Job Titles you will only find in Silicon Valley

As #ThatTechGirl, I lead a very techfilled life, yes I said techfilled.
I come across innovation at an alarming rate and the most disruptive sector is not solar power, transportation, energy, pollution, or medicine, it is the job title.
“Job Title Disruption” is as annoying as the word ‘disruption’. Both leave you asking the same question

“So what do you do?”

Here are a few of my favorites.

Job titles you will only find in Silicon Valley

1. Chief Happiness Officer
2. Chief Evangelist
3. Troublemaker
4. Growth Advocate
5. Chief Happiness Dog
6. Internet Scientist
7. Product Prophet
8. Customer Happiness Scientist
9. No title because we are team
10. Director of First Impressions

and the bravest of them all
10. Founder

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October 25, 2014October 26, 2014

Are startup founders Democrat or Republican?

How are startup founders democrats?

Seems like startup founders would fundamentally lean towards being republicans.

Founders and republicans support innovation, smaller government, free market, open market, self starting, thinking for yourself, taking risk, making huge aggressive changes, changing the world, taking things into your own hands and changing them, pulling yourself up by the bootstraps, not waiting for the government to save them or offer a solution, starting a company, goal of becoming wealthy for generations to come….

You obviously have the option to be neither (which would be the best option) but out of the two most popular parties it seems they founders and co founders fall on the republican line.

I am not a political person, I cannot be political because I actually like to get things done. Being political interferes with progress.

If I had to pick a side I suppose I am a typical startup guy. I opt to create my job instead of looking for one. I encourage millennials to innovate and create their own opportunity inside of preparing for a gold watch and a pat on the back.

I choose Republican.

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September 11, 2014

Does Diversity in Tech apply to Investors?

Diversity in TECH…INVESTMENT
I have noticed diversity in tech founders, workers, developers, coders, marketing, gender, and yet no change in investors.

Well slight change, they have gotten better looking. A-Grade Investments is living proof.
Ashton Kutcher is an excellent example of what it means to go from rich to wealthy. He turned his entertainment dollar into tech dollars. Ashton like myself is a techie however he acted early with Skype, Square, Chegg, airbnb, and a host of others. Now that’s a good look!
Why must most investors look like Ashton? What stops non Ashton clones from investing in tech startups?
Tech is unlike any other field. WE ALL USE IT.
I cannot understand why investors are not as diverse as workers who make it possible.

I would love to see the average Joe from some town invest 500 or 2,500 in a seed fund startup rather than an xbox and a MacBook Pro.
If the start up does well you just got in early on the next uber!
Let’s turn 500 into 5,000!
Let’s turn 5,000 into 50,000!
Let’s turn 50,000 into 500,000!
Let’s turn 500,0000 into 5,000,000!

Looking to invest in a tech company in Silicon Valley message me!
I know many average people are not accustom to investing in tech companies, but then again many people are not experiencing the Silicon Valley returns! New to tech? Want to invest? Early stage? Angel investors new to tech, lets TALK!
People of color highly encouraged to apply!
School Teachers, city workers, dentist , actors, doctors, strongly encouraged to apply.

July 28, 2014July 28, 2014

First They Laugh, Then They Follow

As a millennial, transitional, startup, entrepreneur, or solopreneur you must guide a vision and honor your goal all while remaining agile.

New ideas and concepts typically do not resonate with those who lack vision

If someone laughs at your dream don’t take it personally. If you can’t sleep at night because it is in your heart and a part of your soul. Then go forth with it.
Ask yourself a few simple questions

1. Is this possible?
2. Has another human accomplished this?
3. Am I a human?
4. Do I have the skills? If not… Do I know where to locate the skills?
5. Do I want to give 100%?

If so, then move with the nature of your song. Do not fight your greatness because it wasn’t “planned” well enough so that others can get on board. Take your blue print and go! Start and they will follow. You NEVER have to know all of the answers.

Just remember my words
“First they laugh, then they follow” Liberty Madison

July 18, 2014July 18, 2014

Before you launch your website

Many professionals over look simple things. Being perfect has nothing to do with experience its has everything to do with absolutely nothing. Perfect is a myth. However being better is achievable.

Many millennials and transitionals in the startup world often assume their peers and or competition have the upper hand. I don’t know why we tend to think EVERYONE else is superior but its simply untrue. We all have areas that we can improve on. I wanted to share an example.

My friend Nora Oravecz a Hungarian blogger in Silicon Valley for the summer is trying to improve her English skills so she decided to seek out a public speaking class. She suggested I join her so I can polish my skills and meet other speakers. I was super excited! I asked her to forward the link so I can begin my research. After more than 15 minutes on the site my excitement began to wane. I could not find anyone actually giving a talk.

A common mistake that I do not want others to make.

This is a speaking class with packages ranging from $50 to $550 and not one bit of footage of anyone actually speaking or giving a talk was listed on the website? The class is reliable, reputable, and a great investment. However that was not conveyed with this slight over sight.
I am a bit stunned.

How do you expect to sell your service or brand without showing what your service or brand is?

The founder was not speaking. The staff was not speaking. I honestly would have accepted a 30 second snippet of a student speaking!
I would have felt more incline to enroll and engage.
But no such luck. It was a bunch of words. Which would have been great for a wordpress class. But not ideal for a class selling the ability to become a better public speaker.

#ThatTechGirl #TechTip

When launching your startup place a sample/reel/demo/or preview of your product or service ON your site. You can do this by creating a video, animation, or offer a beta test experience. Remember
“Showing is often better than telling”.

The Tweetable
Place a sample/reel/demo/or preview of your product or service ON your site Showing is often better than telling via @libertymadison

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July 18, 2014

High Tech Golf and Drinks for Lunch?

At Eagle Driving range in Silicon Valley

Did you know that SoMa has an indoor driving range?
Our very own high tech driving range.
Yea neither did I!

I decided to stop by and check it out!

Have to say Eagle Club Indoor Golf is pretty freaking sweet!

I walked in unsure of what to expect and was greeted with the friendliest smile and warmest energy ever. Peter, who just moved back to the bay after being gone for 8 years, gave me a one on one tour of the facility while explaining the high tech simulations and data analytics of the stroke.

So it turns out that the StartUp mecca of the world, also known as SOMA, has an indoor driving range that host private parties and serves alcohol until 9 pm Monday through Friday. How did we miss this little gem.
It is so very Bay Area to take a break from work and walk over to the high tech driving range.

Whether you are an avid golfer, new to golf, don’t care about golf but care about a place open late that serves drinks, just want to go and be nosy, you thought golf was football, you own a Playstation, you are a tourist, you have seen a Nintendo Wii, you want to chill on your lunch, your cousin told you about it, or to host a meetup or team building event.
This is a perfect Tech spot for the #Startuplife!

If you discover you have a passion for golf beyond the occasional visit you can get tips from PGA tour pros like Rob Boldt and Courtney Burdick.

But let not aim to perfect your new found golf skills it may create a desire to go off and join the tour!
We still need you to create golf apps for those who can’t get to SOMA.

Eagle Club Indoor Golf is #ThatTechGirlApproved

Tell them #LibertyMadison #ThatTechGirl sent you!

eagleclubig.com

I suggest you check it out
Currently happiness cost around $20 for the hour!

#ThatTechGirl is
Liberty Madison
Technology, Innovation, and Startups for the Millennial and Transitional

TWITTER @libertymadison

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July 13, 2014

Don’t keep score

A Sunday #startup tip!
Branding is important and so is ease of use on cross platform mobile devices.
So avoid the underscore!
It is not clean #ux #ui

When selecting social media accounts do NOT include an underscore.
The underscore is for windows 95 files. Please let it stay there! It isn’t a part of your brand or logo. Think bigger! You would never see Coke or Pepsi pulling this rookie move!!

Tag someone to help their branding!
Go to libertymadison.com for startup branding and consultation!

#ThatTechGirl #LibertyMadison is the #oprah of #SiliconValley! Follow her for everything about the #startuplife in #SiliconValley #womenintech #girlsbelike #entrepreneurlife #menatwork #founder

July 8, 2014

Should you seek to increase your wage?

#Tech #Tuesday tip for the #millennial #startup #entrepreneur

Wage, rates, and salary are often the goal of a worker. A person who may not achieve financial wealth. The Only thing that brings true wealth is Profit, not wages.

Wages are cool for those who do not want the responsibility of leadership. Which is 110% ok. However you must realize that you will be executing someone else’s dream, doing 99% of the work and earning a wage instead of sharing in the profits.
Stop trading your life for the “wage dream”

The picture is “Profits Over Wages” by #LibertyMadison
A #LibertyLesson for the #startuplife #motivation

A Tech Tuesday Tip for the millennial entrepreneur

June 29, 2014June 29, 2014

My Top Ten Domain extensions for startups after .com is taken

Want a domain that’s taken? Don’t let that dash your startup dreams!
Try my favorites!

MY TOP 10

1. (.co)
2. (.io)
3. (.me)
4. (.org)
5. (.ly)
6. (.edu)
7. (.tv)
8. (.net)
9. (.biz)
10. (.gov)

There you go! Don’t let a .com stop your show!

Message me on Instagram and Twitter for branding help!
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Liberty Madison
#ThatTechGirl

October 15, 2013October 15, 2013

DeliRadio “Technology changes Radio”

TECH: Music is submitted by various bands across the country and is automatically feed through an API to immediately alert listeners of live shows in their geographical location, you can then download and purchase tickets as well as invite friends on social platforms. There is no need to leave the platform in order to interact with the musician of your choice!

TRANSLATION: Unlike Pandora this application keeps track of your location and pushes opportunities for live music interaction between you and your friends. That is the one thing I really dislike about Pandora it constantly forces me to listen to ads from Texas when I am in California. If you have a way to update my location (without creating a new account) please let me know! Honestly it should automatically send me ads based on my location I should not be forced to update it. But it is nice to hear about all of the new advances and renovations in Dallas!
DeliRadio appears to catch on quickly. Listening to music is one thing but being able to go see them in real life is another!
Don’t you just hate when you find out an artist was in your town LAST NIGHT!

ThatTechGirl Approval : APPROVED

Apparent I am not he only one who approves of Wayne Skeen and his vision of music tech!
DeliRadio just closed a 9.35 million round of funding.

“Once musicians submit music, the rest of the process is handled by DeliRadio. Since one’s music is played based on touring appearances, DeliRadio is designed to support your live performances, including play on venue-based radio stations, as a form of marketing with links for more concert info and ticket purchasing.

DeliRadio also offers musicians the opportunity to sell music directly to fans. Artists get 100% of money received for sales. You also have the option to link to iTunes and other outlets for your music.”
See full article at http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/10/deliradio-raises-935-million-in-funding-ceo-wayne-skeen-shares-the-big-picture.html

Thanks Sara Mertz for @DeliRadio

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