VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2023

“ Video games will move to the center of the entertainment and pop-culture universe next year” Axios, Future of media: Gaming Over the past two days, I had a chance to attend the Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) London and meet and greet game developers, execs, studios, investors and service providers to the gaming industry.

Generative AI 103

Generative AI San Francisco Technical Review Europe 103

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Europe is roughly the same as the US. Traditional video had very high costs of distribution due to limited time slots of broadcast TV (we only had enough spectrum to support 3-4 channels). Much of network television can cost $100,000 / minute to produce. And global. Content goes global (of Maker Studios 4.4

Video 339

Video Technical Review Distribution Aggregator 339

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 20, 2018

Today it takes us now mere hours and costs less than $1,000. And solar energy reached parity in its price/performance ratio to conventional sources of energy like coal – turning a scarce natural resource into something which will be abundantly available at little to no cost in the near-term future.

Bangladesh 133

Bangladesh Silicon Valley Global India 133

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2020

This is a jarring realization, as our natural, human inclination is to maintain control wherever we can, no matter the cost. For example, you can’t influence the global spread of the virus, how long your team will need to operate remotely, or when you will be able to return to the office.

North America 165

North America Cofounder Leadership Global 165

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The bad news is that patent trolls (non-producing companies that make their money from licensing patents) can squeeze the lifeblood out of unsuspecting entrepreneurs, as exemplified by the recent mess around Lodsys suing small Apple IOS developers. This hit RIM (Research In Motion) a few years ago, and cost them $650M to recover.

Software Review 250

Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 250

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

Anyone who reads this blog frequently will know that I am a big believer in low-cost video content and specifically the power of YouTube as a content creation & distribution platform. Production costs have fallen more than 90%. Distribution costs have, too. hours of TV / day. They read less than 30 minutes.

Video 320

Video Los Angeles Technical Cofounder CTO Hire 320

The Startup Magazine

JULY 18, 2018

France is one of the world’s leading global powers, but what is it like to conduct business there? Also, the market in France has a very high purchasing power – as Europe’s second-largest economy, and the world’s sixth largest. France Has A Well Developed And Efficient Transportation Infrastructure.

France 61

France Europe Germany Incubator 61

Transformify

JANUARY 13, 2020

Keeping costs low. Allowing for access to a global talent pool. Remote Companies are More Cost Effective. Renting physical offices is a huge overhead cost, not to mention equipment, internet, electricity, meals, and transportation, it’s no wonder that 82% of businesses that fail do so due to poor cash management.

Vietnam 64

Vietnam Software Review Technical Review Philippines 64

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.

Technical Review 171

Technical Review United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia China 171

Gust

OCTOBER 19, 2014

The bad news is that patent trolls (non-producing companies that make their money from licensing patents) can squeeze the lifeblood out of unsuspecting entrepreneurs, as exemplified by the recent mess around Lodsys suing small Apple IOS developers. This hit RIM (Research In Motion) a few years ago, and cost them $650M to recover.

Software Review 173

Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 173

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It didn’t become an innovation until it was developed and deployed at scale. But it wasn’t the tank as a technology, by itself, that allowed Nazi Germany to take over Western Europe in a matter of weeks. that the Nazis – who got the idea from Goddard’s papers – developed missiles and jet aircraft first. that innovated.

Technical Review 332

Technical Review Taiwan Technology Design 332

thebarefootvc

JUNE 15, 2014

Resource scarcity leads to innovation — as those of us who have lived and worked in the developing world are acutely aware. Since I wrote that post, millions more entrepreneurs have launched their businesses globally. Since I wrote that post, millions more entrepreneurs have launched their businesses globally.

Africa 106

Africa India Bangladesh United States 106

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2016

Led by a powerful team of entrepreneurs that takes a major role in the entire lifespan of the seed stage startup, a Startup Lab provides the backbone for its startups by building and developing a strong foundation. Ideas can only come to lifewith a successful path to development and beyond.

Seed Stage 100

Seed Stage Silicon Valley Incubator Asia 100

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 24, 2012

I would categorize these champions in two camps: the “Local Champions” and the “Global Champions”. The second category is composed of companies that have developed a unique IP locally and marketed it worldwide - typically in the gaming, software, security or mobile sectors. Why Eastern Europe? in GE, 1.3 in Brazil and 0.8

Czech Republic 99

Czech Republic Russia San Jose Europe 99

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 16, 2012

Some countries in Europe may have lost their AAA ratings, but they have not lost their appetite to innovate and create new online services. The passengers compensate the driver for the gas and toll costs, making it a fair trade. Labels: Europe Consumer , internet. Europe Consumer. (1). Monday, January 16, 2012.

Software Review 95

Software Review Europe Technical Review Spain 95

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Statistics show that populations in Europe and Japan are having fewer children, while both places face distressing recent levels of youth unemployment. And right now Europe is witnessing a historic migration crisis. Advances in 3-D printing will change the cost and efficiency of making a lot of products and even body parts or organs!

Mozambique 100

Mozambique Ethiopia Tanzania Bangladesh 100

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. While Facebook’s numbers have grown, internet usage (now mostly mobile even in developed markets) continues to evolve in a pace that rivals innovation in the past.

India 107

India North America Ukraine Silicon Valley 107

David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2013

If you would like to be a speaker or simply attend any of the programs below, at no cost, contact Katherine St. The technology sector is of particular interest to the delegates for several reasons: The Maghreb is being used as a near-shore IT platform for Europe, especially as Eastern Europe is expanding.

Tunisia 114

Tunisia Libya Algeria Mauritania 114

techcrunch.com

JUNE 22, 2012

So, the Founder Institute has developed a solution to this long-standing pain in the ass that all startups experience. The Founder Institute is a global network of startups and mentors that helps entrepreneurs launch meaningful and enduring technology companies. iOS Developer Anki, Inc. Enterprise. Smartphones. Digital Cameras.

Equity 94

Equity San Francisco Startup Silicon Valley 94

thebarefootvc

JUNE 15, 2014

Resource scarcity leads to innovation — as those of us who have lived and worked in the developing world are acutely aware. Since I wrote that post, millions more entrepreneurs have launched their businesses globally. Since I wrote that post, millions more entrepreneurs have launched their businesses globally.

Africa 40

Africa India Bangladesh United States 40

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. As of year-end, Foursquare had over 15 million users, with an exponential growth rate globally.

Technical Review 110

Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick 110

Reid Hoffman

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Part of why I’m on this trip with Wences Casares (founder and CEO of Xapo ) is to learn (and share) a broader view of entrepreneurship, where the strategies of Blitzscaling can be applied outside of Silicon Valley and China, and participate in Endeavor’s critical global mission for building the industries, companies, and jobs of the future.

Chile 36

Chile Global Silicon Valley Estonia 36

OnlyOnce

JANUARY 2, 2011

Productivity Gains – This is something frequently cited as critical to developed economies like ours in the US. Inflation may seem like a neutral thing for a business – your costs may be going up, but your revenue should be going up as well, right? And yes, it’s a lot more fun to travel to Europe when a latte costs you $4, not $8.

China 74

China Startup Offshore Silicon Valley 74

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Over the last four years, the coal industry has witnessed an ongoing transformation on a global scale – from decreased demand in the US to growing fuel needs in Asia and rising concerns about climate change. Medine is responsible for advising coal consumers on developing and implementing fuel procurement strategies.

North Dakota 140

North Dakota Asia Global Philippines 140

Gust

AUGUST 22, 2012

Or something. ”Yes, but… ” Those who have spent much time in the developing world are likely accustomed to dealing with this sort of frustration on a daily basis. The risk-reward tradeoff in finance should hold true in developing and unstable regions as well.

Technical Review 172

Technical Review Egypt Morocco Russia 172

David Teten

JULY 14, 2014

Technology innovation, globalization of markets, and recent market volatility such as the 2008 market collapse are driving painful changes (for some) in the asset management industry. ETFs have become increasingly popular because of the lower cost, generally tax beneficial structure and a wide variety of products now available.

Management 114

Management Portfolio Institutional Investors Government 114

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Both startup incubators and accelerates can provide valuable assistance in the growth and development of an early-stage business. To improve your chance of getting recruited, here are four of the best websites to apply for these elusive programs globally. Europe, Asia and South America.

Incubator 127

Incubator South America San Francisco Chile 127

Sophia Perl of Wisdom

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

We answered: There are different groups of “green&# consumers: 1) those who are on the cupse of being green, 2) those who go green if it’s cheaper, 3) those who go green at any cost, 4) those who do not know what green is. Consumers aren’t always motivated by cost savings. to help develop a smarter electric grid.

Leadership 69

Leadership San Jose Green Harvest 69

View from Seed

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Airbnb convinced travelers to part with 100% of their booking cost up front and then they pay out the required amount to hosts when the stay actually occurs. The straight cost of revenue line is only ~25% of revenue implying a 75% gross margin, assuming you were looking at this in a simplistic revenue / COGS / gross profit manner.

North America 401

North America IPO Prospectus Europe 401

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In January 2012, the European Commission set out to develop plans for data protection reform across the entirety of the European Union. They foresaw the growing threats of the future and wanted to ensure Europe was prepared for the digital age. When businesses ignore compliance, it’s usually because of the cost involved.

North Dakota 127

North Dakota Security Europe eCommerce 127

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 2, 2015

Fashion is a global business, and the world is a burgeoning marketplace. trillion fashion trade is on a double-digital growth trajectory driven by developing economies , and big retailers are not the only beneficiaries. The textile industry has long been the subject of global trade negotiations. By David L. Cunningham Jr.,

Costa Rica 100

Costa Rica Customer Malaysia Mexico 100

techcrunch.com

MARCH 8, 2012

However, doing this turned out to be an incredibly high-risk strategy, as the significant cost shortened the runway considerably, and in the end I had to let him go because we came to the end of the runway, and he needed money and a stable job for his family. Enterprise. CrunchBase. Hot topics. Editor’s Picks. Disrupt NYC. guest author.

Technical Cofounder 49

Technical Cofounder Cofounder San Antonio Europe 49

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2022

New entrepreneurs who want to survive, and optimize the growth of their startups, need to think globally, and act locally, from day one. This approach, popularly known as “ glocalization ,” means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate.

Global 266

Global North America Intellectual Property Offshore 266

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2012

The bad news is that patent trolls (non-practicing companies that make their money from licensing patents) can squeeze the lifeblood out of unsuspecting entrepreneurs, as exemplified by the continuing mess around Lodsys suing small Apple IOS developers. This happened to RIM (Research In Motion) , and cost them nearly $650M to recover.

Software 233

Software Intellectual Property Algorithm Startup 233

Sophia Perl of Wisdom

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

We answered: There are different groups of “green&# consumers: 1) those who are on the cupse of being green, 2) those who go green if it’s cheaper, 3) those who go green at any cost, 4) those who do not know what green is. Consumers aren’t always motivated by cost savings. to help develop a smarter electric grid.

Leadership 40

Leadership San Jose Green Harvest 40

gigaom.com

JULY 10, 2012

Ma Bell has taken the locks off of its Watson speech application programming interfaces (APIs), allowing any developer to access them. Like Nuance, AT&T has developed specific taxonomies for specific use cases, allowing its servers to anticipate the words and phrasing consumers are likely to speak in a particular context.

API 50

API Technical Review Artificial Inteligence RSS 50

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

So was the global futurist at HP and over a number of years, as we were restructuring the firm, we had to figure out what are the things we know will happen over the next decade, over the 2020s. You know, the cost of labor, but also consumption. So we're seeing research and development move faster, right? Those are big buckets.

Technical Review 62

Technical Review Networking United States Artificial Inteligence 62