Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 19, 2013

The era of VCs investing in successful consumer Internet startups such as eBay led to a belief system that seemed to permeate many enterprise software startups that hiring sales or implementation people was a bad thing. We only want software revenue.” We prefer to sell software, not get involved with client systems.”

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In March 2022 I wrote a description of the Quantum Technology Ecosystem. Just as a reminder, Quantum technologies are used in three very different and distinct markets: Quantum Computing , Quantum Communications and Quantum Sensing and Metrology. Shor’s factorization algorithm can crack these codes if run on a Quantum Computer.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

AUGUST 23, 2010

There's no competition because this is an industry that has never used software to solve this problem.". I know that sounds like a good thing, but what this also implies is that you'll have to convince computer-phobic people to trust software, and that's a disadvantage. But uniqueness doesn't imply lack of competition!

Software Review 275

Software Review Technical Review Software Advertising 275

ConversionXL

JULY 22, 2021

The technical elements of your website’s SEO are crucial to search performance. In this article, you’ll learn how to conduct a technical SEO audit to find and fix issues in your website’s structure. Using a technical SEO audit to improve your SEO performance. Think of a technical SEO audit as a website health check.

Technical Review 162

Technical Review SEO Software Review XML 162

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2022

Market your solution and user benefits, not the mysterious technology behind it. There seems to be an insatiable demand from consumers for a better shopping experience, meaning they will pay a premium to a company that can present them a better match in products to their interests, without jeopardizing their good name.

Technical Review 342

Technical Review Customer Social Network Software Review 342

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

I spent nearly a decade building software for large companies and then advising companies on the same. The technology team disagrees on direction and wants resolutions. Somebody asks whether you plan to set up 401k’s and do contribution matching. If you’re not then you’re not trying hard enough.

Entrepreneur 414

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Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Of all the Chinese government programs, the Torch Program is the one program that kick-started Chinese high-tech innovation and startups. Innovation Clusters.

Programming 287

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 287

SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

I'd suggest: Startup CTO or Developer , Startup Founder Developer Gap , Part-Time CTO , Technology Advisor , CTO Founder , Acting CTO. Interviewing them is also tough, especially if you are not yourself technical. Get a Technology Advisor that can help. This happens A LOT among technical people. This is a must.

CTO Hire 282

CTO Hire Los Angeles Hiring Technical Review 282

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 11, 2020

Due to their unique oversight, governments have a surplus of data at their fingertips. social media giants, product review sites, and travel companies) to be wary of sharing large customer datasets. Governments want to share data, and startups need that data to power technological innovation. . What is the perfect match?

Government 152

Government Technical Review Software Review Artificial Inteligence 152

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

some came from our customer service, some were to improve performance / scalability from tech ops, some were bug fixes, etc.) They attended property management association meetings in Oregon outside of the technology echo chamber of California to get a sense for people’s daily problems. I rarely see the tech team do this.

Customer 280

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

But as impressive as its technology is, the Apple’s smartwatch has been a product looking for a solution. Large tech companies like Google, Amazon, Apple recognize that the multi- trillion dollar health care market is ripe for disruption and have poured billions of dollars into the space. Healthcare on Your Wrist.

China 67

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

This was in large part due to the marketing efforts of Jason that created a great top end of the funnel (100+ companies applied) and the herculean efforts of Tyler Crowley who spent days going through all of the submissions and serving up 5 very interesting companies. Tags: Tech Market Analysis VC Industry.

San Francisco 254

San Francisco Technical Review Los Angeles Software Review 254

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

AUGUST 29, 2011

The seat-back is jacked into an even-more-upright-than-usual position due to a trash can welded to a storage compartment lodged behind, which I’m constantly reminded of by the clacking of aluminum doors — the only sound sharp enough to pierce the roar of turbines. It can’t always go so swimmingly, and that’s OK.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 6, 2020

In a recent Call for Code Global Challenge , IBM outlined the top three areas that are in urgent need of rapid solution development: – Crisis communication. Pandemic responders are looking for effective tools to help them quickly match people in need with available resources on community level.

Software Review 165

Software Review Global Software Technical Review 165

ReadWriteStart

JULY 9, 2020

Similar to a trademark in the US — a Trademark search in UAE is also referred to as due diligence search. The date that the search has been conducted should also be noted as well as the words, codes, and terms that are used in the search. Identify Design Codes. The search may also include international class code.

Software Review 149

Software Review UAE Search Technical Review 149

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2023

Source: Pexels Field management software provides an orderly and efficient retrieval to of orders to deliver quality to customers and a basis for review of performance. Below are the benefits of adopting field service management software in your business. What Should I Consider When Selecting a Field Service Management Software?

Software Review 158

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

In addition, founders thinking about starting a company can be overwhelmed by choice, as there are so many problems to tackle with technology, but it could be comforting to know that investors are interested in those areas in the first place. Looking for startups solving practical use cases that go beyond gaming.

Artificial Inteligence 176

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 176

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2020

The CMS comes with ready-made themes, templates, and frontends that can get edited to match business needs. Businesses can operate in two ways, the traditional brick-and-mortar store and the online business, which has gained popularity due to the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic. It doesn’t require technical staff for updates.

Technical Review 246

Technical Review Architecture Software Review Demand 246

Steve Blank

JANUARY 22, 2014

Dino Vendetti a VC at Bay Partners, moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. Today with every city, state and country trying to build out a technology cluster, following Dino’s progress can provide others with a roadmap of what’s worked and what has not. Tech investing is risky.

Early Stage 295

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

I'd suggest: Startup CTO or Developer , Startup Founder Developer Gap , Part-Time CTO , Technology Advisor , CTO Founder , Acting CTO. Interviewing them is also tough, especially if you are not yourself technical. Get a Technology Advisor that can help. This happens A LOT among technical people. This is a must.

CTO Hire 225

CTO Hire Los Angeles Hiring Technical Review 225

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

Market your solution and user benefits, not the mysterious technology behind it. There seems to be an insatiable demand from consumers for a better shopping experience, meaning they will pay a premium to a company that can present them a better match in products to their interests, without jeopardizing their good name.

Security 251

Security Technical Review Entrepreneur Social Network 251

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Most technical entrepreneurs focus hard on building an innovative product, but forget that an elegant solution doesn’t automatically translate into a successful business. Defining the right business model requires the same diligence as designing the right product, but the approach and skills required are different.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Exec Summary: Most companies (98+%) in the world (even tech startups) should be very profit focused. If you spent the 3 years perfecting some hugely differentiated technology IP that may also be different. Fast early growth in a market is often eroded when competition gets fierce and prices are forced down due to competition.

Startup 418

Startup Revenue Technical Review Flash 418

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It is based on modern technologies for obtaining payday loans. This is due to the following advantages of this process. At the time of receipt, they may be attractive and match the market. You only need a passport, code and bank card. All you need in this case is to issue a loan online to the card. It Saves Your Time.

Software Review 264

Software Review Matching Technical Review Internet 264

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Market your solution and user benefits, not the mysterious technology behind it. There seems to be an insatiable demand from consumers for a better shopping experience, meaning they will pay a premium to a company that can present them a better match in products to their interests, without jeopardizing their good name.

Technical Review 235

Technical Review Startup Social Network Software Review 235

The Startup Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

Tailoring tax strategies to the specific structure of your business is fundamental to minimizing liabilities and maximizing returns, necessitating a nuanced understanding of the tax code and its application to each type of business entity.

Small Business 154

Small Business Software Review Technical Review Limited Liability Company 154

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

Check printing software makes creating and mailing checks easy, and ensures the payee receives the document as quickly as possible. If you’re looking for a check printing software product or payment processing solution that fits the needs of your business, you’ve likely noticed that you have an excess of options. Ease of Automation.

Software Review 167

Software Review Software Security API 167

View from Seed

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Editor’s Note: NextView recently kicked off a Boston-based workshop series on technical interviewing with Google. Saurya Velagapudi is a senior software engineer at Google, based in their Cambridge, Mass., We also talked about how he’d want to be interviewed if approached by a non-technical startup founder. (I’ve

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Technical Review Engineer Software Review Founder 120

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 13, 2024

The Power of Verified Reviews: Why Agencies Thrive with Clutch written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Katie Hollar, the marketing lead at Clutch , a leading global marketplace for business service providers.

Technical Review 90

Technical Review Software Review B2B Demand 90

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Search engines are always changing their algorithms to match new search patterns. What this means is that businesses have to constantly review their SEO practices so as not to get left behind. Without the right tools, SEO audit can quickly get cumbersome and bothersome, especially if you are not very tech-inclined.

SEO 167

SEO Technical Review Software Review Algorithm 167

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Market your solution and user benefits, not the mysterious technology behind it. There seems to be an insatiable demand from consumers for a better shopping experience, meaning they will pay a premium to a company that can present them a better match in products to their interests, without jeopardizing their good name.

Technical Review 214

Technical Review Startup Social Network Software Review 214

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2010

Market your solution and user benefits, not the mysterious technology behind it. There seems to be an insatiable demand from consumers for a better shopping experience, meaning they will pay a premium to a company that can present them a better match in products to their interests, without jeopardizing their good name. Marty Zwilling.

Technical Review 212

Technical Review Entrepreneur Internet Social Network 212

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

If one looks at some of the most far-reaching changes in healthcare tech over the last decade alone, they will observe a major spike in the role startups play within the healthcare niche. We will be looking at a few ways technology is helping healthcare startups streamline their operations and improve overall care quality.

Technical Review 135

Technical Review Operations Technology Artificial Inteligence 135

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 2, 2014

These cycles are particularly pronounced in the technology industry, where rapid innovation leads to rapid product releases, and often to rapid failures. Turns out people want their laptops to do basic things like run games, Photoshop, or work software. pound paperweight,” said the New York Times’ David Pogue in a technology review.

Product 222

Product Technical Review Software Review Green 222

Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Of all the Chinese government programs, the Torch Program is the one program that kick-started Chinese high-tech innovation and startups. Innovation Clusters.

Programming 179

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 179

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

The demand for unique, customized elements is continually on the rise due to the personalization factor it brings to a house. This article explores the integration of laser technology in glass design and the technical aspects of glass processing. Therefore, it is advised to seek other technologies to create custom glass designs.

Design 157

Design Technical Review Software Review Technology 157

Steve Blank

APRIL 5, 2017

She was an academic on leave from Stanford now selling SAAS software to large companies, but was being inundated with marketing communications advice. “My For example, to outflank a competitor who had faster products, Intel moved the conversation about microprocessors away from speed and technology to create a valued brand.

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