YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2019

Global interest in Canadian tech jobs has increased by 58%. Experts believe the global interest has made these jobs easier to fill. Developing a popular mobile scheduling app, they raised $1.2 Since 2012, it produced half of all the tech jobs added to Canada, per the CBRE research done on Canadian tech talent.

Canada 167

Canada Hiring Artificial Inteligence Software Developers 167

uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

UX Study The State Of E-Commerce Checkout Design 2012. September 4th, 2012. Retyping information is a tedious task on a regular computer, but on a mobile device most users will find it outright annoying. Newsletter. JavaScript. Techniques. Web Design. Typography. Inspiration. Responsive. iPhone & iPad. Design Patterns.

Design 98

Design Software Review HTML Technical Review 98

ConversionXL

AUGUST 19, 2016

billion smartphone users in 2012. billion, and by 2017, nearly half of global mobile users are likely to own a smartphone. Band-aiding a mobile experience is no longer a possible solution, as 70% of mobile searches lead to action on a website within 1 hour of searching. The Mobile Gap & The Problems It Causes.

Mobile 48

Mobile Technical Review Software Review Metrics 48

Up and Running

MAY 10, 2013

According to Pew Internet & American Life Project back around 2008, only about ½ the North American population even used online devices and a mere 8% were deep users of the web. Is your site mobile and tablet friendly? . Just like landlines are giving way to mobile phones, so are PC’s losing ground to tablets and smart phones.

Analytics 96

Analytics Mobile Search Web 96

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Many people don’t realize that the majority of the monetization of the Internet originated in Los Angeles but was perfected in Silicon Valley. The monetization engine of the Internet that powers the most profitable business perhaps in history was invented and perfected in Los Angeles and is what you now know as Google Ad Words.

Los Angeles 376

Los Angeles Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Seattle 376

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

The future of the Internet is video. He became a VC at London-based Benchmark Europe (now Balderton) and then CEO of Endemol, a large multibillion media company best known for creating & owning global franchises for Big Brother, Deal or No Deal and other unscripted television. Ynon & I first discussed Maker in early 2012.

Video 320

Video Los Angeles Technical Cofounder CTO Hire 320

Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

In the software an internet space a number of companies obviously had strong public offerings (LinkedIn, Yandex, Pandora, RenRen, et al). The global macro conditions could weigh heavily on the IPO market for awhile. 10 July 2012, 7:05 pm Why Do VC’s Have Ownership Targets? Startup IPO Market: A Fickle Mistress. And Why 20%?

IPO 100

IPO Marketing Silicon Valley Technical Review 100

VC Cafe

JUNE 18, 2012

There hasn’t been such a full list of Israeli startups coming to Europe since Barcelona’s World Mobile Congress. Innovate Israel 2012 aims to connect Israeli web, mobile & digital entrepreneurs & businesses with their UK & European counterparts. Applicaster - Company Website.

Securities and Exchange Commission 133

Securities and Exchange Commission Technical Review Software Review 133

thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

This was the year that the promise of technology to truly change the world and empower individuals (the reason I entered the tech world in 1994) reached global scale. This is my recap of what stood out to me this year and what I’m looking forward to in 2012 — we are only in the beginning of many revolutions.

Technical Review 110

Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick 110

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.). 70% of Chinese Internet users are under 30. They’re used to using the web and increasingly the mobile web for everything, commerce, communication, games, etc. They also probably haven’t seen a phone that isn’t mobile.) business models.

China 323

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 323

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 30, 2011

With the continued explosion of Apple’s iPad and other tablets in 2011, 2012 will see an expanded focus on tablet commerce. In addition, Forrester predicts mobile commerce growing at CAGR 39% through 2016. To keep up with large online retailers in 2012, small businesses will be upping their game in the website design department.

Cofounder 185

Cofounder Singapore New York eCommerce 185

Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

is the leading consumer internet company with Terry Semel as CEO. One partnership was clearly very divided and a vocal minority of GPs thought consumer internet companies were a massive waste of time and money. I thought I’d revisit it and share the story… First, you have to rewind mentally to early 2003. link] leehower.

Term Sheet 178

Term Sheet Silicon Valley Technical Review Social Network 178

mashable.com

JULY 10, 2012

July 10, 2012 by Curt Finch. When a potential customer visits a website and then leaves without making a purchase, companies can ‘follow’ them on the Internet,” says Melissa Chelist, owner of Storkgifts , an online children’s store. Mobile devices are fast becoming the preferred method of accessing the web.

eCommerce 101

eCommerce Software Review Technical Review Social Media 101

The Next Web

OCTOBER 26, 2013

oDesk claims that it dominates the market of online freelance marketplaces with $360 million spent by its clients in 2012; this number for the five closest competitors combined – Elance, Freelancer, Guru, People Per Hour, and 99Designs – reaches only $310 million. According to the last stats provided by oDesk itself, the company has 4.5

Russia 151

Russia Ukraine Latvia Lithuania 151

VC Cafe

MARCH 18, 2014

Although relatively few Israeli startups are focused on India, the market dynamics driving its mobile sector are worth a closer look. From a modest $200 million in bi-lateral trade in 1992 (when diplomatic relations were established), India-Israeli trade surpassed $6 billion in 2012-13. 250 million Internet users. 98- 1.15).

India 74

India Indonesia China 74

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 24, 2012

I would categorize these champions in two camps: the “Local Champions” and the “Global Champions”. The first category includes companies that have a dominant position in their national market and are often internet or ecommerce companies. mobile phone per person for the Top 4 EE countries (vs. in GE, 1.3 in Brazil and 0.8

Czech Republic 99

Czech Republic Russia San Jose Europe 99

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 13, 2012

Leading digital marketers from around the Asia Pacific and beyond gathered yesterday at ad:tech Singapore 2012 to share and discuss the continuing growth of the role of technology and digital media in marketing and advertising. He highlights that: · In 1996, 2/3 of world’s internet population was in the US.

Singapore 185

Singapore Asia Vietnam Thailand 185

readwrite.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

For HTML5 developers and decision makers, the most important technologies right now are HTML, JavaScript, CSS, mobile platforms and devices and evolving HTML platforms (browsers and operating systems). Rise Of HTML5 Mobile Platforms. HTML5 has played an increasingly important role building cross-platform apps for mobile devices.

HTML 90

HTML Mobile API Cloud 90

Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

As I write this, days after the 2012 presidential election, I’m probably not alone in feeling relieved that the political jeering and soapboxing that reached a feverish pitch during the seemingly endless campaign season has finally subsided. misses an opportunity. Securities Regulation. Intellectual Property. Free Speech.

Silicon Valley 187

Silicon Valley San Francisco Intellectual Property Accredited Investor 187

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 18, 2013

Anu Madgavkar, senior fellow at the McKinsey Global Institute , shared these and more interesting insights into small businesses in Asia during a sharing session organized by search giant Google. The impact of the Internet has also opened up possibilities for small businesses seeking growth in both domestic and international markets.

Asia 150

Asia Internet Small Business Indonesia 150

pandodaily.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

On November 28, 2012. She is an award winning journalist and author of two critically acclaimed books, "Once Youre Lucky, Twice Youre Good: The Rebirth of Silicon Valley and the Rise of Web 2.0" (Gotham Books, May 2008) and "Brilliant, Crazy, Cocky: How the Top 1% of Entrepreneurs Profit from Global Chaos" (Wiley, February 2011).

Technical Review 93

Technical Review Silicon Valley Incubator Syria 93

Austin Startup

AUGUST 10, 2017

Take a look at some of the emails between us from 2010: We were attending NYU from 2008–2012. During that time, we watched the first wave of mobile apps take off — Foursquare, GroupOn, Instagram, Twitter, etc. We look for projects and protocols that can rethink major classes of global commerce. We were infatuated with tech.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Cofounder Technical Cofounder Austin 48

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The Internet as we know it has evolved tremendously over the years. What started as an experiment that connected academic and government computer systems has today become an entire globe-spanning network of interconnected machines and devices that not only include huge enterprise servers but also that mobile device in your hand.

Web 209

Web Social Media Mobile Internet 209

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.). 70% of Chinese Internet users are under 30. They’re used to using the web and increasingly the mobile web for everything, commerce, communication, games, etc. They also probably haven’t seen a phone that isn’t mobile.) business models.

China 215

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 215

mashable.com

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Facebook 2012: What the Future Holds for the Social Media Powerhouse. As the innovation engines of the economy, what startups figured out in 2011 will likely appear on other sectors’ trend lists in 2012. This year, mobile phones, GPS and services like Craigslist combined to make real-time and location-based history.

New York City 83

New York City New York Startup Social Media 83

mashable.com

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Fake Ad Rips Internet Explorer 9 in Most Devastating Way Possible [VIDEO]. October 3, 2012 by Cezary Pietrzak. Facebook Is Like Bananas and Boxes, Says the Internet. October 3, 2012 14:52:37. October 3, 2012 15:28:03. October 3, 2012 20:30:29. October 4, 2012 04:53:23. October 5, 2012 13:46:19.

Naming 84

Naming Startup Social Media RSS 84

mashable.com

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Fake Ad Rips Internet Explorer 9 in Most Devastating Way Possible [VIDEO]. October 4, 2012 by Cezary Pietrzak. Facebook Is Like Bananas and Boxes, Says the Internet. October 4, 2012 12:16:07. October 4, 2012 15:00:22. October 4, 2012 14:29:24. October 4, 2012 14:51:35. October 4, 2012 15:29:36.

Naming 104

Naming Startup Social Media RSS 104

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

The last big recession was in the early 90′s where IT and globalization were in their infancy in terms of impact. Right now people seem to be angling more around November 2012. Creative destruction will continue to create opportunities for people who understand the deflationary economics of the Internet. We’re 2.5

Stock 305

Stock Technical Review Marketing Greece 305

Seeing Both Sides

MARCH 27, 2014

. When this 10s decade is over, we will look back and be amazed that a mere ten years prior, a few, absolutely massive financial institutions controlled the global banking industry. billion in credit last year, a 3x increase over 2012. Lending Club and Prosper are showing the promise of peer-to-peer lending, issuing $2.4

Software Review 55

Software Review Software China Technical Review 55

mashable.com

JANUARY 18, 2012

World Featured in US & World Videos Featured: Facebook CES 2012 Awards. January 16, 2012 by Nellie Akalp. January 16, 2012 14:04:54. January 16, 2012 14:10:08. January 16, 2012 14:24:44. January 16, 2012 16:40:38. January 16, 2012 20:26:07. January 17, 2012 06:37:33. Abstract or dead simple?

Naming 97

Naming Social Media Social Network RSS 97

Hearpreneur

MARCH 15, 2019

in 2016, as an advanced e-mobility and automotive technology company with the mission to develop world-class, emotionally-compelling vehicles featuring the most forward-thinking automotive technologies in existence. In 2011, I began learning about hair restoration and started North Atlanta Hair Restoration in 2012.

Entrepreneur 116

Entrepreneur Technical Review Software Review Atlanta 116

techcrunch.com

JUNE 20, 2012

Here’s the problem, as laid out by Goodman: The Internet has democratized the job application process, and that’s not entirely a good thing. Disrupt SF 2012. Disrupt SF Hackathon 2012. © 2012 AOL Inc. Enterprise. Smartphones. Digital Cameras. Headphones. CrunchBase. Hot topics. Disrupt SF. Crunch with us.

Search 62

Search San Francisco Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 62

YoungUpstarts

JULY 23, 2013

Akamai just released its State Of The Internet report for the first quarter of this year, and Indonesia has gotten itself into the report for mostly the wrong reasons. Internet Speeds and Mobile Connectivity. Global average peak connection speeds increased 9.2% Mbps (up from 2.9 in Oman to 122% in Iraq. 1 spot at 63.6

Indonesia 133

Indonesia Oman Asia Iraq 133

Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The 1st round of five projects – MyUSA (formerly known as MyGov), RFP-EZ, Blue Button, Better Than Cash, and Open Data Initiatives – launched in August 2012 with 18 inaugural Fellows. Entrepreneurs used these data to create weather newscasts, websites, mobile applications, insurance, and much more. ProjectOpenData on Twitter.

Fractional CTO 158

Fractional CTO Government Technical Review Analytics 158

Steve Blank

APRIL 13, 2013

But what made the overwhelming impression for me was finding an entrepreneurial software cluster on par with the Internet software portion of Silicon Valley. Out of that total, they funded 967 Internet deals with $6.7 Out of that total, they funded 268 Internet deals with $3.2 To compare the two, in 2011 U.S.

Silicon Valley 267

Silicon Valley China Venture Capital Merger 267

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Obviously, none of us can accurately determine what the future will hold, but thanks to globalization, rapid advances in the scientific and technological sectors, and a very connected online world ( among other things ), change is happening faster than ever before. Make sure to read The Industries of the Future by Alec Ross.).

Small Business 60

Small Business Artificial Inteligence Demand Technical Review 60

techcrunch.com

AUGUST 14, 2012

Putting An End To The Biggest Lie On The Internet. It’s long been said that “I agree to the terms of service” is the biggest lie on the internet. The plan is to officially launch at Campus Party 2012 later this month. Disrupt SF 2012. Disrupt SF Hackathon 2012. Enterprise. Smartphones. Headphones.

Internet 108

Internet San Francisco Europe Germany 108