Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 28, 2010

Zong – mobile payments has been a very hot area over the past couple of years with the success and growth of both Boku and Zong. Boku and Zong focus mostly on mobile payments for virtual goods. It has proven a very successful strategy to get consumers to activate the payment on their mobile phone bill. VC Financings: 1.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Airbnb founders Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia had difficulty securing funding, so they launched a mini project to build some funds and catch investors' attention. Using this capital , the founders launched and enjoyed exponential growth in their first year, with 10K users and thousands of listings. Photo Credit: Jack Underwood.

Entrepreneur 97

Entrepreneur Bankruptcy Southern California South Africa 97

The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2013

With mobile development agencies and product incubators on the rise and more corporate “labs” spinning out each day, there’s no shortage of talent to help you build the next great Web or mobile app. How much does it really take to build a product like Twitter or Instagram? 3) Facebook. 4) WhatsApp. 6) Pinterest. 8) Angry Birds.

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Cost San Francisco New York City Ruby 168

The Startup Magazine

JULY 18, 2017

The mobile generation. To make sure the whole experience was digitized, they insured that the paperwork, all the forms and agreements, could be signed digitally and with an online payment system in the app on their mobile device. Improvements like these delight the users and help the brand organically go viral at the same time.

Design 87

Design Social Media Technical Review Forecast 87

mashable.com

AUGUST 20, 2011

“There’s simply no budget for [an office], as I bootstrap the company,&# says Paul Molluzzo, founder of Baby Goes Mobile , a web app that lets parents create a private baby book they can view and update from their mobile phones. Sign in with Facebook or Twitter to get started! Have an account?

Cofounder 81

Cofounder San Francisco Social Media Startup 81

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Such was my recent meeting with Seth Sternberg, founder & CEO of Meebo. And I’d recommend them to any talented startup founders out there.&#. Mark then talked about Crittercism, a mobile feedback solution. Meebo gained traction because there’s was viral component when users wanted to tell their friend.

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Connecticut Cofounder Silicon Valley Web 286

Up and Running

JULY 10, 2017

I talked to Adam Hempenstall, founder and CEO at BetterProposals , who has been using freemium for three years for his SaaS product: “Honestly, I think it was a mistake. You’re not going to go viral Dropbox style, so having a freemium model doesn’t really work. Let’s face it—everyone likes free stuff. Youtube ads. $1

Startup 110

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 25, 2007

Part of the discussion around this is the talk about the founder who only got $83M (as compared to $3xxM for the other founders) who bailed out early and choose to go back to school. ► February (2) CTO Founders / Cofounders Part-Time Startup CTO? The poor guy. What a bad $200M decision.

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Technical Cofounder Southern California Los Angeles CTO Hire 150

The Next Web

AUGUST 19, 2013

He is the co-­founder and CEO of Quote Roller and PandaDoc. However, figuring out the way your startup should make money could be challenging, especially for us left­-brained founders. Apple’s App Store, Google Play marketplace, Salesforce App Exchange, and your mobile carrier belong to this group.

Belarus 137

Belarus Viral Channel Startup 137

ConversionXL

APRIL 4, 2017

Virality and Referral. Virality is the key lever of many of the most famous growth examples: Dropbox, Uber, Facebook, Hotmail. If, for every customer you acquire, you can acquire 1-10 more with viral loops , you can spend a lot more on acquiring that first customer, right? If you sell shoes, would virality work for you?

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Channel Marketing Viral SEO 118

mashable.com

JULY 18, 2012

And maybe you heard of a tiny Linux-based mobile software designer Google bought in 2005, called Android Inc.? Originally founded by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin Slide.com was known as the largest third-party developer of Facebook applications until Google purchased it to “make Google services socially aware.”. Slide.com.

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mashable.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Facebook Co-Founder’s Startup Asana Launches Publicly. Joshua Baer is the co-founder and CEO of Otherinbox , a prolific angel investor and the director of Capital Factory , Austin’s seed-stage incubator. What is your viral coefficient? Trending Stories. 13 Halloween-Themed Facebook Timeline Designs [PICS].

Social Media 80

Social Media Startup Angel Investor RSS 80

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

All of this is according to Paul Graham, co-founder of the early-stage investment fund Ycombinator. The result is that many venture capital firms are now making smaller angel investments in an attempt to get close with startup founders that are likely to raise bigger funding rounds later on.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

All of this is according to Paul Graham, co-founder of the early-stage investment fund Ycombinator. The result is that many venture capital firms are now making smaller angel investments in an attempt to get close with startup founders that are likely to raise bigger funding rounds later on.

Angel Investor 83

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 83

mashable.com

OCTOBER 5, 2012

He currently runs marketing at tech incubator QLabs and previously co-founded travel site Wanderfly. A few weeks of organized effort should be enough time to develop a name and gain consensus among your co-founders, but if you’re on a tight schedule, it’s also possible to do in just a few days. Today in Mobile.

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Naming Startup Social Media RSS 84

mashable.com

JUNE 8, 2010

Cons: People advertising services, looking for advice, seeking investment capital, and looking for cofounders are all dumping their comments into the same place, which can make it hard to browse. Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us!

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Coder Technical Review Social Media Technical Cofounder 60

mashable.com

MAY 5, 2011

Within a few days, the site received thousands of user signups, according to its founder Mark Davis. Create Viral Content Infographics startup Visual.ly raked in five-figure daily signups after announcing its upcoming launch, according to the site’s founders. ); //]]> Welcome to Mashable! Have an account?

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Pakistan Social Media Startup Stealth 94

Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

Many assume it was a cakewalk, based on the success LinkedIn has enjoyed over time and the current stature of our founder/CEO Reid Hoffman (now Chairman). Yes… he was a very successful PayPal exec and previously co-founder & VP Product of SocialNet. But keep in mind at this point Reid’s a first-time CEO.

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Term Sheet Silicon Valley Technical Review Social Network 178

thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

In India, two female journalists launched a mobile app to allow women to report harrassment and abuse, an issue in their hometown of Delhi and throughout the world. Applications such as Xtify , Local Response , and Placecast provided turnkey mobile solutions for retailers to target consumers.

Technical Review 110

Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick 110

mashable.com

AUGUST 31, 2010

Nellie Akalp is the CEO & Co-Founder of CorpNet , her second incorporation filing service company based on the simple philosophy of truth in business and her strong passion to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs. View More » Entertainment 6 Free Sites for Creating Your Own Co.

LLC 75

LLC Social Media Startup Philadelphia 75

mashable.com

AUGUST 31, 2010

Nellie Akalp is the CEO & Co-Founder of CorpNet , her second incorporation filing service company based on the simple philosophy of truth in business and her strong passion to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs. View More » Entertainment 6 Free Sites for Creating Your Own Co.

LLC 75

LLC Ruby Social Media Startup 75

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 2, 2012

How To Choose A Co-Founder – [link]. Paths to $5M for a startup founder – [link]. Raising funding as a first-time founder – [link]. The Illustrated Anatomy of a Viral Pinterest Scam – [link]. Finger-Friendly Design: Ideal Mobile Touchscreen Target Sizes – [link].

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I've also recently created a private email discussion list for technology company founders at FounderList.com to network, share, and learn from each other. View More » Tech Samsung Galaxy Tab Comes to T-Mobile. More Business Resources from Mashable: - Social Media Marketing 101: In-House Team, Agency or Consultant? -

Entrepreneur 94

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Social Network 94

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

For the first-time entrepreneur or founder looking for seed stage funding, this circle can be especially difficult to penetrate. Brad Feld: Feld is co-founder and managing director of Foundry Group, a Boulder, Colorado venture capital firm that focuses on early stage investments ranging from $250,000 to $500,000.

Angel Investor 80

Angel Investor Startup San Francisco Social Media 80

mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

BonitaSoft has offices in France, the U.S. and China, and recently recorded their 1,000,000th download of Bonita Open Solution.

France 77

France Marketing Social Media Startup 77

ConversionXL

MARCH 28, 2014

Even though the video may contain some of these elements, an explainer video is NOT specifically: A Viral video. This also doesn’t take into account other factors like mobile & tablet visitors are 3x more likely to view a video , or that consumption behaviors for mobile are dramatically different than desktop viewers.

Video 122

Video Software Review Cofounder Metrics 122

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

MapQuest Founder on the Past, Present. View More » Mobile Winamp Is Back With Powerful Android. in case you are wondering: www.dreamstaffing.com blog comments powered by Disqus More Subscription Options » Twitter RSS Top 6 Today 1 Today's Big Rumor: Google Buys Groupon for $2.5. Kim Kardashian Tops Bing’s Most Pop.

Software Developers 79

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 79

betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

It has been awesome, flattering, and humbling to see that post went viral and has been seen by so many thousands of people — mainly aspiring entrepreneurs — and has been translated into many languages. Have amazing co-founders who are better at what they do than you could ever be. I’m a deeply emotional person.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Technology Software Review Valuation 108

mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Home Social Media Business Entertainment Tech Web Video Dev & Design Apple Mobile Social Good Jobs Web Design Web Development Now Trending : Sony Retires the Cassette Walkman After 30 Years September 28, 2010 Jolie ODell View Comments 11 Trends in Web Logo Design: The Good, the Bad and the Overused email share email share Do you like this story?

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Web Design Social Media Software Review 111

mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Home Social Media Business Entertainment Tech Web Video Dev & Design Apple Mobile Social Good Jobs Web Design Web Development Now Trending : Sony Retires the Cassette Walkman After 30 Years September 28, 2010 Jolie ODell View Comments 11 Trends in Web Logo Design: The Good, the Bad and the Overused email share email share Do you like this story?

Web 111

Web Design Social Media PHP 111

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Mobile 2.0 It’s a pure-and-simple way of making design decisions that rely on real data rather than divergent and emotional opinions from co-founders and designers; after all, you can’t argue with facts. 6 Why Google Is Suing the U.S.

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Developer Software Review PHP Social Media 73

mashable.com

MAY 28, 2010

Names based on rhymes (TopShop, T-Mobile HotSpot), repetition ( Bebo , Lala ), and alliteration ( Firefox , BlackBerry ) tend to be memorable. I suggest you never call this person again for information TheNameInspector The founder of Kodak was George Eastman. You can also use poetic devices to ensure the names stick.

Naming 94

Naming Technical Review Social Media Startup 94

gigaom.com

JUNE 18, 2012

The best publishers are getting even more savvy and looking at the virality of individual stories to judge success. And then extracting the viral characteristics of successful stories to make editorial decisions that hopefully continue to tickle reader curiosity and keep them coming back. Tech News and Analysis. Collaboration.

Viral 50

Viral Technical Review Social Network SEO 50

Lightspeed Venture Partners

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Christopher Gavigan, one of the cofounders, was previously CEO of the nonprofit Health Child Healthy World< [link] >, where he focused on educating parents about toxic risks, and is the author of a book by the same name. All the founders are parents of young children who came at this problem through first hand research and experience.

San Francisco 130

San Francisco Viral Cofounder Global 130

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Avoid the 50/50 co-founder model – here’s why – [link]. SaaS products aren’t viral – [link]. 1 out of 5 new Facebook fans now comes from mobile–a 280% increase from May to August - [link]. Then Act | crowdSPRING Blog - [link]. Want to get a job at a startup? Show them WHY.

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

On Facebook, viral distribution has proved decisive. Those companies who have learned to build apps that optimize the viral loop dominate in every category where they compete. So far, I dont see any apps that have much in the way of viral distribution. I think it dwarfs all other mobile platforms by an order of magnitude.

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Distribution San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment 74

abovethecrowd.com

JUNE 2, 2021

If you download their mobile app, Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut , McDonald’s will give you a free large fries , and Baskin-Robbins will give you a free scoop of ice cream. Is it disrespectful to imply that the founders, executives, VC-backers, and the boards of these companies are gullible or naive?

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IPO Customer Matching Silicon Valley 82