socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2016

billion in Q1 of 2016--the weakest first quarter of the year since 2009. The report noted concerns about a "global economic slowdown, falling oil prices and turbulent equity markets." per share IPO price in November. The report found 167 deals raised only $12.1 Photo courtesy Michael Theis @ Flickr.

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socalTECH

MARCH 28, 2014

2U was previously known as 2tor, and first raised funding back in 2009 , when Redpoint was a very active Los Angeles area investment firm. 2U priced at $13.00, at the high end of its $11.00 Redpoint Ventures owned 23.2 2U''s first, online degree program was with USC''s Rossier School of Education. percent at 13.95

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socalTECH

MARCH 17, 2014

MRV has been on the OTC markets since a delisting way back in 2009, when it was one of dozens and dozens of firms caught up in the SEC''s investigations over stock option price granting practices in the industry. READ MORE>>. communications mrvc nasdaq global upgrade hardware optical'

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socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2009

Santa Monica-based Edmunds.com , which offers an online site for automotive information and analysis, has taken a close look at GM's new online eBay store for its autos, and concludes that buyers will be better off making an offer than accepting the "Buy It Now" price on the site. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2011

billion increase in its sales over 2009. The firm said the boost came from increased shipment volumes and a rise in average selling prices for its memory. Fountain Valley-based Kingston Technology , the provider of computer memory products, reported today that it has hit a record, $6.5 billion in revenues in 2010.

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Technology Demand Pricing Report 140

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

I pointed to several Economist articles I had read that mapped historical prices of real estate for 400 years and how on average property values grow at no more 1.5% above inflation yet in many markets in the US & Europe prices were rising at 10-25% per year. And it’s driving up prices beyond their inherent value.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Stech said he had a brainwave about the opportunity when he finished graduate school at Stanford and moved to Las Vegas, which at the time was at the epicenter of the housing market crash of 2009. Those who are looking for investment properties can use the service to widen the funnel of homes that they can discover, buy and work on.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 25, 2010

based on the closing price of Emulex on Wednesday. ServerEngines and Emulex had been partners since May of 2009, when Emulex announced that it would be using ServerEngines 10Gb/s Ethernet ASICs as part of its OneConnect Universal Converged Network Adapters (UCNAs). The deal had been announced in June.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 -- Biofuels. looks for ways to meet the goals of the Renewable Fuel Standard and address rising oil prices, biofuels technologies are being viewed as the promise land by policymakers and consumers. As the U.S.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009 -- TechAmerica Senior Financial Executive Roundtable Breakfast Series. Don't miss our final financial roundtable series for 2009! Also, if you plan to issue stock options, the IRS and the SEC will want a valuation analysis of the company to support the exercise price. See [link] (more).

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socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2010

According to the documents, Edmunds.com had sued TrueCar on December 15, 2009, in the California Central District Court, alleging trademark infringement by TrueCar. Financial terms of the settlement--which was filed Thursday with the court--were not disclosed.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 3, 2010

Founded in 2009 in Los Angeles by Michelle Crames. Total raised: $120.3mm; $43.5mm raised prior to 2006 recap; post-recap, raised $7.7mm; Series B in 2009 for $15mm; – Read more: VentureWire (requires subscription). Founded in 2009 in San Francisco by David Soloff (ex-Lead Architect of Rapt, which was sold to MSFT in 2008).

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2012

The company agreed on a price but felt it was a bit lower than they had hoped for. But it was early 2009 and not many companies were getting new financings at all so I thought they should take the deal. The potentially new co-investor agreed to increase the price of the deal by nearly 50% so it would have a real impact.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 -- Process of an Acquisition: Successfully Navigating from LOI to Closing. Once you've agreed on a price, the work is just beginning. People who are going through or anticipate going through an MandA event. See [link] (more).

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 21, 2009

Thursday, August 27, 2009 -- SoCalBio Networking Forum. This forum will focus on: Meeting Reimbursement Challenges for Medical Technology Companies in a Changing Healthcare System. See [link] (more).

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socalTECH

JUNE 29, 2009

In making the increased bid, Broadcom compared the performance of Emulex stock to competitor QLogic, saying that if Emulex's share price followed the trading of QLogic, it would only be worth $7.11, making its offer a 55% premium to that price. Broadcom said its offer would last until midnight NYC time, July 14, 2009.

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Acquisition Pricing Networking 100

socalTECH

MAY 7, 2012

2009, at which point it was generating enough revenue for me to live on it full time. Sean Broihier: When I was doing the site for my brother, every time they did an in-store promotion, or had an appearance, or they needed to change the prices on their prints, he had to call me, because I had done the website for him. That's why.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2010

Jon discusses the returns from Southern California IT IPOs between 1995 and 2009. Markets displayed a healthy rationality, pricing these IPO's at an average of $366 million. Previously, we reviewed the performance of southern California technology IPO's from 1995 through the end of 2000. READ MORE>>.

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Southern California Allegis Technical Review Acquisition 145

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2015

” Today I want to talk about how a VC thinks about equity pricing on your round and particularly if you’re coming off of a convertible note. This was until about 2009 because most the investments in companies came from one, maybe two, sources. Size of my check. I stopped the negotiation confusion years ago.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 23, 2009

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 -- LA Games Conference. Readers of socalTECH get $100 off the lowest available price by using the discount code SCALGAMES. This conference will feature many of today's most successful, multi-platform companies representing the latest emerging business models shaping the gaming industry. See [link].

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 22, 2009

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 -- LA Games Conference. Readers of socalTECH get $100 off the lowest available price by using the discount code SCALGAMES. This conference will feature many of today's most successful, multi-platform companies representing the latest emerging business models shaping the gaming industry. See [link].

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Conference SoCalTech Mobile Pricing 100

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 24, 2015

I saw a few friends politely suggesting that “now was a great stock buying opportunity” meaning that given the stock market is off by 10% it was a great chance to buy and lock in presumably low prices before the market rises again. I’m not so sure. And I said so publicly. If the markets fall this will become pervasive.

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Marketing Venture Capital Startup Invest 150

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

In the first post in this three part series I described why I believe the VC market froze between September 2008 – April 2009. Unemployment continues to rise – Unemployment as of September 2009 is 9.7% If these factors impact earnings the stock market may be headed South – If unemployment rises housing prices won’t.

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Venture Capital Startup Funding Technical Review 269

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 17, 2009

Thursday, July 23, 2009 -- Special Joint TCVN and OCTANe Forum - Raising Money: Meet The VC's. Two programs for the price of one! For this special program, TCVN and OCTANe are joining forces to produce a timely, interactive program on venture capital financing in todays difficult times.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2020

You may offer a different application for an existing product, a new pricing model, or a new level of support. Here are some example strategies to pitch and practice: Adapt an existing product to a new use. Innovation doesn’t even require technology. Or find an entirely different application for an existing product.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

I would argue that the shut-down of September 2009 was equally severe yet there are signs that this “VC Ice Age” has begun to thaw. Three reasons: There is a relative valuation between the price a VC pays and their expectations of what it will exit for in an IPO or trade sale. Short answer – yes. The deal was done in late 2007.

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Venture Capital Startup Invest Funding 263

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 19, 2012

In fact, let me provide an important warning: If you create these documents, don't have input from a technical resource, take it to a development shop and they provide you a price. Go find a new technical resource. So, just get down what you can in a form that works for you. I don't expect you to provide all of these things.

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Develop Development Technical Review CTO Coach 354

Xconomy

OCTOBER 6, 2016

began life in 2009 with a lofty goal of reverse-engineering the human brain. maintains that its module is cost-effective, Duffy said the company is waiting to disclose its pricing at the upcoming International Sanitary Supply Association trade show in Chicago. While Brain Corp. Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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Product Artificial Inteligence San Diego Training 106

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Price creep hurts investors. But it also hurts entrepreneurs – Mike asked people about what they were doing to keep prices down. There is no way for people to keep prices down – it’s a competitive market. This is evidenced by the current price creep that we’re experiencing for early-stage deals.

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Venture Capital Training Startup Entrepreneur 308

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2013

There''s been a revolution in the last few years with the dropping price and increasing accessibility of 3D printers--those devices which let you print practically anything using just your own personal computer, 3D software, and a special printer. For fifteen years, I owned four dry cleaners in Irvine, and sold those in 2007.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

O’Neil said, “ScoreBig.com is the only business that offers consumers deep savings on tickets in a way that protects the brand of the property and the integrity of full-price sales.” Problem Solved. He added,” I’m thrilled to be joining the team at ScoreBig.com and look forward to supporting its continued growth and success.”.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 24, 2012

The site also helps maximize the value of items for sale with a proprietary pricing recommendation engine that reflects what buyers are likely to pay. Free and Easy Shipping: Shipping, packaging, and insurance are included in the price of every item on Tradesy.com. Tradesy Unique Features.

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Pricing Mobile Sales Sites 71

socalTECH

MARCH 8, 2011

We really started operations towards the middle of 2009. You can help by donating, but you can also go to our site, and buy what we think is going to be the best prices in the world for both new and used stuff. How long has the organization been around? We're now allowing you to donate a game, and also to buy a game.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

I recently wrote about my views that startups rounds should be priced. Fred, who also wrote his views about convertible debt (significantly more succinctly than I) believes that the price of a single round should be the same for everybody. Since 2009 I have been counseling people to offer discounts to the first angel investors.

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Pricing Venture Capital Writing Equity 294

socalTECH

DECEMBER 29, 2017

They have really turned the screws on other retailers, which in turn impact brands and manufacturers through price pressure and convenience. Z is known for curating and hosting the first ever TEDx (TEDxUSC) in 2009 and founding two innovation centers at MIT and USC.

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USC Startup News Entrepreneur 113

SoCal CTO

MARCH 20, 2007

Technology Advisor Technology Roles in Startups Pricing Customer Acquisition Sunk Costs and More -. Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. ► February (2) CTO Founders / Cofounders Part-Time Startup CTO?

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Venture Capital Guide CTO Coach Southern California 150

SoCal CTO

MARCH 9, 2007

Technology Advisor Technology Roles in Startups Pricing Customer Acquisition Sunk Costs and More -. Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. ► February (2) CTO Founders / Cofounders Part-Time Startup CTO?

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Venture Capital Invest CTO Coach Southern California 150