SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

She is a go to person for me when I have questions around technology or early stage marketing and branding. I hadn't talked to her in a while and then because of a presentation I did around Social Media for Service Professionals she and I reconnected. I've known Farida for quite a while. Maybe ten years. Having fun again.

Early Stage 150

Early Stage Southern California Los Angeles Marketing 150

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2010

This lasted from about 2001-2004. Also offers premium ad campaigns to publishers by tracking reader intent, behavior, and demographics. Founded in Sunnyvale, CA in 2001. Web service that allows parents to monitor children’s activity on social networks in realtime for about $10/child/month. Competitors: Google.

San Francisco 230

San Francisco Los Angeles Cofounder SMS 230

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. The sooner you understand that the sooner you can plan your campaign. As with any sales campaign you need to: Qualify your buyers early so you focus your scarce resources on people likely to buy your product.

Developer 366

Developer Silicon Valley PR Las Vegas 366

Professor VC

JANUARY 20, 2009

million for the year, which is the first time it has been below $5 million since 2001, a sign that capital efficiency will be even more important than it has. Of course, timing and luck are still a big part of a successful capital campaign, particularly with these market conditions. Total amount raised fell from $7.5 billion to $5.5

Venture Capital 28

Venture Capital Silicon Valley San Jose Bootstrapping 28