IP Protection Strategies For Start-Ups
SoCal Tech Calendar
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019 -- TCVN Legal Program #2: IP Protection Strategies For Start-Ups. TCVN now features four educational tracks in four specific areas.
How to Raise Capital for your Start Up
SoCal Tech Calendar
MARCH 5, 2019
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 -- How to Raise Capital for your Start Up. Are you a Founder or Entrepreneur looking to raise money for your startup? This will be an opportunity to learn about the fundraising process from our expert panel and to learn about their real life experiences starting and funding their companies.
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Global LAVA: Investing in Israeli Start-Ups
SoCal Tech Calendar
MARCH 1, 2019
Thursday, March 7, 2019 -- Global LAVA: Investing in Israeli Start-Ups. Panelists: Liron Brish - CEO of Farm Dog; Liat Sade-Sternberg - CEO of fuse.it; Guy Katsovich, co-founder of Fusion LA. See [link] (more)
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100 Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization
SoCal Tech Calendar
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 -- Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization. Have you heard of accelerators, incubators, angles, and other resources for rapid development, funding, and growth of your start-up? Is VC funding the only way to develop and grow your company?
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100 Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization
SoCal Tech Calendar
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 -- Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization. Have you heard of accelerators, incubators, angles, and other resources for rapid development, funding, and growth of your start-up? LAVA Healthcare. Is VC funding the only way to develop and grow your company?
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SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase 2019
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 13, 2019
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 -- SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase 2019. The SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase supports, nurtures and stimulates our unique innovation culture in Southern California and promotes its position as a vibrant hub for start-ups and emerging technology.
L.A. Tech 2019 Kickoff
SoCal Tech Calendar
JANUARY 3, 2019
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 -- L.A. Tech 2019 Kickoff. Startup Coil. Kick off 2019 with Startup Coil and L.A. Tech Happy Hour at the beautiful Waterfront Venice. See [link] (more)
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Start-up World Cup - Los Angeles Regional Pitch Competition
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 22, 2019
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 -- Start-up World Cup - Los Angeles Regional Pitch Competition.
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Reflections on 2019: Greg Monterrosa, Startup Community Leader
socalTECH
DECEMBER 27, 2019
Today, we share the thoughts of Greg Monterrosa ,a startup community leader who is currently Startup Weekend organizer, facilitator, and mentor and was a former Founder of MyLLC.com and Hub101. The continued growth of startup communities in Los Angeles. What was the biggest news for you/your company this year?
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The electric scooter wars of 2019
TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 11, 2020
Throughout 2019, a number of mobility companies launched in additional markets, while many pulled out of areas that no longer served them. Meanwhile, transportation startups continued to raise more money even as they laid off employees, a sign that industry consolidation has officially begun. billion valuation.
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Digital Entertainment World 2019
SoCal Tech Calendar
JANUARY 30, 2019
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 -- Digital Entertainment World 2019. DEW 2019 focuses on "The Power of Creativity and Influence" and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., See [link] (more)
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Digital Entertainment World 2019
SoCal Tech Calendar
JANUARY 29, 2019
Monday, February 4, 2019 -- Digital Entertainment World 2019. DEW 2019 focuses on "The Power of Creativity and Influence" and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., See [link] (more)
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100 Techstars Los Angeles Launches 2019 Class
socalTECH
JULY 17, 2019
Techstars Los Angeles , one of the startup accelerators run by Techstars in Los Angeles, has announced its 2019 class. According to Techstars, ten companies were selected for the startup accelerator, which kicked off this week. The companies will have their Demo Day on October 15th.
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6 Ways Tech Startups Are Changing in 2019
Tech.Co
JUNE 22, 2018
Tech startups are always looking to capitalize on the next big thing. And every year, the startup ecosystem is slightly different. Entrepreneurs preparing to launch a startup in 2019 should be aware of the latest trends that will guide their successes or failures. Voice AI Is Trending Up. Why Tech Startups Care.
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Reflections on 2019: Anthony Citrano, Acquicient
socalTECH
DECEMBER 26, 2019
What new technology area, startup, service, or app did you find most interesting or useful this year, and why? Any great brand marketer can tell you that, but I hadn't quite internalized it the way I did in 2019. What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2020?
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Reflections On 2019: Andy Wilson, Alliance for SoCal Innovation
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2019
The Alliance is following the classic start-up trajectory: transition from the big idea to your beachhead product offering. While 2018 was all about better understanding the SoCal opportunity, 2019 was about honing our focus and defining our core programs. What was the biggest news for you/your company this year?
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Startups Weekly: VCs are drunk on beverage startups
TechCrunch LA
MAY 25, 2019
Hello and welcome back to Startups Weekly, a newsletter published every Saturday that dives into the week’s most noteworthy venture deals, fundraises, M&A transactions and trends. Let’s take a quick moment to catch up. Haus, like any good consumer startup in 2019, is shipped directly to your door.
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Navy-Startup Center, Lab Sets Up In Port Hueneme
socalTECH
MAY 15, 2020
A new, 60,000 square foot lab and research center in port Hueneme has been set up by the U.S. Navy and its NavalX unit, to help reduce barriers between the Navy and non-traditional partners such as start-ups, small businesses, academia, non-profits, and private capital. Navy, NavalX was created in February of 2019.
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Reflections on 2019: Scott Alderton, Preccelerator
socalTECH
DECEMBER 27, 2019
Today, we share the thoughts of Scott Alderton , Managing Partner of Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP (www.stubbsalderton.com), which also runs the Preccelerator (www.preccelerator.com) startup incubator. What new technology area, startup, service, or app did you find most interesting or useful this year, and why? AI, hands down.
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Hyundai taps EV startup Canoo to develop electric vehicles
TechCrunch LA
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Hyundai Motor Group said it will jointly develop an electric vehicle platform with Los Angeles-based startup Canoo, the latest startup tapped by the automaker as part of an $87 billion push to invest in electrification and other future technologies. Hyundai Motor Group has committed to invest $87 billion over the next five years.
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Reflections on 2019: Kelly Perdew, Moonshots Capital
socalTECH
DECEMBER 23, 2019
For my partner, Craig Cummings, and I - 2019 was our first full year as Venture Capitalists! What new technology area, startup, service, or app did you find most interesting or useful this year, and why? What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2020? Since 2010, $6.3B
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DECEMBER 30, 2019
Today, we share the thoughts of Michele Ruiz , the Co-Founder and CEO of BiasSync (www.biassync.com), a startup which develops products that helps help organizations more effectively assess and manage unconscious bias in the work environment. What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2020?
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Volvo Trucks teases the all-electric semi truck it’s bringing to California in 2019
TechCrunch LA
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said production of the Tesla Semi, a Class 8 heavy duty truck, would begin in 2019. Newcomer Thor Trucks is developing a medium-duty Class-6 electric truck for UPS, which will also be tested in California. Volvo Trucks plans to test its new electric VNR truck, a refitted version of its diesel-powered VNR model.
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Accelerators Have Resources To KickStart Your Startup
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.
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Startups Ventura County
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 1, 2019
Sunday, April 7, 2019 -- Startups Ventura County (April 5-7, 2019), formerly known as Startup Weekend Ventura County (SWVC), is not a typical startup weekend. Yes, it is an event where entrepreneurs can, over 54 hours, take ideas to a proof of concepts. But it is far more than that.
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SoCal Tech Calendar
MARCH 31, 2019
Saturday, April 6, 2019 -- Startups Ventura County (April 5-7, 2019), formerly known as Startup Weekend Ventura County (SWVC), is not a typical startup weekend. Yes, it is an event where entrepreneurs can, over 54 hours, take ideas to a proof of concepts. But it is far more than that.
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SoCal Tech Calendar
MARCH 30, 2019
Friday, April 5, 2019 -- Startups Ventura County (April 5-7, 2019), formerly known as Startup Weekend Ventura County (SWVC), is not a typical startup weekend. Yes, it is an event where entrepreneurs can, over 54 hours, take ideas to a proof of concepts. But it is far more than that.
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socalTECH
JANUARY 8, 2019
Are you an entrepreneur, looking to get a leg up on your startup efforts? Techstars LA , one of a number of programs across the globe run by startup accelerator operator Techstars, has opened up applications for its next program, its Q3 2019 program. READ MORE>>.
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Six Tech Startups to Look Out For in 2023
Tech.Co
DECEMBER 28, 2022
With over 305 million start-ups being created every year globally, standing out from the crowd is a huge challenge. We've scoured the startup scene to find out which budding businesses have made big waves in 2022 — and whose growth is showing no signs of slowing down. Sign up to Tech.co's weekly newsletter today.
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Praying to the God of Valuation
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Something happened in the past 7 years in the startup and venture capital world that I hadn’t experienced since the late 90’s — we all began praying to the God of Valuation. How might our next phase of the journey seem brighter, even with more uncertain days for startups and capital markets? What happened? There was no money train.
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Xconomy
APRIL 8, 2019
If you’ve been following venture capital trends, what you expected to happen in the first quarter of 2019 did: More money is being invested in fewer deals, and women founders still are getting less of it than men. Venture firms sent $32.6
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8 Tips For Getting Your Startup Right The First Time
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 28, 2020
In my view, starting a new business has never been easier, and according to reports from the Kauffman Foundation , the numbers are here to show it. The rate of new entrepreneurs increased between 2013 and 2019, from 280 out of 100,000 to 310 out of 100,000 of the adult population. Establishing your brand with interactive social media.
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Startup Boost Los Angeles Opens Apps For Fall Class
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Startup Boost Los Angeles has opened up applications for its Fall 2019 class, according to the group. The programs--which does not charge fees or take equity from companies in its program--says it is seeking nine early stage startups to take part in its eight-week program, designed to help early stage startups.
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Who Should be on Your Startup Board?
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Do you need a board when you first start you company? If you haven’t raised any money or if you raised a small round from angels or friends & family I would suggest you avoid setting up a formal board unless the people who would join your board are deeply experienced at sitting on startup boards.
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236 Seed Stage Startup Pitch Competition
SoCal Tech Calendar
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 -- Seed Stage Startup Pitch Competition. Startup Coil. startups and entrepreneurs pitch on stage for product, business model, and investing feedback, and one winner will take home a valuable prize package. See [link] (more)
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100 Startup Boost Applications Deadline
SoCal Tech Calendar
MARCH 8, 2019
Thursday, March 14, 2019 -- Startup Boost Applications Deadline. We are a no fee / no equity 6 week mentorship program. See [link] (more)
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100 Convergence 2019: the best one yet!
Startup San Diego
MARCH 15, 2019
And before diving into the recap… Thank you Startup San Diego Volunteers! The post Convergence 2019: the best one yet! appeared first on Startup San Diego. If you want more info on all the great sessions and speakers, definitely visit the event page. First and foremost, a huge shout out […].
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Insights and Opinions: What's Ahead for SoCal Startups?
socalTECH
MARCH 5, 2019
For today's Insights and Opinions Section , Rob Freelen, Los Angeles Marketing Manager for Silicon Valley Bank, talks about the startup outlook for 2019. Predicting what 2019 will hold for the SoCal innovation economy is risky. Read What's Ahead for SoCal Startups? And that holds true today. READ MORE>>.
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5 Startup Funding Models That Depend On The Consumer
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 19, 2022
According to a classic article on Thrinacia , there were over 600 crowdfunding platforms in existence then, estimated to add more than $89 billion to the economy at a compound growth rate of 17% from 2019 to today. With this model, a startup pre-sells their product early, at a cheaper price, in exchange for a pledge. In the U.S.,
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141 Amazon Alexa Fund Backs USC Viterbi Startup Garage
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AUGUST 29, 2019
The USC Viterbi Startup Garage , the startup accelerator that is part of the University of Southern California, has scored backing from the Amazon Alexa Fund , the venture investment arm of Amazon that invests in startups using Amazon Alexa. Financial details of the investment by the Amazon Alexa Fund were not announced.
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Eano’s Stella Wu is not your typical construction tech startup founder
TechCrunch LA
MAY 20, 2021
One startup that aims to help make the process simpler, cheaper and less stressful by helping people manage the home renovation process has raised $6 million to help it grow even faster. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar
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Whiskey Coffee, Immigration, AI: MassChallenge Austin 2019 Startups
Xconomy
MAY 15, 2019
They’re startups that are developing products in a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, agriculture, and artificial intelligence. A majority of the startups are from Texas, although some come from elsewhere in the US and world, including California, Virginia, Mexico, and Israel. Starting in June, the companies that have.
Startup Boost Los Angeles Opens Apps For Spring Program
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Startup Boost Los Angeles , the early stage startup program which is led in LA by Matt Stoddard, says it has opened up applications for its Spring 2019 program. According to Stoddard, it is looking for nine early stage startups to participate in its eight-week program. READ MORE>>.
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124 Flying taxi startup Blade is helping Silicon Valley CEOs bypass traffic
TechCrunch LA
MARCH 23, 2019
One year after a $38 million Series B valued on-demand aviation startup Blade at $140 million, the company has begun taxiing the Bay Area’s elite. — Tyler Babin (@Tyler_Babin) March 11, 2019. Uber too has lofty plans to develop a consumer aerial ridesharing business , as do several other privately-funded startups.
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