Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

I must be the only one who believes that most of the “watching” in the real world, and on the Internet, is done by businesses to help you find what you want, protect you, and improve your experience, rather than invade your privacy or scam you. The opportunity is to take advantage of the new power and tools on the Internet.

Technical Review 235

Technical Review Startup Social Network Software Review 235

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

There are obvious reasons the industry has had less-than-desirable returns, including: massive over-funding of the sector, huge increases in inexperienced venture capitalists that took a decade to peter out, and the massive correction in the value of the public stock markets that closed many exit opportunities for half a decade.

Venture Capital 347

Venture Capital Technical Review LP Mobile 347

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 21, 2013

Building a business from the ground up can be a difficult process, and every entrepreneur knows the importance of marketing. There are many different types of marketing, and it isn’t uncommon for one or more of them to be overlooked by busy business owners. Professionalisms marketing startup startups'

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Marketing Startup Technical Review Viral 153

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

I spent my days meeting companies, figuring out what areas of the market interested me and trying to get a sense for how VCs thought about fair valuations. I started showing my partners more deals that I found interesting and doing loads of analysis on the future of markets I thought were ripe for disruption. The market had tanked.

Stock 305

Stock Technical Review Marketing Greece 305

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

When my friend’s small business was struggling a while back, I suggested he add some social media marketing initiatives, and his answer was that he was “too busy.” They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

Social Media 289

Social Media Small Business Media Technical Review 289

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2012

With another list of the Top 10 Internet Scams and more identity theft , there seems to be a growing population out there worried about all the people intent on hurting them. The opportunity is to take advantage of the new power and tools on the Internet. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks.

Technical Review 214

Technical Review Startup Social Network Software Review 214

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 27, 2012

1) has escaped the attention of the major Internet companies, which are better run than ever before; (2) is capable of being launched and proven out for ~$5M, the typical seed plus series A investment; and. (3) We once thought Microsoft was a monopoly on the Internet due to IE. billion less than 5 years after it was created.

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Silicon Valley Technical Review Early Stage Cofounder 299

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Six out of 10 Internet users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase. Social networking penetration by Boomers has now caught up with the other age groups, reaching about 80% across the board. The immigrant rate of entrepreneurial activity seems to be declining each year (now about.5%),

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Technical Review Entrepreneur United States America 296

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

In the first post in this three part series I described why I believe the VC market froze between September 2008 – April 2009. When the market run started in March people were relieved that “the world wasn’t ending” so they started spending again. Unemployment coupled with a stock market drop will stop this spending cold IMHO.

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Technical Review Stock Hawaii Early Stage 269

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2019

I continue to believe that most of the data gathering in the real world, and on the Internet, is done by businesses to help you find what you want, protect you, and improve your experience, rather than invade your privacy or scam you. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks.

Security 195

Security Technical Review Social Network Software Review 195

View from Seed

JULY 31, 2014

Ecommerce has transcended merely shipping a box to your home — it’s about leveraging mobile plus the internet to create an elegant purchasing experience previously unavailable. The internet continues the disintermediation of content creation. The “Internet of Things”. Network Effect B2B. Empowering Content Creators.

Seed Stage 272

Seed Stage B2C Technical Review Disintermediation 272

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2012

Half of the Internet users aged 50-64 use social media now, an 88 percent growth from the previous year. Social networking penetration by Boomers has now caught up with the other age groups, reaching about 80% across the board. Business-startup rates in America increased the most in the Midwest and South.

Technical Review 281

Technical Review United States America Technical Support 281

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Small business owners are adopting trending techniques to avoid wasting their time on marketing schemes with no guarantees. Sales and Social Media. Social networks are a real breakthrough of the 21st century. According to Smart Insights, the number of social media users globally grew from 4.2

Small Business 179

Small Business Software Review Social Media Social Network 179

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

If you have a unique creation or invention, and you are not selling it around the world on the Internet, now is the time to start. Now the real work begins – promotion, marketing, blogging, and all types of search engine marketing. The cost of entry has never been lower. Publish the site and now you are in business.

Hosting 248

Hosting Bootstrapping .Net Social Network 248

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 18, 2013

At hibu, we work every day with small businesses who are navigating a crowded market place. It’s common knowledge by now that social networking is an important way to connect with customers. Matt is also responsible for its internet Yellow Pages (iYP) products and Consumer, Payments, Incubator and Latin initiatives.

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PR Social Network Web Development Incubator 229

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

I’m guessing that means you … and if it doesn’t, you need to rethink your marketing and sales strategy. That’s what happens when you put your company “out there” onto the Internet without giving a nod to Google. The majority of entrepreneurs market to their local area. Google likes Google+. Google+ is mandatory for local SEO.

Entrepreneur 276

Entrepreneur Social Media HTML Engineer 276

Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

The most common question entrepreneurs ask me, is “how can I improve my marketing with no or little money?’ Just one of these ideas may trigger a marketing opportunity that you never considered before. Just one of these ideas may trigger a marketing opportunity that you never considered before. Are you a thought leader?

Small Business 167

Small Business Marketing PR Social Media 167

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2014

Sponsored by VISA Business If you have a unique product or service, and you are not selling it around the world on the Internet, now is the time to start. Now the real work begins – promotion, marketing, blogging, and all types of search engine marketing. The cost of entry has never been lower.

Startup 252

Startup eCommerce Hosting Bootstrapping 252

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2020

With the Internet and social networks, things you do in your personal life can affect your success in a big way. Your online social networks enable you to build your reputation, connect with people who have interests similar to yours, find educational opportunities, and put you in touch with people who can help your startup.

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Startup Technical Review Social Network Reputation 331

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2022

With today’s pervasive Internet and social networks, people can see how you act outside of work, as well as inside. I see too many otherwise smart professionals and leaders who see social media as a pulpit where they can attack other groups and causes. Manage your whole image, both private and public.

Leadership 304

Leadership Technical Review Social Media Global 304

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2019

These are win-win arrangements leading to continuous innovation, early access to new markets, and a higher return. With the pervasive internet, and global social networks, it’s easy to be visible and connect to your customers, and they expect it. Connections across business domains are even better.

Technical Review 218

Technical Review Software Review Cofounder Social Network 218

Agile VC

MAY 13, 2013

When we meet with entrepreneurs and ask about their competitive advantage or special sauce, one of the common responses is first mover advantage. ”We’re the first company to do X in an rapidly growing market” or similar. Facebook (social networking following in the footsteps of Friendster, MySpace, etc).

Cloud 205

Cloud B2B Software Review Technical Review 205

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 5, 2012

With free coffee and Internet, workspaces, and built-in community, coworking spaces provide a great place to get things done without feeling the isolation of working at home, or trying to overcome the frenetic nature of working in a coffee shop. Current members include marketers, writers, web developers, and non-profit tech companies.

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San Francisco Las Vegas Seattle Phoenix 253

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Marketing is one of the essential sources to intensify the rate of consumers for any business. Marketing generally includes advertising a company or products via media and other sources. In the latest scenario, digital marketing is not an innately novel concept while considering it through a marketing prism.

Social Media 137

Social Media Technical Review Marketing Social Network 137

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

For the last 10 years China essentially closed its search, media and social network software market to foreign companies with the result that Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Dropbox, and 30,000 other websites were not accessible from China. 70% of Chinese Internet users are under 30. business models.

China 328

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 328

YoungUpstarts

MAY 30, 2017

They follow the way of websites: a couple of decades ago having a page in the internet was considered to be luxury, though now you cannot surprise customers with online presence. The second issue is a social network API. Choose only these social networks your target audience uses more.

Developer 178

Developer Small Business Estonia Ukraine 178

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2013

If you have a unique creation or invention, and you are not selling it around the world on the Internet, now is the time to start. Now the real work begins – promotion, marketing, blogging, and all types of search engine marketing. The cost of entry has never been lower. Publish the site and now you are in business.

eCommerce 196

eCommerce Hosting Bootstrapping .Net 196

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

P.S. Three types of external providers are not mentioned because they are well known: open-source software stacks, domain name (DNS) providers, and marketing/social networking sites. Marketing and Communications. Your mileage may vary. Real-time Communication (internal and external).

Technology 251

Technology EC2 Mobile Startup 251

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

internet executive and venture investor Christopher M. Where there’s been the overthrowing of governments, mass protests and even outright civil war, there’s… entrepreneurship. “ Startup Rising: The Entrepreneurial Revolution Remaking the Middle East “, written by seasoned U.S.

Technical Review 248

Technical Review Saudi Arabia Egypt Startup 248

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 12, 2016

Companies have to incorporate social strategies into their marketing efforts in order to compete. Social referrals. According to an infographic in AdWeek , 71 percent of consumers are more likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals. Social Media accessibility.

Social Network 100

Social Network Networking Social Media Technical Review 100

The Next Web

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Zappos assumes everyone in the company is on social media and trusts them to participate in growing the brand. Prioritize social networks. You’re not going to be able to blanket the entire Internet with your message – nor should you want to. Their approval is the most important – and most tenuous – social capital.

Social Media 158

Social Media Media Viral Startup 158

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Research your target market to find out who they are and how to reach them. The same messaging rules that apply to classic public relations and branding apply to social media. Combine social media seamlessly within your traditional marketing plan. Use social media to engage customers in new ways and sharpen your brand.

Social Media 233

Social Media Media Lead Generation Startup 233

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

by Enrico Moretti, author of “ The New Geography of Jobs ” Over the past three months, Facebook, Zynga and Groupon have lost between 33% and 52% of their market value. Is the entire sector destined to a sudden and quick demise, similar to the dot-com bust of 2001, with widespread stock market collapses and mass layoffs?

Technical Review 170

Technical Review United States Software Review China 170

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2017

I must be the only one who believes that most of the data gathering in the real world, and on the Internet, is done by businesses to help you find what you want, protect you, and improve your experience, rather than invade your privacy or scam you. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks.

Technical Review 136

Technical Review Entrepreneur Social Network Software Review 136

YoungUpstarts

JULY 3, 2012

DuncanWierman : Duncan Wierman, software CEO, shares his insight into creative online marketing. yodera : CEO of Webtrends Alex Yoder talks strategic vision in digital marketing on Twitter as @yodera. eugenelee : Socialtext CEO Eugene Lee tweets about getting business value out of social software. Marketing & PR.

Cofounder 239

Cofounder Technical Review Social Media PR 239

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The goal of any cartel is to control production, distribution & marketing of a set of goods with the goal of maintaining high prices. If you want to search for video content on the Internet it’s far easier / more useful to do on Clicker.com than on Hulu – even for content that is offered on their site!

Video 292

Video Technical Review Advertising Distribution 292

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 15, 2014

As the old joke goes, “on the Internet nobody knows you’re a dog.” In short I ended up having to deal with what is affectionally called on the Internet – trolls. And I accept that anonymity is inevitable on the Internet. Tech Market Analysis' ” So I have gotten comfortable with pseudonymity.

Technical Review 329

Technical Review Reputation Naming Internet 329