SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

A typical day starts with email, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Yammer checks/updates. I frequently work on networking through the social web and building new relationships that will foster knowledge gathering or business growth. I'd rather invest time investing in social media to drive traffic to our site.

Acquisition 170

Acquisition Customer Custom Ideas 170

socalTECH

JUNE 9, 2010

To understand why investors are finding the firm so interesting, and why the company raised such a large round, we spoke with Adam Bernhard , CEO of the firm, about the company and funding, how email has allowed the firm to get past the "Google trap" of marketing on the web, and where the firm is going. Adam, thanks for the time.

Sales 224

Sales Email Startup Sample 224

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

That's funding our new product, FanMix, which is a a social media tool. However Gmail is only private email conversations. The other reason for building it, is LA is crapped on all the time from a press perspective and entrepreneur perspective. It's a unified inbox for all of your online conversations.

Startup 242

Startup CTO Coach Blogging Social Media 242

TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Customer support emails require both accurate information and a professional, helpful tone. Product descriptions and listings require tedious editing to make them engaging - especially after the fortieth one. An LLM can help fill in all these boxes, either directly, or by providing prompts, tips, and editing help.

Generative AI 297

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence TechEmpower Tips 297

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 7, 2012

This fest will include panels, workshops, cocktails and keynotes for startups, content creators, developers, social media marketers, designers, entrepreneurs, and more. Influencer (PromoJam) @ Tech Cube : social tools. Press: Techzulu @ Coloft. TechZulu interviews; press lounge. Media/Tech: io/LA (Hollywood).

Startup 106

Startup Press Hollywood Email 106

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 12, 2009

But to the point here, when we were talking about networking events, Mark and the group generally were hard pressed to say what events were worth attending. Social Media / Online Networking – Better Use of Time I present a fair amount on the topic of how to use social media. And I'll post about it.

Networking 150

Networking Blogging Social Media VentureNet 150

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

Media 118

Media Tips Social Media Startup 118

InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

Along the way, they created a supportive community of emotionally attached stakeholders that would be the envy of any Social Media Manager. You can watch/listen to how John and Kyle turned their email newsletter into an international bestseller in the following 9-minute excerpt from John''s recent talk at UC Santa Barbara.

Newsletter 233

Newsletter Startup Entrepreneur Writing 233

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Review the person’s publicly available information from social media sites. Press Releases – You can often find the names of BDC contacts from quotes in the company’s press releases. Press Releases – You can often find the names of BDC contacts from quotes in the company’s press releases.

Company 124

Company Companies Email Press 124

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2010

As Brian Solis is fond of saying, “PR stands for public relations, not press release.&# That’s right. Much of my traffic is through referring websites and/or social media. The obvious starting point is to email a few friends and let them know you have a new blog. Some search. Both Sides of the Table.

Blogging 286

Blogging Startup Writing Summary 286

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

Training 93

Training Media Entrepreneur Social Media 93

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

It was a surprise knowing these start ups have spent $1000s for the chance to be noticed by the right influencer, whether it be a venture capitalist, early adopter or the press. So why exchange a multitude of scheduling emails and be late for the interview, or even worse, flake. My time is valuable and so is yours. 4 Don’t take time.

Press 97

Press Startup Technical Review Email 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2015

Turn technology into a productivity engine, rather than a burden, to battle the avalanche of email, texts, and social-media alerts that threaten your productivity. Create an environment where it is safe for people to press the pause button and make better decisions about where they are spending their time, attention, and energy.

Product 111

Product Entrepreneur Framework Social Media 111

InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

Along the way, they created a supportive community of emotionally attached stakeholders that would be the envy of any Social Media Manager. You can watch/listen to how John and Kyle turned their email newsletter into an international bestseller in the following 9-minute excerpt from John''s recent talk at UC Santa Barbara.

Newsletter 133

Newsletter Startup Entrepreneur Writing 133

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Whether it be guest posting, creating a press release, generating videos, listing one sites in a high quality business directory, or creating citations, high quality link building is sure to help increase your rankings on the various popular search engines. Utilize Popular Social Media Platforms. Collect Email Lists.

Commerce 58

Commerce Search Engine Optimization Sites Marketing 58

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

It’s how we package our company story and drive our press coverage. Where do the new entrants like YouTube, Pandora, iTunes, Huffington Post, Boxee, Netflix, Demand Media and other disruptive offerings fit into that equation and how is it changing? How does social media on Facebook & Twitter change things?

Writing 356

Writing Startup Ideas Summary 356

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2015

Second, videos that we do share end up in fragments across Facebook, Instagram, cloud services, email or text messages. Third, for viewers the product allows viewers to easily scroll through your video album or story without having to watch the full video and if they find it interesting they press the button to consume it.

Invest 150

Invest Tool Product Startup 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2017

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. On the social media side, the stakes are just as great.

Media 55

Media Social Media Startup Training 55

SoCal CTO

JULY 13, 2010

Which button do you press? You can also email us at ha@hackerangels.com. So true, so true, and that's the perspective you must adopt to become adroit in social media." Your remote control has two buttons. They are unmarked, but one button points up and one button points down. didn’t think so.

Startup 175

Startup Venture Capital Slides Blogging 175

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 3, 2014

You’ll want to have what’s called a ‘ soft launch ‘ and a ‘ hard launch ‘ What this means is, in a soft launch tell specific people, (your friends and family), you’ll be launching a campaign for this amazing project — email your close network the date when the campaign will be going live.

Startup 109

Startup Examples Social Media Media 109

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 8, 2016

Two, create significant marketing assets, in order to keep your social media posts and emails fresh. Photo Credit: Z Supply, LLC <zsupplyclothing.com/press> . Three, do not launch the week of Black Friday! Greathouse: What have the results been so far? Muther: To date, it has exceeded all of our expectations.

Sites 100

Sites Sales Santa Barbara Design 100

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2011

A sleep/power button on the top and finally a single button on the right side of the phone can be pressed to quickly enter the phone’s “3D Space” application. I was able to get tons of stuff done using productive apps, sent emails, Facebooked and Tweeted all without experiencing any delays. For the $99.99

Software Review 77

Software Review Screening Orange County Mobile 77

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Audi Press Conference. And as much as we can deny it, most of us will text, answer emails and calls, and navigate with our phones. From entertainment to social media, Airbiquity’s aim is to provide an easy and seamlessly connected network of apps to enhance the driver’s experience.

Mobile 94

Mobile Google Startup Technology 94

Jason Nazar

MAY 2, 2016

Ensure your business name is available on a wide variety of social networking websites in order to develop consistent branding ( KnowEm ). Create and manage your social media presence. Pick an internal email system ( Gmail , Outlook ). Master social media marketing. Financing and Business Planning.

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Startup Google Mentor 40

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2010

Not talking to the press is a bit like a politician saying they don’t want to talk to the press because they’d rather save that time for drafting legislation. If you’ve got good ideas for a story – shoot it over to them in an email. Oh, and Demo charges the startups $18,000. I think Robert’s right.

Tips 307

Tips Startup Press Blogging 307

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 5, 2022

From Los Angeles to Silicon Valley , a trend emerged among social media influencers and startup founders alike: move into a mansion with 10 or so collaborators, work day and night together to build fame and wealth, and hope that your new roommates do their dishes. Black Founders Matter presses VCs to pledge commitment to diversity.

Platform 210

Platform Social Media Netflix Content 210

SoCal CTO

APRIL 8, 2010

Death By Competitive Analysis - Steve Blank , March 1, 2010 Trading emails with a startup CEO building an iPhone app, I asked him why potential customers would buy his product. How do you get press and the blogosphere talking about your product? There are MANY of them. You might be surprised why this is the case. What’s the vision?

Startup 150

Startup Software Review Competition SoCal 150

Jason Nazar

JANUARY 14, 2009

Referring Traffic / Press. Social Media. The Viral Loop / User Email. Referring Traffic / Press - The web is interconnected, and traffic flows among sites that interlink. Track all their online press in major publications such as the WSJ, NYTs, BusinessWeek Online, or more specific trade publications.

Web 62

Web Social Media Content Sites 62

Jason Nazar

AUGUST 15, 2013

Referring Traffic / Press. Social Media. The Viral Loop / User Email. Referring Traffic / Press. The type of sites that might link into you are blogs, traditional press online, forums or bulleting boards, or content rich sites that are focused on a similar topic.To Search Engines. Refreshing Content.

Web 61

Web Social Media Content Sites 61

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

I use social media. Many don’t return my emails on time. Everybody always thinks they can do your job because they’re doing the hard work while you get to fly off to conference, speak with the press, go to fancy board meetings & dinners. Agree whole heartedly. I create videos. I use analytics.

Venture Capital 374

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Invest Funding 374

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2011

Some will cite my investment two years ago in social-media advertising company Ad.ly Our Twitter handle has become our identity, on par with an email address. I point all of this out because I believe it’s the main reason the press still focuses on whether or not they are a good development ecosystem.

Platform 307

Platform News Startup Invest 307

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 28, 2012

. “Let us come together and celebrate…” The mashup theme was reflected in the SBF programming, which included panels highlighting accelerators, VCs, startups, developers, movies, TV, music, web content, art, fashion, social good, surf & skate, and more. National and local press coverage so far is listed below.

Hollywood 67

Hollywood Technical Review Startup Rustic Canyon 67

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 14, 2014

If you follow the tech media you would be subject to a lot of narrative biases that are completely off base – and this includes the value of email and phone calls. billion email accounts. 62% of adult US Internet users check or send email on a daily basis. 94% of all online adults use email. THE FULL STORY.

Email 339

Email SaaS Venture Capital Google 339

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

But if more of us in the tech sector speak up and in unison and constantly for the next 50 days it can change minds, encourage others and hopefully get amplified by the press to reach others. Use your blogs, use social media, use the TV media. Yes, I know Democrats are frustrated by Hillary’s email fiasco and rightly so.

Summary 150

Summary Media Technical Review Startup 150