The evolution of the internet is an extremely complex topic. One simplifying pattern comes from the two types of actions internet users take: pull and push. Push is when you are using the internet in a more passive way and content comes to you. Consequences include the rapid rise of native apps over websites, and a dramatic increase in the overall scale and reach of the internet. Sometimes it is helpful to find broad patterns that make it easier to understand. MORE
So I’ll take this opportunity to showcase Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends 2014 Presentation. KPCB Internet trends 2014 from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. I’m feeling a little out of sorts today and not inspired to write anything. Here it is in all its glory. mobile VC & Technology Web/Tech MORE
I love these "state of the internet" presentations Mary does. 2012 KPCB Internet Trends Year-End Update from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Mary published this presentation this past week. There is so much useful information and insights in them. MORE
I’ve been doing some thinking about the future of cars and the impact of the internet. When people talk about “internet” and “cars” people usually think of internet-connected automobiles for the purposes of infotainment. MORE
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The real “resume” that you have to live with is everything that you or anyone else has posted about you on any site on the Internet. You can’t hide, since no Internet presence will always be a negative. MORE
Or put more simply: we finally have an internet of people. Over the past few years, a bunch of web-based marketplaces have gotten popular – Etsy, Kickstarter, AirBnb, to name a few. Many of these business ideas had been tried before but are succeeding only now. When a trend like this emerges, it’s always interesting to ask “ why now ?” MORE
Many aspiring entrepreneurs are looking to the Internet as an opportunity to get rich quick, instead of a place where you can start a business you love, for very little capital and minimal technical expertise. The best place to learn is by scouting around the Internet today. MORE
The Internet likes snacks – simple, focused products that capture an atomic behavior and become compound only by linking in and out to other services. The dominant payment systems (mainly, credit card systems) were designed to be offline systems and only much later awkwardly grafted onto the Internet. Web products have followed a steady evolutionary path from the compound to the atomic. MORE
Many aspiring entrepreneurs are looking to the Internet as an opportunity to get rich quick, instead of a place where you can start a business you love, for very little capital and minimal technical expertise. The best place to learn is by scouting around the Internet today. MORE
We don’t really have the internet in Australia. I mean, sure we are connected to it, but we aren’t even in the top 50 countries for internet speeds. Some of the countries with faster internet include Kenya, Lithuania, Slovenia, Moldova and many developing economies. MORE
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I just joined the Internet Defense League. Think of it as the cat signal for the Internet. You’ll see a signup at the top of this blog, or just go to the Internet Defense League site. Networks cat signal internet internet defense league internet freedom networks Politics MORE
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So next Wednesday, September 10th, is the Internet’s opportunity to stand up and be heard. If you are with me on this issue, please consider joining the Internet Slowdown campaign next Wednesday. And if you still aren’t convinced, please read Chad Dickerson’s piece in Wired this week on why this issue is important to businesses and everyone who uses the Internet to reach their customers and/or audience. MORE
The End of “Internet” Companies. Al Gore's 2012 Induction to the Internet Hall of Fame. I believe with unshakable conviction that the internet has been and will continue to be the most distruptive innovative force of of my lifetime. MORE
Yesterday when we were having Comcast issues in downtown Boulder, I thought about how slow the Internet speed at my office was. And yes – as a consumer, I’m spending a ton of money for all of this Internet connectivity. When the SOPA/PIPA issue came to a head, the most effective way to help people understand the potential implications was to blackout the Internet for a day. The post Dear Internet: Let’s Demo The Slow Lane appeared first on Feld Thoughts. MORE
The internet is no longer the wild wild west. Here are some of the most common terms and laws that you should be familiar with as an internet investor. The post 3 Laws Every Internet Investor Should Know appeared first on Blogtrepreneur - For Busy Entrepreneurs. MORE
The internet has been the biggest blessing to some small businesses and a complete business killer for others. Joining the Internet Marketing Revolution. In only the past 10 years, the prevalence of the internet has completely exploded across every corner of the globe. It’s time for those without new marketing techniques to take their heads out of the sand and scoop up the massive business opportunity the internet has to offer. We’re not in Mayberry anymore! MORE
I’m not a fan of the term “Internet of Things” (IoT), but it is the best way to describe a future where more and more devices are Internet-connected. The infrastructure elements already exist, as the Internet is exceptional at expanding and shifting to accommodate new kids on the block. As computation and communication get cheaper, more “dumb” devices will be “smart” and on-line. MORE
It was an easy and obvious call this weekend. I’m going to spend some time this morning watching my friend and coinvestor (on a few things) Mary Meeker do her thing. You should too. mobile VC & Technology Web/Tech MORE
We’re now in the second Internet bubble. At the same time, acquisition opportunities will expand as large existing companies, unable to keep up with the pace of innovation in these emerging Internet markets, will “innovate&# by buying startups. Carpe Diem. MORE
There are thousands of internet marketing products available on the web, all promising to produce millions for customers. The internet is a fast-paced market, and working only four hours a week is a quick way to get blown away by the guys who are working 80 hours per week and want it more. There are two questions that a customer should ask himself before he buys his next internet marketing product: 1) Will I actually go through the course and commit time and effort to do something? MORE
How the internet of things became a $1.2 billion industry of everything. Technology MORE
Lo and behold, Internet growth is stagnating if you take out India. India still is at only 27% Internet penetration so there’s a lot of growth opportunity. Here are some of my favorite key takeaways: Mary Meeker’s Key Internet and Digital Trends for 2017. MORE
I get a constant stream of requests to look at new startups or to announce something that a startup just did. MORE
I first noted this nearly 5 years ago, but more recently, some of the Internet thought leaders have written about the theme. I’ve written before about powerful advantages Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook have in the software industry. These four companies control major parts of the ecosystem, take out upstarts when they get too big, corner talent markets in key areas , and enjoy a ~30% “tax” (directly or indirectly) across most other software companies. MORE
I remember the trigger point being a 3/20/2000 article in Barron’s titled Burning Up: Warning: Internet companies are running out of cash — fast. The post Lessons From The Internet Bubble: Growth vs. Profitability appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Over the weekend, Mark Suster and Fred Wilson each put up awesome posts discussing the idea of profitability in startups. MORE
Ben and his partner Marc Andreessen (the founder of Netscape and author of the first commercial web browser on the Internet ) are the definition of Smart Money. I’ve followed them with a few observations about the Internet that may help frame the scope of the debate. While labeled the “dot.com” bubble, valuations went crazy across a wide range of technology sectors including telecommunications, enterprise software and biotech, not just the Internet. The Internet May Kill Us. MORE
What you need to know about business defamation. Here’s a true statement: harsh criticisms of a product or service can have a strong – and negative -- impact on a company. And here’s the follow-up question: what are your options if a disparaging comment about your business lands on the doorstep? MORE
The Golden Age of Internet Marketing? psychological methods to sell should be destroyed." - The Minutemen, S**t From An Old Notebook We have enough data now to realize that display advertising on the Internet doesnt work. However, it also feels like we are about to enter a new, maybe a golden, age of Internet advertising and monetization. We have enough data now to realize that display advertising on the Internet doesn't work. skip to main | skip to sidebar. MORE
There are a couple classic archetypes of internet/software founders, including the genius college student cooking up something quirky but ultimately disruptive in his dorm room who launches his company straight out of undergrad. MORE
The bitcoin blockchain is not just going to change the way money works on the Internet (and off). It’s going to change the way Internet applications are built. MORE
Regardless, though I respect Fred greatly, let me state my position for the record – consumer and small business internet opportunities are FAR from “over”, and any such commentary is foolish, narrow-minded, and simply dead wrong (altho, it may indeed be “over” for most large funds attempting to do seed-stage investing at any scale similar to YC or 500). MORE
Recently, two bills have been introduced into Congress that – if passed – will do irreparable damage to the Internet, entrepreneurship, free speech, and job creation as a result of the continued entrepreneurial activity around the Internet. MORE
In the last two weeks there’s been a flurry of articles about the implications of a 25% decline in the public market value of a bunch of Internet stocks. We probably had about $150m committed and were running around trying to get to $300m for what we had positioned as a dedicated Internet VC fund. I can’t remember the month, but I think it was in the summer, that all the public Internet stocks dropped a bunch (probably 25%). MORE
It’s titled A Rational Internet Venture Valuations Bubble and is insightful, clever, and though provoking. VC Post of the Day bubble internet usv valuations wengerAs I sit here in Boulder watching MI-5, taking care of Amy , avoiding SXSW, and catching up on RSS and email, I came across a post from Albert Wenger (USV) that rang true. Easily the best VC post of the week. MORE
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So I’ll take this opportunity to showcase Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends 2014 Presentation. KPCB Internet trends 2014 from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. I’m feeling a little out of sorts today and not inspired to write anything. Here it is in all its glory. mobile VC & Technology Web/Tech
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Or put more simply: we finally have an internet of people. Over the past few years, a bunch of web-based marketplaces have gotten popular – Etsy, Kickstarter, AirBnb, to name a few. Many of these business ideas had been tried before but are succeeding only now. When a trend like this emerges, it’s always interesting to ask “ why now ?”
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Over 13 years ago, in March of 2000, I wrote a blog post titled “ The Most Powerful Internet Metric of All. ” The key thesis was this: if an Internet company could obsess about only one metric, it should be conversion.
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Yesterday when we were having Comcast issues in downtown Boulder, I thought about how slow the Internet speed at my office was. And yes – as a consumer, I’m spending a ton of money for all of this Internet connectivity. When the SOPA/PIPA issue came to a head, the most effective way to help people understand the potential implications was to blackout the Internet for a day. The post Dear Internet: Let’s Demo The Slow Lane appeared first on Feld Thoughts.
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What you need to know about business defamation. Here’s a true statement: harsh criticisms of a product or service can have a strong – and negative -- impact on a company. And here’s the follow-up question: what are your options if a disparaging comment about your business lands on the doorstep?
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The internet is no longer the wild wild west. Here are some of the most common terms and laws that you should be familiar with as an internet investor. The post 3 Laws Every Internet Investor Should Know appeared first on Blogtrepreneur - For Busy Entrepreneurs.
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Lo and behold, Internet growth is stagnating if you take out India. India still is at only 27% Internet penetration so there’s a lot of growth opportunity. Here are some of my favorite key takeaways: Mary Meeker’s Key Internet and Digital Trends for 2017.
Blogtrepreneur | Entrepreneur Blog
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The emergence of the internet and social media has changed how companies do business forever. According to Internet Retailer, the online marketplace for products will expand to $523 billion by 2020. The internet and social media’s effect on business has been very positive.
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So next Wednesday, September 10th, is the Internet’s opportunity to stand up and be heard. If you are with me on this issue, please consider joining the Internet Slowdown campaign next Wednesday. And if you still aren’t convinced, please read Chad Dickerson’s piece in Wired this week on why this issue is important to businesses and everyone who uses the Internet to reach their customers and/or audience.
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We’re now in the second Internet bubble. At the same time, acquisition opportunities will expand as large existing companies, unable to keep up with the pace of innovation in these emerging Internet markets, will “innovate&# by buying startups. Carpe Diem.
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I get a constant stream of requests to look at new startups or to announce something that a startup just did.
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In the last two weeks there’s been a flurry of articles about the implications of a 25% decline in the public market value of a bunch of Internet stocks. We probably had about $150m committed and were running around trying to get to $300m for what we had positioned as a dedicated Internet VC fund. I can’t remember the month, but I think it was in the summer, that all the public Internet stocks dropped a bunch (probably 25%).
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Regardless, though I respect Fred greatly, let me state my position for the record – consumer and small business internet opportunities are FAR from “over”, and any such commentary is foolish, narrow-minded, and simply dead wrong (altho, it may indeed be “over” for most large funds attempting to do seed-stage investing at any scale similar to YC or 500).
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The evolution of the internet is an extremely complex topic. One simplifying pattern comes from the two types of actions internet users take: pull and push. Push is when you are using the internet in a more passive way and content comes to you. Consequences include the rapid rise of native apps over websites, and a dramatic increase in the overall scale and reach of the internet. Sometimes it is helpful to find broad patterns that make it easier to understand.
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Many aspiring entrepreneurs are looking to the Internet as an opportunity to get rich quick, instead of a place where you can start a business you love, for very little capital and minimal technical expertise. The best place to learn is by scouting around the Internet today.
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I first noted this nearly 5 years ago, but more recently, some of the Internet thought leaders have written about the theme. I’ve written before about powerful advantages Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook have in the software industry. These four companies control major parts of the ecosystem, take out upstarts when they get too big, corner talent markets in key areas , and enjoy a ~30% “tax” (directly or indirectly) across most other software companies.
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The Golden Age of Internet Marketing? psychological methods to sell should be destroyed." - The Minutemen, S**t From An Old Notebook We have enough data now to realize that display advertising on the Internet doesnt work. However, it also feels like we are about to enter a new, maybe a golden, age of Internet advertising and monetization. We have enough data now to realize that display advertising on the Internet doesn't work. skip to main | skip to sidebar.
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There are thousands of internet marketing products available on the web, all promising to produce millions for customers. The internet is a fast-paced market, and working only four hours a week is a quick way to get blown away by the guys who are working 80 hours per week and want it more. There are two questions that a customer should ask himself before he buys his next internet marketing product: 1) Will I actually go through the course and commit time and effort to do something?
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I’ve been doing some thinking about the future of cars and the impact of the internet. When people talk about “internet” and “cars” people usually think of internet-connected automobiles for the purposes of infotainment.
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Many aspiring entrepreneurs are looking to the Internet as an opportunity to get rich quick, instead of a place where you can start a business you love, for very little capital and minimal technical expertise. The best place to learn is by scouting around the Internet today.
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I just joined the Internet Defense League. Think of it as the cat signal for the Internet. You’ll see a signup at the top of this blog, or just go to the Internet Defense League site. Networks cat signal internet internet defense league internet freedom networks Politics
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The ways we get information and consume entertainment are always changing, and these days, a reliable internet connection is a must for most people. Oftentimes, cable providers will bundle services such as cable, Internet, phone, and email. Technology adsense High-Speed Internet
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Ben and his partner Marc Andreessen (the founder of Netscape and author of the first commercial web browser on the Internet ) are the definition of Smart Money. I’ve followed them with a few observations about the Internet that may help frame the scope of the debate. While labeled the “dot.com” bubble, valuations went crazy across a wide range of technology sectors including telecommunications, enterprise software and biotech, not just the Internet. The Internet May Kill Us.
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The internet has been the biggest blessing to some small businesses and a complete business killer for others. Joining the Internet Marketing Revolution. In only the past 10 years, the prevalence of the internet has completely exploded across every corner of the globe. It’s time for those without new marketing techniques to take their heads out of the sand and scoop up the massive business opportunity the internet has to offer. We’re not in Mayberry anymore!
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There are a couple classic archetypes of internet/software founders, including the genius college student cooking up something quirky but ultimately disruptive in his dorm room who launches his company straight out of undergrad.
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The real “resume” that you have to live with is everything that you or anyone else has posted about you on any site on the Internet. You can’t hide, since no Internet presence will always be a negative.
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I’m not a fan of the term “Internet of Things” (IoT), but it is the best way to describe a future where more and more devices are Internet-connected. The infrastructure elements already exist, as the Internet is exceptional at expanding and shifting to accommodate new kids on the block. As computation and communication get cheaper, more “dumb” devices will be “smart” and on-line.
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The Internet likes snacks – simple, focused products that capture an atomic behavior and become compound only by linking in and out to other services. The dominant payment systems (mainly, credit card systems) were designed to be offline systems and only much later awkwardly grafted onto the Internet. Web products have followed a steady evolutionary path from the compound to the atomic.
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It’s titled A Rational Internet Venture Valuations Bubble and is insightful, clever, and though provoking. VC Post of the Day bubble internet usv valuations wengerAs I sit here in Boulder watching MI-5, taking care of Amy , avoiding SXSW, and catching up on RSS and email, I came across a post from Albert Wenger (USV) that rang true. Easily the best VC post of the week.
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