VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2021

The move to remote work forced quick adoption of cloud technology and tools that were once having difficulties selling to large corporates, saw explosive growth – from Zoom to Hopin, new unicorns were born in record time. According to the Economist , video game internet traffic, including mobile games, has increased 75% in the U.S.

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Technical Review Audio Forecast Social Media 207

Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 29, 2023

How To Take Back Control Of Technology written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Gaia Bernstein In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Gaia Bernstein. She writes, teaches, and lectures at the intersection of law, technology, health, and privacy. And we get Gmail for free.

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Technical Review Technology China Business Model 78

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

It’s hardly a stretch in this day and age to say that everyone in the corporate workforce has a mobile device, whether it is company issued or personal. Here are some mobile security best practices that people can easily implement to protect themselves (and their devices): 1. by Don DeBolt, Total Defense, Inc.

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Security Mobile Software Review Technical Review 160

ReadWriteStart

JULY 2, 2022

Since most startups in 2022 are going online, you need to think about starting your business on the Internet. Thanks to the Internet, anyone can become a business owner. Your own application will help you tell the world about yourself and take a leading position among those who do not use digital technologies yet.

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Cost Software Review Technical Review Cloud 140

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 12, 2016

Social Media accessibility. If you have an Internet connection you have access to social media. Social platforms are helping companies capitalize on this. Kishore Kumar is a serial entrepreneur focusing on applications, cloud, mobile health, analytics and virtualization markets.

Social Network 100

Social Network Networking Social Media Technical Review 100

YoungUpstarts

MAY 30, 2017

If we look through the statistics, it’ll show us that mobile phones are gradually becoming more and more popular. They follow the way of websites: a couple of decades ago having a page in the internet was considered to be luxury, though now you cannot surprise customers with online presence. The second issue is a social network API.

Developer 178

Developer Small Business Estonia Ukraine 178

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 19, 2011

In it he asserts that the web is dying and in its ashes will see the rise of the “App Internet.” And while the App Internet is currently more powerful than the Mobile Internet it has fundamental flaws. The web is dying and will be replaced by “the App Internet.” Social networking is peaking.

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Web AJAX Distribution HTML 355

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 1, 2016

Technology has changed business. New technology for smartphones and computers have changed how businesses operate in the new decade. But how do businesses keep up with this new, technology-rich era? Making The Most Of The Internet. Increasingly more people are using smartphones as a way to navigate the internet.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Social Media Social Network Software Review 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Authority – the guiding light. First Moment of Truth.

Customer 213

Customer Technical Review Social Media Social Network 213

YoungUpstarts

MAY 23, 2012

Online Gaming, Mobile Entertainment and the Video Game Design Boon. Technology has done wonders for the world; it has eradicated disease, brought man to the moon (and soon Mars) and increased living standards across the globe. Mobile Gaming. The Internet provides a completely unique platform for new video games.

Mobile 157

Mobile Video Design Initial Public Offering 157

View from Seed

JULY 31, 2014

As my partner Rob Go has written , our goal is to invest half in consumer web and mobile and half in business-focused ventures. While all three of our most recent investments built on this foundational idea still remain stealthy, everyone utilizes connected technology to uniquely deliver a service or bundled product.

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Seed Stage B2C Technical Review Disintermediation 272

Lightspeed Venture Partners

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Some observations from Bipul Sinha about the internet and media industry in 2011. Year of Social Utilities. With over half a billion users and open graph integration, Facebook is the Internet with social graph at its core. The aggregation of such high-intent traffic is what makes Google a formidable force on the Internet.

Internet 113

Internet Media Social Media Advertising 113

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Although I’m not an aficionado of checklists in general, I really appreciate one he has included for keeping up with the latest technological trends that are reshaping business strategies, which should be the driver for startups to fill in the gaps. Mobile Computing. Social Media. Cloud Computing. Platform as a Service (PaaS).

Technology 216

Technology Social Media Cloud Retention 216

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

15 years ago we were at the peak of Internet hype with the launch of many over-capitalized businesses with a market size & opportunity was limited. 50x more Internet users (2.4 Always-on connectivity of mobile (164m US smartphone users). We’re all socially connected (so great businesses spread faster). .”

Technical Review 398

Technical Review Venture Capital Valuation Pre-Money Valuation 398

ConversionXL

AUGUST 12, 2014

This is the second of a two-part series on mobile conversion. In the first part , we described the most common usability mistakes made in mobile commerce sites and apps, and how to fix them. In this part, well discuss the frontiers of mobile commerce: trends were seeing in user tests that may fundamentally change eCommerce.

Mobile 99

Mobile eCommerce Design Analytics 99

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Although it is still important to be positioned well on a search engine page, the Internet has changed dramatically. Many people are not using search results they are using social networks to see what topics are trending and information about what they are looking for. Social media has taken over how people search.

SEO 160

SEO Social Media Social Network United States 160

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

The movie, “The Social Network” might have had more of an impact on creating future entrepreneurs than any other event of the past 5 years. By the end of 2011 the Internet population was estimated at 2.3 Internet usage a decade ago was less than 1 hour per day and was restricted to narrowband communications.

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Venture Capital Technical Review LP Mobile 347

YoungUpstarts

MAY 16, 2018

If only you could periodically pump your network or mobile device full of a virtual vaccine. You know, increase your Internet immunity with additional protection from today’s current and emerging online threats. Social networking and email — 16.8%. That pretty much describes a digital booster shot, right?

Fort Worth 133

Fort Worth Security Application Development eCommerce 133

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2010

What we all need is a digital tool that can extract data from business cards, as well as sync it with your cell phone, your email, and the social networks you use. I found dozens of software packages available on the Internet for free download, or a nominal price. The solution is simple to define.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Technology Software Review Social Network 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt just as completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Authority – the guiding light. First Moment of Truth.

Technical Review 252

Technical Review Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 252

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 27, 2012

1) has escaped the attention of the major Internet companies, which are better run than ever before; (2) is capable of being launched and proven out for ~$5M, the typical seed plus series A investment; and. (3) We once thought Microsoft was a monopoly on the Internet due to IE. billion less than 5 years after it was created.

Silicon Valley 299

Silicon Valley Technical Review Early Stage Cofounder 299

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

internet executive and venture investor Christopher M. Books & Reviews Arab Spring book book review Entrepreneurship Middle East startup startup ecosystem technology' Where there’s been the overthrowing of governments, mass protests and even outright civil war, there’s… entrepreneurship.

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Technical Review Saudi Arabia Egypt Startup 248

VC Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2022

Is there an early mover advantage for being early on a technology trend? think about the entrepreneurs that started in the early days of the Internet, mobile, crypto, VR and yes… now Metaverse. Here we go! Epic Games. Tim Sweeney, the founder and CEO of Epic is a long term visionary of our online future and the Metaverse.

IP 206

IP Cofounder Valuation Acquisition 206

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2020

It is the most mainstream marketing strategy because the everyday use of the internet and social media has become the most significant source of influencing the audience displaying the intended product. You can either pay the social networking applications to display your advertisements in video form.

Social Media 112

Social Media Technical Review Marketing Social Network 112

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2013

What we all need is a digital tool that can extract data from business cards, as well as sync it with your cell phone, your email, and the social networks you use. That doesn’t address social networks and other lists you may have. Social networks have added additional layer of complexity to this challenge.

Software Review 249

Software Review Social Network Software Email 249

Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

Let’s explore the latest trends in information technology and 4 practical tips for how your business can leverage them during your recovery. Many technology trends that have slowly been making traction, have seen an unprecedented boost in the past year. Internet of Things. 5G Network. Artificial Intelligence.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Analytics Forecast Artificial Inteligence 131

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2013

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt just as completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Authority – the guiding light. First Moment of Truth.

Customer 251

Customer Technical Review Startup Social Media 251

Version One Ventures

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Boris wrote about the latest opportunities in enterprise SaaS , while Max outlined some of his current investment themes , from the Open Internet to climate change. Interest 1: The next generation of patient social networks. Today’s online communities for those with chronic illnesses are quite outdated.

Social Network 102

Social Network Vertical Cofounder Software Improvement 102

mashable.com

MAY 24, 2011

May 23, 2011 by Christina Warren 20 Share on Tumblr email share Share on Tumblr email share The Mobile App Trends Series is supported by Sourcebits , a leading product developer for mobile platforms. Sourcebits offers design and development services for iOS, Android, Mobile and Web platforms.

Mobile 90

Mobile Web Social Media Software Review 90

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2022

Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly always require an investment, sometimes large, in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time. One of the original classics, “ How to Make Money with Social Media ” by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D.,

Social Media 315

Social Media Media Startup Analytics 315

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). . Other VCs use Contently * or Social Native * to create relevant content.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

A bout 50,000 visitors from 200 countries are expected to attend the 2010 GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, starting tomorrow February 15th. 4G/ LTE (Long Term Evolution) -the fourth generation of networks, enabling faster downloading in 4G phones (100 megabit per second compared to today’s 21 megabit/sec in 3G phones).

Mobile 109

Mobile IP SMS Networking 109

VC Cafe

JUNE 18, 2012

There hasn’t been such a full list of Israeli startups coming to Europe since Barcelona’s World Mobile Congress. Innovate Israel 2012 aims to connect Israeli web, mobile & digital entrepreneurs & businesses with their UK & European counterparts. Betterview - Company Website. How do we do this?

Securities and Exchange Commission 133

Securities and Exchange Commission Technical Review Software Review 133

thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

This was the year that the promise of technology to truly change the world and empower individuals (the reason I entered the tech world in 1994) reached global scale. The Power of the Individual: This was the year that the individual, amplified by technology platforms, became empowered to rise against oppressions both large and small.

Technical Review 110

Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick 110

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. 70% of Chinese Internet users are under 30. business models. Fear of Failure.

China 323

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 323

Steve Blank

JUNE 22, 2011

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. Their firm, Andreessen/Horowtiz , has been prescient enough to invest in social networks, consumer and mobile applications and the cloud long before others.

Internet 295

Internet Silicon Valley United States .Net 295

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 9, 2010

I believe that this is a major new area of growth & innovation for the Internet as Cloud Services start to form deeper & richer layers. I mention this because I believe the layered metaphor for technology development has served our industry well and even if you aren’t technical it’s an important concept for you to grasp.

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Cloud Technical Review Database Semantic 343