Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 9, 2013

You can of course view the presentation in SlideShare above or download it directly for free here. Why is Collaborative Consumption Becoming a Hot Trend for Startup Companies? Network Up. I did spend some time in the presentation to how consumption networks will evolve. Prices down. But what else?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. So why is online video such an attractive market to build a startup? Much of network television can cost $100,000 / minute to produce.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

if you want to download the deck it’s here on SlideShare ) Why Did The Seed Market Emerge in the First Place? The reality is that as a result of two major trends the costs of starting a technology startup went down massively. I launched my first startup in 1999 so I know the economics of launching from first-hand experience.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 15, 2013

Raul is a 46-year-old dad, experienced in entertainment, media, and startups. He investigated successful models, like Toca Boca, downloaded every top educational app on the App Store, and played alongside his two sons, carefully observing and absorbing their feedback.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2022

Indeed, data indicates that last year saw a near-record number of new corporate investors joining the startup fundraising fray. Microsoft wants to back thousands of African startups : That the African startup scene is expanding at a rapid clip is not news. Startups and VC. TechCrunch has been on that story for ages now.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 1, 2022

area startup now reports its iOS-only has seen over 5 million installs in its first year, with users primarily in the Gen Z demographic. The startup says that 75% of its users are between the ages of 14 and 18 and 95% of users are between 14 and 21. million global downloads, according to app intelligence firm Sensor Tower.

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Haystack

DECEMBER 29, 2018

It’s that time of year, time to look back and reflect on the most significant storylines in the tech, startup, and VC world. And, with that warning, I offer to you, the big stories in the startup and investing ecosystem of 2018, written in ascending order of importance and magnitude…. 1/ Social Network Interference.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 23, 2012

That they own a large piece of The Discovery Network? download from iTunes for free) or just skipping to the bits you like. 45 minutes in: Andrew’s process for investing in startups. 45:15 What’s your process for investing in startups? But did you also know that they are a large cable operator? That they own Reddit?

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The likes of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have billions of users among them, and even those of us who aren’t actively using any social networks understand what they are and how they function. One of the most important things to think about when launching a vertical social network is its initial purpose and timing.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

While way too many startup companies (and investors) are focused on “social TV” or on “Instagram for TV” I believe they are missing the more fundamental shift in our industry. most Internet connections have been asymmetric & optimized for downloads). It exists precisely because there is a network.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2013

I have a metaphor for this that I use with startups called “ Elephant, Deer & Rabbits ” in which I encourage most startups to be deer hunters. At my first startup we realized we couldn’t handle too many high maintenance ones so we had to be selective in whom we would serve. It was a win for all parties.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2010

It’s basically office space where as a startup you can be located with dozens of other companies at a similar stage to your own. SGN games downloaded +17mm times on mobile devices. Web service that allows parents to monitor children’s activity on social networks in realtime for about $10/child/month. Total raised: $17.0mm.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Peanut , a social networking app for women, initially found traction connecting women in the earlier stages of their motherhood journey. But over the years, the network expanded to support women through other life stages. “Men are never going to build this for us, so we have to build it for ourselves,” she says.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Yes, VC / Startup Funding is up Massively If you look at how much VC firms have raised from Limited Partners (LPs) over the past 2 decades you’ll see that we’ve returned to a level that we haven’t seen since 1999. VC is still a thing :) If you want to see the full deck you can download it on Slideshare or in the embed below.

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Gust

MARCH 9, 2014

It’s not uncommon for me to see a startup business plan “mission” to be the “premier brand” for their product, yet their marketing budget in the financials is trivial. So what are some credible marketing and promotion steps you should consider for your startup? Invested Interests entrepreneur funding marketing budget startup'

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Often, startups are extremely limited in resources and therefore have to be careful about how they allocate funds. A startup should strategically focus only on what it needs specifically and follow security guidelines. Attackers usually convince the user to download and run malware. Solution: Install antivirus.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Venture capital is driven by relationships and many investments are sourced via personal referrals, usually through one’s direct networks. Investors’ networks tend to mirror themselves. So, if your own network lacks diversity and you rely on your network for deal flow, how can you expect to see startups led by diverse founders?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2018

People said this about Ring (which went from startup to selling to Amazon > $1 billion in around 5 years), Facebook, YouTube, Airbnb, Uber, Twitter, Instagram and many other great behemoths of the technology industry. Ah, but Bird doesn’t have network effects! There is nothing viral! Anybody can launch a scooter service!

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

They just announced their Android app (you can download here if you’re on Android or the iOS version if you’re on that platform ). I met with Jeremy years ago when he had a startup that was building a fantasy sports app where you picked players in a stock-market style and their value moved up and down over time.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Browse through the many hundreds of video answers to startup questions that we’ve filmed from the world’s leading VCs and angels. A download link is sent to you automatically by Gust once you create your profile, and the book is exactly what it says. Gust takes advantage of the cloud, and you should, too.

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TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

Phantom is part of a new class of crypto startups looking to build infrastructure that streamlines blockchain-based applications and provides a more user-friendly UX for navigating the crypto world, something that can make the entire space more approachable to a non-developer audience. 0x lets any app be the Craigslist of cryptocurrency.

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Haystack

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Spotify will also get into commerce like its social network peers, but that’s a subject for another post.] This premium tier also allows users to download content to their device for offline viewing.) I have fielded many startup pitches for podcast-related startups and basically said “no” to each one.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Running a startup can be a chaotic time; a million things need to be built, done, tracked, analyzed, considered, reported and validated. ” Early next year, the company is adding the ability to connect to a network of investors, turning the StartupOS into a source of early-stage dealflow to interested angels and investors.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

Techstars NYC just announced the 10 startups participating in this year’s program, making up what Managing Director Jenny Fielding described as the accelerator’s most global class yet. ” In fact, not a single one of the startups is based in New York — instead, there are multiple San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 21, 2009

If you want to download the document I’ve made it available at my favorite document sharing site DocStoc). It is also worth noting that the rate of attrition of startup companies once they’ve reached the three year mark is an astonishingly low 1.4% 2009 has been the worst year for M&A in a decade.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

On a recent winter morning in New Delhi, Rajan Anandan and Pieter Kemps were pacing on the floor of a five-star hotel, quizzing a group of over two dozen young startup founders about their goals. One founder set eyes on getting the most downloads in the mobile gaming category. Sequoia, in comparison, is offering up to $3 million.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

Jason Calacanis started this initiative in response to the pay-to-play network of angel events that he despised. Then let’s hope both startups can build national practices. In this case it is novel because kids download iPhone game apps for free to play with them. Watch this space. Team Pip.io

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 22, 2023

Watch the video interview now A network of more than 140 entrepreneurial businesses and organisations warns New Zealand is in danger of being left behind due to a lack of resources and insufficient policies to progress entrepreneurship. They collaborated to produce the manifesto, reflecting the views of network members.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 12, 2023

Community Crowdfunding Platform brings multiple benefits to Social Gaming Startup Funding strategy plays an important role in how much and how quickly a startup receives funding. In a matter of hours, the gaming startup raised $1 million from retail investors with a minimum investment of $100.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2022

In other words, it turns Apple’s widget system — typically used to showcase information like news, weather, inspirational quotes or photos from your own iPhone’s gallery — into a private social networking platform. 1 Social Networking app the day prior. On Sunday, Lokcet became the No. 1 app overall on the U.S.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Discord’s doubling in corporate value comes as the persistent, inept, American response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to accelerate the adoption and growth of businesses creating virtual social networking opportunities. Those opportunities are apparent in Discord’s explosive growth.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 16, 2023

The collaboration not only facilitates the company’s expansion endeavors but also leverages the global network, regional footprint, and banking expertise of HSBC Singapore to amplify Atome’s reach and impact in the Philippine market.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 28, 2022

Blockchain technology is especially useful for digitally-based startups able to conduct business worldwide that may otherwise be deterred by barriers to receiving payment. Moreover, blockchain cloud storage is up to 10 times faster than normal cloud storage thanks to the distributed and decentralized P2P network that connects users.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Solo plan at $19 a month is best for startups, letting you schedule up to 500 posts and have one workspace for up to three socials. You try it out for free but be aware that it will offer a lower resolution if you download your design. Must-Read: How SEO Can Help You Future-Proof Your Startup. Post Planner. Encharge .

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

Y Combinator’s latest batch — W21 — features 350 startups from 41 nations. The world’s second largest internet market has delivered 43 startups in the new batch, another record figure in the history of the storied venture firm. The startup says it delivers the item to customers within 12 hours of harvesting.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

To naysayers who fear a side venture might divert them from an amazing startup or great job down the line, listen close: side hustling is cross-training for your best business performance. More than a few side hustles have become hugely successful startups, starting with Craigslist and Airbnb. The side hustle became the startup.

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TechCrunch

JULY 28, 2022

Qwili , a startup that provides a hybrid sales product to micro and small merchants in South Africa, has raised $1.2 Its typical business customer is a seller without a storefront that sells digital products to immediate communities and networks informally. million in seed funding a year after closing an undisclosed pre-seed round.

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