Yohei Nakajima

Author: Yohei

  • Explaining the Rise of Accelerators/Incubators

    For my senior thesis at Claremont McKenna College, I wrote about Angel Groups, who started investing in the space that VCs abandoned as they started investing in larger deals. Over time, many angels learned the risk of investing in companies that were still pre-seed. The solution, which has recently caught on like wildfire, was the […]

  • A Compelling Case for Mandatory HTML in Elementary School

    HTML should be taught mandatory in Elementary School. Why? Learning how to use Microsoft Word before learning how to write HTML is like learning how to use a calculator before learning how to do math. Before learning HTML, we should be taught to use text editor, which can only create plain text files (meaning no […]

  • Do Bars & Nightclubs Hate Technology?

    Having worked with a number of bars on their social media, and attending the Nightclub & Bar convention a few years ago, I have a pretty good sense that bar and club owners are hesitant to work with technology companies. Mostly, they don’t want to be the first to try a new tool, because the […]

  • Launch Analytics for Yéiyo: First 6 Days

    I want to thank Mark Lemay for reinforcing my theory that an anti-stealth startup is helpful for other entrepreneurs. Whether it’s specifically helpful for you depends on your business and your personality. It was last Thursday that I put together the website for Yéiyo, and it was Friday that I sent out the press release […]

  • 11 Free WordPress Themes for Business

    Installing a new WordPress theme to your website is really easy. It’s amazing how many awesome themes, once you start looking around. 1) Find a WordPress theme you like. 2) Download the .zip file. 3) In your WordPress settings go to Appearance > Themes > Upload. 4) Upload your new theme as a .zip file. […]

  • Yéiyo Brings Mobile Commerce to Events

    [FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] Yéiyo’s new app offers exclusive discounts at events. LOS ANGELES, CA (April 6th, 2012) – Finally, the digital efficiencies of mobile commerce meet the physical engagement of event marketing. That’s what a new Los Angeles based startup Yéiyo promises with their new app, allowing businesses to easily provide time- and location- exclusive discounts at […]

  • 23 Simple Tips for Bootstrapping Product Development

    The first step is to start talking to people about the idea. An MVP is the starting point for product market fit. Ask yourself what the minimum feature set to get user feedback is, and start getting feedback. An MVP helps you prioritize development, and ensures that the team is on the same page. Have a clear […]

  • VC Speed Dating in the OC

    Long story short, there’s a really great event down in the OC on May 15th, where entrepreneurs have the chance to speed date with VCs. Give a 2.5 min pitch to VCs, get feedback, and move onto the next. I found out about the event from Angel Launch, an LA based resource for helping entrepreneurs connect […]

  • Guest Lecture at Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology

    “Can I stay seated? I like this casual atmosphere.” That’s how I started this 3o minute talk with the doctorate students studying organizational management at Pepperdine University. It was a mere coincidence that I met Michelle, founder of Lab Humanity at 212 Pier. I started working with her immediately in the role of a consultant, […]

  • LA Tech Companies and Some of Their Investors [Infographic]

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