SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Especially if the idea could be whipped-up by a few 24-year olds in a few weeks? Lots of thoughts here.

Startup 211

Startup IP Ideas Patents 211

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Especially if the idea could be whipped-up by a few 24-year olds in a few weeks? Lots of thoughts here.

Startup 198

Startup IP Ideas Patents 198

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 2, 2013

I've had several Startup CTO Consulting sessions recently where it became apparent that the Founder needed help with the business and product as much or more than the technology. Then I got an email that asked: I'm leading the marketing efforts for an early-stage startup. I've got a lot of great ideas and things to do.

CTO Coach 259

CTO Coach Mentor Startup Technical Advisors 259

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

Sergey Belyankin is our Chief Technology Officer. Sergey’s diverse experience as an entrepreneur, technology consultant and software executive qualifies him to lead amSTATZ’s technology development. Jenna can also search for local events, boot camps, or fitness classes. How many users?

Social Network 92

Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

He previously co-founded and served as Chief Technology Officer of IMVU. Leila first developed the idea behind Samasource while working as a management consultant at Katzenbach Partners (now Booz & Co.), At Lunch, you share and discover genuinely useful information and ideas. Leila Chirayath Janah. .

Twiistup 40

Twiistup Riot Games UCLA Media 40

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

That's when phone calls were a dime, so you get an idea how long ago that was. I'm married to Mike Freehling , M&A and financial management consultant. Like your idea of the 30-minute phone conversation too. I've been President of my marketing, branding, creative and advertising firm for, yikes, 30 years. Kudos, I'm in!

Marketing 150

Marketing Social Media Blogging Media 150

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. We had several emails back and forth where he provided basic details on the concept. It’s 2010 and that idea has not graduated to mainstream yet.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175