David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . I previously posted a detailed presentation with sales technology tools useful for B2B sales.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

For the last 10 years China essentially closed its search, media and social network software market to foreign companies with the result that Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Dropbox, and 30,000 other websites were not accessible from China. Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice.

China 327

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 327

YoungUpstarts

JULY 6, 2011

Don’t ignore technology. Technology is moving incredibly fast. What may have been at the cutting edge of technology five years ago is now obsolete. Blockbuster was too slow to adapt to technology even though the signs were ever-present. Always adjust your business plan as competitors begin implementing new technology.

Intellectual Property 244

Intellectual Property Non-Compete Technical Review Business Plan 244

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

For the last 10 years China essentially closed its search, media and social network software market to foreign companies with the result that Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Dropbox, and 30,000 other websites were not accessible from China. Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice.

China 219

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 219

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2010

Another variation on this theme is the person who creates a “solution” from technology, and then makes up a “problem” that it will solve. The hot term these days is “viral marketing”, meaning we won’t do any marketing, but our product is so great that everyone will know about us anyway by word of mouth and through Internet social networks.

Sweat Equity 130

Sweat Equity Intellectual Property Startup Viral 130

The Next Web

JANUARY 24, 2014

Let me drop a few names and you will get the picture: Adyen, Booking.com (acquired by Priceline), Distimo, Mendix, Shapeways, Spilgames, Takeaway.com, TravelBird, WeTransfer and Qandidate. We are the most active Twitter country in the world (measured by tweets per account) and the third most socially networked. Serious talent.

Netherlands 143

Netherlands Technical Review Stock Silicon Valley 143

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2012

Get your Internet domain name and website. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Define some intellectual property. Define some intellectual property. File a patent and trademarks to show real intellectual property. Build a prototype product.

Angel Investor 260

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Angel Groups 260

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2012

Here are the key ones: Real intellectual property. Others of lesser value include trademarks, trade secrets, unique domain names, long-term contracts, and copyrights. So what are the business elements that investors look for to conclude that you may indeed have a sustainable competitive advantage?

Intellectual Property 244

Intellectual Property Non-Compete Differentiation Social Network 244

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2011

Here are the key ones: Real intellectual property. Others of lesser value include trademarks, trade secrets, unique domain names, long-term contracts, and copyrights. So what are the business elements that investors look for to conclude that you may indeed have a sustainable competitive advantage?

Intellectual Property 256

Intellectual Property Non-Compete Differentiation Social Network 256

www.inc.com

JULY 9, 2010

By Issie Lapowsky | Aug 6, 2010 Share ); Getty Related Articles The New Rules of Hiring Is It Legal To Use Social Network Data When Hiring? Instead, the takeaway message for recruiting is: play to your strengths (in Meebos case, its networking), be active, not passive, and get your name out there. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc.

Intellectual Property 55

Intellectual Property Los Angeles San Francisco New York 55

Gust

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Get your Internet domain name and website. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Define some intellectual property. Define some intellectual property. File a patent and trademarks to show real intellectual property. Build a prototype product.

Angel Investor 179

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Angel Groups 179

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 24, 2018

Social marketing. Facebook still stands tall as the most extensive social network in the world, averaging 2.2 The social network’s real power lies in the vast amount of information available that makes creating highly targeted ads and messaging easy. Vero – plans range from $99 – $1049 / month.

Social Media 51

Social Media Marketing Analytics Audience 51

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Headquartered in Kibbutz Shamir, Israel, Shamir Optical is a fast growing provider of innovative products and technology to the ophthalmic lens industry. Posco is exploring Israeli innovations in the water technology and renewable energy sectors. STANLEY FISCHER NAMED WORLD’S TOP BANK GOVERNOR FOR 2010.

Bandwidth 79

Bandwidth Framework Forecast 79

venturebeat.com

JULY 12, 2012

Social media. Social networking. Social games. Dylan’s Desk: New security threats target intellectual property, infrastructure. Streaming media. Streaming video. Smartphones. Windows Phone. Google Plus. Microsoft’s Bing Fund will give online startups cash, advice, and discounts. Add a Comment.

Detroit 69

Detroit Incubator Technical Review Venture Capital 69

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 24, 2018

Social marketing. Facebook still stands tall as the most extensive social network in the world, averaging 2.2 The social network’s real power lies in the vast amount of information available that makes creating highly targeted ads and messaging easy. Vero – plans range from $99 – $1049 / month.

Social Media 48

Social Media Marketing Analytics Audience 48

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Every startup faces multiple choices and decisions when it comes to technology. Social networking. Social/Sharing. Add a class name to buttons, forms, quotes, etc. Ad Serving Technology. Create your own social network. free enterprise social network. Mailing lists/groups.

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

rapidrollout.wordpress.com

JANUARY 15, 2011

He or she might call himself a “consulting CTO,&# “freelance CTO,&# “on-demand CTO,&# “CTO on call,&# “CTO for hire,&# or just a “technology strategy advisor.&# Most likely, this is a person who is a serial entrepreneur and was the chief technology officer for two or more web startups.

Fractional CTO 40

Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire Fractional VPE 40

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 13, 2012

The story of Harvard sophomore Mark Zuckerberg, or at least Hollywood’s version of it, should be familiar to anyone who’s seen The Social Network or spends more than five minutes each week surfing the Internet. The first name they came up with for the new magazine was Facts.

Intellectual Property 127

Intellectual Property New York City Pennsylvania Cofounder 127

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2010

Here are some of the key ones: Real intellectual property. Others of lesser value include trademarks, trade secrets, unique domain names, long-term contracts, and copyrights. So what are some of the indicators that investors look for to conclude that you may indeed have a sustainable competitive advantage?

Intellectual Property 124

Intellectual Property Non-Compete Differentiation Social Network 124

Gust

AUGUST 5, 2012

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment.

Business Plan 182

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 182

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it requires at least 100M users and $50M investment.

Business Plan 186

Business Plan Exit Strategy Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 186

steveblank.com

JULY 8, 2011

This video should be the gold standard in explaining contract terms.

Software Review 110

Software Review Startup Silicon Valley Analytics 110

news.ycombinator.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Had the Winklevoss Twin and their friend continue, do you realistically believe Facebook (by any other name) would be where it is today? If it is obvious and easy to do (A), then I would conclude that there was no technological advantage, no technological barrier to entry, and would would have to look for a special reason to try.

Stealth 41

Stealth Technical Review Startup Software Review 41