socalTECH

MARCH 4, 2019

Los Angeles-based ServiceTitan , which develops software used to manage residential home service businesses, announced this morning that it has named Guy Longworth as the company's first Chief Marketing Officer. According to ServiceTitan, Longworth has more than 30 years of sales and marketing experience. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Irvine-based Viant, which develops advertising software, had a successful IPO on Wednesday, selling 10 million shares of its stock at $25 per share last night, above its initial estimated IPO price of $19.00 in 2018, and the acquisition of Adelphic in 2017. The company is trading as DSP on the Nasdaq Global Market.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

San Diego-based Senomyx , a developer of artificial flavoring ingredients and sweeteners for the beverage and food market, has been acquired by Switzerland's Firmenich , in a deal worth approximately $72.5M. The deal is an approximately 43 percent premium over the closing price of Senomyx on September 14th. per share in cash.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 1, 2018

And while that cliché has been said about everything in the Lone Star state for years, it rings particularly true for the hottest startups showcasing their big innovations at SXSW Startup Night 2018 presented by the Kauffman Foundation and TechCo. Canecto (Copenhaugen, Hovedenstad, Denmark). Oria Ring by Enhancia (Grenoble, France).

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

TechCrunch is heading to UCLA on October 18 and we’ve assembled some of the AR/VR industry’s most prescient founders, investors and executives to chat about the startups and trends driving virtual and augmented reality in 2018. While VR might not just be about gaming, it’s accurate to say that, in 2018, it mainly is.

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socalTECH

JULY 19, 2018

The startup, led by CEO and co-founder Amit Haller, says it will use the funding to expand its product development efforts in artificial intelligence, double its headcount, and build out its model. The company says it plans to launch in Southern California, plus additional states, in 2018 and 2019. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

That’s a reason why some are quick to portend “a new bubble” but this post sets out to show that would be a misunderstanding of the market and in fact by historic levels this may be amongst the best times to invest in seed and early-stage funds. Taken together these “mega rounds” represent nearly half of the funding in 2018.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 12, 2022

providing freshly packaged salads, heat-and-eat prepared meals and vegan overnight oats, raised $7 million in funding as it goes after the $34 billion fresh prepared foods market. We gained sort of a cult following because we had healthy meals at an accessible price point.”. Positive Food Co.,

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 13, 2020

In 2018 alone, venture investments in space topped $2 billion for the first time, and 187 investors wrote checks to 90 startups, according to Bryce Space and Technology. You can grab your ticket for a front-row seat to this event for the early-bird price of $349. Grab your tickets at these reduced rates before prices increase.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 29, 2023

While the market isn't short of spritely, innovative entrepreneurs, harsh economic headwinds combined with a pullback in investor spending have made it harder than ever for budding businesses to break through. Source: runwayml.com In June, Runway raised $141 million in funding, nudging its market valuation to an envy-inducing $1.5

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 23, 2019

Rather than having to do painful biopsies which often come with significant side effects, Gal’s software can now be used to slash the cost for a full-body MRI scan designed to screen for 11 different types of cancer in men and another 13 types of cancer in women (who have more organs that are likely to develop cancer).

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 9, 2020

Before the health crisis shutdown most of Italy, Energica had already seen larger demand for its high-performance e-motos, with a price range of $17,000 to $23,000. In 2018, Energica was named the sole manufacturer to the MotoE Worldup — an electric version of MotoGP motorcycle racing. MotoE Worldcup racing, Image Credits: Energica.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 23, 2020

The proposal sets out four big initiatives, including zero-emissions vehicle manufacturing, assembly and adoption; zero-emissions infrastructure investments; commitments to public transit investments; workforce development; and job training.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2018

In this age of constant market evolution and new technology, there is no such thing as a static business that is self-sustaining. Specific measures that go beyond the traditional linear thinking include the following: Develop new products for your existing segment. Populating new domains to sustain your market.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

What sized team can I afford in order to sell, market & provide service to these customers? In the case of MakeSpace we had huge initial successes in New York City as Rahul led the scaling of our drivers, our trucks and our warehouses and we figured out the right price points to beat the local competition.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 7, 2019

I think in this age and time, that’s not what we want to get into,” Xinjie Ma, who heads up marketing for rct, told TechCrunch. Along with several of Raven’s core members, Lyu left Baidu in 2018 to start rct. “A lot of studios are asking how much we price our engine at, but we are targeting the consumer market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2018

These days, customers remember the total experience with a company longer than they remember the price they paid. Instant global communication now makes it easy to reach new markets without rethinking your entire product strategy. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/16/2018. Don’t let it be yours.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

There are some key strategies I recommend in developing that mindset, whether you are currently and employee or an aspiring entrepreneur: Keep the business customer at the top of your pyramid. For example, if you are in marketing, forget the number of features, and highlight the value of the whole compared to the cost.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2018

Your front-line team can give you direct feedback from customers, such as pricing, quality, or support problems, with suggested solutions. Eliminate any contention between internal groups and functional areas, including sales, marketing, and development. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/23/2018.

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Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Another biopharma executive went before Congress to explain drug price hikes. Taking heat over the EpiPen scandal, she tried to stick to her script , getting testy when legislators brought up a USA Today story about her mother helping market the life-saving anti-allergy injection to schools. —The Medicines Co. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2018

Market opportunities for your new venture are now immediately worldwide, thanks to the pervasive access to the Internet and social media communication. But this doesn’t mean that you can treat the world as one big homogeneous market, ignoring the vastly different geographic cultures, economic, and political realities.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 27, 2021

Rowe Price Associates Inc. Much like how Microsoft Windows defined the operating system for personal computers decades ago, Clio has developed a software platform for law firms and their clients that is cloud-based and client-centric by design,” Newton said. and OMERS Growth Equity.

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