SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

How will you differentiate from these? Social Integration/Viral Outreach - are you integrating in some way with social networks? Is your integration limited to login and “like” buttons or are you building a presence within the social networks themselves? How do you make your money? are you going to leverage?

Developer 384

Developer Founder Viral Oauth 384

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Barriers to entry are no longer created by patents or by tech differentiation alone, but by superior traction in the marketplace. This trend is particularly true in markets that are highly susceptible to network effects, such as online auctions and social networks.

IP 163

IP Technical Review B2C Social Network 163

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2023

Make your business model your competitive differentiation, like Fred Smith with Federal Express, or Ingvar Kamprad with IKEA. In a world connected through a broadband Internet and mushrooming social networks, information flows quickly and relatively seamlessly, expediting the pace at which new innovations gain traction and speed.

Entrepreneur 253

Entrepreneur United States Business Model Government 253

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Make your business model your competitive differentiation, like Fred Smith with Federal Express, or Ingvar Kamprad with IKEA. In a world connected through a broadband Internet and mushrooming social networks, information flows quickly and relatively seamlessly, expediting the pace at which new innovations gain traction and speed.

United States 429

United States Business Model Government Differentiation 429

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2021

In startup business plans, a bubble is too many entrepreneurs and too many investors chasing the latest “next big thing,” like Google search engine, Facebook social network, or Amazon e-commerce site. In finance, a bubble is too much money chasing assets, greater asset production and a herd mentality. Supply and demand ignored.

Demand 362

Demand Government Venture Capital Valuation 362

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

” The pioneering fund of funds realize that their source of differentiation is much more about the latter than the former. The challenge is that if you don’t get into the first 1-2 funds you don’t get in at all because they, too, become “over subscribed.” The iPhone was released.

Technical Review 398

Technical Review Venture Capital Valuation Pre-Money Valuation 398

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Focus on finding a network of diehard fans, and cater your content to their needs. This is the basis of an effective differentiation strategy. This network isn’t mutually exclusive with building an audience of customers. Developing a social media following. Not every person that buys from you will be a superfan.

Reputation 134

Reputation Audience Management Social Media 134

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Social Commerce. More than 2 billion people use social networks(8), such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Their popularity has prompted some social networking “stars” – including bloggers and YouTube favorites – to cash in by accepting advertising on their channels or selling their own products online(9).

Small Business 100

Small Business Asia Channel Technical Review 100

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.

Technical Review 187

Technical Review Software Review Customer Social Media 187

Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 8, 2022

The tool you’re using can differentiate between a good video and a bad one. Also remember that social media videos are not the same format as those seen on specialist video-sharing sites. For example, if you post long films on social networking sites, they may not get the attention they deserve. Use a Good Tool.

Video 52

Video Sales Social Network Social Media 52

Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Companies that score highest in this criteria are typically: E-commerce businesses that fulfill regular needs and offer a differentiated experience or SaaS businesses that help businesses or individuals manage core activities. Even more interesting are businesses that create network effects like marketplaces or social networks.

Churn Rate 168

Churn Rate Viral Acquisition Cofounder 168

YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

Your brand lives in everyday interactions your company has with its prospects and customers, including the images you share, the messages you post on your website, the content of your marketing materials, your presentations and booths at conferences, and your posts on social networks. Market your signature brand.

Curation 173

Curation Social Media eCommerce Channel 173

ConversionXL

AUGUST 18, 2021

Turning employees into advocates can shorten the sales cycle, boost growth, and help your team differentiate from the crowd. . Businesses looking to expand their reach online should consider setting up an employee advocacy program. But, only 17% of businesses have implemented a formal, comprehensive policy. .

Social Media 117

Social Media Employee Media Programming 117

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Make your business model your competitive differentiation, like Fred Smith with Federal Express, or Ingvar Kamprad with IKEA. In a world connected through a broadband Internet and mushrooming social networks, information flows quickly and relatively seamlessly, expediting the pace at which new innovations gain traction and speed.

United States 239

United States Business Model Government Differentiation 239

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2011

One of the companies that will feature at the upcoming web and mobile technology startup conference Echelon 2011 is Fetch Plus , a social media and mobile application development company. That was in May 2004, when she approached the Athens New Media Synergy Center out of UGA to build a mobile student messaging platform she called Vusion.

Social Media 187

Social Media Media Management Application Development 187

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2020

To begin with, we are going to differentiate five major areas of marketing that encompass all the others. Because in the end … This type of marketing is widely practiced on social networks, especially on Facebook , where the capacity for dissemination and viralization of recommendations is brutal. Interruption Marketing.

Marketing 179

Marketing Social Network Advertising United States 179

VC Cafe

MAY 29, 2022

Snap’s stock plunged 40% last week after Evan Spigel announced the company will miss revenue targets, which raises questions about other ‘advertising powered’ social networks. Beyond growth momentum and compelling KPIs, this is where investors will search for true strategic differentiation and a path to profitability.

Venture Capital 183

Venture Capital Early Stage Valuation Startup 183

Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 15, 2014

For example, if we were to take a social network like Facebook or Twitter, we might end up with something that looks like the diagram below (n.b. Given this positive feedback loop, it becomes clear that the goal of these social networks is to move a logged in user up the pyramid. for their posts. How is this beneficial?

Social Network 167

Social Network Metrics Framework Networking 167

abovethecrowd.com

APRIL 17, 2013

Given Facebook’s position as the leading global social network with high barriers to entry, there was no need to maximize revenue on day one. They could have been integrated from the beginning at a deep level: your social network in contacts; your Amazon 1-click credentials a fingertip away.

Europe 101

Europe Social Network Technical Review IPO 101

Transformify

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Either they can't acquire new clients or collect payment from the existing customers or they fail to develop their skills and differentiate themselves from the competition. At the same time, many freelancers struggle to make the ends meet. Where to look for an ordering customer or gigs.

Software Review 67

Software Review Bankruptcy Portfolio Advertising 67

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

However, he was not the first to build a social network. In fact, surprisingly, there were hundreds of social networks before Facebook. If there was one factor where Zuckerberg truly differentiated himself from other entrepreneurs it was probably his ability to learn and adapt.”. Thinking Aloud startup'

United Arab Emirates 185

United Arab Emirates UAE Startup Social Network 185

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Again, our value can really be differentiated in its scale and depth. Circle of Experts Contributed Articles Expert Networks Investment Research Market Research New York NextNY Social Network Analysis' There’s really nothing comparable to GLG Share in terms of delivering those resources to startup founders.

New York 114

New York Technical Review Networking Advisory Board 114

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

Differentiate. 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. One great company, AppFolio , filmed all of this user interaction and made the DVD available to me. Stand out from the crowd.

Silicon Valley 291

Silicon Valley Ireland Technical Review Valuation 291

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

If you are looking for funding and customers for your new business, you need to identify your “unique selling proposition” (USP) right up front, in 30 seconds or less, to differentiate yourself in today’s information overload. A new easier to use social network may not get anyone excited.

Intellectual Property 183

Intellectual Property Cofounder .Net Bootstrapping 183

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2012

Strong focus and differentiation. A new social networking product that proclaims to combine the best of Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter has too broad a focus and will likely not compete in the long run with existing offerings. Combining functions is not a good differentiator.

Intellectual Property 244

Intellectual Property Non-Compete Differentiation Social Network 244

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 4, 2012

Differentiate differentiate DIFFERENTIATE! Achieve a reputation as a guru, wizard, or fix-it person on social networks and channels. Often it isn’t just your product and services alone that will interest people, but what goes behind them. For small businesses, the entrepreneur is sometimes the product too.

Small Business 193

Small Business Differentiation Reputation Agile 193

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Each profile should also be consistent with the social network. For example, Mailchimp’s avatars are the same across its social accounts. Naturally, what is popular will get copied in due time, which is why a differentiation strategy is critical for survival. However, its tone of voice differs slightly.

Social Media 142

Social Media Media Developer Marketing 142

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Often major customers defect en masse to the new entrant as they realize that the huge price premium is not justified by the product differentials. LinkedIn – Lots of people talk about LinkedIn as a social network. That is what Clay Christenson defined in his book as “The Innovator’s Dilemma.”.

Non-Compete 386

Non-Compete Startup Internet Cost 386

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2011

Strong focus and differentiation. A new social networking product that proclaims to combine the best of Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, and Twitter has too broad a focus and will likely not compete in the long run with existing offerings. Combining functions is not a good differentiator.

Intellectual Property 256

Intellectual Property Non-Compete Differentiation Social Network 256

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2012

Every startup needs to understand that the customer paradigm has dramatically shifted over the past two years with pervasive social networks and smartphones. Customize your interactions to meet unique customer needs. Connect to the customer in your communication.

Networking 234

Networking Customer Entrepreneur Social Network 234

Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg’s journey started when he created a message program ‘ ZuckNet’ at the age of twelve, CourseMatch and FaceMash in college, and finally the world-famous social networking platform ‘Facebook’ which revolutionized communication, followed by taking over WhatsApp and Instagram.

Entrepreneur 94

Entrepreneur Bankruptcy Southern California South Africa 94

Austin Startup

APRIL 25, 2017

This begs the question: how much time do users spend in Snapchat today compared to other social networks, and how will that number change over time? While not all of our investments will pay off in the long run, we are willing to take these risks in an attempt to create the best and most differentiated products in the market.”

Valuation 48

Valuation Technical Review Forecast Social Network 48

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

In the era of social networks, LinkedIn, Facebook messaging, Quora and email addresses that are easily guessable, it’s easy to think that maybe you should just approach a VC directly. But if you’re looking for something differentiated in your portfolio I think we’d be a great fit. They seem so reachable.

Developer 366

Developer Silicon Valley PR Las Vegas 366

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2013

Social media connections, if they exist, are buried elsewhere or reserved for monitoring purposes only. Social media is here, and is the preferred mode of communication by a large segment of your customers, so make it a positive differentiator for your business. Respond online to feedback received online.

Social Media 249

Social Media Media Customer Viral 249

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

Or are you happy to run just the local restaurant that is differentiator. How do you differentiate yourself? You can also reach out to me on virtually any of the social networks, just search for Steve Hoffman or founder space. So it really doesn't matter could be a restaurant, but are you going to franchise it?

San Francisco 97

San Francisco Technical Review Incubator Silicon Valley 97

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2011

While Google stopped Facebook in their tracks when they built a social networking company. And Facebook stomped out Twitter from building an open social network. You need to be clear on what your sources of differentiation are from the biggest competitors or you’re dead anyways. It will be differentiated.

SMS 325

SMS Non-Compete Differentiation Social Network 325

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Social media connections, if they exist, are buried elsewhere or reserved for monitoring purposes only. Social media is here, and is the preferred mode of communication by a large segment of your customers, so make it a positive differentiator for your business. Respond online to feedback received online.

Social Media 228

Social Media Media Customer Viral 228