Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

They are no longer remarkable in Santa Monica or Venice or in many cities in America, Europe or South America. The key is being able to dial back variable costs during these period. We’re at a new watermark because there are now global assets deployed and as the sun peeks out so to do the riders and the revenue. Simply put?—?there

South America 250

South America Global New York City Software Review 250

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Even after your application is accepted, the issuing process takes a lifetime in today’s technology (4-5 years). Software technology changes rapidly. This hit RIM (Research In Motion) a few years ago, and cost them $650M to recover. They don’t insist on something very narrow, with proper technical content.

Software Review 250

Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 250

ReadWriteStart

JULY 13, 2023

The following indicators from the past year are highlighted by Simbe: Provided goods and services to 12 of the world’s top 250 retailers, including BJ’s Wholesale, Schnucks Markets, SpartanNash, Wakefern, Carrefour, and more, across the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. Finished more than 1.7 billion in 2021 to $9.5

Artificial Inteligence 118

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Stock Demand 118

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.

Generative AI 103

Generative AI San Francisco Technical Review Europe 103

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). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning!

Software Review 67

Software Review Europe Technical Review Search 67

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

In the global economy, activities surrounding logistics and transportation represent a huge sector. According to Ananth Srinivasn , research consultancy Frost & Sullivan mobility expert, “In Europe, less than 5% of vehicles are commercial vehicles or heavy duty trucks, but they contribute to almost 20% of greenhouse gas emissions.”

Europe 140

Europe Architecture Australia Technical Review 140

Gust

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Even after your application is accepted, the issuing process takes a lifetime in today’s technology (4-5 years). Software technology changes rapidly. This hit RIM (Research In Motion) a few years ago, and cost them $650M to recover. They don’t insist on something very narrow, with proper technical content.

Software Review 173

Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 173

Transformify

JANUARY 13, 2020

Keeping costs low. Allowing for access to a global talent pool. Twenty-first-century technology allows teams to smoothly utilize video conferencing software, like Zoom, from all corners of the world. Remote Companies are More Cost Effective. Remote Companies Can Reach a Global Talent Pool.

Vietnam 64

Vietnam Software Review Technical Review Philippines 64

Gust

AUGUST 22, 2012

How spoiled we are, taking for granted a system of government with relatively stable, transparent laws and regulations, consistently applied (at least in theory), and subject to judicial oversight with appellate review. What the heck was I doing in Egypt anyway?

Technical Review 172

Technical Review Egypt Morocco Russia 172

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. Costs for getting a business set up in France are much lower compared to the U.S.,

France 62

France Europe Germany Incubator 62

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 24, 2012

It took me some time to figure out a title and I eventually settled for “Building European Champions” as the region has proven its ability to generate very successful venture outcomes and will continue to be the birthplace of many successful technology companies. 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

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

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. Infrastructure will need to be redone and rethought, creating a lot of openings for building and technology innovators.

Mozambique 100

Mozambique Tanzania Ethiopia Bangladesh 100

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. Monday, January 14 th : Technology Investing – 3-4:30 PM, NYU Wagner at 295 Lafayette Street (Puck Building ). Europe-Maghreb renewable energy projects are creating new investment opportunities.

Tunisia 114

Tunisia Libya Mauritania Algeria 114

Occam's Razor

OCTOBER 15, 2012

The cost of failure in the offline world is so high that even when the cost of failure is low (online), they don't want to take the smallest risk. Consumer Barometer was created by IAB Europe with TNS Infratest and Google as partners. " Summary: Just do it. But this is not how many CxOs view things.

Global 137

Global Czech Republic Russia Norway 137

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. The era of the patriarch is nearing an end.

Technical Review 110

Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick 110

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

In comparison, the overall technology sector growth was projected at 9-10% in early 2010 and this forecast did not change significantly today. To justify a 60pts difference, we have to believe that the current growth rates of 10% for technology and 20% for SaaS will continue to hold for the next 9 years before converging. anecdotes.

Software Review 101

Software Review Technical Review Valuation Europe 101

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 many early movers have retreated from India due to low price points, the attractiveness of this user base (and engagement of that user base) is undeniable at this point.

India 107

India North America Ukraine Silicon Valley 107

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Europe Consumer. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. McKinsey highlight #1: the art of cost cutting or. Global Warning! My Yelp reviews. anecdotes. (13).

Software Review 59

Software Review Technical Review Europe Cloud 59

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). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007.

Software Review 48

Software Review Global Technical Review Europe 48

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. You can find more on the topic on my blog at Top 10 Online Advertising Trends For The Decade.

Advertising 116

Advertising SMS Entrepreneur Silicon Valley 116

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

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Europe Consumer. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. McKinsey highlight #1: the art of cost cutting or. Global Warning! My Yelp reviews. anecdotes. (13).

Software Review 54

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 54

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 28, 2006

Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. I make the most of this time by listening to my favorite tech and venture podcasts. Europe Consumer. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Global warming: a plague for humanity? SaaS 13 Index Valuation.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Technology San Francisco 48

Cracking the Code

MARCH 12, 2010

The SaaS growth recovery does not seem to take a "V" shape 2) Sales productivity is ramping up: bottom was hit in the first half of 2009 However, the sales and productivity of the group, measured by the median "Customer Acquisition Cost ratio" or "CAC ratio", seems to be recovering more steeply. Europe Consumer. (1). My Investments.

Software Review 63

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Forecast 63

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 14, 2010

Europe Consumer. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. McKinsey highlight #1: the art of cost cutting or. Global Warning! My Yelp reviews. anecdotes. (13).

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 9, 2009

One way to measure this productivity is to look at the Customer Acqusition Cost ratio that I have defined in a previous post. In other words, how much of the decline in revenue growth is due to signing up fewer customer vs lower revenues from each new customer. Europe Consumer. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe 48

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

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

New Capital Earmarked for Global High-Growth Investments LARCHMONT, N.Y., About Bessemer Venture Partners: Bessemer Venture Partners is a global investment group with offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, New York, Mumbai, and Tel Aviv. Europe Consumer. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. My Investments.

Software Review 48

Software Review Partner United States Venture Capital 48

Pascal's View

OCTOBER 10, 2011

This crisis has already damaged America’s global competitiveness and slowed medical innovation in the U.S. Shift focus away from the United States towards Europe and Asia. An estimated funding loss of half a billion dollars over the next three years will cost America jobs at a time when we desperately need employment growth. •

United States 50

United States San Francisco Asia Venture Capital 50

Cracking the Code

JULY 10, 2009

Today, United did not: David stroke back at Goliath using the power of internet technologies. Europe Consumer. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. Global Warning!

Software Review 63

Software Review Technical Review RSS Europe 63

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

It is intriguing to see the M&A dynamics in the space, highlighting the interest of tech companies for recurring revenue streams - even SAP announced in their analyst call earlier this month that they were moving from perpertual licenses to five year term licences. Europe Consumer. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review IPO Cloud 48

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Europe Consumer. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. McKinsey highlight #1: the art of cost cutting or. Global Warning! My Yelp reviews. anecdotes. (13).

Software Review 48

Software Review Cloud Technical Review Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Europe Consumer. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. McKinsey highlight #1: the art of cost cutting or. Global Warning! The recession created opportunities!

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe 48

gigaom.com

JULY 10, 2012

Tech News and Analysis. AT&T promised in April to open Watson up to general development, but on Monday AT&T SVP for technology and network operations John Donovan made the launch official in a blog post , revealing seven different “contexts,” or language libraries, that app builders can access to speechify their products.

API 50

API Technical Review Artificial Inteligence RSS 50

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 7, 2009

Europe Consumer. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Global warming: a plague for humanity? Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. McKinsey highlight #1: the art of cost cutting or. Global Warning! My Yelp reviews. anecdotes. (13).

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48