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.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 4, 2014

In a sweeping expose on the dynamic forces shaping the “New East”, Ben Simpfendorfer’s “ The Rise of the New East: Business Strategies for Success in a World of Increasing Complexity ” provides an in-depth view of how the economic resurgence of Asia and the Middle East are changing global markets.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

As consumers increasingly turn to their mobile devices for a wide array of information and entertainment, advertising agencies and brands across the nation are beginning to focus more intently on the integration of mobile advertising strategies. Mobile advertising allows brands to reach consumers wherever they are, at any given time.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 25, 2012

Every Internet-enabled computer, whether server, laptop, or mobile device, must have a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address to connect to the Internet. < ARIN is one of the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) that collectively manage IP addresses for the global Internet.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

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.

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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.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

If you loved the emerging startup vibes of the DEMO conference, Asia will be getting its very own version with DEMO Asia 2012 slated for February 29 to March 2 in Singapore next year. DEMO Asia would like to invite all startups to participate in the first audition for DEMO Asia 2012. Date: Thursday, 10 Nov 2011. Time: 2.00pm to 5.30pm.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.). 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.) By the end of 2012, there were 85 million iOS and 160 million Android devices in China.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Let me start with the obvious baseline that most people probably know instinctively: Los Angeles is the 3rd largest technology startup ecosystem in the US. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure. When you begin to peel back the onion some surprising data presents itself.

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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 provide 3 forms of value for investors: 1) Primary research — we take a technology-first approach to crypto.

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Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 24, 2012

It took me some time to figure out a title and I eventually settled for “Building European Champions” as the region has proven its ability to generate very successful venture outcomes and will continue to be the birthplace of many successful technology companies. mobile phone per person for the Top 4 EE countries (vs. in GE, 1.3

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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. Most of the technology industry is notoriously apolitical. misses an opportunity.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 16, 2011

During the Forum, Cloud Computing was highlighted as the number one technology priority for companies in 2012. Global companies like IBM, NEC, Cisco and Oracle were out in full force to share about Cloud Computing, providing a nod to the rapid growth in Cloud services in Asia. The Sleeping Dragon Awakes in China.

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techcrunch.com

JUNE 22, 2012

He covers startups, music, social, mobile, health, and education. The Founder Institute is a global network of startups and mentors that helps entrepreneurs launch meaningful and enduring technology companies. Disrupt SF 2012. Disrupt SF Hackathon 2012. Enterprise. Smartphones. Digital Cameras. Headphones.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 7, 2013

What will the future of InfoComm Technology (ICT) be like? Painting the scenario of how things will evolve, Cort Isernhagen of IDC Insights forecasted at the recent Infocomm Technology Roadmap Symposium 2012 that the ICT landscape over the next 10 years needs to consider four macro trends supported by four key pillars of technology.

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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.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.). 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.) By the end of 2012, there were 85 million iOS and 160 million Android devices in China.

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David Teten

AUGUST 15, 2013

This is not a comprehensive list, but merely an attempt to highlight some of the most notable examples relevant for technology-enabled startups. According to CB Insights, since the start of 2012, the most active corporate VCs are: Dell Innovators Credit Fund (not listed) is an unusual take on this model. 1) Corporate Venture Capital.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 30, 2013

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. Others infographic Internet mobile applications social media technology'

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 4, 2017

When we established Ready4S back in 2012, the tech startup scene looked completely different than it does today. European cities like Berlin, Stockholm, or Amsterdam were on the list of the top locations for tech startups in the global Startup Ecosystem Report 2017. He is also interested in digital marketing and tech startups.

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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. The objective of the RFP-EZ 2.0

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

In fact, according to new data from a recent j2 Global survey , Gen-Y is undergoing a significant career shift today, trending away from applying for jobs and toward launching businesses of their own. Lighten your load with technology. entrepreneur gen-y startup j2 Global baby boomers gen-x' Avoid all work and no fun.

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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. That disruptive force is particularly acute in the credit markets.

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gigaom.com

JULY 10, 2012

9, 2012, 3:50pm PT. AT&T promised in April to open Watson up to general development, but on Monday AT&T SVP for technology and network operations John Donovan made the launch official in a blog post , revealing seven different “contexts,” or language libraries, that app builders can access to speechify their products.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 13, 2013

Startups here are primarily in what they call the TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications) segment. Not only does Zhongguancun have Chinese startups, but global technology companies (Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Microsoft, IBM, Sun, Oracle, BEA, Alcatel Lucent, Google) all have offices here or elsewhere in Beijing.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

2011 was the year where global economy shaped the life for companies everywhere. The global recession has also had a massive effect on technology and start-ups, but just as often as new opportunities rather than challenges. Global finance is being remade. Local will be the new global. What is your view?

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 8, 2011

At today's roundtable, we discussed three major trends and opportunities for 2012 and also worked with an entrepreneur from Europe. Very little by way of technology has been applied to the problem thus far. We have discussed the topic of technology product companies from India on my blog for many years now. Social Contacts.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 6, 2012

Organized by technology startup accelerator Joyful Frog Digital Incubator – better known locally as JFDI Asia – the recent JFDI-Innov8 Bootcamp saw some 11 local and regional technology startups undergo a tough 100-day program that saw them attempt to turn a prospective idea into a potentially sustainable digital business.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

In turn, this leads to the development of a thriving startup ecosystem which paves the way for technology and innovation. Drives development in technology. billion across 283 deals in the first three quarters of 2017, nearly three times that of in 2012. KPMG’s Venture Pulse Q3 2017 reported that the Asian market has raised $12.3

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 10, 2012

The student teams from all over that participated in the 10th annual Imagine Cup have challenged each other and themselves with their technology innovation projects, and the winners have now emerged. They came, they saw, and they – well, some of them, at least – conquered. ” The winning teams are: 1. . Software Design.

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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. How will technology revolutionize our products and processes?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

But in 2012 a visit to any major college in America will show you the massive increase in aspirations of our young talent to become the next Mark Zuckerberg and build a future Facebook. So it is unsurprising that an over-funding environment and the commensurate returns hangover would have lasted until about – well – 2012.

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Haystack

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

2/ Consolidating Hardware And Time – Another watch-enthusiast brand — Pebble — was unceremoniously folded into Fitbit after launching in 2012 to rabid fanfare. For Fitbit to even maintain that percentage in the face of the Apple freight train is remarkable. 3/ Looming Ecosystem Wars – I use my Apple Watch every day.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2014

The best way to access that content is through the use of advanced technologies that record and mine audio files (the recordings of customer calls) for keywords and phrases. This is where the benefits of audio mining technology make the process manageable by automatically searching call recordings for specific keywords and phrases.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 15, 2014

The Future of Mobile Search Marketing written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. The adoption quickly exploded and in 2012, global smartphone adoption reached 1 billion users. Search on Mobile Devices. The Future of Mobile Search.

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Seeing Both Sides

JUNE 1, 2012

The simple notion is that the confluence of broadband, mobile and globalization in combination with Moore's Law have allowed the technology industry to innovate almost everything in existence. So when I look at the innovative progress being made in payments, mobile banking and other major areas, it makes me smile.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Laura González-Estéfani, Director of Partnerships & Mobile LatAm for Facebook, says : There is talent, there is support from the institutions and private initiatives that are focused on boosting innovation, and there is an incremental interest from VCs and business angels for innovative projects. That culture helped garner upwards of $1.7

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