Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 30, 2011

Or the Cliff Note’s version: Open Source & Cloud Computing (led by Amazon) drove down tech startup costs by 90%. The software industry is changed for good and the next decade will truly be dominated by the open cloud and open platform companies that embrace this. Brick image courtesy of Fotolia.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 22, 2011

We spoke about my interest in cloud computing, digital media and mobile. I invested in what I believe is the largest free & group texting platform in the country – TextPlus. If I’m in GroupMe’s shoes (and I’ve never met the founders) I think I’d be a seller at the price reportedly paid by Skype.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2011

The era of cheap cloud computing plus open-source software plus digital natives unleashed upon society is creating some truly amazing products that will challenge the way we do business and the way we live our lives. I can’t comment on its stock price – I’m not a public market analyst.

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Xconomy

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Share prices for the two Silicon Valley companies spiked in after-hours trading following the announcement Wednesday that both their boards approved the all-stock deal. The goal of the combined entity is to provide a leading data platform. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 21, 2015

The hype surrounding cloud computing is not easily dismissed, especially considering how many businesses are adopting it for their operations. The benefits of the cloud are by now well-documented, helping companies become more productive, reach news levels of capabilities, and save on costs in the long run.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Cloud Computing. Platform as a Service (PaaS). Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Cloud Computing. Platform as a Service (PaaS). Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Perhaps it should come as no surprise that the cloud price wars have flared up once again. After taking a brief hiatus amidst nervous tensions, competition between cloud computing vendors has reached a fever pitch in the past month. The massive price cut is only part of the story, however.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Cloud Computing. Platform as a Service (PaaS). Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Cloud Computing. Platform as a Service (PaaS). Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 27, 2010

A similar experience occurred at a cloud computing company where I acted as an addVisor. The key is to determine if your company’s solution is a feature, a point solution product, or a platform. The less mature the company, the larger the typical Earn Out as a percentage of the total purchase price. The Answer Is?

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 27, 2010

A similar experience occurred at a cloud computing company where I acted as an addVisor. The key is to determine if your company’s solution is a feature, a point solution product, or a platform. The less mature the company, the larger the typical Earn Out as a percentage of the total purchase price. The Answer Is?

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Google) were initially based on open source elements, then refined to make it work reliably at huge scale, clearly demonstrating the relevance of open source for cloud computing. Cloud Architecture – Most cloud projects are now built on OpenStack an open source virtualization platform.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Cloud Computing. Platform as a Service (PaaS). Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 11, 2016

While the technology revolution has produced some remarkable advancements in computing, the higher level of access has come at the price of increased security risks. This is especially true when considering the fact that all interaction now takes place in a cloud-first, mobile-first world. Excellent, reputable standing.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Plus, when compared to the other laptops on the market, Chromebooks tend to offer the most features for the lowest prices, making them a sweet deal. If you’ve ever worked with Chrome OS before, you probably also know that it’s highly task-oriented and designed to work perfectly with cloud computing.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 22, 2011

I have other areas of interest & competence such as cloud computing and document management given my background. If that bond isn’t there or if it feels like I’m in a bidding process for the highest price, I might as well be Wells Fargo. Not by dropping price & quality – they don’t have an advantage there.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2010

The buzz words of SXSW Interactive 2010: cloud computing, social, on-demand, sharing, collaboration, Entrepreneurism / Monetization Cloud Computing, monetization, Startup. . How UX and the Cloud are Transforming Software. Entrepreneurism / Monetization Cloud Computing, Entrepreneurism, SaaS. .

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 27, 2021

Clio , a software company that helps law practices run more efficiently with its cloud-based technology, announced Tuesday it has raised a $110 million Series E round co-led by T. Rowe Price Associates Inc. The company plans to use its new capital to continue investing in its platform as well as toward strategic partnerships.

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