Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 9, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Done deal: after a quick syndication with the kitchen team (their job was at stake, so they were easy to convince.), internet. (6). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Global Warning! software.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Agile VC

MARCH 8, 2012

But even during the macroeconomic boom of 2004 to early 2008 (inflated by various credit bubbles – housing, sovereign debt, LBOs) tech IPOs were extremely rare and then the global economic crisis of late 2008 – 2010 only further dampened hopes for a recovery. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search.

IPO 100

IPO Silicon Valley Revenue Seed Stage 100

Austin Startup

DECEMBER 27, 2010

The long tail theory was that global interconnectedness would enable the sale of a large number of unique items in relatively small quantities. Even on PCs, social sites …shatter the unity of the Web with content behind a password, invisible to search engines.&#. Connected televisions will have their own interactive formats.

Mobile 74

Mobile Syndicate Syndication Austin 74

Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Or are they running to a fresh perspective, a massive talent pool, and an innovation culture that balances social impact with global domination? In short, the first wave of internet companies were widely distributed and brought people online (AOL in Virginia, Microsoft in Albuquerque and Seattle, Dell in Austin, etc.)

Texas 90

Texas San Antonio Houston Dallas 90

Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 20, 2008

It is as if the staffing and management of projects is run by international syndicates more interested in controlling job territories than in assembling vital, dynamic teams who are empowered to succeed. Our profession is in trouble. krasicki April 3, 2009 7:19 AM control valves said. @The June 15, 2009 8:43 PM jackcrews said.

Software Review 164

Software Review Engineer Management Technical Review 164

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Meyler Capital is taking the analytical rigor of modern internet marketing and applying it to fund marketing. . Coalesce address the more general problem of searching through large data sets for best fits. Pacer is useful to search prior litigation, bankruptcies, etc. TruthFinder and Intelius provide basic background vetting.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

mashable.com

JULY 10, 2012

When a potential customer visits a website and then leaves without making a purchase, companies can ‘follow’ them on the Internet,” says Melissa Chelist, owner of Storkgifts , an online children’s store. According to Think Mobile with Google : 81% of smartphone users access the Internet on their mobile devices.

eCommerce 101

eCommerce Software Review Technical Review Social Media 101

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

I have TV for shouting, I have Facebook for Social, I have Vogue magazine because my wife reads it, I have Google for Search. At its purest, YouTube is about: Reaching massive global audiences. Reach one of the largest global audience on the planet proactively consuming content. On one of the most visited page on the internet.

Analytics 149

Analytics Marketing Audience Channel 149

mashable.com

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Airbnb raised $112 million to take its peer-to-peer marketplace global, and car rental company Zipcar successfully went public. The city hopes to attract and start more of these sorts of Internet companies by helping Cornell build a 2.1-million-square-foot Global Syndication Partners. Celebrities. FriendFeed. Friendster.

New York City 83

New York City New York Startup Social Media 83

David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Just do a search online and the VC’s job is done! Some VCs monitor Internet traffic reports or job boards to see which companies are growing. That said, our experience so far is that these online markets are most useful to identify opportunities to join a syndicate, not to source and lead a new investment. May 3, 2009.

Private Equity 114

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Equity 114

mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

INFOGRAPHIC] How Agencies Are Spending Online Media Budgets [INFOGRAPHIC] Global Internet Traffic Expected to Quadruple by 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Advertising on Twitter [INFOGRAPHIC] What Makes the Modern Media Agency [INFOGRAPHIC] How Does the iPad 2 Compare to the Tablet Competition? All Rights Reserved. startupcto

San Francisco 99

San Francisco New York City Social Media Entrepreneur 99

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Israel’s ranking in the’s Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 increased to 24th place from 27th the year before. The Global Competitiveness Index is based on 12 pillars of competitiveness, which together provide a comprehensive picture of the competitiveness landscape in 139 economies around the world at all stages of development.

United Kingdom 96

United Kingdom Austria Global 96

mashable.com

JANUARY 18, 2012

The name I chose is scovry and the website ( [link] ) that it goes to is a social media based search engine that displays results in a “spy” type format. I like using [link] to search for domain names. Obviously domain name searches and incorporation names are different, but they should be the same if at all possible.

Naming 97

Naming Social Media Social Network RSS 97

mashable.com

AUGUST 20, 2011

Fortunately, most buildings these days are set up for Internet, phones and other business infrastructure, so you don’t have to worry about installing those modern amenities. Partners W3 EDGE Concentric Sky Rackspace Intridea Dynect DNS Webtrends Global Syndication Partners ABCNews CNN Metro USAToday Yahoo ©2005-2011 Mashable, Inc.

Cofounder 81

Cofounder San Francisco Social Media Startup 81

Agile VC

MAY 10, 2012

Yet agriculture is a massive global industry and one that is increasingly reliant on data for a range of needs – improving production, benchmarking across farms, even regulatory and financial reporting. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search. In time Farmeron will likely expand into crops farms (e.g.

Silicon Valley 223

Silicon Valley Cofounder Seed Stage Syndicate 223

Agile VC

APRIL 13, 2012

Here in Boston the same dynamic as Silicon Valley has been afoot… at least in the software/internet sphere, the majority of startups have migrated from the suburban loop of Rt 128 back into the urban core of Boston & Cambridge. So why are software & internet startups more urban today than 5-10 years ago? Alex Panelli.

Silicon Valley 185

Silicon Valley San Francisco San Jose Startup 185

mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

After all, high-quality open source software is free, the cloud makes computer power far less expensive, and anyone with an Internet connection can learn Ruby and CSS. Partners W3 EDGE Concentric Sky Rackspace Intridea Dynect DNS Webtrends Global Syndication Partners ABCNews CNN Metro USAToday Yahoo ©2005-2011 Mashable, Inc.

Startup 79

Startup Social Media RSS Social Network 79

mashable.com

MARCH 7, 2011

Likewise, BlackBerry and HP/Palm are also using WebKit and Microsoft is going to release a mobile version of Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Phone 7. Partners W3 EDGE Concentric Sky Rackspace Intridea Dynect DNS Webtrends Global Syndication Partners ABCNews Forbes Metro USAToday Yahoo ©2005-2011 Mashable, Inc. startupcto

Developer 93

Developer HTML API Ruby 93

mashable.com

MAY 24, 2011

In its Keynote Mobile Commerce Performance Index , Internet Retailer ranks mobile commerce websites based on load time, success rate and other factors. Interestingly, the #1 mobile commerce site on Internet Retailer ‘s index, Walgreens, is nearly identical in appearance to its native iPhone app. Is the app a better UX?

Mobile 90

Mobile Web Social Media Software Review 90

mashable.com

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Fake Ad Rips Internet Explorer 9 in Most Devastating Way Possible [VIDEO]. To generate more names for your startups, do a keyword search on a visual search site and browse its images for inspiration. Example : Pinterest, Etsy product search, Google image search. Trending Stories. Think Again [VIDEO]. Like Tweet.

Naming 104

Naming Startup Social Media RSS 104

Hearpreneur

MAY 18, 2022

Stemming from my own struggles in the search for a high-quality remote job, I discovered a niche in the job market than fifteen years ago, remained unfulfilled. The opportunity allowed me to fulfill the needs of the same organization and live out the mission to build a global company with a genuinely nurturing culture.

Technical Review 141

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review Jordan 141

mashable.com

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Fake Ad Rips Internet Explorer 9 in Most Devastating Way Possible [VIDEO]. ” The name is important for discoverability , whether in Google searches (10% to 50%+ of site traffic, depending on the category), the App Store (especially painful in iOS6) and other text-based discovery channels. Trending Stories. Think Again [VIDEO].

Naming 84

Naming Startup Social Media RSS 84