The Equity Kicker

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

I have just come from an excellent breakfast hosted by Qualcomm where we had half a dozen talks about the future for mobile. We heard about the potential for NFC, augmented reality, mobile commerce, and mobile operating systems, but the presentation that really caught my eye was about the growth in mobile malware.

Mobile 111

Mobile Technical Review Hosting Search 111

SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

I'm looking for free (equity only) development, should I contact you? We can likely provide technical strategy help at little to no cost, but hard core development generally requires that you have found someone to do it for you for equity or that you have some capital available (think $50K+). will definitely be handled.

Fractional CTO 264

Fractional CTO CTO Hire NDA Technical Review 264

SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

I'm looking for free (equity only) development, should I contact you? We can likely provide technical strategy help at little to no cost, but hard core development generally requires that you have found someone to do it for you for equity or that you have some capital available (think $50K+). will definitely be handled.

Fractional CTO 259

Fractional CTO CTO Hire NDA Technical Review 259

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Should You Share Equity with Consultants? To grow his cash-strapped start-up, Parker ended up sharing equity -- not only with employees, but also with consultants and vendors. Parker found that equity as compensation helped build loyalty to his company -- even among consultants. But sharing equity can have pitfalls, too.

Fractional CTO 40

Fractional CTO Equity Iowa Technical Cofounder 40

Jeff Hilimire

MARCH 16, 2016

I get this question all the time from friends and peers in the industry, “Why only focus on mobile? Why not have a specialty in mobile, but allow Dragon Army to do other areas of digital marketing, like social media and web development?” We could grow faster if we did more than just mobile, for sure.

Mobile 28

Mobile Private Equity Social Media Web Development 28

genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Working for Equity Instead of Cash. has an article on service firms waiving their fees and instead taking equity in their clients. Interest in this waned when the Internet bust resulted in most tech start-up equity becoming worthless, but it seems to be coming back. Not all start-up stock is created equally.

Equity 40

Equity Technical Review San Jose Stock 40

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We suggest that you tell your developers to place their mobile device in their drawers, front desk, or a locker to help create a dedicated software development team. Give Your Founding Team Equity. One of the easiest ways to show this belief and confidence in the project is by giving them a competitive salary and giving them equity.

Software Developers 100

Software Developers Software Development Software Developer 100

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

His goal was to find a programmer who would come in as an early partner and work as an Equity-Only Developer. At that point, you can't really just try to find someone to build it on the side, do equity only, etc. If you don't understand the basics about mobile technology, then read up on it. Ask a few CTO type people.

Fractional CTO 349

Fractional CTO Southern California Startup Mobile 349

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Techventure 2011 – one of Asia’s topmost events for the venture capital community to engage with the latest technology entrepreneurs organized by Asiasons WFG and presented by National Research Foundation (NRF) and Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SVCA) – will celebrate its 15th year on October 13 and 14.

Singapore 162

Singapore Private Equity Asia Venture Capital 162

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Will Work for Equity. Dave Graham Business Venture Capital Private Equity GlobalLogic Inc. Determined not to miss another opportunity, Graham has begun waiving fees and instead taking equity in clients he thinks have a good shot at success. Theres a huge opportunity cost in not taking equity," he says. Honorees Resources.

Arizona 40

Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

www.drowningamerican.com

JUNE 22, 2012

Next → How to Hire for Sweat Equity…. JS (for web/internet and mobile devices). That being said the following is available to the right candidate: • 3-5% equity in the company (based on experience). • $50,000/year salary once we obtain funding (target: January, 2010). Musings on Life and the American Dream. Post navigation.

Sweat Equity 40

Sweat Equity Equity Hiring Technical Review 40

The Equity Kicker

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Use more mobile data: In Dec 2011 the average mobile connection downloaded 424 megabytes of data (Japan was second with 392 megabytes). It is particularly encouraging to see the lead in mobile data usage.

Mobile 117

Mobile Internet Japan Australia 117

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Business equity investors are buying a portion of your business, so they are looking to fund a specific business with a specific offering, not a generic technology. Fortunately, in many attractive business domains, including mobile software, Internet apps and ecommerce, the cost of product development is at an all-time low.

Angel Investor 256

Angel Investor Early Stage Incubator Government 256

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

His goal was to find a programmer who would come in as an early partner and work as an Equity-Only Developer. At that point, you can't really just try to find someone to build it on the side, do equity only, etc. If you don't understand the basics about mobile technology, then read up on it. Ask a few CTO type people.

Fractional CTO 296

Fractional CTO Southern California Startup Mobile 296

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Mobile scheduling and coupons, online sentiment tracking and mobile credit card processing are just a few of the tools that will expedite non-core business functions and allow service professionals to focus 100 percent on delivering great client service. Tablet/mobile-friendly websites become a must-have for small business owners.

United States 185

United States Social Media Mobile Technical Review 185

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

On a macro level, we also believe that the 30% App Store tax which currently charged by Apple and Google on mobile devices will significantly decrease in the future – driven by competitive and regulatory pressures, as evidenced by South Korea’s recent ruling ). Toya – more than a studio.

Technical Review 178

Technical Review South Korea Due Diligence IP 178

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Earlier this week, local bank United Overseas Bank (UOB) launched a new mobile banking application for the iPhone that includes a Mobile Cash service which allows users to withdraw cash from automated teller machines (ATMs) without the use of their bank cards. ” The UOB Mobile Banking App. All you need is an iPhone.

Mobile 189

Mobile Singapore Small Business Equity 189

The Startup Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

A stock, which can also be referred to as a share or equity, is a proof of ownership of a fraction or part of a business entity. These are digital platforms, often run by other entrepreneurs, that provide automated investments and financial planning management by the use of web and mobile apps and requiring little or no human supervision.

Stock 90

Stock Securities and Exchange Commission United Kingdom Technical Review 90

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

When I first read Paul Graham’s blog post on “High Resolution&# Financing I read it as a treatise arguing that convertible notes are better than equity. He’s fine with equity provided it’s cheap to paper it legally. Photo credit: D. Blanchard/O’Reilly Media.

Finance 286

Finance Term Sheet Technical Review Warrant 286

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Technological Convergence – The global equity market value associated with disruptive innovation could increase to 60% by 2030. Deepfake Detection – demand for a mobile application that provides deepfake detection, Caller ID, spam blocking and perhaps even live translation or agentic experiences for call handling.

Artificial Inteligence 176

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 176

ConversionXL

JUNE 2, 2022

Here’s an example: When T-Mobile rolled out its unlimited data plan, contextual intelligence platform GumGum wanted them to see how useful its computer vision technology could be and highlight how the two companies could collaborate. They specifically targeted the T-Mobile account. Within hours, Legere praised the work on social media.

Lead Generation 94

Lead Generation Marketing Sales Cycle Campaign 94

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

Business equity investors are buying a portion of your business, so they are looking to fund a specific business with a specific offering, not a generic technology. Fortunately, in many attractive business domains, including mobile software, Internet apps and ecommerce, the cost of product development is at an all-time low.

Early Stage 412

Early Stage Angel Investor Incubator Government 412

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

And what he finds is incredibly encouraging – he shares many, many stories of young entrepreneurs challenging the status quo, limited technological infrastructure and governmental lethargy to fulfill their dreams, and at the same time plug the many gaps that clearly exist in the market.

Technical Review 248

Technical Review Saudi Arabia Egypt Startup 248

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

is it OK to call an exec on his mobile phone. how can you evaluate a good sales person? how do you know one when you see them? How much to compensate them? how to structure the comp plan. How do you get access to customers? getting past the assistant. when to call. how to handle intros. What is your sales process? call high or call low?

Software Review 300

Software Review Sales Due Diligence Startup 300

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Mobile stats are compelling. Also, 80% of consumers have used a smartphone to shop, 96% have researched a product on their smartphone and 73% of mobile searches have led to store visits. As shown in the chart below, since 2013, there has been a 10% increase in the time spent on the mobile web. Adapted from Statista.com.

Customer 100

Customer Technical Review Mobile Web 100

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2014

“Brand equity is important because it can become a significant part of a company’s value.” “Brand equity is important because it can become a significant part of a company’s value.” Applying Participatory Design To Mobile Testing | Smashing Magazine – crowdspring.co/1ytzwdT.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Mobile and web software apps may cost even less. It’s the right way to get money without giving up too much equity or control of your business. The cost of entry for tech startups continues to go down. Twenty years ago, it cost several million dollars to launch an e-commerce startup, which can be done today for a few thousand dollars.

Angel Investor 342

Angel Investor Venture Capital Silicon Valley Portfolio 342

Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In a rapidly evolving world, the success of any organization is intricately woven with its commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). OTG consistently invites its staff to engage in dialogue and exchange ideas and pathways to further ensure equity throughout Open Technology Group.

Entrepreneur 119

Entrepreneur Equity Retention Employee 119

The Startup Magazine

JULY 19, 2017

Crowdfunding for startups is taking off, as well as entertainment platforms that deliver great shows across mobile and at-home devices. A tip for all startups is to look at equity crowdfunding as a capital source. So it’s more of a true investment, and investors get equity shares as well as perks. Content Delivery Innovation.

Networking 64

Networking Technical Review Equity Demand 64

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

imgZine : a platform for publishing real-time social magazines on mobile devices. Rockstart typicall invests roughly $20,000 in exchange for 8 percent equity in participating startups, also providing six months of free office space and the aforementioned three-week road trip to Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley 123

Silicon Valley CTO Hire Continuous Deployment Cofounder 123

Board Effect

JANUARY 6, 2020

Another important principle of good governance is equity and inclusiveness. Equity and inclusiveness add value to our society. The portal provides a way for board directors and executives to communicate and collaborate on board business during board meetings and outside of meetings using their mobile devices.

Government 64

Government Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence 64

Business Plan Blog

AUGUST 20, 2013

This is generally achieved in one of the following ways: CTO Level Co-Founder (Equity). CTO Level Board Member or dedicated Adviser (Free or Equity). For simple projects lead by people comfortable with web and mobile tech this may work. Your web/mobile idea needs to be transformed into a working product/service.

CTO Hire 55

CTO Hire Fractional CTO Architecture Cofounder 55

Agile VC

AUGUST 1, 2012

About 6-12 months ago you could hardly throw a rock in the startup ecosystem without hitting a VC expressing their enthusiasm for “mobile” Now the frenzy about mobile has extended into the mass media and public equity markets, though with trepidation as often as excitement. First the enthusiasm.

Mobile 160

Mobile Advertising Bandwidth Web 160

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Which brings me back to your mobile phones. It’s worth noting that everything from the Internet, to electric cars, genomic sequencing, mobile apps, and social media — were pioneered by startups, not existing companies. Disruptive innovation leads to the creative destruction of businesses that once seemed pre-eminent and secure.

Private Equity 325

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 325

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Mobile phone technological advance. Beginning of 2009, Mitul designed and sold a solution that enables mobile operators across the globe to seamlessly exchange SMS, while taking care of billing, settlement, and routing. Transformation of Mobile Handset business. During that time, he had key successes. billion in market capital.

Founder 133

Founder B2B Private Equity India 133

The Equity Kicker

DECEMBER 15, 2014

I took this chart from Criteo’s recently published Mobile Commerce Report. It’s amazing to see how fast mobile is taking share from desktop and great to see the UK leading other western markets, as we do in just about all areas of ecommerce.

eCommerce 134

eCommerce Mobile Vertical Marketing 134

The Equity Kicker

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

It’s been troubling me recently that at first glance the trend towards mobile and the trend within mobile towards apps mitigates against startup ecommerce companies. It’s a long post , but if you are involved with apps or mobile design you should definitely go read it (I linked to it twice to make it easy for you).

eCommerce 133

eCommerce Mobile Social Media Advertising 133