Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

5G Network. 5G is a next-generation cellular network technology which has a number of advantages over 4G: it has wider coverage, greater data bandwidth, higher speed, and lower latency. 5G mobile service is expected to be implemented by 2030, but 2020 marks the start of the deployment of the 5G telecommunication network.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Analytics Forecast Artificial Inteligence 131

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 4, 2011

They have a mobile app and I felt like it crashed too much for my liking. He told me in some combinations of device / OS / network they are crashing 4 times per 100. If you have multiple versions of your product, how many are web vs. mobile? How do the mobile customers break down by device type? Retention / Churn.

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Metrics Startup Acquisition SEM 346

VC Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2022

think about the entrepreneurs that started in the early days of the Internet, mobile, crypto, VR and yes… now Metaverse. billion revenue in 2021 for Epic Games and was played by 83.3 billion revenue in 2021, a 107% increase year-on-year. Is there an early mover advantage for being early on a technology trend?

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IP Cofounder Valuation Acquisition 206

Haystack

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

For Spotify’s core business, which charges consumer subscriptions for the ability to have unlimited mobile access to an enormous music library, music as the audio source converts high engagement minutes into recurring revenue via subscriptions. 3/ Audio As A Feature Of Streaming Services.

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Acquisition Media Audio Technical Review 134

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

TBR believes Apple succeeded in developing a new model iPhone that will enhance its position as the premium smartphone provider, and the release of the Apple Watch (not an iWatch) elevates the smartwatch category to that of a major mobile device. Apple will make mobile payments real. Apple revolutionizes the smartwatch.

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Bandwidth Mobile Social Network Technology 164

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

As consumers increasingly turn to their mobile devices for a wide array of information and entertainment, advertising agencies and brands across the nation are beginning to focus more intently on the integration of mobile advertising strategies. Mobile advertising allows brands to reach consumers wherever they are, at any given time.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 25, 2014

Noam Fine, co-Founder and CEO of Widdit , providing app developers engagement solutions over the mobile and Web platforms. Without a doubt, revenue is essential for a tech company, even more so for small developers. As the number of users increases, you can provide incentives for these users to share your app on social networks.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

Utilizing Causes for Social Funding Causes is a unique crowdfunding platform that empowers like-minded individuals to rally for social, cultural, and political causes. While many platforms focus heavily on fundraising for individual or business purposes, Causes stands out with its social mission.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 5, 2007

However, Elgg could power 100,000 networks and it would make no difference - there is no revenue stream as we give everything away under a GPL license. Common revenue streams are consulting, training, support, customization, upgraded versions for corporate applications, etc. Marketing, Startups and Networking in Los Angeles.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 30, 2022

Thanks to Adam Wood, Revenue Geeks ! #7- The traditional push marketing approach has given way to a new approach that entails engaging customers through social networking, blogs and video. In 2022, every business that adapted and survived the pandemic will realize the importance of increasing revenue through online sales.

Entrepreneur 123

Entrepreneur Green Technical Review Social Media 123

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The dead startups honored were mobile social-networking company Addieu, mobile game and activity locator Get-a-Game and the late, seldom-lamented but often-derided Kozmo.com, which failed way back in 2001 but to this day is held up as the embodiment of dotcom-era foolhardiness. (The alcohol, not the bagpiper.)

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Video New York City 152

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Consumer spending is 70% of the economy and will continue to be stretched – We can look all we want at tech innovation, VC funding cycles and hot M&A deals, but ultimately growth and therefore investment must be underpinned by revenue. It is also a result of pent-up demand.

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Technical Review Stock Hawaii Early Stage 269

thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Powered by cell phones and social networking platforms, we saw revolutions taking place, businesses being transformed and our daily lives made more convenient (if we could tear ourselves away from our Facebook and Twitter updates). As of year-end, Foursquare had over 15 million users, with an exponential growth rate globally.

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Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick 110

YoungUpstarts

JULY 22, 2011

mig33 , one of the world’s largest mobile-first communities, earlier this week announced its new developer program, releasing a slew of resources for developers that want to build social games and apps for its 50 million registered users. “They also have an engaged community ready to embrace social gaming,&# he adds.

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Mobile Community Programming Developer 169

ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Our plan is to have seven figure revenues and be profitable by Q3, in addition to to seven new hires by end of the year," he says. The new ventures include: Bonfyre is a location-based mobile application exclusively for college students that helps them find what's hot around campus, keep up with friends and save money.

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St. Louis CTO Hire Fractional CTO Entrepreneur 118

Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

Online social networking is a concept still being evangelized even in Silicon Valley… Friendster is in private beta (wasn’t until Oct 2003 they received Google acquisition offer which they turned down for Kleiner/Benchmark round). First and foremost, we believed there would be a “professional” social network.

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Term Sheet Silicon Valley Technical Review Social Network 178

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Though search marketing, display advertising, social media, and mobile remain the mainstays of a digital advertising footprint, each has its role in supporting a particular business objective. When integrated properly, they maximize how we attract consumers, and turn visits into revenue.

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Austin Startup

APRIL 25, 2017

Revenue needs to grow 20x, and margins must expand dramatically. I won’t dive into cost structure in this blog post, but let’s think through how Snap could grow revenue 20x. I won’t dive into cost structure in this blog post, but let’s think through how Snap could grow revenue 20x. Global smartphone revenue is about $420B.

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Valuation Technical Review Forecast Social Network 48

mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! The site is run by Mercy Corps , which intends to help “small businesses grow faster, generate more revenue, and employ more people.&# More than 1,000 matches have been made to date.

Entrepreneur 94

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Social Network 94

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The dead startups honored were mobile social-networking company Addieu, mobile game and activity locator Get-a-Game and the late, seldom-lamented but often-derided Kozmo.com, which failed way back in 2001 but to this day is held up as the embodiment of dotcom-era foolhardiness. (The alcohol, not the bagpiper.)

Technical Cofounder 96

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Video New York City 96

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Research by Bain & Co for Harvard Business Review, which looked at the costs and revenues associated with servicing customers, found that increasing customer retention by 5% could increase profits by between 25% and 95%. Social networking sites. Launch of technological facilities, e.g. mobile phone apps, online shopping.

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Customer Technical Review Retention Social Network 174

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

Sometimes, Ill use LinkedIn to contact my network, but mostly I still just go to their profile and email them. When I recently was looking to find people who had experience with using social networks to reach people for what might be considered guerilla marketing efforts, again LinkedIn worked great.

Technical Cofounder 150

Technical Cofounder Southern California Los Angeles CTO Hire 150

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

TokyoYuki Question: What about giving an added incentive to potential developers, in exchange for part of up-front fees, a percentage of the revenue generated from the app/program? 5 Google's Secret Social Initiative Delayed Until. That's my old keyboard (in the post image)! Saitek Executive.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 79

crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2012

miiCard– which stands for “My Internet Identity”– is an identify verification service using your email address, your mobile phone, and your online banking account to prove you are actually you. Well, this week’s Small Business Spotlight, miiCard , is definitely one solution.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

Its also been interesting to see the interaction of tools involved - Social Networking, Blogging and a Discussion Group. The level of resumes we get through our LinkedIn networks is top notch. Weve also found that other social networks such as FaceBook and MySpace to have almost no results when it comes to recruitment.

Technical Cofounder 150

Technical Cofounder Southern California Los Angeles CTO Hire 150

VC Cafe

JULY 27, 2021

The advancements in infrastructure, including the launch of 5G networks , new Nvidia chips with nearly 100% increase in GPU power, Lidar sensors embedded in consumer smartphones, to cloud gaming becoming widely available with offerings from Google, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. of the mobile gaming market. Image source: Twitter.

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Cofounder Mobile Revenue Cloud 183

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 18, 2013

A VC: MBA Mondays: Revenue Models – Subscriptions – [link]. The Dunbar Number, From the Guru of Social Networks | Businessweek - [link]. Social Networking Eats Up 3+ Hours Per Day For The Average American User - [link]. A Showcase of Beautifully Designed Mobile App Landing Pages – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

Steve Blank

MARCH 8, 2011

Agora’s selling points are its ability to reduce users’ IT infrastructure cost and enhance revenue for service providers. BlinkTraffic will empower mobile users in developing markets (Jakarta, Sao Paolo, Delhi, etc.) to make informed travel decisions by providing them with real-time traffic conditions.

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Lean Business Model Customer Development Guinea 304

www.usatoday.com

JULY 16, 2012

Dubbed "collaborative consumption" — or "the sharing economy" — this movement represents the newly cemented intersection of online social networking, mobile technology, the minimalist movement and heightened penny-pinching brought on by lingering economic uncertainties. Skip to Main Content. Tech: Blogs. Technology Live.

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San Francisco Technical Review Zimbabwe New York City 105

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

We use technology in every business, from online sales and shipping to mobile Web. Understanding how to harness social media and being up to speed with the newest trending platforms allows us to be everywhere. When I started my social network, I didn’t have any tech skills. Jerry Piscitelli , Portopong LLC.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Cofounder Founder Software Review 131

Up and Running

JULY 10, 2017

This type of freemium is quite popular with computer games as well as mobile apps we come across daily. Think of the various mobile apps where they show you half-screen ads with an option to pay for using it ads-free, or freemium marketing products that offer a free trial of their premium product. Free with in-app purchase.

Startup 110

Startup Non-Compete Viral Software Review 110

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Now nearly a “double unicorn,” the company plans to use the new investment to further grow its business operations and expand its current suite of mobile applications. The creator economy has changed the way we, as a society, experience social networks. The company is projected to grow by a further 40% in the upcoming year. .

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Private Equity Developer Venture Capital Merger 163

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2018

If you want to supercharge your marketing and accelerate growth and revenue, you’ll love this guide. Messaging has eclipsed social networks in popularity. This is because most Messenger users are on mobile and more frequently engage with messages. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Messenger Basics.

Marketing 87

Marketing Software Review Campaign Widget 87

Sophia Perl of Wisdom

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Some of the finalists were generating revenues already and/or have very promising strategic partnerships lined up. My one feedback would be to have networking earlier in the agenda or sprinkled throughout the 6 hour agenda. Kenya is the most advanced for mobile payment. Mobile Track — Pitch 2010 Finalist — Mightyverse.

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CTO Hire Cofounder Fractional CTO San Francisco 49

Up and Running

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Social networks come and go, but people always have an inbox—and they want to be connected with people who bring them value. They were the first third-party email service to emphasize mobile responsive email templates. They moved, rather quickly, to drag-and-drop mobile responsive templates.

Email 60

Email Small Business Marketing Campaign 60

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The dead startups honored were mobile social-networking company Addieu, mobile game and activity locator Get-a-Game and the late, seldom-lamented but often-derided Kozmo.com, which failed way back in 2001 but to this day is held up as the embodiment of dotcom-era foolhardiness. (The alcohol, not the bagpiper.)

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Technical Cofounder Video Cofounder New York City 60