YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Rather, the challenge is this – how can we transform fans and followers on social networks into actual money paying customers? While Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have found ways to monetise their platforms, many are still figuring out ways to connect the social web with the corporate wallet.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Perhaps the greatest asset in social capital is that of benevolence.

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Customer Technical Review Social Media Social Network 213

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2011

What we all need is a digital tool that can extract data from business cards, as well as sync it with your cell phone, your email, and the social networks you use. Here’s the latest technology. That doesn’t address social networks and other lists you may have. The solution is simple to define. Shareware.

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Technical Review Technology Software Review Social Network 209

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

Always-on connectivity of mobile (164m US smartphone users). We’re all socially connected (so great businesses spread faster). But the biggest changes in our industry have been driven by technical changes themselves to which we are just observers and fortunate beneficiaries. Where are we today? 50x more Internet users (2.4

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Technical Review Venture Capital Valuation Pre-Money Valuation 398

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2020

It is the most mainstream marketing strategy because the everyday use of the internet and social media has become the most significant source of influencing the audience displaying the intended product. You can either pay the social networking applications to display your advertisements in video form.

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Social Media Technical Review Marketing Social Network 112

View from Seed

JULY 31, 2014

And since we will continue to look proactively at new seed-stage tech startups over the next few years, the question becomes: What, then, will these companies look like? As my partner Rob Go has written , our goal is to invest half in consumer web and mobile and half in business-focused ventures. Network Effect B2B.

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Seed Stage B2C Technical Review Disintermediation 272

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. How Innovative Is Your Technology? If you want to start a tech company, you must understand the space. Laura Roeder , LKR 2.

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Technical Review Cofounder Founder Software Review 79

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 1, 2016

Technology has changed business. The tech bubble has brought about all kinds of new businesses. New technology for smartphones and computers have changed how businesses operate in the new decade. But how do businesses keep up with this new, technology-rich era? Keep Up With Social Media.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Social Media Social Network Software Review 100

Women Entrepreneurs Can

AUGUST 3, 2020

Leveraging technology within your business model can lay down the path for improved productivity, smoother operation, and increased profits. Here are some of the many ways technology can help streamline your business operations…. Predictive Analytics Help with Better Decision Making. Business Process Automation Can Help Save Costs.

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Technical Review Operations Artificial Inteligence Technology 52

ReadWriteStart

JULY 2, 2022

Successfully running your business in 2022 is not easy due to the new norms of people’s lives. Your own application will help you tell the world about yourself and take a leading position among those who do not use digital technologies yet. The required minimum for any company now is a website and accounts in social networks.

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Cost Software Review Technical Review Cloud 140

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 18, 2015

Those stereotypes have quickly been shattering, however, with the emergence and immense popularity of mobile gaming. In 2013, there were 909 million mobile gamers worldwide, nearly half of which resided in the Asia Pacific region, and 146 million of which came from North America. Exponential Growth of Mobile Gamers.

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Mobile North America Marketing Technical Review 100

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

It’s hardly a stretch in this day and age to say that everyone in the corporate workforce has a mobile device, whether it is company issued or personal. Here are some mobile security best practices that people can easily implement to protect themselves (and their devices): 1. Take a moment to review the requested permissions.

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Security Mobile Software Review Technical Review 160

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The growth of social networking, the spread of mobile devices, and the advances in the use of cloud computing have changed how people consume content from the news and media industry. This change has presented a challenge for the news and media companies to adopt digital technologies for their business operations.

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API Media Agile Technical Review 109

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt just as completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

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Technical Review Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 252

Start Up Blog

AUGUST 1, 2019

If we can agree on these truths and what innovation is, then we can usher in a long over due, different type of innovation. But before we explore the next phase of innovation, it’s worth reviewing the phase we are currently in. Technology firms now make up seven of the ten biggest companies in the world.

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Technical Review Software Review Government Algorithm 67

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 27, 2012

David encourages entrepreneurs to stay away from the big tech firms (such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple) because they are hard to compete with. I believe entrepreneurs should, in David’s words, “build big businesses on the outskirts” but I don’t believe that Silicon Valley tech giants will outmaneuver startups.

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Silicon Valley Technical Review Early Stage Cofounder 299

Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

Let’s explore the latest trends in information technology and 4 practical tips for how your business can leverage them during your recovery. Tech Trends For Businesses in 2020-2021. Many technology trends that have slowly been making traction, have seen an unprecedented boost in the past year. 5G Network.

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Technical Review Analytics Forecast Artificial Inteligence 131

Brandanew

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Social networks never fail to surprise us. After the initial upheaval, we have now settled down with a few networks that have survived the battle and emerged with their own dedicated user bases. I never thought the biggest blow to feminism will come from a new age social network. They are the older ones.

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Social Media Media Technical Review China 100

Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

How Much Diligence is Due.Or Ive addressed the due diligence question in previous posts, but this came up again in a debate we were having at a recent meeting of the Sand Hill Angels. And in order to increase our groups returns, one of our goals should be to get more people and man hours involved in the diligence process.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley San Jose 31

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2013

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt just as completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

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Customer Technical Review Startup Social Media 251

YoungUpstarts

MAY 23, 2012

Online Gaming, Mobile Entertainment and the Video Game Design Boon. Technology has done wonders for the world; it has eradicated disease, brought man to the moon (and soon Mars) and increased living standards across the globe. Mobile Gaming. by Alanna Hardy.

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Mobile Video Design Initial Public Offering 157

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Many people are not using search results they are using social networks to see what topics are trending and information about what they are looking for. Social media has taken over how people search. Google, YouTube and Facebook are the social networks most people use to see search results.

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SEO Social Media Social Network United States 160

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. Young developers can be easily caught up in the challenges associated with app monetization, like technology fragmentation and keeping up with innovation. Social media is now an indispensable factor.

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Technical Review Retention Startup Technical Support 137

Haystack

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

And three, I was an early employee of Swell Radio, a “Pandora for podcast” app which personalized spoken-word audio streams for users — Swell was ultimately acquired by a “large consumer technology company” and eventually retired as an app. 2/ Big Consumer Tech Cares About Audio. Remember Amazon bought Audible, for audiobooks?

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Acquisition Media Audio Technical Review 134

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 24, 2011

I continually face the challenge of designing and building registration / sign-up pages on a wide variety of different web sites and mobile applications. While some technical aspects in the post quickly changed (e.g., Mahalo offers you the choice of sign-up / registration via a host of social networks (powered by JanRain).

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Design Social Network Oauth Caching 225

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2010

What we all need is a digital tool that can extract data from business cards, as well as sync it with your cell phone, your email, and the social networks you use. Several of these have good reviews, including PIMEX, Diasho, Enhilex, and Advanced Contact Manager. That doesn’t address social networks and other lists you may have.

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Technical Review Technology Software Review Social Network 120

bizthoughts.mikelee.org

MARCH 8, 2012

BizThoughts Thoughts about business, technology, the web & entrepreneurship About Booklist Contact Nov 15 2011 Finding a Technical Cofounder By Mike Lee Categories: Entrepreneurship , Leadership Since I have a technical background, I get about one offer a month to join some engineering team, or to be a technical cofounder.

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Technical Review Software Review 40

YoungUpstarts

JULY 22, 2018

Being able to activate and mobilize a large number of candidates from your database takes time and moves recruiters away from their other activities. Your talent pool lives on their mobile devices. Sophisticated artificial intelligence tools, such as chatbots, make mobile engagement with candidates a possibility.

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Artificial Inteligence Hiring Technical Review Database 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

In fact, the focus on social networking platforms, starting with Facebook, has destroyed the meaning of the word friend and even changed it from a noun to a verb. Many entrepreneurs find their role lonely due to the fear that business and friendships simply don’t mix well. Social networking friends have real business value.

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Entrepreneur Social Network Technical Review Social Media 120

mashable.com

MAY 9, 2011

This is especially true when it comes to tech companies hiring the wrong chief technology officer. Today, CTOs are multi-taskers that aren’t just coders locked in some basement — they play a vital role in a tech company’s strategic plan and growth. Have an account? Zach Cutler , The Cutler Group.

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CTO Hire Fractional CTO CTO Technical Review 73

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 19, 2011

That was 1994, and now, almost 20 years later, QR code technology is experiencing a revival — but not in the automotive industry. The possibilities for their use are endless, and many translate into the college classroom , offering a fun and exciting way for students to use technology for learning. Mobile class newsletters.

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Software Review Technical Review Mobile Video 262

David Teten

JULY 25, 2011

The opportunity in NY is clearly heating up, both literally and figuratively, as investors turned out in 100+ degree weather to hear about emerging technologies in the financial sector. Each of the startups made a solid case for the unique value proposition their technology would provide to the financial sector.

Software Review 114

Software Review New York City Technical Review Due Diligence 114

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 30, 2022

Much of our lives and many of our enterprises have been able to continue in ways that would not have been conceivable 15 years ago due to technological advancements. Digital transformation efforts will be energized by our rapid embrace of technology. Digital technology is the other way businesses will pivot this year.

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Entrepreneur Green Technical Review Social Media 123

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. In India, two female journalists launched a mobile app to allow women to report harrassment and abuse, an issue in their hometown of Delhi and throughout the world.

Technical Review 110

Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick 110

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. Tags: Pitching VCs Start-up Advice VC Industry startup technology vc venture capital.

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Technical Review Stock Hawaii Early Stage 269

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

More About Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network: Learn more here. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! John Jantsch (00:00): This episode of the duct tape marketing podcast is brought to you by the salesman podcast, hosted by Will Barron and brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network. Like this show?

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San Francisco Technical Review Incubator Silicon Valley 95

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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Social Network Networking Internet Technical Review 318