Comments on: Qik And Strands Each Trim 10 Percent Of Staff http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/ Startup and Technology News Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:57:23 -0800 hourly 1 By: Cierres y Despidos « Relación de Cierres y Despidos en el Sector Tecnológico http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2606604 Cierres y Despidos « Relación de Cierres y Despidos en el Sector Tecnológico Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:50:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2606604 [...] 19/11/08.- Strands, 7% de la plantilla española [...] [...] 19/11/08.- Strands, 7% de la plantilla española [...]

]]> By: SomeGuy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2548692 SomeGuy Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:29:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2548692 Strands will never make it with the CEO they have in place. They will fritter away all the investment money with nothing to show. Strands will never make it with the CEO they have in place. They will fritter away all the investment money with nothing to show.

]]> By: Silicon Florist’s links arrangement for November 19 : Oregon Startup Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2542635 Silicon Florist’s links arrangement for November 19 : Oregon Startup Blog Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:27:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2542635 [...] Qik And Strands Each Trim 10 Percent Of Staff It’s unfortunate to hear that Strands has had to make some cuts. Via TechCrunch “The cutbacks continue, even at seemingly healthy startups. Social recommendation engine Strands let exactly 10 percent, or 14 people go (7 in the U.S. and 7 in Spain), the company confirms.” [...] [...] Qik And Strands Each Trim 10 Percent Of Staff It’s unfortunate to hear that Strands has had to make some cuts. Via TechCrunch “The cutbacks continue, even at seemingly healthy startups. Social recommendation engine Strands let exactly 10 percent, or 14 people go (7 in the U.S. and 7 in Spain), the company confirms.” [...]

]]> By: Peter http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2541661 Peter Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:17:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2541661 I was just looking at the layoff tracker and I see Sun being listed twice for layoff of 5000, one for USA and the other for world. However, I didn't see any mentioning of the difference in the articles it points to. Is this accurate? I was just looking at the layoff tracker and I see Sun being listed twice for layoff of 5000, one for USA and the other for world. However, I didn’t see any mentioning of the difference in the articles it points to.

Is this accurate?

]]> By: Thursday Tech Round-up (Stories worth a damn) : tinyComb http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2541328 Thursday Tech Round-up (Stories worth a damn) : tinyComb Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:54:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2541328 [...] the social reccomendation engine and Qik, the cell phone video live stream company, both purge 10% of [...] [...] the social reccomendation engine and Qik, the cell phone video live stream company, both purge 10% of [...]

]]> By: Roundup: Job report hurts stocks, BlackBerry reviews surface and more » VentureBeat http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2541326 Roundup: Job report hurts stocks, BlackBerry reviews surface and more » VentureBeat Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:53:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2541326 [...] and Strands lay off 10 percent of staff — Social recommendation service Strands let go of 14 employees, while mobile video company [...] [...] and Strands lay off 10 percent of staff — Social recommendation service Strands let go of 14 employees, while mobile video company [...]

]]> By: Thurday Job Loss Trek « The Layoff List http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2541319 Thurday Job Loss Trek « The Layoff List Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:46:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2541319 [...] TechCrunch reports that recommendation startup Strands laid off 14 people, or 10 percent of its company, and mobile live video startup Qik also laid off 10 percent, or five people. [...] [...] TechCrunch reports that recommendation startup Strands laid off 14 people, or 10 percent of its company, and mobile live video startup Qik also laid off 10 percent, or five people. [...]

]]> By: Joe Tech http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2541318 Joe Tech Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:45:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2541318 Qik is a great example of a shiny toy that tech geeks like to play with, but was able to be funded in the what will become to be seen as the most foolhardy of web 2.0 bubbles. There is no way to reasonably make money with this. We'll all come to see that it's going to get back to basics... once the huge pool of money that came from around the world to Silicon Valley VCs dries up, then it's back to real products with real business plans to sell something tangible for real money. Until Qik is dead, we have not seen the bottom because we'll not have seen the end of heads in sand or heads up asses. Qik is a great example of a shiny toy that tech geeks like to play with, but was able to be funded in the what will become to be seen as the most foolhardy of web 2.0 bubbles. There is no way to reasonably make money with this.
We’ll all come to see that it’s going to get back to basics… once the huge pool of money that came from around the world to Silicon Valley VCs dries up, then it’s back to real products with real business plans to sell something tangible for real money.

Until Qik is dead, we have not seen the bottom because we’ll not have seen the end of heads in sand or heads up asses.

]]> By: Jeff Nolan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2541231 Jeff Nolan Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:07:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2541231 Qik has developers offshore so your burn calculation would have to be adjusted to accommodate for that factor. I've been down to their offices in Redwood City and there is a pretty small group of people located there. Qik has developers offshore so your burn calculation would have to be adjusted to accommodate for that factor. I’ve been down to their offices in Redwood City and there is a pretty small group of people located there.

]]> By: Strands.com Slashed 10% Of Staff (No One Use It) | FuckedStartups http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2541116 Strands.com Slashed 10% Of Staff (No One Use It) | FuckedStartups Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:54:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2541116 [...] to provide real-time recommendations of products and services . . . blah blah blah…  They fired 10% from a whopping 150 dead weights.  They received a total of $55 million dollars to build this app [...] [...] to provide real-time recommendations of products and services . . . blah blah blah…  They fired 10% from a whopping 150 dead weights.  They received a total of $55 million dollars to build this app [...]

]]> By: Qik Lays Off 10% of their Staff, So Does Strands | Startup Meme - Technology Startup and Latest Tech News http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2541101 Qik Lays Off 10% of their Staff, So Does Strands | Startup Meme - Technology Startup and Latest Tech News Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:37:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2541101 [...] investors like Marc Benioff and Marc Andreessen, has laid off 10% of their staff, according to a TechCrunch tipster. The reason for this layoff is attributed to the failed effort to raise $10-$15 million, a rumor [...] [...] investors like Marc Benioff and Marc Andreessen, has laid off 10% of their staff, according to a TechCrunch tipster. The reason for this layoff is attributed to the failed effort to raise $10-$15 million, a rumor [...]

]]> By: Strands y Qik recortan un 10% de sus plantillas http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540882 Strands y Qik recortan un 10% de sus plantillas Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:13:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540882 [...] despidos continúan en el sector, incluso en aquellas startups que parecen gozar de buena salud. El servicio de recomendación [...] [...] despidos continúan en el sector, incluso en aquellas startups que parecen gozar de buena salud. El servicio de recomendación [...]

]]> By: Silicon Florist’s links arrangement for November 19 » Silicon Florist http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540841 Silicon Florist’s links arrangement for November 19 » Silicon Florist Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:02:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540841 [...] Qik And Strands Each Trim 10 Percent Of Staff It’s unfortunate to hear that Strands has had to make some cuts. Via TechCrunch “The cutbacks continue, even at seemingly healthy startups. Social recommendation engine Strands let exactly 10 percent, or 14 people go (7 in the U.S. and 7 in Spain), the company confirms.” [...] [...] Qik And Strands Each Trim 10 Percent Of Staff It’s unfortunate to hear that Strands has had to make some cuts. Via TechCrunch “The cutbacks continue, even at seemingly healthy startups. Social recommendation engine Strands let exactly 10 percent, or 14 people go (7 in the U.S. and 7 in Spain), the company confirms.” [...]

]]> By: Outsider http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540781 Outsider Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:43:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540781 Shouldn't Techcrunch do a little bit more of research before publishing these "sad" news? As published a month ago: "Some Of These Layoffs Aren’t Really Layoffs" http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/17/some-of-these-layoffs-arent-really-layoffs/ Shouldn’t Techcrunch do a little bit more of research before publishing these “sad” news?

As published a month ago: “Some Of These Layoffs Aren’t Really Layoffs”
http://www.tech...really-layoffs/

]]> By: Qik.com Slashed 10% Of Staff (Could Not Raise Fund) | FuckedStartups http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540762 Qik.com Slashed 10% Of Staff (Could Not Raise Fund) | FuckedStartups Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:27:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540762 [...] of cash soon.  Qik.com laid off 5 deadweight employees today (38 total) - TechCrunch reports it here.  I am amazed that they even received $4 million dollars to do an application like this.  Great [...] [...] of cash soon.  Qik.com laid off 5 deadweight employees today (38 total) – TechCrunch reports it here.  I am amazed that they even received $4 million dollars to do an application like this.  Great [...]

]]> By: Chip Ramsey http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540729 Chip Ramsey Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:47:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540729 If they could ever get Qik in the iPhone App Store, I think it would be one of the biggest stories of 2009. I'm not sure all the press would be good, considering the privacy concerns and bad decisions ubiquitous live streaming capabilities could bring. Nevertheless, I hope the company does well. I think they have built a great service. If they could ever get Qik in the iPhone App Store, I think it would be one of the biggest stories of 2009. I’m not sure all the press would be good, considering the privacy concerns and bad decisions ubiquitous live streaming capabilities could bring. Nevertheless, I hope the company does well. I think they have built a great service.

]]> By: Layoff Count Rises: Akamai, Qik, Strands « NewTeeVee http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540713 Layoff Count Rises: Akamai, Qik, Strands « NewTeeVee Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:36:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540713 [...] TechCrunch reports that recommendation startup Strands laid off 14 people, or 10 percent of its company, and mobile [...] [...] TechCrunch reports that recommendation startup Strands laid off 14 people, or 10 percent of its company, and mobile [...]

]]> By: Insider http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540618 Insider Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:52:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540618 Qik is having trouble raising money (my friend works there) because of fears the carriers are not embracing them. No Revenue, no business. Qik is having trouble raising money (my friend works there) because of fears the carriers are not embracing them.

No Revenue, no business.

]]> By: Yasser http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540600 Yasser Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:37:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540600 Blizzard are actively hiring. Check out http://www.blizzard.com/us/jobopp/ . Just a note, I mean yes, the world is going through a huge recession, and yes, there are a lot of layoffs that are happening to many companies. It'll be great if TechCrunch shed some light to some tech companies that are still hiring. Lay off the gloom a little. Just my 2 cents! Oh btw Check out http://www.jobstaxi.com New Jobs. AiLive. Ning.com. Blizzard. AdMob. Blizzard are actively hiring. Check out http://www.bliz....com/us/jobopp/ .

Just a note, I mean yes, the world is going through a huge recession, and yes, there are a lot of layoffs that are happening to many companies. It’ll be great if TechCrunch shed some light to some tech companies that are still hiring. Lay off the gloom a little. Just my 2 cents!

Oh btw
Check out http://www.jobstaxi.com
New Jobs. AiLive. Ning.com. Blizzard. AdMob.

]]> By: Wirelessguru http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540572 Wirelessguru Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:12:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540572 Qik had 50 people? Are you kidding me? How does a company with no revenue or in the opinion of some, no revenue model have that many people? is that a burn of $500,000 a month or more. I'm sure that will go over well with any prospective investors. We all know that Qik clearly has a good marketing / PR team so hopefully that group of 10 people didn't get whacked or we may no longer see weekly announcements here on Techcrunch. Qik had 50 people? Are you kidding me? How does a company with no revenue or in the opinion of some, no revenue model have that many people? is that a burn of $500,000 a month or more. I’m sure that will go over well with any prospective investors. We all know that Qik clearly has a good marketing / PR team so hopefully that group of 10 people didn’t get whacked or we may no longer see weekly announcements here on Techcrunch.

]]> By: Alaska Miller http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540556 Alaska Miller Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:57:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540556 Did Qik fire that 15 year old kid that they clandestinely use as a means of getting coverage and favors? Did Qik fire that 15 year old kid that they clandestinely use as a means of getting coverage and favors?

]]> By: Dealyzer http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540536 Dealyzer Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:44:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540536 Best of luck to those being let go! Best of luck to those being let go!

]]> By: Tommy Mancino http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540535 Tommy Mancino Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:43:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540535 The Engine Yard layoffs were in the Rubinius team, not the whole company. The Engine Yard layoffs were in the Rubinius team, not the whole company.

]]> By: Peter Epstein http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540517 Peter Epstein Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:34:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540517 True but only if you're looking at the impact on that particular company and not if you're looking at the impact on the tech market or the economy as a whole. A small startup laying off 10% and a major tech company laying off 10%, although the percentages are the same, are much different. True but only if you’re looking at the impact on that particular company and not if you’re looking at the impact on the tech market or the economy as a whole. A small startup laying off 10% and a major tech company laying off 10%, although the percentages are the same, are much different.

]]> By: Yasser http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/11/19/qik-and-strands-each-trim-10-percent-of-staff/comment-page-1/#comment-2540512 Yasser Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:27:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=29312#comment-2540512 It's not all gloom and doom! They are companies that are still hiring! Oh btw Check out http://www.jobstaxi.com New Jobs. AiLive. Ning.com. Blizzard. AdMob. It’s not all gloom and doom! They are companies that are still hiring!

Oh btw
Check out http://www.jobstaxi.com
New Jobs. AiLive. Ning.com. Blizzard. AdMob.

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