection to digital networks, via mobile as well as the Internet.

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Networking Customer Entrepreneur Social Network 234

VC Cafe

APRIL 8, 2011

What started originally as how can VCs differentiate themselves to stand out, quickly became an Entrepreneur’s wish list from its VCs. Getting to specific people for recruiting, business development or just networking, entrepreneurs is highly appreciated when it’s targeted. Help with introductions – but be selective.

Technical Review 101

Technical Review Due Diligence Hosting Harvest 101

Reid Hoffman

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Over the past two decades the internet has reshaped our daily lives and the world of business—so it’s not surprising that it’s transforming how companies develop talent. The most successful leaders we know learn in a different way: by tapping into what we call network intelligence. CAMBRIDGE I / ALEJANDRO GUIJARRO.

Japan 78

Japan Technical Cofounder Silicon Valley Houston 78

YoungUpstarts

MAY 17, 2016

There are at least 4 methods used in backing up data; full, incremental, differential, and working set backup. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a rapidly growing technology with immense benefits for businesses. Automate operations with reliable connected networks. You can also choose onsite or offsite (often cloud) backup.

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Technology Cloud Analytics Application Development 100

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. We shut down Kik Chat, and the next day we launched Kik Messenger,” Livingston says.

Entrepreneur 167

Entrepreneur CTO Hire Startup Mobile 167

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2021

Here are some tips from both his perspective and mine to stave off the coming summer “brain drain” and focus on the next step of employment, or starting a whole new career as an entrepreneur: Create and control your Internet image. Carefully monitor the "personal brand" you're building on the Internet to keep it positive.

Community 420

Community Startup Hiring Differentiation 420

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2016

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. Huge investments are also required to ramp up manufacturing, build a distribution network, and provide the support infrastructure.

New York City 120

New York City Silicon Valley Startup Bootstrapping 120

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 12, 2020

Thanks to James Canzanella, Internet Marketing Nights ! #3- 5- Participating in networking groups. I love promoting others and helping them develop the story that differentiates them in the marketplace, but I also recognize I must equally promote my own story. 3- Embracing change. Photo Credit: Storm McManus.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Software Review Technical Review SEO 109

Startup Lessons Learned

JUNE 22, 2009

Ive spoken in some detail about a specific pivot that we went through at IMVU , when we decided to abandon the instant messaging add-on concept, and switch to a standalone instant messaging network. We went through another pivot when we switched again from instant messaging to social networking. Great post Eric.

San Francisco 167

San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment Agile 167

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Companionship Differentiated value prop vs. generalist chat products – AI companion products hat specialise in content that mainstream models aren’t good at (or don’t allow), like fictional role plays or erotica.

Artificial Inteligence 176

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 176

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 24, 2011

How to differentiate yourself in a crowded market (and when perhaps you shouldn’t try). Well they’re already burning, so I would suggest as you move toward a paid model, at the same time, you start diligently building a network of alliances with people who already have a good reason to promote your service.

Cofounder 208

Cofounder Technical Review Software Review Differentiation 208

Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 1, 2009

Discover whats in customers heads, and tackle problems where design is a differentiator. You make me think of something I've been pondering for a while but haven't been able to articulate: the realignment of company and "customer" in the age of pervasive social networks and innovation.

San Francisco 166

San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment DC 166

ConversionXL

MARCH 31, 2020

Once you install their tool on your site, they put that information into action by recommending products that best align with users’ browsing behavior across the Internet. There’s a network effect with Sezzle—each new customer who uses Sezzle to checkout once becomes a Sezzle customer. [This post contains video, click to play].

eCommerce 110

eCommerce Sales Software Review Development Team Review 110

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 14, 2022

John Jantsch (00:00): This episode of the duct tape marketing podcast is brought to you by business made simple hosted by Donald Miller and brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network business made simple, takes the mystery out of growing your business. So you can actually make transparency and access to content your differentiator.

Technical Review 96

Technical Review Demand Cofounder Video 96

Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

” We recently featured an excerpt from her book, which offers even more great tips on networking for entrepreneurs. The way that I define PR, basically, is that it’s raising your visibility to your awareness, to your target market, in a unique and differentiating manner. Also, what differentiates that is critical.

Public Relations 117

Public Relations Small Business PR Entrepreneur 117

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

I’m talking differentiating yourself from other employers in a purposeful, meaningful way. I’ve got two easy research tricks you can do to find out exactly how you should be differentiating yourself to make the best impression on potential employees. Grow your network by being good. Use Glassdoor to find employee pain points.

Hiring 60

Hiring Silicon Valley Technical Review Startup 60

Agile VC

JUNE 24, 2013

I’ve been doing some thinking about the future of cars and the impact of the internet. When people talk about “internet” and “cars” people usually think of internet-connected automobiles for the purposes of infotainment. Ferdinand Porsche’s electric car, circa early 1900s.

Internet 153

Internet Caching Aggregator Audio 153

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2011

from winning the Internet portal wars. While Google stopped Facebook in their tracks when they built a social networking company. And Facebook stomped out Twitter from building an open social network. You need to be clear on what your sources of differentiation are from the biggest competitors or you’re dead anyways.

SMS 325

SMS Non-Compete Differentiation Social Network 325

Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In this episode, CEO and co-founder of Olark, Ben Congleton, talks about the building of Olark and how they’ve differentiated themself in such a competitive industry. I think arguably we kind of defined how chat works on the internet today and that's, that's a big accomplishment.

SMS 99

SMS Technical Review Channel Cofounder 99