David Teten

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! I suggest start by looking at the many programs offered by the Fortune 500’s startup networks. Winners get $7000, a round-trip ticket to Silicon Valley, access to world-class mentorship, and more.”.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 4, 2019

Get ready to experience hands-on, cutting edge technology demos (and some wild future science stuff you never thought was possible). Official SXSW Panels and Speakers SXSW Badge Required Watch Out Silicon Valley: Rising LATAM Tech Scene Watch Out Silicon Valley: Rising LATAM Tech Scene MAR 8, 2019 | 12:30PM?—?1:30PM

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

Trust doesn’t come from one 45-minute Powerpoint pitch or 30-minute demo. He’s focused on that sector (not exclusively but predominantly) and therefore has an amazing network at large financial services firms to help you with business development. This is a demo + a high-level deck. ” (Zig Ziglar). Why buy me?

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Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Are DEMOs days numbered? Has DEMO lost its luster and relevance in 2010? DEMO has always been one of my favorite tech conferences. You can always check out the current and prior product demos at the DEMO site. ProfessorVC. Thursday, September 16, 2010.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 12, 2020

Unlike traditional demo days or Shark Tanks which are, “here’s how smart I am, please give me money,” a Lessons Learned presentation tells the teams’ stories of a 10-week journey of hard-won learning and discovery. Steve Weinstein 30-year veteran of Silicon Valley technology companies and Hollywood media companies.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

SparkLabs , an accelerator program in South Korea that is bringing a Silicon Valley-like approach to the Asian country’s startup ecosystem, showcased its second batch of startups to investors at Demo Day today. Here are the eight companies that presented at SparkLabs’ latest Demo Day: DesignplusD (Productivity).

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VC Cafe

JUNE 29, 2012

My head is still spinning from the past 3 days, which have been incredibly packed with events, information and networking. You’re in Silicon valley, competing against the best of the best. screenshots, clickable demo, out in the market? network and meet new people. Because a startup is a 5-10 year commitment.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2009

There was no viral social networking products back then like Twitter where people could easily discover your content. The first attention we started getting was after we launched the company publicly at Demo on September 25th of this year. The first VC I met with came from attending DEMO. After Office 2.0

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Hacking for Defense is a battle-tested problem-solving methodology that runs at Silicon Valley speed. Create a national network of colleges and universities that use the Hacking for Defense Course to provide hundreds of solutions to critical national security problems every year.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Common assets for SaaS companies include: Free trials Product demos Freemium offers with limited features Webinars How to guides Whitepapers. A person receives an email about an endorsement, they visit the platform to view it, and then they’re nudged to endorse people in their own networks. Revival messaging. Chatbots and live chat.

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A Crowded Space

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Incubators and accelerators are breeding grounds of hype - they put lists of companies out there and have a demo day to display their wares. Any time you have Techcrunch publishing articles like, “ Our 9 Favorite Startups From Y Combinator Summer 2015 Demo Day 2” , you’re going to get some hyped companies. Why does hype occur?

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Steve Blank

APRIL 30, 2024

That allowed them to build the KH-11 sensor (first with a silicon diode array, and then the using first linear CCD arrays), which turned the images seen by the satellites’ powerful telescope into bits. Land was demoing an instant movie. You filmed a movie and 90 seconds later you could see it.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2023

We don’t do demo days: It’s not our thing… never has been and never will be. Think partners coming together to tap their own networks for your follow-on rounds of financing. The culmination of this accelerator program isn’t a demo day or a big show. The Clarity of the Terms : how will your company be financed? Who You Are.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

GigaOM Structure aims tackle the challenge of understanding how to architect data centers, networks and applications along with the big questions emerging in computing and IT. In addition, engaging keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions and unprecedented networking opportunities will show you the best ways to grow your business.

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The term “Growth Hacking”, invented by Sean Ellis , and made popular by Andrew Chen , a Silicon valley marketer and entrepreneur, is a combination of two disciplines – marketing and coding: Growth hackers are a hybrid of marketer and coder, one who looks at the traditional question of “How do I get customers for my product?”

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Professor VC

OCTOBER 11, 2010

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Got around to seeing The Social Network this past weekend. And I can show you our working demo of our prototype. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered?

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Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2018

16th floor Register: Sign up here Thursday, March 8 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella getting a demo of Senseye in the kitchen at Capital Factory. Come network with your friends and share your secret parties, plan your conference sessions, and discuss whose undiscovered indy band is cooler. Time: 2pm to 3pm Location: Hilton?—?Salon

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Hacking for Defense is a battle-tested problem-solving methodology that runs at Silicon Valley speed. Create a national network of colleges and universities that use the Hacking for Defense Course to provide hundreds of solutions to critical national security problems every year.

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Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

So without further delay: Large Tech Meetups: Web Innovators Group : Quarterly Demo-Style meetup in Cambridge draws over 1000 members of the startup community each time. Online Resources and Newsletters: Bostinno : Great coverage of local startup happenings with a growing network of local writers. The Grand-daddy.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 29, 2013

You’re supposed to demo the business, not just the product. The investors who come to Demo Day might nod politely when you talk about the features of your product. We will open our network of successful entrepreneurs and investors to offer invaluable experiences to you. Demo Day is an invitation-only event.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 12, 2016

“Being in Silicon Valley, a lot of my friends want to work for Google or Apple, but this class showed me that the problems in public service were even more challenging and rewarding. Lessons Learned – Not a Demo Day. The bot will tap into a network of NGOs to source answers. This post is a continuation of a series.

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techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

In Silicon Valley, rock climbing’s a current hot spot for startup folks. SVASE or Founder Dating in Silicon Valley, First Tuesday in London and Hackers and Founders in New York all come to mind. To be blunt, find a way to move to Silicon Valley. So is ultimate frisbee. Find your ticket.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 21, 2011

On April 16, I was in Mumbai doing a live 1M/1M event with TiE Mumbai and Indian Angel Network (IAN). Vishal showed a terrific demo that was full of cool features but completely out of context. We also had Pritam Roy present Gomolo.in , a social network and online hangout for movie lovers. Fragrochem. Pritam Roy's Gomolo.in

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 28, 2010

It seems the focus on “virtual&# goods has been both the demo of the consumer as well as the fact that by definition virtual goods have almost no marginal costs to the seller so giving a huge slice to the carrier (and Zong) isn’t a problem since actual costs are ~ $0. Seattle-based company specializing in mobile analytics.

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 10, 2012

We’ve seen this dramatically accelerator around the world through the Global Accelerator Network and when I wrote Startup Communities: Building a Startup Ecosystem in Your City , much of what I used as the basis for the Boulder Thesis came from my experiences here. Announcing Ari Newman as TechStars Network Catalyst.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 21, 2013

I was having a conversion on Friday with Brad Bernthal , an Associate Professor at Colorado Law School who directs the Silicon Flatirons Center’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. My bet is that the geographically networked aspect of Techstars will emerge as its long term gift to Boulder.

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siliconflorist.com

DECEMBER 22, 2012

I saw David at the recent Microsoft Accelerator Demo Day and was reminded to go back and reread both of these posts. 13) Portland startups at an “Early Stage”: Start-Ups: Silicon Valley, it ain’t (and that’s awesome) (0). Oregon Entrepreneur Network (OEN). Silicon Forest. FriendFeed.

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 17, 2011

As silicon valley veterans who are experienced working with startups Gil Ben Artzi , a former Yahoo exec, and Shuly Galili , founder of the CICC and organizer of the Israel web/mobile/cleantech tours , spotted the gap and launched Upwest Labs , a new accelerator for Israeli startups in Silicon Valley.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 12, 2016

“Being in Silicon Valley, a lot of my friends want to work for Google or Apple, but this class showed me that the problems in public service were even more challenging and rewarding. Lessons Learned – Not a Demo Day. The bot will tap into a network of NGOs to source answers. This post is a continuation of a series.

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Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. I moderated a panel discussion last night on one of my favorite topics, bootstrapping, as part of our Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship Eminent Speaker Series at San Jose State. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"?

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 9, 2011

His network is broad, with a third of the mentors for the accelerator program also coming from outside Silicon Valley. The second round of the program is already underway already and will run for 12 weeks, culminating in a Demo Day on August 15. Launch early and often," quipped McClure, "and promote early and often.".

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

First, wireless voice networks – cell phone networks – had started to emerge. These new cellular phone networks were built around two-way circuit switched technology designed to move voice calls without interruption. At the same time, digital data networks to support “pagers” were also growing rapidly. You got it.

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mashable.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

And for those in the coveted in-crowd, Silicon Valley, San Francisco and the greater tech community become a world of opportunity where you’re only limited by the quality of your idea and the caliber of your friends. Roberts talks of social networks as mediums that may very well help your product or name attract VC attention.

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Scott Edward Walker

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Despite all the hype in the press (including with respect to the latest ICO craze), raising funds for your startup is still tough – particularly if you’re not located in San Francisco or Silicon Valley. Tip #2: Hustle and Build Your Network. Tip #1: Get Warm Referrals to “A” Investors. at 7:33). In a word: hustle.

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Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. There are so many unknowns at this stage and the only known is that the business model is going to change at least once, or in the current most overused term in the Silicon Valley, there will be a "pivot". Are DEMO's days numbered? ProfessorVC. Thursday, January 27, 2011.

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 18, 2010

If you’re reading this on Monday the 18th, tune in to the live stream of the conference at [link] and watch the demos of the 10 startups that were chosen amongst dozens of applicants. Velocee is a Content Distribution Network (CDN) for mobile which enables carriers to save money by predicting users mobile data usage trend.

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

While finding product-market fit is important, getting the rest of the business model right is the difference between and a great demo and a great business. There’s no reason why funding should act any differently (based on color) but there’s an unintentional bias that comes from networks and exposure to networks.

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