Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2022

By most definitions of the term, an entrepreneur is someone who starts a new business, incorporating innovative changes to existing products, services, business models, and creating new markets. Yet very few achieve that great aspiration of really driving economic, social, and environmental changes on a global scale.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2021

With simple software available today, find a domain name and implement your own website. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. Practice developing a business plan. Get business cards made.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

I've talked about that in lots of other posts, so you can visit some of these to help determine what you specifically need: Startup CTO or Developer Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything Key ingredients in the equation are: How complex is the system? Ask them about your concept. Go to user groups.

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Start Up Blog

AUGUST 1, 2019

Here’s the Sammatron definition: The implementation of better solutions to meet existing market desires, new market requirements, and even unarticulated needs. Deeper Privacy Protections: Outlaw facial recognition software, and facial storage by private firms without explicit permission. So what is innovation? .

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2020

In fact, subscription pricing has been around for a long time for magazines, cloud-based software, and gaming, but now I’m seeing it used for just about anything, including for more stylish clothes via Mr.Conection , gourmet foods via TryTheWorld , and toys for your kids via KiwiCo.

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Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

In our post, we defined network effects this way: “When a new user/member is added to the network, it increases the value of the product or service to all other users.”. This definition (like many others we’ve read) mainly refers to the quantity of users: i.e. more is better.

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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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SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

Its also been interesting to see the interaction of tools involved - Social Networking, Blogging and a Discussion Group. Where I use LinkedIn: * I definitely use LinkedIn for Specific Requests - Ex. I definitely check people out using LinkedIn. However, it definitely has served as a hub. How do you use LinkedIn?

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 10, 2009

It may seem full of legal definitions and terms but my two takeaways are: 1) Entrepreneurs need to know about these legal options, 2) Consulting an intellectual property attorney is a good move even before you get funded. software, songs, movies, web site content. _. social network start up – trademark and copyright are more likely.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

It also depends on how innovative your technology is - if you’re using existing platforms and delivery methods, you can definitely hire out a great team to run your company. Software programmers are in extremely high demand - you’re competing with Facebook, Google and thousands of other startups. Laura Roeder , LKR.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

For many startups, this was the secret to massive success : David Quail is a super talented software engineer, with one exit already under his belt. In short, you can act, look, and smell like a fully automated online company that employs a posse of software developers and an in-house graphic designer. It puts fate into your own hands.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 23, 2010

Only later did I realize that this was part of Dharmesh Shah’s larger blog and that the software was based on the popular “stack overflow&# software. I felt that the Stack Overflow software made it much more obvious what I was supposed to do when I arrived. articles and leaves. Want to get more followers? Engagement.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

I feel like “conversion rate optimization” is in 2013 what “social media marketing” was in 2009. Though the waterfall model is specifically to software development, it’s core principles resonate beyond software and into startups across the board. Most startups fail. image source.

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VC Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2022

Given the ‘fuzzy’ period we’re in, where we still struggle with a definition of the Metaverse, it’s easy to dismiss it all as a fad. Animoca Brands is a Hong Kong-based game software company and venture capital company founded 2014 by Yat Siu. Fortnite generated $5.8 Dapper Labs evolution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2019

By most definitions of the term, an entrepreneur is someone who starts a new business, incorporating innovative changes to existing products, services, business models, and creating new markets. Yet very few achieve that great aspiration of really driving economic, social, and environmental changes on a global scale.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Greg knows consumer businesses and customers, which has added tremendously to our team where I admittedly have more of a background in enterprise software, data and online video. If you’re interested in sports tech (or want to argue with a 49ers fan) you should definitely follow Greg.

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Up and Running

JULY 10, 2017

We run into this kind of software services every day—Google, Youtube, Instagram, and so on. By offering a free trial you are basically telling your customers that there are no strings attached and they are not obliged to pay unless they like the software. Duolingo lingot store. Free with ads. It’s mostly popular with B2C markets.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Well, this week’s Small Business Spotlight, miiCard , is definitely one solution. Instead of countless usernames and passwords, you have one identity to use for a variety of activities you want guaranteed security: online shopping, social networking, online dating, and online financials.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 3, 2013

Just be aware that it’s not the definitive list, it’s merely a definitive list. Thumb – A mobile social network that helps people get instant opinions. Dropcam – A high-definition Wi-Fi video camera with remote viewing and two-way sound. Class Dojo – Behavior management software for teachers.

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Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Your business has a high viral co-efficient (or perhaps even a network effect) that lets you amass users cheaply without worrying too much about the monetization per user or spending money on paid acquisition. Even more interesting are businesses that create network effects like marketplaces or social networks.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

It also depends on how innovative your technology is - if you’re using existing platforms and delivery methods, you can definitely hire out a great team to run your company. Software programmers are in extremely high demand - you’re competing with Facebook, Google and thousands of other startups. Laura Roeder , LKR 2.

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Technical Review Cofounder Founder Software Review 79

Transformify

JULY 24, 2019

Our formal definition of Inclusion reads: “Inclusion is about integrating diversity effortlessly into every day working, encouraging all to participate and to be their authentic selves. Our focus is to become more “Inclusive” than merely representing Diversity through numbers. Some examples follow.

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Growthink Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

Tools of virtual collaboration – email chief among them but also Skype, Google Apps, and inexpensive “cloud” project management software like Basecamp - have eliminated most of the collaboration advantages of the traditional corporate form. What to do about it?

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SMS Software Review Social Network Equity 69

ctotodevelopers.blogspot.com

JULY 11, 2012

Social, Agile, and Transformation. I cover several topics including agile software development, software startups, web 2.0, social networking, SaaS, content management, media, enterprise 2.0 Business minded, agile CIO with strong social networking background. Social, Agile, Transformation Pages.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2017

You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Check your brand definition against the clarity of this one from Xerox for office software. Assess social media relevance to your product or service.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

I’m a software guy so I’m sure there are cases where building isn’t feasible. Social Network s / Search / Blogs – Obvious, huh? I’m surprised at the number of people who aren’t good at tracking down relationships in social networks. I’ll make my next posting shorter.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 22, 2013

The Best Definition of Success Is the One You Never Use – [link]. Social Networks by Revenue and Employees, Facebook Stands Above All | Web Strategy – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link].

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Take the time to read, cover to cover, The Definitive Guide to Raising Money from Angels , by the legendary Bill Payne. One excellent way to do this (with a good bit of help from the experts), is to create a draft business plan using LivePlan from Palo Alto Software. Gust takes advantage of the cloud, and you should, too.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2014

By most definitions of the term, an entrepreneur is someone who starts a new business, incorporating innovative changes to existing products, services, business models, and creating new markets. Yet very few achieve that great aspiration of really driving economic, social, and environmental changes on a global scale.

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Global Entrepreneur Social Network Networking 287

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

With simple software available today, find a domain name and implement your own website. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. Practice developing a business plan. Get business cards made.

LLC 141

LLC Social Network Naming Search 141

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 25, 2017

By most definitions of the term, an entrepreneur is someone who starts a new business, incorporating innovative changes to existing products, services, business models, and creating new markets. Yet very few achieve that great aspiration of really driving economic, social, and environmental changes on a global scale.

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Entrepreneur Social Network Networking Global 141

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

With simple software available today, pick a domain name and implement your own website. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. Develop low-cost plan. Get business cards made.

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LLC Entrepreneur Social Network Search 256

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Lesson for all on social networks: Spirit Airlines hit with $50K fine over deceptive Tweets – [link]. Definitive Mobile Guide – 40+ Tools, Frameworks And Tutorials – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template tco use today) – [link]. – [link].

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

EFactor The authors of business networking book The N Factor venture up the alphabet a little bit to bring you the EFactor. This social network for entrepreneurs can help you answer your questions in a handful of different ways. I will definitely check them out tomorrow. link] [link] Will Wednesday 27, 2010 @ 2:19 am Hmm.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Now that Facebook has open-sourced their entire data center infrastructure, does that make it easy for a competitor to overtake Facebook as a social network? ” In this sense, building in public would force you to create quality, artful code.

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Version One Ventures

MARCH 13, 2013

The toothbrush test is definitely a great benchmark for any social networking site. And it’s also why social networks for travellers or events have struggled to really scale. It’s why Facebook , Twitter , and Pinterest have done so well. The toothbrush test is valid for SaaS products as well.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Since we work with hundreds of thousands, we often refer to Jeff Bezos’ illustrative definition when we talk about it: “Brand is how people describe you when you are not in the room.” don’t switch between Amanda and Mandy) on business cards, social networks or online forums. Understand the term ‘brand.’. Get a website.

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