Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

I’m very pleased today to announce that I invested, on behalf of GRP Partners, in Burstly alongside Rincon Venture Partners , an early stage VC in Southern California whith whom we love to work (and were our co-investors on RingRevenue ). The world is going mobile. I’ll explain in detail below.

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Hunter Walker

MAY 13, 2023

Especially in the early days of mobile/iOS engineering, if you hired strong technical talent into your early stage company, you basically created an acquisition outcome floor. Those who do, often believe they can hire from the open market without the hassle of an acquisition. Not in today’s market conditions.

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techcrunch.com

AUGUST 12, 2012

Zachary Bogue And Matt Ocko Launch Data Collective, An Early Stage Fund For Big Data Startups. Zachary Bogue And Matt Ocko Launch Data Collective, An Early Stage Fund For Big Data Startups. The top layer of applications and services that use the innovations of the first two layers to transform vertical markets (e.g,

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The holidays are approaching, and mobile is going to play a bigger role in eCommerce than ever before. Last year, mobile holiday shopping traffic surpassed desktop for the first time and retailers are expecting even higher mobile traffic this year. More Holiday Purchases Will be Influenced by Mobile Than Ever Before.

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VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2022

Mobile gaming is by far the most dominant category. At Remagine Ventures we invested in Sneaky Panda , a mobile gaming studio founded by serial gaming entrepreneurs pioneering a new genre – Luck Puzzler. The global games and services market is forecast to reach $188 billion in 2022, a 1.2% as they reached 28.1

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2020

by Sheryl Jones, Senior Marketing Specialist at Uplers. Mobile Optimization Can be Pushed for Later. In the current age, when the world is consuming mobile content at an exponential rate, you simply cannot spare mobile optimization as an afterthought. This problem often plagues popular, hot topics.

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Genuine VC

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Chad is the CEO of thoughtbot, a consulting firm that makes web + mobile apps for early-stage startups. In the three years since launching the business, they’ve become the clear market leader in SaaS static analysis. But what impressed me most is what happened next.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2018

by Keiichiro Nozaki, Regional Marketing Architect/Evangelist of Asia Pacific, China, and Japan for F5 Networks. Technologies — from mobile to cloud — are integral to every business regardless of industry, and those that fail to set an efficient digital strategy and maximize the impact of digitalization risk being left behind.

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Google Maps Mobile I recently downloaded Google Maps Mobile for my Treo. Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. Its works great.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

The functions of an early-stage board are pretty obvious and well understood: Providing introductions to customers, biz dev partners, recruits, the press, other investors, etc. how to market our products and company. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions. So our board meetings consisted of discussion about.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This could be by using a mobile app, interactive website, or some other digital platform. Being able to hire talented professionals remains a difficult proposition in the current job market, especially when sourcing experienced developers, designers, and project managers. Build a Talented Team of Technology and Business Professionals.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

From crafting a compelling brand identity to mastering digital marketing, it's a multifaceted journey that demands careful planning and execution. By creating high-quality, engaging content on your website, you drive sustained traffic over the long term and establish yourself as a reliable player in the market.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Here are the pivots entrepreneurs are making next year: #1- Personalized recommendations Photo Credit: Max Maybury We’re preparing for a strategic change to improve user experience and respond to changing market trends. Thanks to Leslie Gilmour, BeFound SEO !

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Running a company is distinctly different from simply having operating experience – (working in bus dev, sales or marketing.) Today, you can start a web/mobile/cloud startup for $500,000 and have money left over. Today, you can start a web/mobile/cloud startup for $500,000 and have money left over. Here’s why. ——-.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2022

Running a business will likely mean simultaneously juggling between different projects, especially during the early stages. Digital marketing. Evolving your business is surely among your main objectives, and the most efficient way of achieving this is by focusing on digital marketing strategies. Project planning.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

If you need funding for these early stage activities, I have some suggestions on better strategies to follow. In this context, there are at least six stages often included in the scope of R&D to narrow your focus: Search for new technologies. Specialized VCs start to jump in at this stage. Business commercialization.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

I actually really enjoyed many of the points Muhammad made about marketing in general and I found myself nodding through the entirety of the article except for it’s core premise. It’s about looking out for and catching the next major marketing wave before others have grokked it. I laughed as I did at much of his rant.

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VC Cafe

JULY 15, 2021

Almost overnight, a huge new industry was created around mobile. Worldwide mobile app revenues in 2014 to 2023 (in billion U.S. Yet despite the huge size of the mobile market and the economic opportunity it presents, the process of discovering new apps by consumers has been pretty static in the past decade.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 7, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business Marketing 2014: Smart Web Design Best Practices and Tips - crowdspring.co/1dn9KvH. The simplest and most important dashboard for early stage startups - crowdspring.co/1gMgfqV.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 25, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Early Stage Startups: The Biggest Killers | Forbes – crowdspring.co/1mtenKl. Facebook Launching Mobile Ad Network At F8 Conference | Re/code – crowdspring.co/1musoF6.

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Steve Blank

MAY 11, 2021

At a time when young companies struggle to find technology sectors not dominated by Silicon Valley’s giants , most startups remain oblivious to one of the largest markets in the world, the U.S. There’s a willing market here, too. billion in early funding. Defense Department. The Key Questions For Startup.

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. How will you be taking this to market? Often this ties to marketing support. How concerned are we about design for mobile? Native mobile apps? What’s different, special here?

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. How will you be taking this to market? Often this ties to marketing support. How concerned are we about design for mobile? Native mobile apps? What’s different, special here?

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 10 Top Financial Tips for Early-Stage Startups | StartupCollective – crowdspring.co/1qWvaC4. Lookalike audiences: the next big thing in marketing?

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

15 years ago we were at the peak of Internet hype with the launch of many over-capitalized businesses with a market size & opportunity was limited. Always-on connectivity of mobile (164m US smartphone users). The VC market has right-sized (returned back to mid 90′s levels & less competition). Where are we today?

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 27, 2012

Most large companies (tech or otherwise) have two functions that make it hard to drive the most successful early-stage innovation. This was obviously prior to the Internet and everything that led to: (mobile smartphones, social networks, new payment technologies, etc.). Enter social media and its importance as a traffic source.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2020

To fulfill these promises, you have to have the idea, build the product, and take it to market. Yet, especially in the early stages of your business, you will have to drive the whole of that process. Running a competitive business in a modern market, whether that business is entrepreneurial or traditional, requires technology.

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

I was talking with an early-stage founder who has a product vision and wants to get it built. And in the case of defining mobile/web/software, there is even more variability in terms of form and format. You might also have a business plan, marketing plan, financials, competitor analysis or other kinds of background document.

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In the last month alone we saw Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), James Mitchell (Tencent), Dave Baszukcki (Roblox) and of course Tim Sweeney (Epic/Fortnite) officially brand/re-band their multi-billion dollar market cap companies as “Metaverse” companies. Toya – more than a studio.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Meaning that modern businesses are shifting all their time to provide segmented and personalized marketing experiences to their customers. Segmentation is a tool for understanding and grouping your audience by demographics and behaviors to help you better craft a marketing approach. Each has its own functions and uses. When to use it.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 1, 2018

Sounds like a technique entrepreneurs might want to apply to know where and how to carve out a specific market niche. 3 steps to take as an early stage entrepreneur. Clarify—and mobilize around—the new 20 percent. But that tactic works only for a competitive landscape that no longer exists. Let’s see how.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Almost every early-stage startup who has approached investors for funding has heard the innocuous sounding rejection “I love your idea, but come back when you have more traction.” I like to see at least 10,000 active users, or a user base, page-views, or mobile downloads that double every three months. Market penetration.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 13, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Tuesday, March 13, 2007 8 Ways the Internet has Changed Software Marketing Great post - 8 Ways The Internet Changed Software Marketing - is an interesting take on how different it is these days to market software. Early Stage Marketing and Branding – Farida Fotouh.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 24, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 6 Ways to Make Your Business Card Your Best Marketing Tool | Entrepreneur – [link]. Small Business and Social Marketing: Time for an Audit? – [link]. – [link].

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Steve Blank

MAY 19, 2015

Startups focus on speed since they are burning cash every day as they search for product/market fit. But over time code/hardware written/built to validate hypotheses and find early customers can become unwieldy, difficult to maintain and incapable of scaling. These shortcuts add up and become what is called technical debt.

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Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Lots of ICOs and capital poured into the frenzy of this market in 2017. Now as projects are developing, it is clear that blockchain technology is still in the early stages. Celo : An open platform for fast, secure, stable digital payments to any mobile number at a fraction of today’s cost.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 11, 2016

It’s easy to think the role of a VC is to have strong opinions about markets, trends, tech dynamics and so forth. But Gregg stayed and grew and took on more responsibilities and became a senior member of Salesforce’s Marketing Cloud team. Marketing departments, software partners and investors have now woken up to this opportunity.

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