VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2022

billion people globally that play games in 2022. The global games and services market is forecast to reach $188 billion in 2022, a 1.2% Mobile games earned $41.2bn globally during H1 2022. Where the Internet is headed (Joost van Dreunen). Here are some stats about the gaming industry that might surprise you. There are 3.07

Forecast 190

Forecast IP Mobile Acquisition 190

Steve Blank

JANUARY 5, 2023

Original Problem Statement: How might we implement a ubiquitous secure global access to the internet in order to help circumvent censorship in authoritarian regimes? Final Problem Statement: How can we create an open, free Internet and maintain effective lines of communication in Taiwan in preparation for a potential invasion?

Technical Review 360

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Technology China 360

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Most of their new claims to innovation are acquired through mergers and acquisitions from the entrepreneurial pipeline. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. Single-node factories may be home-based with a global market. Many countries have learned to make products cheaper and better. Marty Zwilling.

Engineer 219

Engineer Entrepreneur Offshore Merger 219

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

billion acquisition of Sweden-based software company Mojang, the developer behind the popular building game ““Minecraft”, which has sold over 100 million copies since its release in 2009, illustrates the degree to which Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s long-term vision for Microsoft is taking root at that company. Microsoft’s $2.5

Acquisition 157

Acquisition Azure Merger Sweden 157

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Big company powerhouses, like IBM and Xerox, took fifty years to make the cycle, but new companies today, in the age of the Internet, often make the cycle in five to ten years, or even less. This phase is characterized by rapid expansion either regionally or globally for growth (scaling up). Consider MySpace and Webvan. Consolidation.

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Dilution Merger Flash Global 134

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Big company powerhouses, like IBM and Xerox, took fifty years to make the cycle, but new companies today, in the age of the Internet, often make the cycle in five to ten years, or even less. This phase is characterized by rapid expansion either regionally or globally for growth (scaling up). Consider MySpace and Webvan. Consolidation.

Dilution 187

Dilution Merger Flash Global 187

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2020

In his new book, “Tech Debt 2.0 : How to Future Proof Your Small Business and Improve Your Tech Bottom Line” , senior global business and technology executive Michael C. That definition is nearly 30 years old, and hadn’t evolved with the pace of technology changes, from mainframe computers to the Internet to the cloud, and much more.

Technical Review 246

Technical Review Small Business Software Review Security 246

Occam's Razor

OCTOBER 15, 2012

My goal is to get them excited about creating an amazing digital acquisition strategy that delivers noteworthy experiences through their owned digital platforms, and which ultimately delivers bigger profits (usually offline, but online as well). How do consumers access the Internet? #2. How do consumers access the Internet?

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Global Czech Republic Russia Norway 136

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Most of their new claims to innovation are acquired through mergers and acquisitions from the entrepreneurial pipeline. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. Single-node factories may be home-based with a global market. Many countries have learned to make products cheaper and better. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 263

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 21, 2021

7- I was the victim of a horrible acquisition. I started my business because I was the victim of a horrible acquisition (can you name a good one?). In addition, this horrible acquisition took place while my wife and I were 3 months into our first pregnancy. Thanks to Omid Semino, Diamond Mansion ! #7- Photo Credit: ????Jay

Entrepreneur 143

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Most of their new claims to innovation are acquired through mergers and acquisitions from the entrepreneurial pipeline. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. Single-node factories may be home-based with a global market. Many countries have learned to make products cheaper and better. Marty Zwilling.

Offshore 139

Offshore Merger Technical Review Distribution 139

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2016

Before the advent of cloud technology and the Internet, company files had to be stored away in physical data rooms (PDRs). A 2012 study done by IBISWorld revealed that VDRs experienced a steady growth of about 17 percent annually as a result of technological advancements as well as the growth of global demand for these storage services.

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Security 100

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.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Some of the readings for this class session included What The Machine Learning Value Chain Means For Geopolitics , How Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape The Global Order, An Understanding Of Ai’s Limitations Is Starting To Sink In , and The Panopticon Is Already Here. AI and The Department of Defense.

Artificial Inteligence 396

Artificial Inteligence Fractional CTO Technology CTO 396

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2015

Big company powerhouses, like IBM and Xerox, took fifty years to make the cycle, but new companies today, in the age of the Internet, often make the cycle in five to ten years, or even less. This phase is characterized by rapid expansion either regionally or globally for growth (scaling up). Consider MySpace and Webvan. Consolidation.

Matching 120

Matching Marketing Dilution Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2022

I found some good lessons in this regard in a classic book, “ Becoming Facebook ,” by Mike Hoefflinger, the former Head of Global Business Marketing at Facebook. For many companies, the long game is choosing the right strategic partners and acquisitions. But never take your eye off today’s customer.

Startup 361

Startup Social Media India Acquisition 361

Up and Running

MAY 10, 2021

First, there are global (long-term) trends that concern IT giants and are designed for a mass audience. Internet of Things (IoT). In the age of the internet, even clothes are getting “smart.” What is your customer acquisition cost? Mobile app development trends — what to expect. dollars by 2024. Smart clothes. 1-2 months?

Artificial Inteligence 150

Artificial Inteligence Developer Development Team Review United Kingdom 150

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 8, 2013

Cincinnati, Ohio-based startup accelerator the Brandery is currently accepting applications for its 2013 edition of its four-month acceleration program for brand-driven consumer Internet startups. “We’re looking forward to accelerating strong founding teams and disruptive ideas,” he adds.

Ohio 174

Ohio United States Angel Groups Technical Review 174

thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

I overviewed demographic and economic trends globally and outlined the opportunity for technology companies to access growth in the emerging markets. Why this acquisition? If this acquisition, cited as the largest venture backed exit ever, doesn’t change that view, I’m not sure what will. What in the World?!?

India 107

India North America Ukraine Silicon Valley 107

Agile VC

MAY 13, 2013

If you think back to the monster consumer software and internet companies that’ve been built in the last 2-3 decades, it’s actually far more likely they were fast and/or particularly innovative followers rather than first movers. We sometimes think of being a fast follower in pejorative terms.

Cloud 205

Cloud B2B Software Review Technical Review 205

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

They should also invest in marketing and user acquisition to increase the network effect. Israeli startup Wix , the Internet’s most popular website builder, is an excellent example of a company that exhibits outstanding leadership.

Founder 89

Founder Cofounder Seed Stage Valuation 89

Hearpreneur

JULY 17, 2020

Smart or Self Driving Cars, IoT Devices, Smart Homes, Medical chip implants, Bots, and Robots to assist you; in short, everything will be connected to the internet and cloud. One such industry is the Network Marketing, which entirely depends on customer acquisition. The future is the Internet of Things (IoT). 6- Sensors.

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review Artificial Inteligence 128

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Most of their new claims to innovation are acquired through mergers and acquisitions from the entrepreneurial pipeline. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. Single-node factories may be home-based with a global market. Many countries have learned to make products cheaper and better. Marty Zwilling.

Offshore 120

Offshore Startup Merger Technical Review 120

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 27, 2019

Innovation not only impacts global economies and business models, but the quality of life of people. It augmented its research by building its brands, pipeline and profile through major acquisitions. Innovation has changed the way people live, work and do business. Disruptive Innovation Defined.

Technical Review 127

Technical Review Business Model Non-Compete Software Review 127

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Yet, even though our team had experience with several previous successful acquisitions, after the initial rush of excitement, the hard reality of bringing together two separate entities set in. Integrating an acquisition is difficult in the best of circumstances and can often fail to meet stakeholders’ expectations.

Acquisition 100

Acquisition Azure Cloud Partner 100

Cracking the Code

JUNE 24, 2021

After rapid international expansion across several continents, as the founding team brought Silicon Valley’s global ambition into Europe, and the extension of its offering to buses and multimodal transportation, BlaBlaCar is preparing for the travel rebound expected as the world reopens. In Silicon Valley, the ambition is always global.

Global 62

Global Europe France Cofounder 62

Haystack

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Technology is, like water, flowing and seeping into nearly every sector and eventually into most of the global economy. 4/ Global Trade Wars Are For Real. Governments blocking acquisitions, the curtailment of company expansion, more scrutiny on overseas operations of U.S. 6/ Venture Capital In Expansion Phase.

Technical Review 165

Technical Review Venture Capital Russia China 165

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In this age of instant and global communication via social media and the Internet, I see more and more evidence that delighted customers should be your top priority.

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Customer Metrics Algorithm Community 285

VC Cafe

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The conference took place during a challenging time for gaming startups: in the same week Playtika, the largest gaming employer in Israel, announced it was laying off 615 people globally, of which 180 are in Israel. billion in revenue in 2021, an 8x increase over a five year period, representing 5% of the global gaming revenue.

Generative AI 174

Generative AI Cloud Acquisition 174

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

See the Internet and now the mobile ecosystems are one, big competitive playground where globally some of the smartest minds are focused on how to make money by driving user growth better, faster and cheaper than others.

Technical Review 384

Technical Review Hockey Stick SEM Channel 384

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Today, building Internet businesses, or businesses that are primarily marketed through the Internet, is viable for entrepreneurs all over the world. The bulk of our discussion today was around scaling and customer acquisition strategies. It is no longer Silicon Valley's exclusive domain. CustomerDiscovery.

Silicon Valley 124

Silicon Valley Ireland India Entrepreneur 124

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2017

However, there was no way for founders to share this information with other founders (this was life before the Internet, incubators and accelerators). And given that acquisition is a potential for many startups, corporate acquirers often look for startups that can help them continually innovate by creating new products and markets.

Founder 252

Founder Technical Review CTO Hire IPO 252

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Research shows that over 42% of internet users worldwide now use ad blockers to reduce how much advertising they see. While there’s nothing you can do about there being too many ads on the internet, ad irrelevance, intrusiveness, and size are all elements to consider. Ad blockers. Take The Economist.

Advertising 131

Advertising Cost Customer PR 131

Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Using the internally developed software, the Judge Group executes Internet Bots that continuously crawl the internet in search of new potential candidate resumes and new job postings. The internet bots serve as resume harvesters, building a qualified candidate pool.

CPA 76

CPA Software Review LLC Technical Review 76

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Innovation not only impacts global economies and business models, but the quality of life of people. It augmented its research by building its brands, pipeline and profile through major acquisitions. It has changed the way people live, work and do business. Disruptive Innovation Defined.

Technical Review 82

Technical Review Business Model Non-Compete Software Review 82

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2019

I found some good lessons in this regard in a classic book, “ Becoming Facebook ,” by Mike Hoefflinger, the former Head of Global Business Marketing at Facebook. For many companies, the long game is choosing the right strategic partners and acquisitions. But never take your eye off today’s customer.

Social Media 218

Social Media India Acquisition China 218

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

PMC-Sierra, a premier Internet infrastructure semiconductor solution provider, is purchasing Wintegra Inc. , Pohang Iron and Steel Company, Korea’s fifth largest conglomerate also known as Posco, joined Israel’s Global Enterprise R&D Cooperation Framework. US CHIPMAKER PMC SIERRA ACQUIRES ISRAELI WINTEGRA.

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Bandwidth Framework Forecast 80