The Next Web

DECEMBER 8, 2013

It turns out that network effects can be broken – Amazon and StubHub took on eBay in the mid 2000’s. Today, Airbnb, oDesk and multiple second-hand fashion marketplace startups show that there are tons of untapped verticals where horizontal product platform cannot serve properly or where consumer simply prefer a more tailored brand.

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B2C B2B Demand Vertical 136

ConversionXL

AUGUST 7, 2014

That may have been true at one time, but today tablets, smartphones, and personal computers are all mainstream devices in the developed world. That’s a big mistake, and one that is reminiscent of companies refusing to get online 20 years ago or the companies that refuse to accept that social media is a reality for many verticals.

Mobile 122

Mobile Conversion eCommerce Design 122

Steve Blank

APRIL 15, 2011

If their team was a web or mobile app they actually had to buy Google or Facebook ads and create demand.). During the week they interviewed 7 more companies and consultants, developed case studies for 20 different cities in 5 states, and finalized the bill of materials for the wind turbine. The results were disappointing.

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Customer Cloud EC2 Channel 247

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2010

Online social game network; make their own games (FarmVille, Mafia Wars, FrontierVille) in addition to allowing third-party developers to access network. Network of vertical focused sites: BeachMint, BeachMint, WineMint, etc.; first vertical to launch by 2010 Holiday Season. Founded in 2000 in New Brunswick, NJ.

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Venture Capital Non-Compete Vertical Europe 225

David Teten

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Pre-seed startups (all vertical) are welcome to register to world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, the Founder Institute Final Admissions Deadline: October 04. Phoenix Capital , a tie-up between OurCrowd and Abdullah Al Naboodah’s business development unit. INVESTMENT ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON THE ISRAEL-MENA AXIS. Apply here.

UAE 60

UAE United Arab Emirates Technology 60

VC Cafe

MARCH 8, 2010

Formerly known as PhoneDo Networks, Convergin was founded in 2000. Leading technology provider Dell acquired Israeli start-up Exanet, which deals in data storage development, for $12 million. Exanet, which was founded in 2000, provides scalable network-attached storage software solutions to OEM partners. DVTel, Inc.,

IP 68

IP Analytics Portfolio 68

Austin Startup

MARCH 31, 2010

If you have a difficult question or problem that requires deep vertical knowledge, you can post it as a brainstorm on the site, along with a reward ranging from $1000 to $5000. It’s also financially rewarding, with up to $2000 in rewards for a great idea. It’s online and ad hoc, so they can fit it in when they have time.

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Elevator Pitch Curation Vertical Bootstrapping 63

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2018

However, it seems now SMEs are adopting these on a much more voluntary basis than ever before – spurred on by, as we have mentioned previously, consumer demand. It appears as though consumer demand is motivating businesses to become more sustainable which is reinforced by government green tax breaks for energy-efficient SMEs.

Green 65

Green Technology Europe Operations 65

www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

declined Microsoft’s offer (summer 2000) to be the first enterprise software company with a.NET product (a Microsoft employee came back from a follow-up meeting with Allen and said “He reminds me of a lot of CEOs of companies that we’ve worked with… that have gone bankrupt.”). During this year they.

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Software Review Startup Technical Review Vesting 79