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. Market/technology acuity (patterns of success, domain expertise). Here’s why. ——-. People skills.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The connection between Forex and technology is an obvious one. Because of the characteristics of currency trading, it’s normal to assume that technology can help investors perfect their strategies and make the most of the money they put in this trading method. Increased mobility. Smart mobile devices have taken care of the rest.

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Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Summer is always the time when large numbers of new participants in the tech ecosystem arrive and start to get their bearings. It’s also surprisingly difficult for students to get plugged-in to everything that is happening in the local tech ecosystem. Mobile Mondays : Boston chapter of the world’s largest Mobile professional community.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

A version of this article first appeared in the Harvard Business Review. Their idea is that consumers will want a subscription service for short form entertainment (10-minute programs) for mobile rather than full length movies. Will consumers want to watch short-form mobile entertainment? Think YouTube meets Netflix).

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2010

If this isn’t you, we’d probably still have a look if you did something truly exception – probably at startup or tech firm. The chosen candidate will probably have worked for a very reputable firm that is either in technology, consulting, investment banking, media or a startup. Assisting on company due diligence.

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Her work included heading Nokia’s location-based services business and app portfolio for emerging markets, which she built from a back-of-a-napkin idea to a 100-person organization with over 10 million users. At Virgin Mobile USA, Mari led early initiatives in mobile commerce, social networking and advertising.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Take a deeper look at all the stages of recruitment and make sure the operation is aimed at sourcing talent and not only at filling up an empty position. A better strategy is to immerse prospective candidates in unusual settings to learn the most about their critical-thinking ability, technological savvy, and interpersonal skills.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

TL;DR Product management is a unique and poorly understood discipline, especially as it applies to software and other tech-related companies. Product management is a unique and poorly understood discipline, especially as it applies to software and other tech-related companies.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

The advancements in modern technology have made it possible for just about anyone to turn their idea, hobbies, or professional skills into a lucrative opportunity. Since most people already own a laptop, smartphone, and/or mobile device, the startup costs are minimal. Source: Pixabay. Freelance Writer.

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Genuine VC

JULY 19, 2010

Portfolio construction favors early-round capital allocation vs. company life-cycle allocation. Of course CapEx has been transformed into OpEx via changes in the tech infrastructure layer (open source, virtualization & cloud computing, offshoring, etc.). Initial investment in a company is among the first non-founder capital raised.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 24, 2018

When we create new platform initiatives, our team tries to think about how we can be the most impactful with our portfolio companies. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a new program that we hope will help our portfolio companies with two of these bullets. We’re calling them NextView Operator Guilds. .

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VC Adventure

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

AdExchanger just posed an interview that I did with them that touched on some of our ad-tech investments as well as our overall investment philosophy. Unlike many venture capital firms that invest in certain geographic regions or specific technologies and sectors, Foundry Group’s investing activity is largely driven by a thematic approach.

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Hunter Walker

MARCH 25, 2015

Every aspect of our lives are being disrupted with technology (specifically the mobile phone) and not one category will go untouched. HW: Both you and Kirsten have deep strategy/investment experience but less operational experience, at a time when some might claim early stage VC is tilting towards the hands-on model.

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Ben's Blog

JUNE 18, 2011

We are not in a technology bubble. We have not even taken a major step towards a technology bubble. So let us first ask if “a very high percentage of the population&# has bought into a distorted premise about the future growth prospects for technology. All of those companies trade at high multiples.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 19, 2018

This means constantly looking for improvements to our automation technology, using that automation more, and diligently pursuing excellence for each client’s dream website. New technologies have arrived to make people attracted and much more dependant on them. Thanks to Shawn Moore, Solodev ! #2- 2- Two goals.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Thomas Clayton has started and run numerous high-tech startups in Silicon Valley. Remember, it’s a two-way street – do your due diligence too. Talking to their current portfolio companies usually provides little insight into the downside of working with them. Focusing on the people you’re partnering with is crucial.

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Ben's Blog

AUGUST 28, 2012

Technological revolutions follow a similar psychological dynamic. A review of the technology press in 1993 and 1994 reveals that almost nobody believed the Internet would be important. Unlike political regimes, technological rulers are comprised of products rather than people. Marc released Mosaic in 1993.

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www.readwriteweb.com

MARCH 7, 2011

Reilly Tech Ventures, was so concerned about the network that he deleted his AngelList account. Chris McCann is the co-founder of StartupDigest , the members-only guide to the tech startup world. AngelList is operating very much like the NASDAQ stock exchange of the startup investment world, where deals and angel investors are public.

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Hunter Walker

JANUARY 15, 2016

Early on my original expectation was that, like a social club, Dogster site members should be able to incur all cost of site operations. HW: You’re on the verge of ending the role of COO at InVenture, a business that provides mobile-based credit scoring and direct lending in emerging markets. It’s been an amazing run.

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Ben's Blog

AUGUST 28, 2012

Technological revolutions follow a similar psychological dynamic. A review of the technology press in 1993 and 1994 reveals that almost nobody believed the Internet would be important. Unlike political regimes, technological rulers are comprised of products rather than people. Marc released Mosaic in 1993.

Romania 44

Romania Software Review Cloud Mobile 44

VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2021

A few months ago, VC Cafe launched a series on startup engagement and outreach programs of large tech companies. Amazon Corporate Development – Notable acquisitions include Whole Foods ($13.7B), smart doorbell system Ring ($1.2B, 2018) and autonomous mobility technology Zoox ($1.2bn). AI startups in the Alexa Fund portfolio.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

I have been close to the tech & startup sectors for more than 20 years and I can’t think of a period in which I felt more optimistic about the innovation and value creation I see in front of us. Mobility really changes everything. According to Google data 30% of all restaurant searches now come via mobile devices.

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Venture Capital Technical Review LP Mobile 347

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

When I was working on the Google Maps team, I got to know how powerful mobile mapping was, and what mobile was capable of doing. Because of this background, I was well positioned to launch a company to solve the problems of field sales based on a mobile mapping platform. Thanks to Jason Bond, Jason Bond Picks ! #6

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Transformify

AUGUST 18, 2021

You need to be careful in choosing the website where you’ll build your portfolio because you might end up wasting time, effort, and money without getting any clients. Mobile App Development. This is due to the fact that there are so many jobs featured there at any given time, no matter what your skill set is. Translation.

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VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2020

For many CEOs, competition with the tech giants an existential concern. A relationship with Google can take many forms, which I will detail in this post as a guide for founders exploring their relationship with big tech. Notable portfolio companies include Uber, Slack, Jet.com, FlatIron Health, Kobalt Music Group and many others.

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Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Now the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers many new incentives that may decrease the cost of climate tech by 40% – more room for innovation! Our friends at Climate Tech VC have a great summary of the IRA investments that we highly recommend reading. Zero-Emission Mobility / EV / Logistics & Transportation.

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mobile.smashingmagazine.com

JANUARY 16, 2013

Mobile Design’s Wake-Up Call Preparing Websites For The Unexpected. Mobile devices shake old habits in two ways. Now, not only do we have small-screen iPhones, Android phones, Kindles, iPads and other mobile devices, but we’re asking websites to adapt to whichever device comes knocking. Mobile Is Also A Content Problem.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 26, 2015

Here’s a great recap on the Boston Globe’s tech blog.). So, if you’ve been a successful internet founder or have launched great web/mobile products, most founders would love to have you in a round even if your check size is small. This is sometimes really tough for former operators. Just a few pointers.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 26, 2015

Here’s a great recap on the Boston Globe’s tech blog.). So, if you’ve been a successful internet founder or have launched great web/mobile products, most founders would love to have you in a round even if your check size is small. This is sometimes really tough for former operators. Just a few pointers.

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Technical Review Angel Investor Software Review Silicon Valley 120

ConversionXL

JANUARY 9, 2019

Other issues may also prompt a large-scale redesign, like a site that relies on old technology (e.g. Marketing, product, sales, and operations. What technology will be used to build it? Digiday’s site maintains a consistent experience across mobile and web devices: 4. Flash) or one whose design is clearly dated.

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Transformify

JUNE 20, 2020

Some clients may be operating in one country only (e.g. Germany) while others are likely to span operations across regions (e.g. DACH) or operate globally. Hence, a merchant that operates in the EU and China for example will be looking for a fintech vendor that can provide services across these territories.

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Reid Hoffman

MARCH 2, 2021

In February, Greylock kicked off “Iconversations,” a new speaker series featuring “icons” across tech, finance, media and culture. In your time there, you oversaw a number of acquisitions that grew its offerings, and you aggressively invested in mobile, and that’s more than half of Expedia’s traffic. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 15, 2020

Most people I think at least in the technology community know you as the inventor of Soylent and the company by the same name. It seemed like it was a field that was held back a lot mostly by people misunderstanding the technology or sloppy use of the technology. The technology is called, "Lateral flow assay."

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K9 Ventures

JUNE 22, 2011

” Ren and I started brainstorming about the potential for commercializing his technology in 2005. We would chat almost every day, and sometimes spend hours hidden away in one of the empty offices across the hall doing whiteboard sessions around what would be a viable plan for taking this amazing technology out to market.

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online.wsj.com

JULY 11, 2012

Technology. This service is temporary unavailable due to system maintenance. As a registered user of The Wall Street Journal Online, you will be able to: Setup and manage your portfolio. Loading… Tech. Personal Technology. TECHNOLOGY. WSJ Classroom. Ran gold Resources Ltd. The Wall Street Journal.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 18, 2012

There hasn’t been such a full list of Israeli startups coming to Europe since Barcelona’s World Mobile Congress. Innovate Israel 2012 aims to connect Israeli web, mobile & digital entrepreneurs & businesses with their UK & European counterparts. Applicaster - Company Website. Betterview - Company Website.

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