Steve Blank

MAY 17, 2022

Instead of building a model from scratch you can now buy , for common machine learning tasks, pretrained models from others and here , much like chip designers buying IP Cores.). This can enable chatbots to have a conversation with people. IP (Intellectual Property) Vendors Also Offer AI Accelerators. Example here.

Artificial Inteligence 417

Artificial Inteligence Software Review Algorithm Technical Review 417

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 9, 2018

I then had to review a nefarious IP lawsuit filed against another company and help the CEO figure out whether we should just pay it or join forces with the other companies named and fight it. I left the meeting and had to attend a 3-hour board meeting where two founders have been fighting and each want the other one fired.

Software Review 381

Software Review Churn Rate Due Diligence New York 381

YoungUpstarts

JULY 26, 2016

Tracking and managing device IP addresses as well as monitoring the resources these devices are accessing to ensure applications are still performing quickly and efficiently while being on the look-out for anomalies that could be signs of a breach are important, too.

Networking 100

Networking IP Bandwidth Technical Review 100

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Craig Schmitz, a partner in the Technology Companies Group at law firm Godwin Proctor LLP who works on corporate, governance, board and fundraising issues, and Erika Fisher, an associate in the firm’s Business Law Department who deals with IP, fielded questions about the legal issues startups face. Debt or convertible securities (e.g.,

Convertible Security 100

Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

ConversionXL

MARCH 4, 2020

Google Analytics shows 104 conversions. That includes how each one defines and measures sessions, users, conversions, etc. For example, “conversion rate” in Google Analytics is conversions/sessions, while in VWO and Optimizely it’s conversions/unique visitors. Issue: Google Analytics conversions are duplicated.

Analytics 88

Analytics IP Metrics Conversion 88

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

One question that keeps coming up when speaking with early stage entrepreneurs when it comes to funding, is what metrics the company needs to hit to raise seed/series A/B etc: What’s a good conversion rate? What should our MRR growth be? Is my churn rate below the category average?

B2C 141

B2C Technical Review Startup Retention 141

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

You never got around to agreeing exact equity splits but you had many conversations about it. Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. But if you can stomach that he’s a star and contingency work / risk sharing on IP claims is key! Disclosure: he’s my cousin.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Knowbella Tech is an open science collaboration company that uses blockchain to deliver free tools, services, grants, and intellectual properties (IP) to researchers, particularly the underserved in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We have filed patents covering the scientific ecosystem and blockchain integrations into the system.

Intellectual Property 48

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Malta 48

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Defensible IP When I’m asked by newer, younger VC partners for advice on our sector, one of the things I always emphasize is looking for companies who have built defensible intellectual property (IP). Defensible IP becomes insanely valuable?—?particularly Over the past 2.5 particularly as you achieve scale.

IP 223

IP Intellectual Property IRR Cofounder 223

YoungUpstarts

JULY 31, 2019

Instead of looking at traditional metrics such as EBITA (earnings before interest taxes and amortization) and MRR (monthly recurring revenue), early investors are compelled by intangibles such as charismatic leadership, a loyal team, exciting IP, an important name on an executive board, news coverage, etc. Fundraising debt.

Cofounder 114

Cofounder Burn Rate Technical Cofounder Seed Capital 114

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 2, 2016

There are many site owners who never even consider speed and uptime as factors for achieving more traffic and conversion. Evidence exists that your hosting IP address can affect your SEO and traffic from Google , particularly if your users are concentrated in a specific geo-location/country. by Matt Janaway, owner of Outreachly.uk.

Hosting 100

Hosting Software Review eCommerce IP 100

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2018

Web and computer information, such as location, IP address, cookie data and RFID tags. Meanwhile, new businesses and startups should keep GDPR regulations at the forefront of all business growth conversations to avoid having to backtrack and meet requirements retroactively. Data Breaches Must Be Formally Reported.

Europe 100

Europe Software Review IP Affiliate 100

Mucker Lab

JULY 11, 2023

Page Speed: Search engines favor faster pages for providing a better user experience, leading to lower bounce rates and potentially higher conversions. Domain Name System (DNS) - This is the system that translates human-friendly website names, like www.mucker.com, into numerical IP addresses that computers use to communicate.

SEO 78

SEO Technical Review HTML Software Review 78

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 30, 2017

You can block users from logging in by certain usernames and also IP addresses. Optimising your WordPress design & website for users is the foundation to improving your conversions and one of the factors that can improve your SEO rankings. Optimise for Users!

Caching 100

Caching SEO Open Source IP 100

VC Cafe

AUGUST 29, 2022

The latest appearance, a 3 hour conversation with Joe Rogan, comes in a troubling time for Meta/Facebook as I covered in my latest post on VC Cafe. Joe Rogan hosted Mark Zuckerberg on a 3-hour conversation on the metaverse and Facebook’s woes. Check out the list of derivate IP from the BAYC collection below.

IP 187

IP Strategic Investors Vertical Early Stage 187

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Conversely, others would relish the opportunity to earn a living from home. Do they need VOIP (voice over IP) to talk to clients so that they can still use the office telephone number? Some people actually enjoy coming in to the office and like to create a clear distinction between their home and work life. How do you pick?

Technical Review 156

Technical Review IP Employee Lean 156

ConversionXL

JULY 3, 2020

Metering does allow sites to segment users who hit your paywall—a key audience for conversion optimization. For sites that rely on a lead-in, it’s a different conversation. Lead-in with a registration or subscription wall and an app conversion strategy. It always boils down to the same conversation,” said Adams.

SEO 122

SEO HTML Technical Review Caching 122

Up and Running

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Conversely, patent surveillance serves to keep a pulse on crowded markets and helps to conserve patenting efforts on already-saturated markets. However, by adopting the best practices of large and well-established enterprises a start-up protects its most precious asset—IP.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Portfolio Startup Intellectual Property 88

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Conversely if you’re burning $600,000 per month (yes, some companies do) then you only have 5 months of cash left. So money spent should add equity value or create IP that eventually will. If you have raised venture capital and you feel your runway (number of months cash left) is looking low have a conversation with your VC.

Burn Rate 383

Burn Rate Balance Sheet .Net Valuation 383

View from Seed

DECEMBER 4, 2014

But delaying or avoiding the conversation often results in it being more awkward than it needs to be. Ideation/IP. Sometimes a portion of founders’ equity splits are attributed to “who came up with the idea” or to actual IP that’s brought into the business at inception.

Equity 315

Equity Founder Sweat Equity Cofounder 315

YoungUpstarts

MAY 12, 2015

More and more, my obsession and appreciation for voice over IP (VoIP) and hosted PBX grew. However, I’ve noticed that keeping an ear to the ground and having open conversations can lead to innovation, even in the most unexpected of places – perhaps the doctor’s office or in line at the local coffee shop.

North America 100

North America Cofounder Canada Hosting 100

ConversionXL

AUGUST 31, 2017

If you work in conversion optimization – whether at an agency, in-house, or as a consultant – you almost certainly run A/B tests. AB Tasty is a reasonably priced and simple to use tool that serves as a good starting point for companies just starting in conversion optimization. Now, the problem is choosing the right one.

Software Review 129

Software Review Technical Review Analytics Algorithm 129

Agile VC

DECEMBER 4, 2014

But delaying or avoiding the conversation often results in it being more awkward than it needs to be. 4) Ideation / IP – Sometimes a portion of founders’ equity splits are attributed to “who came up with the idea” or to actual IP that’s brought into the business at inception.

Cofounder 255

Cofounder Equity Founder Sweat Equity 255

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Consider VPNs for windows computers that offer money-back guarantees and free trials to assess if you like the VPN, especially if you’re not conversant with VPNs, as this will give you time to test out a service before you can fully commit. Opt for a user-friendly VPN provider with a well-designed interface. IPVanish VPN.

IP 133

IP Security Bandwidth Open Source 133

Occam's Razor

JUNE 25, 2012

Information like IP address, the page requested, time stamps, browser ids and more are stored. The number of impressions, click-through rates, conversions, view-thrus and other metrics reported by your ad platforms will be less precise than they were before. But there will be an impact on your advertising analytics solutions.

Analytics 130

Analytics IP Web Metrics 130

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2023

If the purchase is being sent to a weird shipping address or is coming from an odd IP address (say from out of country), you may want to pause the transaction until you confirm that it’s legitimate. When a customer does get in touch, you want to start the conversation quickly. Doing so could save you from chargebacks and other hassles.

IP 117

IP Revenue Customer Sales 117

TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This enables internal users to swiftly find answers to queries such as "What is our internal IP address?" This means users can pose questions or enter queries in a more natural, conversational manner without being limited to specific keywords. or "How can I modify my direct deposit account?"

Artificial Inteligence 346

Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Search Database 346

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Allot Communications -a leading provider of intelligent IP service optimization and revenue generation solutions based on Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology. Fring - fring is a mobile social communication hub that lets users communicate and share web-based experiences over IP all from one integrated contact list on their mobile devices.

Mobile 109

Mobile IP SMS Networking 109

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 14, 2018

I know that you can use an email system with this to track my open rate, whether I forwarded the email, the IP address where I read it, whether I was on a mobile device or a wired computer and you can tell who else read the document. What should be in your deck? It’s all upside and limited downside.

IP 239

IP Differentiation Salary Sales 239

ConversionXL

JANUARY 12, 2016

Is the office IP address filtered out? Are the IP addresses of your affiliates filtered out (agencies, freelancers, etc.)? Is your home IP address filtered out? Are the IP addresses of remote employees filtered out? Every good conversion optimizer has a Google Analytics health checklist of some sort.

Analytics 48

Analytics Software Review eCommerce PPC 48

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 5, 2010

Through comment conversations with many of you I tried to emphasize that it isn’t enough to just have one attribute. If this idea was so big then why would they risk not being first to market, not building defensible IP for the sake of a few hundred thousand dollars extra in lock-up money at a big company? You need the whole package.

Entrepreneur 293

Entrepreneur CTO Hire Salary South America 293

Agile VC

DECEMBER 4, 2014

But delaying or avoiding the conversation often results in it being more awkward than it needs to be. 4) Ideation / IP – Sometimes a portion of founders’ equity splits are attributed to “who came up with the idea” or to actual IP that’s brought into the business at inception.

Cofounder 173

Cofounder Equity Founder Sweat Equity 173

ithacaVC

OCTOBER 30, 2014

There are actually four people named on the IP and it was a multi-disciplinary project…This was the first product to come out of our department.”. [Professor Harold van Es]: “I am a scientist who has some computational skills in terms of being able to do some coding but we engaged a professional developer to generate a prototype.

Technical Review 65

Technical Review Technology Software Review IP 65

Hunter Walker

AUGUST 8, 2023

Satya and I were having lunch (yummy Chinese food) with our LPAC and the conversation turned to generally “how much more did venture portfolios have to fall before they found their true current value?” And fascinating new advances (and needs) in AI, climate, biology, etc are driving tech-IP driven startups.

Portfolio 98

Portfolio Cap Table LP Valuation 98

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. As a result, unfounded hockey-stick graphs and unicorn promises give way to financial fluency, realistic expectations, frank conversations about what a business can credibly achieve, and transparency. . Flexible VC offers you this.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

My business doesn’t have IP. 100% of businesses have Intellectual Property (IP). IP is not just for tech businesses or inventors. Even if you simply decide to launch a crowdfunding campaign, you’re exposing your IP to risk. In fact, over 90 percent of a startups’ value can be made up of IP. Do you own it?

Intellectual Property 123

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement NDA IP 123

YoungUpstarts

MAY 11, 2020

” If your biggest strength is your technology or IP differentiation, you better have a simple visual which makes it easy to understand, while also hammering home your IP is so important. It’s important is that the investor remembers the “gist” of why your IP is so special after your conversation.

IP 174

IP Business Model Angel Investor Entrepreneur 174