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talktechtv uploaded a new video
(11 months ago)
Replay Solutions has created a debugging tool that allows developers to record and replay any type of software execution, regardless of complexity,...
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Replay Solutions has created a debugging tool that allows developers to record and replay any type of software execution, regardless of complexity, and effectively reproduce any issue that occurs. In this interview, I had the opportunity to speak with the Co-Founder & CEO of Replay, Jonathan Lindo, who describes their product as "like TiVo for software." He describes how the Replay technology works, and also discusses their pricing, monetization strategy, and target markets. He also talks about his early career as a programmer, when he personally experienced the pain of debugging complex software and struggling to reproduce software issues; this ultimately was the inspiration behind the founding of Replay. In Part 2 of this series, Jonathan shares some great advice for other entrepreneurs, so be sure to check back!
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talktechtv uploaded a new video
(11 months ago)
In Part 2 of this series on Replay Solutions, Jonathan Lindo first covers his tips for funding a startup, which involve starting with angel investo...
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In Part 2 of this series on Replay Solutions, Jonathan Lindo first covers his tips for funding a startup, which involve starting with angel investors, networking extensively, and ultimately closing a round of venture capital funding. He mentions that in today's economic climate, it's crucial to be able to demonstrate an exceptionally unique technology, a large user base, or corporate profitability before approaching VCs for funding, in order to create a more compelling case for your startup. Replay just recently succeeded in securing an additional $2M in VC funding, an impressive feat in this economy. Jonathan also shares his personal background as an engineer and entrepreneur, and provides advice on what it takes to succeed in the startup world, which includes perseverance, stubbornness, and the development of a network of mentors to support you along the way.
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talktechtv uploaded a new video
(1 year ago)
Since TalkTech.TV began last May, I've had the opportunity to speak with many startup founders & executives who have successfully raised millio...
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Since TalkTech.TV began last May, I've had the opportunity to speak with many startup founders & executives who have successfully raised millions in venture capital funding. In each of those interviews, I asked them to share some advice for successful VC negotiations, and have compiled the highlights in this video, showcasing the responses of founders from Pheedo, Engine Yard, Serious Materials, GroundWork, and Untangle. This is particularly relevant in this challenging economy, where funding is less abundant, and only the best innovators and negotiators will succeed in closing rounds.
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talktechtv uploaded a new video
(1 year ago)
In 2007, Disqus received funding from Y Combinator, a prestigious seed-stage startup funding firm. Y Combinator is unique in that they not only pr...
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In 2007, Disqus received funding from Y Combinator, a prestigious seed-stage startup funding firm. Y Combinator is unique in that they not only provide seed-money, but they offer an entire 3-month experience that includes technical, business, and legal advice, as well as introductions to key investors and tech executives. In Part 2 of this interview, Daniel Ha discusses his experience with YC, sharing his thoughts on what YC looks for in winning applicants, and his secrets on what it takes to be accepted into the program. He talks about some of the program highlights, like Demo Day, where YC companies have the opportunity to give presentations in front of investors. He also talks about some of the best advice he learned from the program, and mentions the incredible value of being a part of the YC alumni community.
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talktechtv uploaded a new video
(1 year ago)
Disqus provides an online service for managing comments and enhancing the discussion on blogs, websites, and applications. The system provides blo...
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Disqus provides an online service for managing comments and enhancing the discussion on blogs, websites, and applications. The system provides bloggers and publishers with a threaded conversation and a more defined discussion community, and also provides moderation and spam filtering tools. On the flip side, readers and commenters can track, manage, and verify their comments across all sites that use Disqus, and can create a profile which includes a "comment blog" with all comments they've contributed. Bloggers and readers can comment and reply on-the-go via email or phone, and since Disqus is hosted separately, comments are unaffected if a website experiences downtime. In this interview, I had the opportunity to sit down with Daniel Ha, Co-Founder & CEO, who shares details on the company's product, back-end, monetization strategy, and scalability, as well as their techniques for establishing a large user base, which now includes 38,000 websites and 600,000 user profiles.
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