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Girls In Tech Showcases Women Founders In SF Pitch Competition

Xconomy

The top screen of the “tactile tablet” is peppered with small holes, through which a liquid-like substance rises up to form. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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Interview with Sherry Gunther, Masher Media

socalTECH

There's more competition, but there's a lot more available to you as a developer. We were able to present at the screenings in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, and met lots of very interesting people who asked lots of great questions. Are the tools really there now for you to be able to do that?

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The Future of Human-Robot Interaction

Xconomy

This is an example of AI that can understand humans, in both competitive and supportive roles. The presence of the body makes us project a personality and to think of a robot as something of a peer – even more so than apps on a screen or voices from a smartphone. Begole : What is the future of autonomous defense systems?

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Why Taking Some Risks in the Sales Process Can Improve Results

Both Sides of the Table

Assume competition and assume within the buying organization you have enemies. When we went to raise funds we faced lots of competition as there are of course many other VC funds in the country. We have a great screening process. We do a lot of deals in San Francisco. Take nothing for granted. Make sure you stand out.

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Can You Really Build a Great Tech Firm Outside Silicon Valley?

Both Sides of the Table

In my LA I often see computer screens open with entrepreneurs talking about digital media. It’s hard to get people to take a risk at a startup or for a reasonable salary with all this competition. In San Diego you have Qualcomm so an entire mobile industry has been spawned. I live in the city of Santa Monica.