SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Tech Events / Meetups - There are lots of Networking Events in Los Angeles and Southern California that are techie oriented. " and start leaning to prompt them to start walking with you. Visit your friends and ask them to bring you to their dev shop. Ask your friends to visit their dev shop/programmers on their behalf.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Starting out, you can’t hit every network and outlet full-force. Zappos assumes everyone in the company is on social media and trusts them to participate in growing the brand. Prioritize social networks. As a startup, you’re working with limited resources and a lean business model. Startup Example: Cloudera.

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Social Media Media Viral Startup 158

YoungUpstarts

MAY 15, 2013

So it makes sense, that as Sheryl Sandberg points out in the much talked about book, “ Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead “, “many women are reluctant to make a focused effort to lead in the workplace” My advice? I think the message behind ” Lean In ” is good. Don’t get me wrong.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Tech Events / Meetups - There are lots of Networking Events in Los Angeles and Southern California that are techie oriented. " and start leaning to prompt them to start walking with you. Visit your friends and ask them to bring you to their dev shop. Ask your friends to visit their dev shop/programmers on their behalf.

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Fractional CTO Southern California Startup Mobile 296

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Whether that means chasing down a technical co-founder, learning to code, or even building that “Lean MVP” – the conventional wisdom is that without tech abilities you’re nothing more than a dude (or dudette) with a Powerpoint. A growing number of startups, however, are quietly disproving this assumption.

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Cofounder Artificial Inteligence Startup Widget 167

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 14, 2008

This was 2004, and we had never even heard of MySpace, let alone had any understanding of social networking. It required hearing customers say it over and over again for us to take a serious look, and eventually to realize that social networking was core to our business. The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 31, 2015

The following is a guest post by Kirsten Cluthe and Ritika Puri from The Lean Startup Conference team Wondering what’s new in the Lean Startup community? She wants to disrupt Hollywood with the Lean Startup method. It's Lean Startup storytelling for the Snapchat generation. Do you have a cool Lean Startup story to share?

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VC Cafe

JUNE 18, 2012

There will also be a free networking reception at Campus on Monday, June 25th. Brandsforce is a plug & play social media marketing platform that generates conversations, engagements and measurable actions on social networks. UK Startups can receive an *almost free* ticket by registering on this page.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 24, 2011

Lean Marketing 101: Giving good interview, or how to get a reporter to eat from your hand – [link]. Lean Marketing 101: Giving good interview, or how to get a reporter to eat from your hand – [link]. A Portrait Of Who Uses Social Networks In The US (And How Social Media Affects Our Lives) – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

Lightspeed Venture Partners

DECEMBER 8, 2010

There have been several unsuccessful attempts to bring the web to TV, but the user experience hasn’t matched the lean-back, simple remote controlled TV watching. The new-generation mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads could bridge the gap between the web and the TV, and make TV watching a truly social experience. Are you ready? *A

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Internet Media Social Media Advertising 114

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 15, 2013

The chart above shows age distribution within major social networks and online communities. Lean Business: Capacity Management, Overhead, and Your Business – [link]. Lean Business: Capacity Management, Overhead, and Your Business – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 105

The Next Web

MARCH 24, 2013

Said McClure,”We worship at the altar of ‘ lean ‘ a little too much when really we should just be running our businesses. One of The Social Network’s most memorable lines is when actor Justin Timberlake utters the words, “A million dollars isn’t cool. Groupthink. You know what’s cool?

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 6, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, October 6, 2008 When NOT to listen to your users; when NOT to rely on split-tests There are three legs to the lean startup concept: agile product development , low-cost (fast to market) platforms , and rapid-iteration customer development. The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0.

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San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment Agile 128

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 21, 2010

3 Rules for Building Features in a Lean Startup – [link]. Dish Network Looking to the Crowd (about crowdSPRING & Dish Network) – by Stuart Elliott, NYT – [link]. Excellent post by Seth Godin on the challenges of dealing w/ email, social networks, etc. How To Name Your Company – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

Pick a similar product that they do use, and ask them "who was the first person you know who started using [social networking, mobile phones, plasma TV, instant messaging.]? Lean Start-up SlideShare prez at Web 2.0 The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. can I talk to them?" 9 - Retweeted "2." Expo SF (May.

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San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment DC 133

Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

5G Network. 5G is a next-generation cellular network technology which has a number of advantages over 4G: it has wider coverage, greater data bandwidth, higher speed, and lower latency. 5G mobile service is expected to be implemented by 2030, but 2020 marks the start of the deployment of the 5G telecommunication network.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 7, 2008

This is one of the bedrock practices of any lean startup , and so its a common piece of advice I give out. My responsibility at the time I joined the company was to develop a product that is to be deployed on a social network (hint hint, FB). The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0. Expo SF (May.

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Software Review Technical Review San Francisco Part-Time VPE 94

The Next Web

MARCH 11, 2014

They called it a social network, they called it microblogging, but it was hard to define, because it didn’t replace anything. You’ve heard them all before: Lean methodology , customer interviews, landing page tests , concierge experiments, and other tactics for testing hypotheses and measuring demand before building a product.

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Silicon Valley Cofounder Stock Options Mobile 151

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

And in some markets its decisive, because of well-known network effects (as happened with Microsoft, eBay, and many others). But if your product category doesnt have strong network effects, word of mouth alone is not usually enough to fend off a competitor who also has a quality product. So what model will prevail on the iPhone?

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 5, 2017

While chatting about a new product with a friend in person can carry some weight, sharing that same feedback with one’s social networks or online reviews can have much more significant impact for a brand. Your designer can also provide a branding, packaging, or social media package to help aid your platform and your product’s needs.

Marketing 150

Marketing eCommerce Technical Review Social Media 150

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Lean Startup 101 for Developers – [link]. What Startups Can Learn From Watching “The Social Network” – [link]. What is holding back social media investment? Not Everything That Can Be Counted Counts – [link]. The VC Market: An Adaptive System – [link]. Strategy is Not a To Do List – [link].

Social Media 90

Social Media Small Business Design Media 90

Steve Blank

MAY 27, 2011

17:00 – The Secrets to Social Networks – Bowling Alone. Filed under: Customer Development , Lean LaunchPad , Teaching , Venture Capital. 15:36 – How to Get Customer Centric – an unnatural act. 17:45 – Who Are the Best Entrepreneurs? 18:45 – Entrepreneurs are Artists.

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Silicon Valley Venture Capital Lean Social Network 297

Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

Lean Startups/Back to Basics (2000-2010): No IPO’s, limited VC cash, lack of confidence and funding fuels “lean startup” era with limited M&A and even less IPO activity. 2001 – 2010: Back to Basics: The Lean Startup. During the the Lean Startup era, the advice was clear; focus on building the company and avoid hype.

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Internet IPO Silicon Valley Agile 335

This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 29, 2011

Reality is that we're probably connected in some way anyway through various social networks anyway and I'm very quick to figure out all of those connections to ask about you. I don't mind cold intros at all--but it's hard when I can't figure out who you are in the context of my network.

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Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence Venture Capital 116

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 29, 2020

One of my first ventures was an online social network allowing high school and college students to connect…no, not Facebook. Second, I learned how to tap into the power of a personal network. To recover from making less profit, we leaned out the processes and verified new clients for profitability for taking on board.

Entrepreneur 113

Entrepreneur Technical Review Hiring United States 113

Up and Running

JULY 10, 2017

It offers a freemium of their social network to everyone, has a premium plan as well as a free trial of this plan, plus it also monetizes on the ads. In the world of lean startups, you can iterate and experiment trying new and different approaches, looking for the perfect one for your business.

Startup 110

Startup Non-Compete Viral Software Review 110

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Costs of product on YouTube content is literally 99% cheaper than traditional TV and; Distribution of content can now go viral and can predictably distributed via social networks. Now the largest network on YouTube according to ComScore. Eventually other networks will emerge. Come on, Mark. Crushed, I say! They have to.

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Silicon Valley Los Angeles Distribution Java 374

YoungUpstarts

JULY 4, 2019

Add that to the algorithm changes on the major social networks, which limit the number of people who see your post, and you begin to see the difficult challenge of getting people’s attention. Being shareable is all about making people lean in rather than click off or swipe past.

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Viral Video Spain Internet 127

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2010

A few months ago, I was quoted by a Wall Street Journal reporter in an article, the inverse of this one, titled “ The 7 Most Overrated Businesses ” (I said no more traffic-driven social networks, please). Social network marketing. I believe it will happen, but it hasn’t yet.

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techcocktail.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

But while you are small and lean, take advantage of everyone skills; if someone on your team is a great writer, have them take charge of your press releases and marketing content. Personal Network: Ask your friends and colleagues for suggestions. Networking : Get out there and meet people. Craigslist is a great place to start.

San Francisco 44

San Francisco Startup PHP San Diego 44

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2012

Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. Best of all, it’s even considered “ultra-cool” these days to be a lean startup. Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Sales and marketing costs. Savings can be huge in these areas.

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Cost SEM Burn Rate Startup 255

betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Before there was Fab there was fabulis, a social network meets places guide targeted to the gay community. When we pivoted from fabulis to Fab, from gay social network to design, we made the decision within 10 days to focus exclusively on our new One Thing, and we set a rule that not one person on the team could still do the old thing.

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Technical Review Technology Software Review Valuation 108

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Key highlights from the report: Enterprise is interested in GenAI but leaning in with caution: 67% of surveyed organisations are increasing their generative AI investments due to observed value. However, several key challenges hinder wider adoption, including concerns around data management, risk mitigation, governance, and value measurement.

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Generative AI Technical Review Vertical Government 78

ConversionXL

JANUARY 29, 2014

…it seems that a higher ROI may lean in the favor of word-of-mouth advertising. Search these 12 networks for existing customer reviews. Gigya.com (Review plugin that uses social network login vs standard login. reported that the commercials would have any influence on them actually buying the products.

Software Review 126

Software Review Stock Video Advertising 126

The Startup Toolkit

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Lean Domain Search – suggests all available.coms with a given keyword somewhere in the name. f6s – listing of all accelerator programs (and lots of other info) and a social network for startups and angels. AngelList – social network and funding platform for startups and angels.

Software Review 56

Software Review Founder Widget SMS 56

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. Best of all, it’s even considered “ultra-cool” these days to be a lean startup. Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Sales and marketing costs. Savings can be huge in these areas.

Entrepreneur 235

Entrepreneur SEM Burn Rate Social Network 235

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

As your business starts up, you need marketing programs, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), a modern “pull” strategy based on social networks, and lead generation. Especially these days all businesses need to run lean and mean. Here are a few examples: Marketing specialists.

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