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Austin in San Francisco

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

So when Austin said he wanted to move to San Francisco from eponymous Austin (Texas), supporting his move was a no-brainer. But wait, what if Austin finds a hot new startup in San Francisco and bails on us? So welcome to San Francisco, Austin. But wait, isn’t that an HR no-no? We love you.

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“I’ll see in 2022 if I can turn The SF Minute into an actual business that’s somewhat sustainable”

Hunter Walker

The SF Minute is a San Francisco-based newsletter that highlights the top local stories of the day. The result is an email that takes (get this!) NB : Early on with the newsletter, I took a pretty firm stance on the trash situation in San Francisco and was comfortable saying, “This place is a mess. Thanks Nick!

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Announcing our next meetup: Data-Driven Marketplaces, San Francisco, May 16

Version One Ventures

Today, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting our second meetup in San Francisco, on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 5:30pm on Data-Driven Marketplaces. If you’re interested, please email us with the subject line “Marketplace Meetup” and we will send you an invitation. Hope that you can join us!

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Tech That Can Make The Freelance Economy Sustainable

YoungUpstarts

Instead of waiting for in-house employees to grant them access to a document or scheduling a meeting via numerous emails, we can collaborate with freelancers in real time to ensure our projects go off without a hitch. Named to the Forbes’ “30 Under 30” and Debrett’s 500 lists, Johnston lives in San Francisco.

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Why That $1 Million Doesn’t Always Mean Your Crowdfunding Campaign Was A Success

YoungUpstarts

In the very beginning focus on attracting visitors to your site for email collection, with the goal being to build an email database of interested, qualified candidates that can convert to sales when your campaign launches. The biggest driver of success is also the hardest to measure. Don’t overlook “hidden” product costs.

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3 Ways Startups Are Using AI To Improve Daily Operations

YoungUpstarts

San Francisco startup Plenty’s innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) has attracted $200 million in funding from SoftBank Vision Fund, the world’s biggest tech fund. Companies can also use AI to send customers personalized sales offers via email or text.

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3 Technology Trends Streamlining Operations for Healthcare Startups

Up and Running

Technology helps contribute to patient-centered care by fostering communication between patients and providers through online portals, email, and text messaging. Grand Rounds , a San Francisco based startup, acts like a healthcare assistant that provides employees access to high-quality medical care within their insurance network.