The Startup Magazine

JULY 1, 2020

We interviewed entrepreneur Mr. Peter Agarwal, President/Owner of LED Phantom Distribution, a distributor of high quality LEDs, lighting, and lighting control products. LED Phantom has become a leader in customer service and product distribution of highly efficient green energy lighting products. LED lighting is a big example of that.

Green 178

Green Founder Distribution Business Model 178

ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2023

The funding will be critical in supporting eFishery’s ambitious plans to expand its operations both within Indonesia and internationally. eFishery, which was established in 2013 and is currently led by CEO Gibran Huzaifah, has developed a smart feeding system with the intention of completely altering the aquaculture industry.

Indonesia 130

Indonesia Security United States Global 130

Agile VC

APRIL 17, 2011

2010 Operating Income: $16 million. Distribution revenue is CPC and CPA. . Historically more revenue came from distribution/lead-gen (57% in 2007), but this tipped in 2008 though appears to be steady from 2009 to 2010 at about 58% advertising and 42% distribution. Kayak generates both distribution (i.e.

Pre-Money Valuation 113

Pre-Money Valuation Liquidation Preference Dividend Common Stock 113

Up and Running

JULY 18, 2014

One of the easiest ways to start a business is to operate as a sole proprietorship, but easy doesn’t really mean the best. So the S corporation splits the owners income into two parts, wages and pass-through distributions. But you’ll avoid employment tax on the income distribution. You can take an owner draw or distribution.

Small Business 87

Small Business LLC Nevada Software Review 87

Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 31, 2015

Over Thanksgiving weekend in 2013, right after launching his email list experiment, he built Product Hunt’s first website mockup with his team. Dun & Bradstreet, a 174 year old financial services company, has spent the last year building an experiment-driven marketing operation.

Lean 60

Lean United States Fractional CTO Startup 60

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. Developing O&O (owned & operated) businesses (outside of YouTube).

Networking 366

Networking Media Distribution Video 366

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 2, 2018

A method of solving time-consuming computing tasks by utilizing multiple computers usually united into a parallel computing system is commonly referred to as grid computing or distributed computing. In 2007, the BOINC framework became the home of World Community Grid , a distributed computing project created by the IBM Corporation.

Search 179

Search Aggregator Distribution Framework 179

ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Founded in mid-2013 and based upon an internal messaging system used to build the now-defunct online game Glitch, Slack mushroomed in popularity this year. Docker is an open platform designed to let developers and sysadmins build, ship and run distributed apps from anywhere. See also: What Is Docker And Why Does It Matter? Kimono Labs.

API 60

API Software Review Technical Review Startup 60

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Over the course of 2013, the API industry has matured a great deal. Although the API was treated as a new product within Netflix, it was still operating under the company’s larger business objectives. He is also the co-author of APIs: A Strategy Guide. Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory.

API 135

API Audience Dividend Programming 135

Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

It’s often possible to “ design around ” a patent to operate a business that achieves similar results in different ways.) Financial, technical and operational plans and forecasts of all kinds (trade secret). By 2013, the U.S. As we’ve discussed, obtaining a patent can be a slow, costly and difficult process.

Intellectual Property 143

Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

For marketers, then, the goal is to distribute that secret, in full or part, for maximum impact: To create real value for Insiders. The order of operations may surprise you. Rather than a traditional round of pre-release promotion, Beyoncé released a full album on iTunes in 2013 with no advance promotion. Image source ).

Customer 108

Customer Differentiation West Virginia Campaign 108

YoungUpstarts

MAY 28, 2014

In the old days, companies purchased PCs that either had an operating system (most likely Windows) already installed, or they installed Windows using a CD-ROM to each individual machine. According to a 2013 TechRepublic survey , 50 percent of companies with 250 or more employees use VDI.

Wiki 279

Wiki Mobile Security Networking 279

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

For marketers, then, the goal is to distribute that secret, in full or part, for maximum impact: To create real value for Insiders. The order of operations may surprise you. Rather than a traditional round of pre-release promotion, Beyoncé released a full album on iTunes in 2013 with no advance promotion. Image source ).

Customer 101

Customer Differentiation West Virginia Campaign 101

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

For instance, we are working with one customer on the faster distribution of clinical kits from Singapore to hospitals in China. There is also a trend to “bundled” solutions” where express operators help companies manage their complex supply chains with multi-tiered solutions to meet their cold chain transportation needs. [1]

Asia 100

Asia China Singapore Forecast 100

Reid Hoffman

MAY 23, 2022

When literally every order is a rush order, operations can’t just be good – they have to be excellent, adaptive, and geared toward constant learning and improvement. It currently operates ~600 micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs), averaging around 5000 to 8000 square feet in size, with an inventory of ~2,500 products.

Vertical 68

Vertical Social Media Operations Stock 68

Up and Running

DECEMBER 11, 2013

In the most recent (12/6/2013) episode, for example, they rejected a $500 gaming device that gamers climb on to ride because they thought it would appeal to a very small percentage of gamers. . More often, it’s secret formulas, secret ingredients, trade secrets, and relationships with channels of distribution. Defensibility.

Valuation 136

Valuation Oregon Burn Rate Angel Groups 136

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2015

YouTube takes too high of a revenue split (45% vs. 30% that Apple and many other distribution companies take – FWIW, YouTube argues this is because their costs are much higher since they host and stream the video). Notably I said: You have to have owned & operated websites (O&O) to drive traffic to. post-script.

SEM 150

SEM Los Angeles Silicon Valley Acquisition 150

Up and Running

JANUARY 14, 2019

A franchise is a type of business that is owned and operated by an individual (franchisee) but that is branded and overseen by a much larger—usually national or multinational—company (the franchisor). The operations manual. Franchising can be a great way for companies to increase their distribution. Are you an operations person?

B2B 82

B2B Distribution Search Matching 82

Austin Startup

JANUARY 27, 2019

Email is superior for messages that need to be distributed to many people at the same time (like this one) and are better left archived (such as an important piece of industry news or research). And then the People Operations team found a better book, Crucial Conversations , which had a training program built into it that we began to use.

Conversion 48

Conversion Email Cofounder Hosting 48

mobile.smashingmagazine.com

OCTOBER 17, 2013

October 17th, 2013. Consider if your application can benefit by integrating with the camera, contact list, local data storage, offline operation, etc. October 17th, 2013 4:10 am. October 17th, 2013 6:34 am. User Experience. UI Design. E-Commerce. WP Word Press. Essentials. Techniques. By Peter Traeg. 2 Comments.

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Up and Running

JUNE 6, 2014

I recently met with a new business owner who, based on her 2013 business activity, was on track to owe $18,000 to the IRS in Self-Employment taxes. For example, if your business brought in $100,000 in gross revenue during the year, and paid $40,000 in operating expenses (supplies, cost of goods sold, rent, etc.), You do that as well.

LLC 112

LLC Distribution Security Startup 112

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

As you can see from the chart their data suggests there are about $25 billion of VC distributions per year in the US. In 2013 it is expected to be around $35 billion. Compare the state of play in 2013 versus 15 years ago. 2013 = $25 billion of which Apples stage is more than $8 billion at > 90% gross margin.

LP 374

LP Later Stage IRR Term Sheet 374

Agile VC

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

There’s different flavors or derivations of these… e-tailers and marketplaces are both e-commerce businesses but differ in operational model, growth patterns, and profit margins. If this were a math class, I’d just say the proof is evident but if you want some data on Twitter’s 2013 YTD revenue here you go.

IPO 194

IPO Aggregator B2B Internet 194

Ben's Blog

JUNE 18, 2011

Similarly, Google, well on its way to owning the dominant smart phone operating system and which maintains a near monopoly position in search, trades at a price/earnings (P/E) ratio (ex-cash) of around 13.7. International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that there will be 1 billion mobile internet users by 2013. There are currently 4.5

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Software Review Valuation Internet 76

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Rocio Perez-Ochoa , co-founder of Bidhaa Sasa , which finances and distributes household goods that can improve families’ quality of life in rural Kenya. She started ArtLifting with her brother, Spencer, in 2013, and acknowledges her youth and enthusiasm have been assets. Rocio Perez-Ochoa. Being naive is good. …

Africa 120

Africa Cofounder Entrepreneur San Francisco 120

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 11, 2017

We offer 3 turn-key products: Branded content: Marketers are given the opportunity to hire influencers solely to shoot or act as talent in branded content that will be used on their brand’s owned and operated channels. Milestones: June 2013 – Ronnie becomes famous and we think of the idea for “InstaElite”.

Software 49

Software Marketing Entrepreneur North America 49

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

They all operate in a very similar manner to their ‘traditional’ currency counterparts, such as Propser and Lending Club. at the start of 2013, but by November it had peaked at £750 a coin, making a 1,000% increase in value in just 11 months. The Services. The Problems. The price was just £7.50

Security 107

Security Open Source Networking Small Business 107

Up and Running

APRIL 25, 2013

According to Enterprise Content Management Connection , digital mailrooms are often characterized by a centralized operation that manages a company’s content and documents. Using this distribution method can increase productivity and decrease mail handling and paper costs. 46 each in early 2013. Billing Costs Money.

Direct Marketing 81

Direct Marketing Database Marketing Campaign 81

Up and Running

JULY 16, 2015

Beginning as a small red cart in Eugene, Oregon, today Red Wagon Creamery has a downtown storefront, local retail distribution, and online ordering. In addition to law, Stuart was involved in various business ventures, including building subdivisions, as well as owning or operating restaurants, a grocery store, and a farm.

Oregon 60

Oregon Prospectus Southern California California 60

Hunter Walker

MAY 18, 2015

They provide assistance to Californians in building a vibrant, successful and inclusive society, distributing more than $1.5b In cases of a new fund, like Homebrew in 2013, what does Irvine evaluate? Finally, we were attracted to Homebrew because of the combination of deep operating experience and solid investing backgrounds.

LP 48

LP Portfolio Early Stage Institutional Investors 48

www.kalzumeus.com

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

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Security 101

Security Software Review Ruby Startup 101

K9 Ventures

APRIL 9, 2014

Well, now in 2013, almost 2 years to the date, things have changed again. Yes, almost everyone who was operating as a Super Angel, went on to raise a venture fund. Top engineering talent today has a bimodal distribution. The funding landscape has shifted and is now even more confusing than ever.

Mezzanine 134

Mezzanine Seed Stage Early Stage IPO 134

Jeff Hilimire

AUGUST 30, 2013

Chapter two was Engauge, which we sold to Publicis in August 2013. While Atlanta has B2C “operational talent” — evident by the city’s cluster of major media and marketing companies — it lacks B2C “entrepreneurial talent,” Cummings said. “We from left: David Cummings, Ryan Tuttle, yours truly. Mobile Personal Start-ups'

Atlanta 77

Atlanta B2C Georgia Los Angeles 77

Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 3, 2019

We were introduced to Henry Ward from eShares through our friend Manu Kumar from K9 Ventures in 2013. We loved the product, but weren’t convinced it would get much distribution quickly. Philip Krim reached out cold in 2013. Today, Instacart is the 6th most valuable company out of YC. Carta (prev.

Portfolio 202

Portfolio Cap Table Early Stage Valuation 202

Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 31, 2019

Scott Kupor is the managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he’s responsible for all operational aspects of running the firm. Coming from an operating role in a company, that can feel odd - that doing nothing is in fact accomplishing your objective - so that takes some getting used to.

Lean 108

Lean Venture Capital Conversion IPO 108

abovethecrowd.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Unfortunately, either information asymmetry or physical distances and the resulting distribution costs can both cut against the economic advantages that would otherwise arise for all. VIPKid , which was founded in 2013 by Cindy Mi , is a truly amazing story. As you can see, that can be a big mistake.

Internet 88

Internet Matching Vertical Hosting 88

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

” But in 2013, the Sheehans set their sights higher. How did your experiences with a smaller operation such as the Delacata food cart inform and influence your planning when your were starting up Elk Horn Brewing? It was August 2013 when we put an offer on the current building, after looking at about 15 different properties.

Oregon 60

Oregon Distribution Portland Georgia 60