SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 1, 2009

Thursday, May 7, 2009 -- BIOCOM's 2009 DeviceFest promises to provide thought provoking panel discussions and case studies focusing on Inspiring Innovation, Overcoming Adversity and What's Next? However, bringing life saving products to patients expeditiously remains a great challenge for medical device companies. See [link].

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 -- Qualcomm Town Hall 2009. As 3G takes off all over the world  offering advanced services from networks and devices providing multi-megabit speeds  wireless communications is emerging as the most important technology of this millennium. How will these systems and services evolve?

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Mobile Services Technology Networking 100

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APRIL 24, 2009

Thursday, April 30, 2009 -- Technology Industry Awards 2009. The Best Companies, the Brightest People, and the Most Fun! The Technology Industry Awards is celebrating its 15th year of recognizing individuals and companies that have made significant, superior contributions to Southern California's technology industry.

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Technology Southern California Technology Council TCOSC 100

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JANUARY 8, 2010

Thursday, January 14, 2010 -- Red Herring Global 2009. On January 12-14, 2010, more than 500 industry professionals will connect in Laguna Niguel, California to honor the Top 100 private technology companies in the world. See [link].

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Conference Platform Networking Technology 100

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JANUARY 8, 2010

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 -- Red Herring Global 2009. On January 12-14, 2010, more than 500 industry professionals will connect in Laguna Niguel, California to honor the Top 100 private technology companies in the world. See [link].

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Conference Platform Networking Technology 100

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JANUARY 6, 2010

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 -- Red Herring Global 2009. On January 12-14, 2010, more than 500 industry professionals will connect in Laguna Niguel, California to honor the Top 100 private technology companies in the world. See [link].

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Conference Platform Networking Technology 100

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Last month we Launched Los Angeles Tech and in the announcement we provide the Hot List for the first half of January 2009. Top for January 16, 2009 - January 31, 2009 Posts Are You Selling Online Yet? This hot list is based on various social signals of what people are writing about, reading, bookmarking, searching, etc.

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Layoffs Woodland Hills Southern California Orange County 159

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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Thursday, February 26, 2009 -- Video Games Industry 2009. The question is not whether there is an opportunity in the video game space; rather, the issue is which one to choose. This Panel of gaming media, operational and development experts will share their views on the industry's evolution.

Southern California 100

Southern California Media Advertising Networking 100

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

But what IS the right amount of burn for a company? Burn rate in case you don’t know is the amount of money a company is either spending (gross) or losing (net) per month. (it Conversely if you’re burning $600,000 per month (yes, some companies do) then you only have 5 months of cash left. Gross Burn vs. Net Burn.

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Startup Company Companies .Net 383

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JANUARY 7, 2009

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 -- M and A in 2009. LLC; Nevena Orbach, President, Co-founder, The Orbach Company, Inc. LLC; Nevena Orbach, President, Co-founder, The Orbach Company, Inc. Our panel will explore the impact of the market environment on MandA (valuation levels and overall activity level). Riley and Co.

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LAVA Activity Invest Marketing 100

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NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- 2009 Veterans Economic and Business Development Summit. This activity will provide Veteran Owned Businesses an opportunity to present their companies to Federal Agencies and to identify opportunities of being a Veteran or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business. See [link] (more).

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Outsource Development Develop Development Resource 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 12, 2010

Pasadena-based software-as-a-service developer Central Desktop reported today that the firm had 44 percent, year-over-year growth, and boosted its staff by 50 percent in 2009, as a result of demand for the firm's online project collaboration tools. The firm said its customers now include such companies as Netflix, U.S.

SaaS 140

SaaS Netflix Pasadena Demand 140

socalTECH

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Santa Ana-based Secure Technology Company , a developer of ruggedized computers for the military and other markets, has been sold to Benchmark Electronics in a deal worth $230M in cash. Secure Technolgoy Company was owned by private equity investor Vance Street Capital. Vance Street Capital had acquired Secure in October of 2009.

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Technology Company Companies Equity 100

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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Thursday, February 26, 2009 -- "Video Games Industry 2009: New Opportunities" TCOSC. The question is not whether there is an opportunity in the video game space; rather, the issue is which one to choose. This Panel of gaming media, operational and development experts will share their views on the industry's evolution.

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Technology Council TCOSC Southern California Media 100

socalTECH

APRIL 5, 2010

On March 10, socaltech.com profiled a study of the financial outcomes of 700+ southern California IT startups from 1995-2009 completed by Jon Funk of OceanRoad Partners and others. We have applied this methodology to the 67 IPO's completed from 1995-2009 by southern California venture capital-backed and self-financed IT companies.

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Southern California Study Venture Capital Capital 140

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NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009 -- TechAmerica Senior Financial Executive Roundtable Breakfast Series. Company Valuations: What methods are VC'S, investment bankers, the IRS and others using to value companies in today's environment and what are the current trends in values? Don't miss our final financial roundtable series for 2009!

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Company Companies Venture Capital Equity 100

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NOVEMBER 27, 2008

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 -- What's on the Horizon for Employers in 2009. Employers Group's Workplace and Employment Law Update primes companies with 'What's on the Horizon for Employers in 2009'. See [link] (more).

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Company Companies 100

socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2010

The Tech Coast Angels said today that the angel group invested in seven new deals, and seventeen follow-on deals in 2009, a total of $4.7M The group said that as part of those deals, its portfolio companies raised an additional $57M in funding from venture capital groups and other angel investors. in investments.

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Tech Coast Angels Invest MyShape Angel 150

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APRIL 17, 2010

Thursday night was the unveiling of the newest batch of Launchpad LA companies. The VC’s & executives were then asked to make “commitments&# (in writing) to 3-5 of the companies that they felt they could make some sort of contribution to. Have a look at the companies below. with the clips.

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Company Companies Startup Southern California 276

socalTECH

MAY 24, 2011

Today's Insights and Opinions article comes from Megan Lisa Jones , an investment banker and investor, who says: yes, it's a bubble, and gives her top ten reason to start a company, and ten reasons not to. Rich valuations and venture capitalists throwing money at early stage companies. So not 2009. Are we seeing a bubble?

Company 150

Company Companies Startup Social Network 150

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OCTOBER 21, 2009

This morning we heard from Jamie Montgomery, CEO of the venerable Montgomery & Co investment bank who is at the heart of what is going on in M&A for venture backed companies. I have to admit that I was greatly encouraged by Jamie’s outlook for venture backed companies, which if true will be a welcome relief for our industry.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Southern California Company 241

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Los Angeles-based private equity investor Levine Leichtman announced this morning that one of its portfolio companies, BigHand Ltd, has acquired legal software developer Iridium Technology from private equity investor Polaris Growth Fund. Financial details of the deal were not announced.

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Software Development Software Develop Development 113

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 -- Growth Companies for a Troubled Economy: Five Businesses Positioned to Prosper in 2009. Should savvy small-company Investors hold on to their cash and wait? Come see FIVE growing SoCal companies make their case that now is the very best time for you to check in to their future.

Company 100

Company Companies SoCal Southern California 100

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MARCH 17, 2010

I was recently interviewed for an article that appeared in Fast Company titled, “ Why you should start a business in LA.&# If you’re interested in the topic it’s worth a read, but I thought I’d elaborate on the topic since it comes up all the time. But we have a great city for building technology companies.

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Company Companies Technology Startup 290

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JUNE 19, 2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009 -- Where are the Technology Companies? LAVA/BTC Networking Event. Networking Mixer and Wine Tasting. Guest Speaker: Karina L. Edmonds, Ph.D., Director of JPL Technology Transfer, Office of Technology Transfer, California Institute of Technology. See [link] (more).

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Technology LAVA Company Companies 100

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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Thursday, February 26, 2009 -- Breakout Companies of 2008. Amidst many of the financial challenges of 2008, several San Diego companies achieved successful milestones, financial growth, or other accomplishments that set them apart from the pack. San Diego Venture Group.

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Company Companies San Diego Activity 100

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Both Poghosyan and Gudanis have long histories in identity and access management, back in 2009 Poghosyan founded Advancive Technology Solutions, which was acquired by Optiv in 2015 to bulk up its identity access management service. The company already has over a dozen customers using its technology after launching merely two years ago.

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Los Angeles Chief Technology Officer Culver City Angel 308

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MARCH 4, 2009

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 -- LINC Networking for Interactive Companies in L.A. This is where industry professionals at interactive companies can get together for an evening of business networking and fun conversation in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. See [link] (more).

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LINC Networking Company Companies 100

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MARCH 4, 2009

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 -- LINC Networking for Interactive Companies in L.A. This is where industry professionals at interactive companies can get together for an evening of business networking and fun conversation in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. See [link] (more).

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LINC Networking Company Companies 100

socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2019

CitySourced was founded in 2009, and is led by CEO Jason Kiesel. The company's app lets residents of citizens report issues, including things like potholes, graffiti, broken street lights, and more. Financial terms of the merger were not announced. Rock Solid is owned by private equity investor Strattam Capital.

Technology 160

Technology Equity Mobile Los Angeles 160

socalTECH

MARCH 6, 2020

San Diego-based Cubic Corporation said this week that it has named Min Wei as the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. Wei has been at Cubic since 2009. READ MORE>>.

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Customer Custom San Diego Training 113

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APRIL 11, 2009

Friday, April 17, 2009 -- Overview of the California State Budget and an Update on State Legislation that affect Tech Companies. TechAmerica. Please join us for the next in a series of monthly breakfast meetings for Corporate Financial Executives.

Company 100

Company Companies 100

socalTECH

JULY 27, 2020

Match Group , the parent company of Los Angeles-based online dating app developer Tinder , said on Monday that it has named Jim Lanzone--former President and CEO of CBS Interactive, and also Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Benchmark Capital--as CEO of Tinder. He also has been on the board of Los Angeles-based Edmunds.com since 2014.

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Southern California High Tech Guide Los Angeles 113

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 -- Starting, Growing and Exiting Digital Media Companies. Montgomery, President, Montgomery and Company; Jason Feffer, CEO and Founder, SodaHead; Miles Beckett, Co-Founder and CEO, EQAL; Michael Wayne, Co-Founder and CEO, DECA; and Ross Levinsohn, Partner, Velocity Interactive Group.

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Media LAVA Company Companies 100

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JULY 6, 2009

Thursday, July 9, 2009 -- How To Form and Structure Your Company. In this TCVN workshop, you will pick up the essential points on organizing your new business. What type of entity should you use, and why? How do you protect against problems, instead of stumbling into them? What liabilities should you watch out for?

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TCVN Company Companies Organization 100

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JULY 6, 2009

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 -- How To Form and Structure Your Company. In this TCVN workshop, you will pick up the essential points on organizing your new business. What type of entity should you use, and why? How do you protect against problems, instead of stumbling into them? What liabilities should you watch out for?

TCVN 100

TCVN Company Companies Organization 100

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DECEMBER 11, 2022

I started my first company in 1999 and was admittedly swept up in all of this: Magazine covers, fancy conferences, artificial valuations and easy money. Between 2006–2008 I sold both companies that I had started and became a VC. Starting in 2009 I began writing checks consistently, year-in and year-out.

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Venture Capital Startup LAMP Marketing 466