VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2023

First and foremost, PGC it’s a meeting palooza – I received over 40 requests for meetings, mainly from game studios all over Europe. Highlights from the report: Global gaming industry saw record year with over 1300 deals and $127B in disclosed deal value. billion in 2022.

Generative AI 103

Generative AI San Francisco Technical Review Europe 103

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. Los Angeles Tech Market Analysis' billion deal to Disney.

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? France Has A Very Large Market. The market in France is 65 million consumers. The country also has access to the European Union market, which has more than 500 million consumers. France Has Low Set-Up Expenses.

France 61

France Europe Germany Incubator 61

Cracking the Code

AUGUST 3, 2011

In search of Europes next tech stars. A short interview on Bloomberg about where I see venture opportunities in Europe. Europe Consumer. (1). sales and marketing. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Global warming: a plague for humanity?

Software Review 67

Software Review Europe Technical Review Search 67

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

AUGUST 4, 2014

How big is the market for Muslim-friendly products and services? To tap this burgeoning market, companies should consider working with local partners who possess a more intimate knowledge of each market. The old paradigm of manufacturing in China and selling in Europe and US is no longer entirely true.

Technical Review 171

Technical Review United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia China 171

Occam's Razor

OCTOBER 15, 2012

As my focus has evolved to getting companies to imagine and execute incredible digital marketing initiatives, I've discovered that my passion for the medium, my experience in creating innovative solutions, and — yes — my charm are sometimes insufficient to convince some CxOs to take their digital marketing opportunities seriously.

Global 136

Global Czech Republic Russia Norway 136

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

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 24, 2012

I would categorize these champions in two camps: the “Local Champions” and the “Global Champions”. The first category includes companies that have a dominant position in their national market and are often internet or ecommerce companies. Why Eastern Europe? mobile phone per person for the Top 4 EE countries (vs. in GE, 1.3

Czech Republic 99

Czech Republic Russia San Jose Europe 99

thebarefootvc

JUNE 15, 2014

Since I wrote that post, millions more entrepreneurs have launched their businesses globally. Thanks to the Web and mobile connectivity, more and more people have access to online resources for education and information – the combination of on-the-ground expertise and this access to global information is creating a revolution.

Africa 106

Africa India Bangladesh United States 106

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). sales and marketing. (10).

Software Review 95

Software Review Europe Technical Review Spain 95

The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Because starting a company and growing it is hard no matter where you are, but the difficulty is magnified in Europe, where people are divided by geography, regulation, language and cultural prejudice. So, what can Europe do about it? Look at the 500 largest companies in the world (Fortune Global 500). created 26.

Europe 149

Europe Government Silicon Valley Entrepreneur 149

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 21, 2020

A recent report shows that about 100 million new businesses are launched globally every year, according to GEM Global Report. Step #2: Create a Business Plan and Learn Your Market. Total costs connected with operating a physical/virtual office and small staff. Local Market. Business Plan. Turkey: Eye surgery.

Costa Rica 299

Costa Rica Hungary United States Philippines 299

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2016

In one of business’s most fickle markets (and with no certain or proven path to success), startups must ask themselves: How can they successfully break into technology’s most competitive business without any true business experience? As global talent discovery continues, Startup Labs will begin to churn out their own ideas.

Seed Stage 100

Seed Stage Silicon Valley Incubator Asia 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

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2020

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. They need to understand product market fit: why some ideas will get traction, others won’t. Which of these actions would impose the greatest cost on China if implemented? How could the U.S.

Technical Review 332

Technical Review Taiwan Technology Design 332

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

The sales productivity ratio (measured with the Customer Acquisition Cost or CAC ratio) are also fairly similar for the two groups (except for a small cap dip in Q4 09) and therefore do not explain the difference Why is scale so much rewarded by public markets? market cap or even Salesforce at $17.5B Europe Consumer. (1).

Software Review 101

Software Review Technical Review Valuation Europe 101

Cracking the Code

MARCH 30, 2007

Global warming: a plague for humanity? After all, global warming might not be a bad thing for everyone. Europe Consumer. (1). sales and marketing. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Measuring sales and marketing effectiveness of Saa.

Software Review 48

Software Review Global Technical Review Europe 48

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. Charity Water is a great case study for this.

Technical Review 110

Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick 110

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

That’s creating a boom in senior living startups activity in the senior care and housing markets. Higher Standards and Higher Initial Costs. The first major effect that the 2021 nursing shortage is having on senior living startups is that it’s increasing their costs as they get up and running.

Startup 138

Startup Australia United States Vesting 138

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

By Christian Arno, Managing Director Is your business tapping into foreign markets? If you haven't broken out of your domestic market, you are missing out on a big business opportunity. The internet can provide a whole host of innovative strategies for businesses of any size to break into foreign markets. domain name (e.g.

Affiliate 223

Affiliate Marketing Social Media Germany 223

techcrunch.com

JUNE 22, 2012

This is where FAST enters the picture, which Founder Institute has developed in conjunction with the Orrick Law Firm and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, to standardize the process and remove the hassle, cost, and delay to the formation of these relationships. Marketing Lead at drchrono (Mountain View, CA) drchrono. Enterprise.

Equity 94

Equity San Francisco Startup Silicon Valley 94

thebarefootvc

JUNE 15, 2014

Since I wrote that post, millions more entrepreneurs have launched their businesses globally. Thanks to the Web and mobile connectivity, more and more people have access to online resources for education and information – the combination of on-the-ground expertise and this access to global information is creating a revolution.

Africa 40

Africa India Bangladesh United States 40

Reid Hoffman

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Silicon Valley can frequently be too provincial in its views of entrepreneurship, strategy, and markets. In my previous podcast with my friend and entrepreneur Wences Casares, we talked about the ability of entrepreneurs down here to see global markets that Silicon Valley entrepreneurs might miss.

Chile 36

Chile Global Silicon Valley Estonia 36

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 13, 2011

We started this week's One Million by One Million roundtable with a discussion of online advertising trends, looking at them from the perspective of cost-effective customer acquisition and brand building, as well as entrepreneurial opportunities. We discussed various segments for John's go-to-market strategy and pricing model options.

Advertising 116

Advertising SMS Entrepreneur Silicon Valley 116

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. What drove the expansion of the ETF market and who are the players that are taking advantage of it?

Management 114

Management Portfolio Institutional Investors Government 114

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. and global solid fuel demand and prices for alternative coal types, coke, and market segments.

North Dakota 137

North Dakota Asia Global Philippines 137

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Europe Consumer. (1). sales and marketing. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Measuring sales and marketing effectiveness of Saa. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Global Warning!

Software Review 59

Software Review Technical Review Europe Cloud 59

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

How To Survive And Profit From Radical Change written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Jonathan Brill. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Jonathan Brill. More About The Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network: Check it out here. Like this show?

Technical Review 62

Technical Review Networking United States Artificial Inteligence 62

Gust

AUGUST 22, 2012

One commonly used approach is to identify widely felt “pain points” in the target market; build a workable solution to address them using particularly effective or efficient means; and if the business model pencils out, work like crazy to execute, execute, execute.

Technical Review 172

Technical Review Egypt Morocco Russia 172

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Europe Consumer. (1). sales and marketing. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Measuring sales and marketing effectiveness of Saa. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Global Warning!

Software Review 54

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 54

The Next Web

JUNE 15, 2015

Introducing a new idea into the market and turning a profit is a feat in itself. Regardless of the scale, it is important to note that each region, city, or market will have its unique need for the same service. Take Airbnb’s expansion into Europe as an example, a market that now generates over half of the company’s revenue.

Global 60

Global Burn Rate Startup CPA 60

YoungUpstarts

JULY 7, 2013

Cologne, Germany-based Hotel Reservation Service (HRS) , the leading hotel portal in Europe for business and private travelers, late last month announced its official expansion in the Asia Pacific with the opening of its regional headquarters in Singapore. “It’s not just about having good technology, which we also have.

Singapore 171

Singapore Asia Germany Aggregator 171

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

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. “think globally, act locally&#.

Leadership 69

Leadership San Jose Green Harvest 69

Cracking the Code

MARCH 23, 2007

Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Popular Media is a hosted, web-based technology platform that enables customers to quickly create, optimize, and scale viral marketing programs - and it seems to work pretty well. Labels: internet , sales and marketing. Europe Consumer. (1). sales and marketing. (10).

Software Review 48

Software Review Viral Media Marketing 48