Bill Gross started Idealab in 1996 to create and operate pioneering technology companies. The structure of Idealab has allowed us to test many ideas at once and turn the best of them into companies, attracting the human and financial capital necessary to bring them to market.
Many of these companies were among the first to introduce new business ideas to the market. CitySearch, now a part of IAC, established the category of local online community directories. eToys demonstrated the tremendous potential for online consumer retail and became one of the most recognized brands during the early days of e-commerce. Overture Services, which began life as GoTo.com, was the first company to introduce the concept of paid search — the business model that powers the multibillion-dollar online search market.
Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. New models for improving the search experience are at the core of several companies currently growing inside of Idealab. Moving beyond the Internet, we have spawned companies with breakthrough technologies in robotics, renewable energy and automotive design and production among others. Idealab also continues to partner with leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors to provide the resources to maximize the potential of these companies.
In addition to capital, Idealab provides a full range of resources to infuse start-ups with the support they need to rapidly introduce innovative products and services. Resources include office space and the accompanying office services, development and technology, product and graphic design, marketing, financial advice, human resources, competitive research, legal, accounting and business development support and services. In addition, Idealab provides advice on strategy, branding and corporate structure.
Bold Concepts, Inc. provides comprehensive support services for Small Business (SB) General Contractors specializing in Federal Government Construction Programs—namely 8(a), Tribally-owned, HUBZone, SDVOSB, SB, and WOSB contractors.
BONDING ENHANCEMENT
Participation in Bold Concepts’ Enhanced Bonding Program allows your business to maximize growth potential by lowering the barriers to a substantial increase in your bonding program. Many new clients experience two and three-fold increases in their overall bonding program once qualified.
OPERATIONS PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT
EXPAND RESOURCES STRATEGICALLY
Bold Concepts can provide access to complete accounting, job-costing, payroll, IT, compliance, and special projects on behalf of your company at a competitive cost.
LOCATING PERSONNEL RESOURCES
Bold maintains a staff of seasoned personnel trained specifically in running and overseeing Federal construction projects. Many Small Businesses must conserve capital thus inhibiting investment in top-quality personnel. Leasing personnel through Bold Concepts allows for experienced personnel to be acquired with all costs allocated to a specific project. The time in-between projects is not absorbed by the small business, thus enabling them to retain a stronger cash position.
Bold Concepts employs a dedicated human resources department with decades of experience recruiting the best personnel in the construction industry. Having staffed projects throughout the country and beyond, we can help you quickly staff any project that is awarded.
DIRECT SALES
Our Marketing Team has over 30 years of experience developing capture plans in federal Markets and increasing our client’s exposure. We can help you navigate the federal sales process from the initial meeting to contract signing. Through the Bold Federal Marketing Channels, we give you direct access to established federal decision-makers.
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