Gust

OCTOBER 19, 2014

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. Yes, the software patent process is a mess. I say this with conviction even after I survived the process, and have a software patent pending. Software technology changes rapidly.

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Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 173

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2020

From my consulting with entrepreneurs in Europe and other countries, I’m convinced that we all could benefit from adapting to meet their environments. Design the full stack, not just a new software element. Facebook’s market value tumbled many billions in 2018 due to users’ decreased confidence in the platform.

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Silicon Valley Indonesia Venture Capital Global 312

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 16, 2012

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Some countries in Europe may have lost their AAA ratings, but they have not lost their appetite to innovate and create new online services. Labels: Europe Consumer , internet.

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Software Review Europe Technical Review Spain 95

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Take software developers as an example. Coming up with an idea for a new piece of software, developing it, and testing it is expensive. Yet once the software is coded, it can be reproduced millions of times at virtually no cost. If you are a below-average worker, Europe offers better security.

Technical Review 170

Technical Review United States Software Review China 170

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2020

While traditional offshoring to Asia or Eastern Europe has always been lauded for its cheap labor, for companies that practice agile, or require better collaboration, communication, and a higher level of engagement, the advantages of nearshore software development are clear. Ease of Communication.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

To get FDA clearance, Apple reportedly submitted two studies to the FDA (so far none of the data has been published or peer reviewed). Its purpose is to make sure that drugs, devices, diagnostics, and software products don’t harm thousands or even millions of people so the FDA wants a process to make sure they get it right.

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China Technical Review Software Review Algorithm 67

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. and (2) their leadership position in multi-billion dollar markets will likely make them dominant players in the software landscape, even though they are still small today (SuccessFactors $2.5B

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Software Review Technical Review Valuation Europe 101

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Fortunately I was mostly a technology consultant, which meant that I coded computers, designed databases and planned system integration projects. I was in the midst of sizing the mobile handset markets in 3 regions: US, Europe and Asia. I’m writing this post to make sure you’re all on that same playing field.

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Investment Bankers Mobile Software Review Japan 415

Cracking the Code

AUGUST 3, 2011

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. In search of Europes next tech stars. A short interview on Bloomberg about where I see venture opportunities in Europe. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1).

Software Review 67

Software Review Europe Technical Review Search 67

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

This is perhaps the most reliable source of information on angel investor groups across the world, and the software is used by most of the other angel organizations mentioned below for deal flow. With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. Here are the largest flocks: Angelsoft. Keiretsu Forum.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 23, 2014

In the US, San Francisco is synonymous with startups, and the attitudes and opinions that permeate the tech space, from New York to Austin to Silicon Valley, is largely derived from what’s considered the norm in the 415 area code. Entrepreneur Europe Analysis and Opinion' But they haven’t quite made the leap across the Atlantic.

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Estonia Software Review Europe San Francisco 143

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2011

Gemassmer Startups struggling for survival are not uncommon, due to economic changes, management problems, or product issues. In this case, a private equity firm engaged me to assist in the purchase of a German software supplier. Customers interviewed were generally satisfied with the software products as well as customer service.

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Bankruptcy Silicon Valley Private Equity Software Review 221

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2016

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe. Factor in all the cost elements.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Technical Review 120

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 22, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. 10K/MMR is very very large for most SaaS players and Netli is unique in that it is at a very low level of the software stack. link] Nirvaha Sales Compensation Software. software. (10).

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Software Review Clawback Sales Salary 91

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 30, 2014

Michelle has been traveling all around Europe … Read the rest of this entry » The post Michelle Dale: Mother Of Three Takes Her Kids Around Europe On A Ten Year “Laptop Lifestyle” Trip Thanks To Her $30,000+ A Month Online Business appeared first on Entrepreneurs-Journey.com.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

They are no longer remarkable in Santa Monica or Venice or in many cities in America, Europe or South America. This year we’re in > 100+ cities and 100+ campuses and we’re operational with street teams, better software, better bikes and a more informed ridership. They’re acceptable.

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South America Global New York City Software Review 250

Cracking the Code

MAY 25, 2010

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Free Software Download. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0:

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Software Review Cloud IPO Jordan 74

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Cracking the SMB code.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Cloud 59

Cracking the Code

JULY 10, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Cracking the SMB code.

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Software Review Technical Review RSS Europe 63

Cracking the Code

MARCH 12, 2010

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Friday, March 12, 2010. anecdotes.

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Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe 63

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2019

In this article, we will talk about all-star software development teams and some ways to build one. The second important decision is choosing between a co-located remote software development team and fully distributed development team. An all-star team is known as a group of high-performing people. Source: Pexels.

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Technical Review South America Technology Europe 85

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Cracking the SMB code.

Software Review 54

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 54

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 2, 2006

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking the SMB code. Small and Medium businesses have been the holy grail of High tech and software companies for quite some time now, but the quest is far from ending. "If

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Software 48

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

In 2016 alone, 300+ “machine intelligence” (AI + ML) startups in Europe raised over €1.4 Venture Capital investments in AI, Europe 2016 (Source: Dealroom ). Dragonera (2016) – AI based software development service. Billion in VC funding. But what’s signal and what’s noise?

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Granted there will be the expense of computers, phones, software, and the expense of a virtual office but not having to pay for office space means huge savings. Due to the fact that you have a workforce that is not stuck in one region you could have *day time* employees producing on a 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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Product SEM Software Review Europe 217

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 27, 2008

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Cracking the SMB code.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 14, 2010

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Cracking the SMB code.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 5, 2007

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Cracking the SMB code.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

When you start with an honest and diligent effort to determine the truth of your situation, the right decisions often become self-evident.” — Jim Collins , author of Good to Great. Software as a Service (Saas) benchmarks. I joked the other day that some of the best fairytales are written in Excel. Consumer apps and services.

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B2C Technical Review Startup Retention 141

The Next Web

OCTOBER 25, 2012

This includes paying due invoices (for hundreds of service providers, ranging from utilities to their phone bills), sending friends gift cards for their birthday and getting others to get things done for you. Publishers don’t have to integrate any code, and programmers don’t have to download or install anything to get started.

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Software Review Startup Business Model Technical Review 132

Cracking the Code

JUNE 23, 2008

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Cracking the SMB code.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Viral Europe 48

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Labels: SaaS , software , Venture Capital. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars.

Software Review 48

Software Review Cloud Technical Review Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 7, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: Cracking the SMB code.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 28, 2008

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Happy New Year to you, Cracking-the-code reader! and online gaming companies and 2/3 looking at the software and SaaS industry. Intego is the leading Security Software Suite for Mac.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Los Angeles Europe 48

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Labels: SaaS , sales and marketing , software. In other words, how much of the decline in revenue growth is due to signing up fewer customer vs lower revenues from each new customer.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe 48

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 9, 2006

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. I guessed the measuring spoon was not used diligently. Cracking The Code on Facebook. Europe Consumer. (1). software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 24, 2012

The second category is composed of companies that have developed a unique IP locally and marketed it worldwide - typically in the gaming, software, security or mobile sectors. Why Eastern Europe? They found that a large part of the accidents were due to random objects falling from trucks on the road. in GE, 1.3

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