Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

Seattle should be the envy of any non Silicon Valley tech community in the country. It really wouldn’t take much to turn a great technology ecosystem into a truly electric one. You need to have passionate tech entrepreneurs who want to build businesses locally. The ingredients are all here.

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Seattle Silicon Valley Technical Review Los Angeles 317

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 17, 2013

Martin – Harvard Business Review – [link]. Good reminder from Fred Wilson that your instincts should sometimes guide you when due diligence does not – [link]. Startup PR Tip: To Get Press, Don’t Pitch Your Product – [link]. Martin – Harvard Business Review – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Technical Review 94

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

VCs tout themselves as frontier technology investors, but most are using the same infrastructure tools they have used for the past 20+ years: Excel and recent college grads searching Google. We’ve seen some modest progress in people upgrading from Excel to Google Sheets; use of some CRM; and a cloud-based storage service.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

David Teten

JULY 12, 2013

Are you trying to build buzz, but don’t have the cash to launch a full-fledged PR campaign? I emphasize that the best PR you can build is through satisfied customers with high Net Promoter scores. In other words, you should focus first on a great product/service, and only after you’ve achieved that worry about PR.

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PR Public Relations Startup Technical Review 114

Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Identify any technology needs you may have (and whether or not you’re equipped to meet them) such as: High-speed internet with a reliable connection. Not only is it necessary due to the coronavirus, but it could potentially give you a strategic long-term advantage against current competitors and help you avoid massive overhead.

Software Review 153

Software Review Exit Strategy Technical Review Business Plan 153

ConversionXL

JUNE 23, 2020

Advertorials are a PR play on steroids, akin to pitching your product or company to a journalist and getting a favorable write-up (but paying for the privilege). For many companies with target audiences in SaaS and tech—generally savvy audiences—that percentage is likely far higher.). According to Harvard Business Review : .

Technical Review 105

Technical Review Software Review Audience Advertising 105

Cracking the Code

AUGUST 3, 2011

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. In search of Europes next tech stars. Cloud Computing. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends.

Software Review 67

Software Review Europe Technical Review Search 67

Up and Running

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Use Open Source and Cloud Computing. For most things you need to do, you can find an open source and/or cloud version of it. “You do not need to buy that expensive office software and servers when you can switch to a cloud vendor-Google is an example-at a fraction of the cost,” says Ali Asadi of aprofitmaker.com.

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South Africa Software Review Green Technical Review 157

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 12, 2020

You make can either make or break the future of a business hence due diligence is necessary before making any moves. But at the end of the day, I am in my position as CEO of an 18-year firm providing IT support, cloud services, vanity numbers and CRM software because of my strengths. Thanks to Patricia Jones, Paws PR ! #5-

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Entrepreneur Software Review Technical Review SEO 114

Hearpreneur

MARCH 15, 2019

Thanks to Brandy Runyan, Black Diamond PR Firm, LLC ! #2- in 2016, as an advanced e-mobility and automotive technology company with the mission to develop world-class, emotionally-compelling vehicles featuring the most forward-thinking automotive technologies in existence. Thanks to Chas Cooper, Rising Star Reviews ! #9-

Entrepreneur 116

Entrepreneur Technical Review Software Review Atlanta 116

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Unveilling of the Bessemers 10 laws of Cloud Computing and SaaS - Winter 2010 Release. The Cloud computing stack is currently defined by three levels: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Mind the GAAP!

Software Review 48

Software Review Cloud Technical Review Sales Cycle 48

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 31, 2012

Top cities for technology start-ups – [link]. How Much Information Should you Give VCs for Due Diligence? The Best Book Reviews Money Can Buy – [link]. Americans Think Cloud Computing Comes From Actual Clouds [link]. Why you should be worried about facial-recognition technology – [link].

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Technical Review 91

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

PR for Startups – [link]. Build a technology company without a tech cofounder – [link]. Build a technology company without a tech cofounder (by @BeckyMcCray ) – [link]. PR for Startups – [link]. Very cool new word cloud app: use photos, docs, websites, shapes, images etc.

Social Media 95

Social Media Small Business Design Media 95

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

PR for Startups – [link]. Build a technology company without a tech cofounder – [link]. Build a technology company without a tech cofounder (by @BeckyMcCray ) – [link]. PR for Startups – [link]. Very cool new word cloud app: use photos, docs, websites, shapes, images etc.

Social Media 95

Social Media Small Business Design Media 95

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

If you’re a technology startup you need to excel at product, of course. While many tech startups do this intuitively (say, SnapChat thinking it would be much better if our photos out partying disappeared) it still happens. It’s worth a quick read. My argument is pretty simple. But it wasn’t to be.

SEM 379

SEM Viral Marketing Widget 379

David Teten

JULY 12, 2013

Are you trying to build buzz, but don’t have the cash to launch a full-fledged PR campaign? I emphasize that the best PR you can build is through satisfied customers with high Net Promoter scores. In other words, you should focus first on a great product/service, and only after you’ve achieved that worry about PR.

PR 60

PR Public Relations Startup Technical Review 60

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. In comparison, the overall technology sector growth was projected at 9-10% in early 2010 and this forecast did not change significantly today. Cloud Computing. (1). Cracking The Code. Wednesday, February 23, 2011.

Software Review 101

Software Review Technical Review Valuation Europe 101

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

9 Tech Entrepreneurs Share Their Secrets to Success | Entrepreneur – [link]. Misfit Entrepreneurs | Dan Pallotta-Harvard Business Review – [link]. Is crowdsourcing a threat or opportunity for PR agencies? A 3-D Printing Pen Wows Kickstarter | MIT Technology Review – [link]. Stupid, Stupid xBox!!

Social Media 105

Social Media Small Business CTO Hire Design 105

Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 12, 2020

Every cloud has a silver lining (let’s be positive!) Before looking as specifics, you need to review your objectives. Websites can be built in many different ways, but most sites now use a content management system (CMS) that give non-technical users the ability to edit the site. What do you want to achieve via SEO?

SEO 52

SEO Technical Review Engineer Search 52

Hearpreneur

MARCH 13, 2020

3- Due to financial difficulties in my family. I started my business when I was forced to drop out of Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA due to financial difficulties in my family. So I got to work and jumped in on starting my business, TTYL—a tech-free community. Thanks to Dawn Jones, Pressed PR ! #9-

Entrepreneur 125

Entrepreneur LLC Technical Review Finder 125

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 16, 2012

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Cracking The Code.

Software Review 95

Software Review Europe Technical Review Spain 95

David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

The importance of reputation is why, for example, Andreessen Horowitz invested early and heavily in their own PR, adding PR guru Margit Wennmachers as a Partner. . Amar Bhide, my former professor, wrote in Harvard Business Review, “ Strategy is Bunk.” – Technology stack. – Thesis. – Execution.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Private Equity Silicon Valley Differentiation 60

David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

The importance of reputation is why, for example, Andreessen Horowitz invested early and heavily in their own PR, adding PR guru Margit Wennmachers as a Partner. . Amar Bhide, my former professor, wrote in Harvard Business Review, “ Strategy is Bunk.” – Technology stack. – Thesis. – Execution.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Private Equity Silicon Valley Differentiation 60

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Cracking The Code.

Software Review 59

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe 59

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Whether you’re starting a home-based business due to financial considerations or for another reason, you can use this checklist to help you figure out firstly whether or not it’s the right option for you, and if so what you need to do to get set up officially, including creating a great working environment! A dedicated phone line.

Software Review 60

Software Review Technical Review Intellectual Property Guerilla 60

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Useful comparison of Amazon vs. Rackspace clouds & why Mixpanel is moving to EC2 – [link]. Technology expected in homes in 10 years – Scientists unveil moving 3D holograms – [link]. Geologists And Tech Industry Leaders Fear Mineral Trade Wars Imminent – [link]. UK copyright laws to be relaxed.

Social Media 92

Social Media Costa Rica Small Business Design 92

Cracking the Code

MAY 15, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. I attended yesterday the 10th Annual Top Ten Tech Trends organized by the Churchill Club at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. Cloud Computing. (1). Cracking The Code.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review San Jose Venture Capital 48

SVPG

JANUARY 12, 2011

1) Even people not in technology have heard of Dropbox—whether or not they use it—because their tech savvy friends fearlessly recommend it. Think about the stories you want your customers to tell in a review. It is not “data stored in the Cloud” or “fast cross-platform performance.”

Product 69

Product Technical Review Social Media Viral 69

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 28, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. I make the most of this time by listening to my favorite tech and venture podcasts. Cloud Computing. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Technology San Francisco 48

Cracking the Code

MARCH 12, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. As we are entering a new year, I thought it would be interesting to publish every quarter an update on the state of the 13 public SaaS/Cloud companies in the Index. Cloud Computing. (1). Friday, March 12, 2010.

Software Review 63

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Forecast 63

Cracking the Code

MAY 25, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. 10 Things Every CEO Needs to Know About Product Design" unveiled at the Bessemer Annual Cloud CEO Conference. I would like to see more info on the Annual CEO Cloud event. Cloud Computing. (1). out of 5!

Software Review 74

Software Review Cloud IPO Jordan 74

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Curious to see Apple seriously getting into the cloud business with their new data center – [link]. Fascinating infographic of income levels by religious belief – [link]. Augmented Publicy – [link] – Will scare some, but will be commonplace in next few years.

Social Media 95

Social Media Small Business Design Media 95

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. A funny video of Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle on Cloud Computing. But does Larry hate cloud computing that much or is he hiding a potential future acquisition of Salesforce.com? Cloud Computing. (1).

Software Review 48

Software Review Cloud Technical Review Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Cracking The Code.

Software Review 54

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 54

steveblank.com

JULY 8, 2011

Poplytics – online surveys and analytics AskYourTargetMarket – market research surveys SurveyMonkey - granddaddy of on-line surveys Amazon Mechanical Turk – you can set up a question and get answers PickFu – A/B testing $5 for 50 opinions Collaboration Dropbox – store, sync, and, share files online.

Software Review 110

Software Review Startup Silicon Valley Analytics 110

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Power of Social Cloud – [link]. FEDTALKS: How To Improve Government With Technology – [link]. Where’s @oldspice on Twitter these days, asks @edwardboches – [link]. If you have to tell someone you’re influential, then you’re not – [link]. Traffic Bait Doesn’t Bring Ad Clicks – [link].

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 19, 2012

Tech firms like are all about it. PR firms are forming teams to promote it and consulting firms have their business technology teams all over it. Now this kind of access is becoming a cloud based solution that people tackling big data will make available to small organizations for very little investment.

Small Business 64

Small Business Software Review Technical Review Cloud 64