socalTECH

OCTOBER 15, 2008

The X Prize Foundation, the Santa Monica nonprofit focused on encouraging innovation through prize-based competitions, has signed on a sponsor for a new prize focused on improving the nation's health care system. READ MORE>>

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Tech.Co

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Among the participants that applied for the online competitions, only a progressed into the semi-finals. If they come out on top, Picking Duck can expect prizes and support from Tech Wildcatters, 500Startups, Consumer Electronics Association, Crowdfunder, Techstars, American Airlines, and more!

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

The X PRIZE Foundation is expanding its list of partners for the firm's Progressive Automotive X PRIZE, the nonprofit's effort to inspire next generation fuel-efficient vehicles, saying Wednesday that it has partnered with Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports. Tags: reports consumer automotive foundation prize.

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Tech.Co

MAY 19, 2015

Make some noise Los Angeles because it’s time to compete in Tech.Co’s Startup of the Year Competition! has been traveling the globe, both virtually and physically, searching for the world’s best startup, and the Tech.Co’s Startup of the Year Competition & Tour’s next stop is in Los Angeles!

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 26, 2022

At the time, the company raised $2 million, and Alexandrov said about the perceived competition, “The level of competition in this market in the U.S. We aim to replace brick-and-mortar supermarkets and to change consumers’ current habits in regards to grocery shopping.”.

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Xconomy

AUGUST 21, 2017

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has been very public in expressing his desire to provide increased competition and greater choice to American consumers in a bid to drive down prices of prescription medicines. Recently, the agency he oversees took some unusual steps to back up those statements with action.

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Pricing Competition San Diego Develop 55

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 19, 2019

Mullenax told me he became interested in this market after working as a finance and operations analyst at Bonobos, where he “fell in love with the [direct-to-consumer] model.” Consumers can buy Huron products individually, as part of a larger kit or via subscription. Paul Munford.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In reality, resource constraints should be seen by startups a competitive advantage, by forcing them to develop new markets, and to think differently and act differently than existing players. How entrepreneurs respond to these will become a larger and larger determinant of startup growth, competitive position, and success.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 20, 2018

We dive into the crucial process of gathering and analyzing information about markets, industries, and products in their competitive spaces. Consumer insights are used to discover areas of opportunity by identifying trends in the market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The B-Corp status is meant to reduce investor suits, and gives consumers an easy way to spot genuine social commitment, without assuming it is a non-profit. Startups can use social responsibility as a competitive advantage. That’s a real competitive edge that you can use in your marketing and positioning.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

We expect much more of this supply chain innovation to knock out inefficiencies in consumer storage, dry-cleaning and other services where you consumers need to have physical pick-up and drop-offs that are time consuming and unnecessary. to offer same-day delivery service for consumers to all GGP retailers nationwide.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As inflation rates spiral and consumer demand takes a hit, business owners are forced to be more mindful of their bottom lines than ever. It's competitive though – last year 18,000 applicants competed for only 12 slots. There's no denying that 2024 is a challenging year to run a business. Apply here Deadline: Monthly 5.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 28, 2020

There’s a new company that’s sitting on top of some of the fastest growing consumer-facing businesses in the world — liquor and marijuana delivery — and its name is Pacific Consolidated Holdings Group. The liquor side of the PCH business is indeed incredibly strong.

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Xconomy

JULY 31, 2017

Since then, these major innovators have built on a common resource—increasingly powerful data processing chips—to branch out into a host of new consumer and business areas.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

million in new financing, HMBradley is making moves as the Los Angeles-based entrant into the challenger bank competition. For now, it’s been wooing consumers with one click credit applications and the high interest rates it offers to its various tiers of savers. With $90 million in deposits and $18.25

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

According to PogoTec, the PogoCam attaches magnetically to most glasses, so consumers can record things from a different point of view. The new device appears to be directly competitive to Venice-based Snap's own camera sunglasses.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 10, 2021

In particular, over the past year, the fintech has seen “massive momentum” in the country, with more than 18 million American consumers now using Klarna, he said. This means that consumers can use Klarna’s app to pay immediately or later, as well as manage spending and view available balances. Making sense of Klarna.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The new solar generator provides up to 2kW of 110 or 120V output which it says is more powerful and lighter than competitive products, and in particular runs much cooler that it does not require an internal cooling fan.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Wrench , the Seattle-based on demand vehicle maintenance and repair service for consumers and fleets, has raised $20 million in its latest round of financing. Given the competition coming into the market, it’s no wonder that Wrench is raising additional capital to expand its footprint into new markets.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

There has always been tension between CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies and the retailers who sell their products to consumers. If a consumer will pay a fixed price for a product or service then the battle over who gets the margin in any sale is between the person who merchandises a product and the person who manufactures it.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 11, 2021

Some of this can be attributed to the exponential growth in e-commerce and direct-to-consumer businesses as a result of the pandemic and global lockdowns?—?eCommerce and you’ll hear the same thing: customer acquisition (CAC) is getting harder and more expensive. eCommerce for example grew 39% just last year - so there’s simply more demand.

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socalTECH

JULY 17, 2019

For today's interview, we talked with Gina Callari , the COO of RelayCars (www.relaycars.com), a unit of a larger company called EVOX Images, which has developed virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) software which lets consumers view and experience automobiles using things like Magic Leap and even just smartphone.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2015

But the bigger truth is the competition is important. More consumers and businesses will hear about our solutions and want to learn more. Healthy competition keeps you on your toes. Competition creates a market with choice and improves consumer awareness, investor awareness and journalist awareness.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

For new entrepreneurs and startups, I recommend an initial focus on these six steps from the very beginning to set the right culture and save the tremendous cost of a transformation and risky competitive catch-up later: Start with an overriding top-down focus on customer experience. Find the best of the best models, and aim even higher.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 30, 2018

The ruling came in a lawsuit, filed by the Plaintiff, Allan Candelore, in a class action suit on behalf of consumers over 30 years old who were required to pay $19.99 Candelore had alleged that Tinder's pricing was age discrimination under the Unrah Civil Rights Act and the Unfair Competition Law.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 20, 2019

The feature illustrates how Postmates, one of the earlier entrants to the billion-dollar food delivery wars , is trying to remain competitive by appealing to price-sensitive customers. We are driven by the vision of creating a logistics infrastructure that allows goods to move throughout a city at nearly zero cost to the consumer.

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Southern California Edison Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

By leveraging managed network services , startups can offload time-consuming maintenance tasks and strengthen their IT infrastructure to increase their competitiveness. . Tech startups looking to stay competitive should stay informed on the latest consumer experience and industry trends. Managing Network Costs.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

And while the grocery delivery market has become increasingly competitive, Hall argued that Good Eggs stands out thanks to the quality and breadth of its products — 70% of its products are locally sourced, and it often delivers them within 48 hours of harvesting. Image Credits: Good Eggs.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

For consumer driven businesses, the actions that are needed to anticipate the worst are simply to borrow NOW at the lowest possible rates in order to have a significant nest egg if the CV scare drives people to stay home and away from any crowds at all. Their liquidity nest eggs could well be challenged beyond their capabilities to handle it.

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News Competition Capital Entrepreneur 156

socalTECH

MARCH 28, 2016

Drone maker 3D Robotics , the high profile, consumer drone maker, has closed its San Diego offices and is now refocusing on the enterprise market, according to a number of reports. The move reportedly comes due to a slowdown at the Berkeley-based drone maker, due to intense competition from Chinese drone makers DJI. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

The customers will get what they want, when they want it, and you will see more revenue, greater brand loyalty, real relationships, and a competitive edge. There are multiple benefits to both you and your customer. That sounds to me like the recipe for business success that every investor is looking for. Marty Zwilling.

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socalTECH

JULY 18, 2012

The group, which runs its pitch competitions in both San Diego and Los Angeles multiple times during the year, said it is looking for any entrepreneur in Southern California willing to make a 2-minute pitch to investors. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2021

If your innovation is real, it brings added value to the table, so most customers, especially early ones, are willing to pay a premium over competitive products. Often online consumers will provide information such as birth dates, education levels and occupations. With e-commerce online, I see many new industries jumping in.

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Pricing Startup Competition Examples 145

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

What we are pursuing actively, is creating a curated, merchandising and transaction platform, which takes inventory from dealers so that consumers see a wide swath of inventory, all prioritized around value. We're really focused on the consumer getting the right car at the right price. There's real competition in this area.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Salaries or hourly wages must be within reasonable limits set by the industry and matched by the competition, both regionally and for the same job classification. And there are some industries where tools such as stock options are considered mandatory for a company to be competitive. Some obvious qualifiers.

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Design Examples Competition Pricing 156

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

You’ll have less competition. Where else are consumers going to find your product, if no one else is offering it or if other companies offer it, but haven’t found the right niche audience? So, what other benefits are there to niche marketing? Here are just a few to consider…. Email readers, continue here…].

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Marketing Resource Advertising Social Media 266

Southern California Edison Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Telecom carriers looking to stay competitive should continue strengthening their network infrastructure and adding greater flexibility to their service offerings to provide reliable and high-performance connectivity for their customers. Post-Pandemic Consumer Trends In The Telecom Industry. Increase Consumer Targeting.

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