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Clubbing the Trolls on Capitol Hill | Jake Sigal
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May 1, 2014. Clubbing the Trolls on Capitol Hill. Writing this from the Hart Building, about to meet with our two Senators (well their staffers) to discuss patent trolls. At Livio, we were very fortunate to avoid a lawsuit (of any kind). Obviously starting any business is exciting, and in the tech industry there’s never a dull moment with changing technology and major product announcements daily. To make the process darker, there is no requirement to even tell the alleged infringer what patent they are i...
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How to Effectively Network Within a New Industry | Jake Sigal
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September 14, 2014. How to Effectively Network Within a New Industry. Most people don’t know that Livio started as a consumer electronics brand (Myine Electronics) focused on the baby boomer cohort. Aside from the standard consumer electronics distribution and sales channels (which we had a lot of experience with prior to starting Livio) we went out to network within boomer groups. Refine your elevator pitch:. Shut up and listen:. Leave a comment Cancel reply. My 2nd Startup after 90 Days 3 thoughts.
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July 31, 2013. Hard Chargers and Quitters Look before you leap; but never back down. I was working out the other day and my buddy was telling how many quitters he has seen over the years in the gym. If you know me, you know I never quit, ever. However the thought kind of got me thinking about how quitting in sports is just as dumb as hard charging. For […]. Read More ›. July 7, 2013. FreeMind Open Source Mind Mapping Tool I Can’t Live Without. Read More ›. June 22, 2013. Read More ›. May 20, 2013. I thin...
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Bio | Jake Sigal
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Jake Sigal believes in metro Detroit, and he has an exciting vision for the region’s place in the world of technological innovation. A third-generation entrepreneur with a passion for integrating hardware and software applications, Jake co-founded Tome Software, Inc. in 2014 to explore the buzzing Internet of Things tech space. Always looking forward, Tome is now working with partners to engineer connectivity products designed to keep people mobile and active. Jake and his wife, Abbee, are proud to call ...
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When the meeting is over, stop talking. | Jake Sigal
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August 19, 2013. August 19, 2013. When the meeting is over, stop talking. My first gig after college was working at Numark in Rhode Island, as a product manager in the DJ equipment industry. One day I walked into someone’s office and asked Hey, do you have a min? And got back No, I’m really busy right now. So of course I was like OK, I’ll make this quick Man did I get the 3. 8230; I felt like crying. What I’ve done to work on keeping things concise is 1) ending a statement, and then silently counting to ...
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Attention OEMs: When you choose a vendor, first tell the losers “No”, then share why so you can get more innovative products next go around! | Jake Sigal
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December 25, 2012. December 25, 2012. Attention OEMs: When you choose a vendor, first tell the losers “No”, then share why so you can get more innovative products next go around! This year I have learned two things as an automotive supplier when we lost deals:. We rarely get a No answer (or any response) when the answer is no. In the rare situation where we do get an email saying Sorry, you have not been selected , I have to go digging around with suppliers to figure out why we weren’t selected. We’...
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10 Years at CES | Jake Sigal
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January 21, 2014. January 21, 2014. 10 Years at CES. I had to get on LinkedIn to check and confirm that this year’s CES was my 10. In 2004, I had my first real job as a product manager for Numark making DJ gear. CES is my show. It’s a place where I get to kick back and talk to my friends in business, from the press, investors, CEA staff, and general buddies from the tech industry. Like my small college town, I can’t go from one hall to another without a high five from a friend. Without CES there would no...
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Sold To Ford – One Month Later | Jake Sigal
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October 26, 2013. October 26, 2013. Sold To Ford One Month Later. Been a crazy month since the closing and the announcement. Here are three thoughts:. Getting the ship back to port club:. Every venture-backed entrepreneur knows how hard it is to get in this club. It’s a bit of a right of passage, with a ton of work and stress. It also validates that I can do what it takes to keep momentum through a finish, which is one of the hardest tasks of the process. Leave a comment Cancel reply. 5 Apps on my iPhone...
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A small entrepreneur at the BIG Mackinac policy conference | Jake Sigal
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June 2, 2014. A small entrepreneur at the BIG Mackinac policy conference. Being an entrepreneur is so in vogue now that everyone wants a piece of the action. It’s hard to find a business conference that doesn’t talk about entrepreneurs. One of the hardest words to spell has become standard jargon beyond tech circles into the big corporations. I’m shocked to say I’m looking forward to the content in next year’s conference. Can’t wait! Leave a comment Cancel reply. My 2nd Startup after 90 Days 3 thoughts.
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