SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 26, 2018

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 -- Women in the Global Markets! Governments in 119 economies carried out 264 business reforms in the past year to create jobs, attract investment and become more competitive, says the World Bank Group's latest Doing Business 2018.

WITI 100

WITI Marketing Competition Invest 100

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

With the enormous changes to our economies and financial markets?—?how how on Earth could the venture capital market stand still? One of the most common questions I’m asked by people intrigued by but also scared by venture capital and technology markets is some variant of, “Aren’t technology markets way overvalued?

Venture Capital 471

Venture Capital Writing Invest Pricing 471

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2023

I second his list of top innovation challenges and strategies to capitalize on untapped global startup opportunities: Create new markets rather than disrupt existing ones. Competition is not always a bad thing, and the real purpose is often to make the world a better place. Target a global market rather than a local from day one.

Capital 138

Capital Marketing Ideas Venture Capital 138

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

An Insider’s Perspective “Bird Zero” that are custom designed by the company There is a story arc of the electric scooter market that took the world by storm in 2018, was second-guessed late in the year and has quietly re-emerged as a powerful force of growth where few really appreciate the speed and scale of what has happened.

Santa Monica 250

Santa Monica Venice Competition Software Review 250

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2019

Image via Pixabay Most startups, and many big businesses, still don’t have a clue on how to use social media productively for marketing their business. Ric Dragon, an expert in online marketing, in his classic book. Due to the information overload felt by consumers today, marketing at the generic segment level no longer works.

Social Media 96

Social Media Media Marketing Metrics 96

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Santa Monica-based Super League Gaming , which operates its own e-sports competition site and community, is headed for the public markets, hoping to raise as much as $31.36M for the company, according to a regulatory filing by the firm. Super League Gaming is led by President and CEO Ann Hand. READ MORE>>.

Santa Monica 113

Santa Monica .Net Competition Sales 113

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The only “sustainable competitive advantage” in business is self-awareness. For example, I once worked for a startup CEO who desperately needed money from a venture capitalist, but became totally defensive when the VC suggested that my CEO might be better in the chief marketing role, in favor of a more experienced CEO.

Competition 81

Competition Startup Examples Coach 81

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

New technology markets and paradigm shifts have traditionally been bad bets when seeking investors, since these were known to take decades to develop, and cost lots of money. For example, consider how many years it took for the market to move from radio to television, or fully accept personal computers on every desktop.

Marketing 92

Marketing Demand Examples Social Media 92

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Since I am a techie at heart, I always get excited when founders pitch their new innovation as “disruptive,” meaning that it is so unique that it will create a new market and disrupt the existing value network, displacing established products and markets. Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 10/25/2018.

Marketing 89

Marketing Technology Custom Customer 89

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

What sized team can I afford in order to sell, market & provide service to these customers? In the case of MakeSpace we had huge initial successes in New York City as Rahul led the scaling of our drivers, our trucks and our warehouses and we figured out the right price points to beat the local competition.

Startup 286

Startup Technical Review Custom Customer 286

socalTECH

JANUARY 28, 2019

Luke Fox: It has been deployed in a pilot program for 12 months, all during 2018, in a wide variety of different environments around the world. Even though in the cell phone market there are lots of different phones that manufacturers make, if you look at the communications technology, its pretty much very, very similar.

Startup 187

Startup Technical Review Technology Competition 187

Tech.Co

MARCH 1, 2018

And while that cliché has been said about everything in the Lone Star state for years, it rings particularly true for the hottest startups showcasing their big innovations at SXSW Startup Night 2018 presented by the Kauffman Foundation and TechCo. Tapping into a niche community is part of Quirktastic Media’s competitive advantage.

Startup 79

Startup Mentor Platform Help 79

Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

Fortunately, for those headed to SXSW, Startup Night SXSW 2018 , presented by the Kauffman Foundation and TechCo, will be filled with investors from a multitude of industries who are looking to discover and fund startups building the latest solutions and tech innovations. He has over a decade of portfolio management in capital markets.

Technical Review 70

Technical Review Startup Software Review Entrepreneur 70

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2020

I second his list of top innovation challenges and strategies to capitalize on untapped global startup opportunities: Create new markets rather than disrupt existing ones. Competition is not always a bad thing, and the real purpose is often to make the world a better place. Target a global market rather than a local from day one.

Ideas 124

Ideas Venture Capital Software Review Technical Review 124

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 29, 2023

While the market isn't short of spritely, innovative entrepreneurs, harsh economic headwinds combined with a pullback in investor spending have made it harder than ever for budding businesses to break through. Source: runwayml.com In June, Runway raised $141 million in funding, nudging its market valuation to an envy-inducing $1.5

Startup 195

Startup Generative AI Newsletter Tool 195

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 3, 2022

Glossier affirmed our inherent beauty, then reminded us that we can be even more beautiful if we buy their “Boy Brow” pomade, which sold one tube every 32 seconds by 2018. billion company in the brutally competitive beauty industry, especially one with such broad appeal. That Cloud Paint is pretty magical, if we’re being honest.

Startup 280

Startup Netflix Los Angeles Innocal 280

Tech.Co

MAY 25, 2018

BlackTech Week was created in 2014, and in four short years, they’ve gained over 2700 participants, 150 speakers, and 3 pitch competitions. Watch our video series at SXSW 2018 with The Case Foundation. While winning pitch competitions is great, it’s not the most important thing about Startup of the Year.

Startup 137

Startup Technical Review Competition Software Review 137

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Members hire Associations, Members fire Associations is what the new mantra will be for Association Executives in 2018. Cyber & nuclear threats, disruptive innovation, and increasing competition for market share will continue to reshape how members view their memberships. Will not be hired by your prospective members.

Research 140

Research Organization Help Product 140

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 20, 2015

Our perspectives on the topic wax and wane with market cycles. Here’s what I believe, but won’t claim to “know” because every time I think I know something the market seems to do something entirely different. And if you’re lucky and hit product/market fit straight out of the gate – awesome.

Funding 150

Funding Venture Capital Startup Marketing 150

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2018

If there is no competition, there is likely not a market. Every potentially successful product has competition, or an alternative, or customers with no interest in change. If you really believe your idea has no competition, perhaps you haven’t looked, or there is no real business.

Startup 99

Startup Competition Examples Ideas 99

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2018

In this age of constant market evolution and new technology, there is no such thing as a static business that is self-sustaining. Populating new domains to sustain your market. For example, Swatch was able through marketing to define their watches as fashion accessories, as well as timepieces, greatly expanding their segment.

Examples 99

Examples IP Acquisition Social Media 99

socalTECH

MAY 17, 2018

Allen Kamrava: It's technology which is a true alternative to the insurance market, the first ever. However, in 2018, there's now technology to overcome the issues with payment processing, and to build a new system. If you look at the cash market for healthcare, you'll see that costs are 60 to 90 percent lower than the insurance side.

Technology 165

Technology Startup West Los Angeles Platform 165

socalTECH

MARCH 13, 2020

Dmitri Leonov: We built a distribution business for equipment for the spa industry, and have had 10,000 client over that time, but in the last few years, we've really focused on talking to spa customers about their needs in the market. Our cost is very low, which allows us a key, competitive advantage. Do users buy or rent these?

Template 124

Template Beverly Hills Startup SEM 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2020

The price of entry can be less than $10,000, so the competition is huge and growing rapidly. According to Tim Cook at Apple, there were over 20 million registered developers in 2018. Above all, don’t forget to develop a comprehensive marketing and promotion strategy. Be there intentionally rather than randomly.

Mobile 126

Mobile Develop Development Platform 126

TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 19, 2020

Although Arena of Valor didn’t quite take off in Western markets, it has done well in Southeast Asia in part thanks to Tencent’s publishing partnership with the region’s internet giant Garena. That raises the question of whether Tencent can replicate its success in overseas markets where its social apps are largely absent.

Tips 149

Tips Activision Mobile Tool 149

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Tiny markets may excite your passion but won’t sustain a business or leave you with a long-term positive legacy. Highlights a sustainable competitive advantage. Investors look for a team with business, financial, marketing, and operational skills, as well as a social passion.

Custom 19

Custom Customer Acquisition Entrepreneur 19

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

With the speed of change and volume of market feedback today, as well as the advances in machine learning, Amazon, Alibaba, and others have proven the value of software driven strategy decisions. No human or paper tracking systems are a competitive alternative. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/17/2018.

Artificial Inteligence 84

Artificial Inteligence Metrics Commerce Software 84

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

In addition, successful consumer ventures serve extremely large and lucrative markets, making them attractive for MBA’s driven by out-sized outcomes. Despite their attitude and personality shortcomings, an MBA degree can provide certain types of startups with a distinct competitive advantage. and Wharton 2.7%.

Entrepreneur 113

Entrepreneur Allegis Startup Competition 113

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

One of the biggest challenges I have as an advisor to tech entrepreneurs is to convince you that marketing is required for your product, no matter how great it is, just to get it found with today’s information overload. A comparable problem is to get entrepreneurs to market themselves, for the same reason. In the new book, “ Convinced!

News 91

News Startup Education Training 91

socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2019

While 2018 was all about better understanding the SoCal opportunity, 2019 was about honing our focus and defining our core programs. However, innovation-driven corporations often have the urgency to act (or risk losing market share, relevance, etc) and resources to deploy. What was the biggest news for you/your company this year?

SoCal 140

SoCal Southern California Startup Venture Capital 140

socalTECH

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Here’s why that should scare you… In recent years the pace of the market has accelerated dramatically. It means competition is more fierce because formidable new competitors can arrive overnight. from sales to marketing, product, to ops and finance?—?centers Now everything our company does?—?from Read more… ?? Read more… ??

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Metrics Ideas Product 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

I believe these insights can and must be extended to you and your career, in line with the following guiding principles: Make your interest in learning your competitive advantage. Smart employers look for these as they contemplate your competitiveness for new roles. Constantly market your skills and expertise to employers.

Examples 85

Examples Social Media Competition Guide 85

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2018

The stalwarts should be making the big leaps to be competitive, rather than the other way around. The results in a dilution of their focus, doing many things poorly, and losing sight of key markets and key competitors. Leverage seismic shifts in the market or economy. Acquire and cultivate new knowledge disciplines.

Startup 59

Startup Competition IBM IBM 59

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

It takes a well-rounded and motivated team to run a competitive business today. They have to be energized and able to adapt as the market and competitors demand. Even if your performance has improved dramatically, other businesses may be moving faster or tracking closer to cultural changes and market trends.

Technical Review 84

Technical Review Custom Customer Startup 84

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2018

If you want your company and team members to be seen as going above and beyond the competition, you need to include an element that adds social value or sustainability for the greater community. Make sure you select a mission that adds shared value and provides a competitive edge, as well as playing to your strengths and interests.

Startup 58

Startup Custom Customer Competition 58

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

For example, if you are in marketing, forget the number of features, and highlight the value of the whole compared to the cost. Know your peers and build your competitive advantage. Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 09/11/2018. The ideal customer will see so much value that price becomes unimportant.

Entrepreneur 93

Entrepreneur Satisfaction Custom Customer 93

socalTECH

DECEMBER 21, 2017

We expect in 2018, we will have as much as 150 million Euros, or around $180M US. You need smart money which helps you poen up markets, so you can achieve exponential growth in real time. There's also toughter competition, because you're competing with the big boys. We also want to see some market penetration.

Southern California 133

Southern California Startup Venture Capital Invest 133