This Week in Startups #70 with Brian AlveyAug 13, 2010 | 3:15 pmThis week we have Brian Alvey, CEO of Crowd Fusion. For more information, show notes, and an upcoming schedule, go to www.
This Week in Startups #68 with Marco ZappacosAug 9, 2010 | 5:15 pmJason Calacanis hosts This Week in Startups with guest Marco Zappacosta, CEO and Co-Founder of Thumbtack
00:03:00 Jason met Marco Zappacosta of Thumbtack at Open Angel Forum (SFO) and the reaction was obvious they were going to get funding, Jason is an investor
Create Your Opportunity ? .CO is the new web address that [.
This Week in Startups #65 Global MeetupJul 21, 2010 | 2:15 pmJason Calacanis hosts This Week in Startups: Global Meetup
00:01:00 Meetup.com recently created a global platform and found their initial success with Howard Dean?s campaign in 1994
Create Your Opportunity ? .
This Week in Startups #64 with Susan ChoeJul 16, 2010 | 7:15 pmJason Calacanis hosts This Week in Startups with guest Susan Choe, CEO and Founder of Outspark
Ustream is the leader in live video with more than 75 million monthly viewers. The platform empowers any individual, public figure or brand to stream to a global audience of unlimited size.
Doba: How Shutting A Previous Startup Led To Sep 2, 2010 | 2:15 amJeremy Hanks dropped out of school to work on his big idea, which ended up failing. In this interview, you'll hear how that might have been the best thing that ever happened to him.
Must Watch: How the creative wiz team at VismSep 2, 2010 | 2:15 amMichael Bayer and the video production crew at Vismo Media are incredible. They saw my past interviews and offered to create this video to help explain Mixergy to new viewers.
Flippa: From Message Board To $41 Mil MarketpSep 2, 2010 | 2:15 amThis is the story of how Flippa started out as simple message board conversations and was nurtured into a marketplace where $41 million dollars worth of web sites have been bought and sold.
.
How The Founder Of buzzd Turned Failure Into Aug 31, 2010 | 2:15 amIn 1999, life seemed great for Nihal Mehta. He raised money for an internet-based city guide after doing little more than scribbling an idea for a dotcom on a napkin.
RunKeeper: How A Non-Programmer Launched A HuAug 27, 2010 | 4:15 pmThere's a shocking moment towards the end of this interview when I ask Jason Jacobs what kind of internet connection he's on, and he says he's "technically illiterate" and doesn't know. The guy founded RunKeeper whose app has been installed on millions of mobile phones because it automagically lets runners track and share their runs.
How A Class Project Became Digsby, Messaging Aug 27, 2010 | 4:15 pmAs an MBA student at Rochester Institute of Technology, Steve Shapiro was required to put together a business plan. Once he had the plan, he decided to give it a go and make a real business out of it.
How Do You Get Users And How Do You Turn ThemAug 27, 2010 | 4:15 pmDmitry Dragilev of ZURB knows who I sleep with, where I live and what I care about.
He says doing this kind of homework led to.
Former CEO Of MyBlogLog Tells Me To Stop ProjAug 27, 2010 | 4:15 pmWhen I asked Scott Rafer, "Wasn't it painful for a founder as well-known as you to admit that one of your companies, Lookery, failed?" he told me to.
The Gutsy Way The Founder Of Geotoko And CharAug 24, 2010 | 4:15 amAdarsh Pallian saw a New York Times article about a loudmouth hedge fund manager who was starting to make a name for himself online. So he called him up, told him his site sucked and offered to help him fix it.
IAC's Vimeo Doubles Growth with Non-CommerciaSep 2, 2010 | 6:15 amVimeo, the video sharing unit of IAC has over four million registered users and has 30 million monthly unique visitors, nearly doubling those numbers over the past six months. The site, which historically has been a video site for video.
Justin.tv Claims Big Breakthrough with Live SSep 1, 2010 | 8:15 amJustin.tv, the big consumer site for live streaming, has just launched an Android app for creating live streaming.
Vimeo Brings Personalization of the Web ExperAug 31, 2010 | 9:15 amEarlier this month, Vimeo, the IAC-owned video sharing site, announced an integration with Roku. More than just featuring videos and providing search, the implementation is highly personalized, very Web like.
Driving Increased Video Consumption for RevisAug 31, 2010 | 2:15 amIn the race to provide more tools to advertisers in online video, tech firms like Taboola and Adap.TV are rolling out new features and landing new deals.
Taboola Pioneers "Text to Video" for BloomberAug 30, 2010 | 12:15 amTaboola, the video recommendation engine which is used by publishers to provide "related" or "recommended" videos at the end of clips, has introduced a system for publishers to offer up recommended video thumbnails at around text articles. For the new.
Mobile Web Video vs. Mobile Apps: Apps EngagAug 28, 2010 | 6:15 amAs publishers consider creating mobile video Apps vs maximizing their mobile Web for video, Apps provide a valuable, persistent connection with the most loyal and valued fans. This is the view of Bob Mason, co-founder and CTO of Brightcove, the.
Glittery Web Video Festival in October in NewAug 27, 2010 | 5:15 amVimeo, the fast-growing IAC unit, is throwing a two-day online video festival and awards program to celebrate the community of video creators. The event on October 8 and 9 is being held at the Frank Gehry-designed IAC offices and at.
Vizu Measures "Brand Lift" For Online Video CAug 27, 2010 | 4:15 amVizu, the San Francisco-based advertising analytics company, has created a system to track the "brand lift" of online video ads. It is also provide information on how to optimize targets for advertisers and ad networks.
Cisco Buys Boston's ExtendMedia for UndisloseAug 26, 2010 | 8:15 amCisco, ramping up its efforts around online video management services, has purchased Boston-based ExtendMedia for an undisclosed sum, the companies said today As we reported last year, ExtendMedia is playing a key role in the "TV Everywhere" initiative of cable.
Cisco's Digital Media Platform "Eos" PoweringAug 25, 2010 | 11:15 amCisco's Eos, a hosted digital publishing solution is now powering 67 web sites and delivering a total of 11 million monthly page views to customers, a Cisco spokesperson has told us. One of the most recent customers to sign on.
Visiting the Birthplace of GolfSep 1, 2010 | 5:15 pm
Visiting the Birthplace of Golf
"The Old Course" in St. Andrews, Scotland is the oldest golf course in the world.
Vintage Bike Shop Succeeds in Slow EconomySep 1, 2010 | 5:15 pm
Vintage Bike Shop Succeeds in Slow Economy
Since the recession began, more people are commuting to work on bicycles to cut down on gas and parking expenses. The trend is benefiting Citizen Chain Cyclery, a small San Francisco shop that specializes in vintage bicycles.
Virtual Teams Don'ts | Leila's House of CorreSep 1, 2010 | 5:15 pm
Virtual Teams Don'ts | Leila's House of Corrections
Technology has enabled team members to be geographically dispersed -- and that can create unique challenges for managers. Here are some mistakes to avoid to ensure that virtual teams communicate and work together effectively.
6 Tips For Planning Your Next International GAug 16, 2010 | 2:15 pm
6 Tips For Planning Your Next International Golf Vacation
Whether it's playing golf in the exotic lands of Malaysia or hitting the links in St. Andrews, Scotland, preparation is key to a successful vacation abroad.
Golf in Asia: Where to Play in China and MalaAug 16, 2010 | 11:15 am
Golf in Asia: Where to Play in China and Malaysia
Teeing it up in Asia is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But if you haven't played across the Pacific, where should you start? International golf writer Cori Brett talks to BNET about her favorite golf adventures and offers some recommendations on where to play in the region.
Do Teenagers Hate Facebook?Aug 13, 2010 | 5:15 pm
Do Teenagers Hate Facebook?
At the AlwaysOn & STVP Summit at Stanford, Jaron Lanier, author of "You Are Not a Gadget," explains why teenagers may start shunning Facebook.
From:
BNETvideo
Views:
0
0
ratings
Time:
04:16
More in
News & Politics.
Innovative Marketing Helps Golf Industry In tJul 26, 2010 | 8:15 pm
Innovative Marketing Helps Golf Industry In the Rough
The golf industry is using creative promotions to lure players back to the greens after the recession. BNET examines how some golf courses are attracting and retaining members.
Management Rewired by Charles S. Jacobs | BooJul 23, 2010 | 5:15 pm
Management Rewired by Charles S. Jacobs | Book Brief
Ever wonder why even the most positive feedback doesn't motivate your staff the way you think it should? That's because, according to author Charles S.
Common Blunders for Soon-to-Be RetireesSep 1, 2010 | 1:15 pmThe decisions you make just before retirement can have big consequences for your financial future. T.
Wealth Adviser: Deflation DefenseSep 1, 2010 | 8:15 amMarket uncertainty has many investors playing defense but financial advisor Ron Carson shares an offense move he's using with high-net worth clients. Plus, if deflation occurs there are ways to prepare, says Brett Arends.
Americans Get a Break at the PumpAug 31, 2010 | 3:15 pmGasoline prices will continue to drop through the Labor Day holiday as an expected rise in economic activity fails to live up to expectations, says Arnold Frankel, executive vice president of NUS Consulting.
.
The New NimbleAug 31, 2010 | 2:15 pmBumpy markets are prompting more advisors to hunt for short-term investment moves. Barron's Clare McKeen reports.
Bond-Fund Frenzy Hurts Economic GrowthAug 27, 2010 | 2:15 pmCompanies are issuing bonds at dirt-cheap rates. What does management do with the money? Increasingly, bond buyers' cash is being used for mergers and acquisitions, but M&A does nothing to create jobs or motivate innovation.
Kenneth Jay Lane on Shoes & JewelryAug 27, 2010 | 7:15 amInternationally renown costume jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane discusses money and jewelry and shoe trends for fall with Dow Jones Newswires' Veronica Dagher.
.
What to Watch For in Target-Date FundsAug 26, 2010 | 4:15 pmTarget-date funds may make investing for retirement look easy -- as easy as estimating when you'll retire -- but they're actually more complicated than that. Andrea Coombes has four tips in her Personal Finance Minute before you make such an investment in your 401(k).
Rigged To RiseAug 26, 2010 | 4:15 pmNatural gas producer Chesapeake Energy could pay off big for patient investors. Barron's Johanna Bennett reports.
Billionaire's Buy ListAug 25, 2010 | 1:15 pmWarren Buffet, George Soros, Carl Icahn are buying stocks and that's a bullish sign, says James Altucher, Wealth Adviser contributor. There's plenty to learn from their picks, Altucher explains to Dow Jones' Veronica Dagher.
Doomsday InvestingAug 25, 2010 | 10:15 amInvestor Peter Schiff invests as if the U.S.
Breathing new life into documents with ScribdSep 1, 2010 | 6:15 amToday the World Economic Forum will announce Scribd as a Technology Pioneer for 2011. Scribd is a social publishing and reading site that?.
Solving the "marketplace" business modelAug 31, 2010 | 7:15 amGuest post by Jason Cohen. A sizable percentage of Capital Factory startup submissions take the form of the ?marketplace.
Getting healthy with SenseiAug 30, 2010 | 7:15 amThere are some great applications I can use track my mountain biking and my calories. Sensei is one of those apps-and it's for?.
TripTrace offers an array of location-based aAug 27, 2010 | 7:15 amNote: This post originally appeared on Scobleizer on June 13, 2010. In August 2010, PlaceBook was renamed TripTrace.
Creating a loved brand by telling a story: TeAug 26, 2010 | 6:15 amStanley Hainsworth has been creative director at Nike, Logo, and Starbucks-all brands that have become iconic through good design. He just finished designing?.
Intuit thrives on continual entrepreneurshipAug 24, 2010 | 6:15 amScott Cook is co-founder of Intuit, the company behind QuickBooks, Quicken, and TurboTax. He now serves as the chairman of Intuit's Executive Committee,?.
System Administration Inspiration: If it's brAug 23, 2010 | 4:16 amGuest post by Major Hayden. Earlier this year, I started a series of posts to encourage systems administrators to refine their troubleshooting abilities.
Gillmor Gang 08.20.10Aug 22, 2010 | 1:15 pmDennis Crowley of Foursquare joins the Gillmor Gang, with John Taschek, Kevin Marks, and Steve Gillmor. Recorded live Friday, August 20, 2010.
You're a little company, now act like oneAug 20, 2010 | 5:15 amGuest post by Jason Cohen. I talk to a lot of companies that are still hunting for customer #1, or a few sales?.
A powerful replicable mobilized database: CouAug 19, 2010 | 6:15 amCouchDB is the document database from Couchio, and it's been getting rave reviews for its easy peer-to-peer replication across multiple platforms, and its?.
Katrina's Wake: Still Rebuilding Five Years LAug 27, 2010 | 6:15 pmOn the five-year anniversary of what many in New Orleans simply call "the storm," the city and its residents are still trying to rebuild after the damage of Hurricane Katrina. From a church pastor to a Bourbon Street performer, for those who actually survived it, it doesn't seem that long.
Electronic Cigarettes Under FireAug 24, 2010 | 3:15 pmSteve McVey and other e-cigarette makers say their smoking devices are a safe alternative to tobacco. The FDA says they should be regulated -- no buts about it.
digits: Google vs. Facebook on LocationAug 20, 2010 | 11:15 amAmir Efrati talks to Simon Constable, Lauren Goode and Eric Savitz about the competition heating up between Google and Facebook over their 'Places' location services, aimed at luring local business advertising dollars.
New York Food Trucks' Code of Sidewalk ConducAug 19, 2010 | 5:15 pmAs the number of New York City's gourmet food trucks increases, drivers are becoming more competitive about real estate. After a recent ejection from a popular midtown location, some drivers are considering a union.
Party at the Graveyard!Aug 11, 2010 | 4:15 pmCemeteries have a reputation as somber places of mourning. Now some are trying to change that image.
WalkAbout NY: Foursquare Co-Founder in E. VilAug 1, 2010 | 3:15 pmDennis Crowley, co-founder and CEO of Foursquare, takes Lee Hawkins on a Walkabout through the East Village. In between his favorite place for lobster rolls and a bar where he likes to have conference calls, Crowley explains why the challenges of making software in New York help improve his product.
How Advertisers Use Internet Cookies to TrackJul 30, 2010 | 4:15 pmIt's rarely a coincidence when you see Web ads for products that match your interests. WSJ's Christina Tsuei explains how advertisers use cookies to track your online habits.
digits: Affordable 3-D for Small BusinessesJul 30, 2010 | 1:15 pmHistorically, small businesses that used 3-D technology were predominantly in the engineering, industrial design and architecture fields. But as software costs drop, more consumer-product companies are purchasing sophisticated modeling tools.
A Tycoon of Miniature BuildingsJul 28, 2010 | 9:15 amRonnette Riley owns thousands of international buildings, and they all fit into her office on the Empire State Building's 74th floor.
A Tycoon of MiniaturesJul 27, 2010 | 4:15 pmRonnette Riley owns thousands of international buildings, and they all fit into her office on the Empire State Building's 74th floor.
News Hub: Big Changes for Big Corporate BoardAug 26, 2010 | 8:15 amNeal Lipschutz explains why the Securities and Exchange Commission is mandating big changes for corporate boards in that big shareholders can now nominate their own board candidates and the company has to pay for it.
Selina Lo in Her Own WordsAug 22, 2010 | 7:15 pmRuckus Wireless' Hong Kong-born President and Chief Executive Officer Selina Lo discusses her management style and opportunities for businesswomen in Asia.
The Secrets of Top ManagersAug 20, 2010 | 12:15 pmWSJ Deputy Managing Editor Alan Murray discusses some of the lessons new managers can learn from his new book, "The Wall Street Journal Essential Guide to Management.".
Educating Tomorrow's Ethical LeadersAug 20, 2010 | 9:15 amRich Lyons, dean of University of California at Berkeley's Haas School of business, is leading an overhaul of the school's curriculum, with special attention to who it admits and how instructors develop innovative and responsible leaders. He talks with Careers editor Jennifer Merritt.
AM Report: Hurd Deal Inflamed H-P BoardAug 16, 2010 | 6:15 amH-P's board decided to oust Mark Hurd after the chief executive reached a settlement on a sexual-harassment claim that directors thought impeded their probe of the claim. Joann Lublin discusses.
AM Report: Did H-P's Board Make the Right MovAug 9, 2010 | 6:15 amIn the wake of Mark Hurd's forced resignation, Hewlett-Packard said its focus remained intact, but the departure reopens questions about H-P's strategy and succession that were largely absent the past few years. Joann Lublin discusses.
The Secrets of Top ManagersAug 20, 2010 | 12:15 pmWSJ Deputy Managing Editor Alan Murray discusses some of the lessons new managers can learn from his new book, "The Wall Street Journal Essential Guide to Management."
.
Educating Tomorrow's Ethical LeadersAug 20, 2010 | 9:15 amRich Lyons, dean of University of California at Berkeley's Haas School of business, is leading an overhaul of the school's curriculum, with special attention to who it admits and how instructors develop innovative and responsible leaders. He talks with Careers editor Jennifer Merritt.
How Companies Can Avoid Trouble When Growth SAug 18, 2010 | 10:15 amSuzanne Heywood talks with WSJ's Jennifer Merritt about the ability of rapidly growing companies to withstand complexity and what they can do to avoid trouble when their growth slows in this Business Insight video.
.
Aeroflot's CEO Talks StrategyApr 27, 2010 | 1:15 pmAeroflot CEO Vitaly Saveliev talks about future acquisitions, its fleet and Alexander Lebedev's future role as a shareholder.
.
Aeroflot's CEO talks about strategy.Apr 27, 2010 | 10:15 amAeroflot's CEO Vitaly Saveliev talks about future acquisitions, it's fleet and Alexander Lebedev's future role as a shareholder.
.
Mastering the Art of Ambush AdvertisingApr 6, 2010 | 2:52 pmWSJ's Jennifer Merritt interviews Ben Sturner, president and founder of sports marketing firm The Leverage Agency.
.
Argus: Pricing Saudi Oil SalesApr 6, 2010 | 2:52 pmAdrian Binks, CEO of Argus Media, discusses Saudi Arabia's decision to use an Argus benchmark for pricing its crude oil sales to the U.S.
How Kanye West's Twitter Killed Music MagazinAug 27, 2010 | 8:15 amHow Kanye West's Twitter Killed Music Magazines - New York Music - Sound of the City: super interesting. with the data explosion that's happening right now, the next natural movement is filtering.
The Word Media is wrong
I really think much lAug 27, 2010 | 8:15 amThe Word Media is wrong
I really think much like the Internet was called the World Wide Web one day, I think Social Media will be rebranded as I really dont feel its media.
Having trouble viewing.
Too many people think it's one or the other oAug 26, 2010 | 2:15 pmToo many people think it's one or the other or Just Facebook and TwitterToo many people think it's one or the other or Just Facebook and TwitterToday I get to talk about my new Radio show on Sirius (.
A little behind the scenes look at Wine LibraAug 23, 2010 | 11:15 amA little behind the scenes look at Wine Library and Wine Library TV done by Viddler
Nice job by the Viddler team. What are your thoughts?.
The Word Media is wrong
I really think much lAug 2, 2010 | 4:15 pmThe Word Media is wrong
I really think much like the Internet was called the World Wide Web one day, I think Social Media will be rebranded as I really dont feel its media.
Having trouble viewing.
If you are just coming here for the 1st time Jul 17, 2010 | 2:15 pmIf you are just coming here for the 1st time click this: even if you aren't a very good look back!
Whatya guys think?.
Links of the DayJul 11, 2010 | 11:15 amhttp://tcrn.ch/cq5RtK
- Thats a lot of traffic to not be able to monetize in a meaningful way, makes me curious
http://bit.
Build a real-time community with GSNAP's curaApr 6, 2010 | 2:52 pm
At next week's LeWeb conference I will use GSNAP's system to enable a real-time curated community page. Visit a single URL and see Tweets and other content poured in while the event is going on -- all curated and moderated in real time.
Last part of Brian Solis/PR interviewApr 6, 2010 | 2:52 pm
Sorry for the troubles with part II of the Brian Solis interview, here's the last part. Distributed by Tubemogul.
Best of breed enterprise social and blogging Apr 6, 2010 | 2:52 pm
Here Vassil Mladjov, CEO of Blogtronix, shows off its latest version which brings social and blogging together into the Enterprise. If you're looking for a low-cost blogging platform for your company you gotta check this out.
Waze: Crowd-sourced traffic informationApr 6, 2010 | 2:52 pm
This is a really cool mobile app that uses other people to both build maps and show traffic information. See new accidents before other systems report them, highway reroutes, and other info.
PR in the age of Twitter, Part IIApr 6, 2010 | 2:52 pm
This is the second part of a long conversation about Twitter and real time and how the world is changing due to the increased speed we're seeing with PR expert Brian Solis (he runs http://bub.blicio.
PR in the age of Twitter, Part IApr 6, 2010 | 2:52 pm
Brian Solis is one of the best-known PR guys in the tech industry. He guest posts on TechCrunch, shows up at almost every industry event, and is well known and liked by most bloggers.
A better Web dev tool for Corporate Apps, ParApr 6, 2010 | 2:52 pm
In this second video you get a look at AlphaSoftware's new Web development tool which helps corporations build customized web apps fast. Distributed by Tubemogul.
A better Web dev tool for Corporate Apps, ParApr 6, 2010 | 2:52 pm
AlphaSoftware has built a development tool that makes it far easier for enterprises to bring their custom apps to the Web. In Part I hear what is behind this interesting tool.
Pearltrees introduces cool new UI to webApr 6, 2010 | 2:52 pm
You might think that bookmarking tools have been done for a while, but Pearltrees says "think again." This is the most fun I've had in months, cool new UI.
