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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

Even when they have talked to multiple developers or development firms, we’re often the first to ask basic questions like “Who are your customers?” ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.

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Beyond Limits, Fresh Off $133M Funding, Links With Management Consulting Firm

socalTECH

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Los Angeles-based Beyond Limits , the artificial intelligence software developer which recently raised a big, $133M funding round, has linked with management consulting firm The Carnrite Group , the two said on Wednesday. The Carnrite Group focuses on oil and gas, utility, power, and industrial customers. READ MORE>>.

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Arecont Vision Ties With Viakoo

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 31, 2016

Los Angeles-based IP surveillance camera provider Arecont Vision said today that it has partnered with industrial Internet-of-Things (IoT) company Viakoo. According to the companies, Viakoo joined Arecont's Technology Partner Program. READ MORE>>.

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What Did I Learn From the First VC Check I Ever Wrote?

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Invoca is now doing 10s of millions in recurring revenue and is growing > 75% year-over-year but it took the first 3 years to really build out the technology and acquire our initial enterprise clients. If I use Invoca as an example: we handle tens of millions of phone calls for customers who want to drive sales calls into call centers.

Venture Capital

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Fuisz Media Ties With Intellectual Ventures

socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Santa Monica-based interactive video technology developer Fuisz Media and IP licensing firm Intellectual Ventures said yesterday that the two are in a intellectual property licensing agreement. Financial details of the patent licensing deal were not announced. READ MORE>>.

Media

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Intellectual Property – Worthless To A Startup, Priceless To A Big Dumb Company

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 10, 2010

Intellectual Property (IP) is an ugly thing at a startup. However, to a Big Dumb Company (BDC), a startup’s IP is a thing of beauty. How can IP be worthless to a startup yet very worthwhile to a BDC? Because IP has intrinsic value, but only in the right hands. Yet, it does nothing to help you execute your business model.

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How Catalog Is Helping SMBs Compete Against Big Brands

socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based Catalog (www.catalog.cc), a startup developing artificial intelligence software to help independent visual artists scale their content production efforts, announced it raised $1.5M in a seed funding round. The funding was led by Moonshots Capital, and also included Techstars and Luma Launch.

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8 Fundraising Deal Breakers Inexperienced Entrepreneurs Routinely Create

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

IP Confusion – Questionable ownership of key intellectual property, including non-exclusive licenses, potential infringement of a third party’s technology and/or inappropriate use of open-source tools. As such, make it easy for investors to unequivocally evaluate the veracity of your venture's IP.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

Thanks to all of our sponsors, who make our coverage of Southern California's technology industry possible: Sponsors. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Technology.

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Spooky thought: Where would we be without our supporters?

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

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Qualcomm Buys iSkoot

socalTECH

OCTOBER 13, 2010

(QuIC), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm, said today that it has acquired iSkoot Technologies Inc. iSkoot Technologies includes substantially all of the assets of San Francisco-based iSkoot, a developer of social networking and Skype-compatible voice-over-IP software for mobile phones.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Thanks to all of our sponsors, who make our coverage of Southern California's technology industry possible: Sponsors. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Technology.

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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

We could talk with customers, meet the entire management team, review financial plans, review customer purchasing cohorts, evaluate the competition, etc. Of course our execution against the strategy has had to change but the strategy has remained constant. In 2009 we could take a long time to review a deal.

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FastSoft Aims At Web Retailers

socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2010

Pasadena-based FastSoft , the Caltech spinout which develops web acceleration software, said today that it has released a version of its products aimed at Internet retailers and web properties. FastSoft develops software which optimized the TCP/IP protocol to accelerate page downloads. READ MORE>>.

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Interview with Thomas Russell, ETC Solar, Improving Solar Cell Efficiency

socalTECH

AUGUST 26, 2019

For this morning's interview with an entrepreneur, we spoke with Thomas Russell , the Ceo and co-founder of ETC Solar (www.etc-solar.com), a Los Angeles startup developing technology to improve the efficiency and cost of solar cells. Where did the technology from ETC Solar come from? What does ETC Solar do?

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AUGUST 7, 2009

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JUNE 19, 2009

Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. Your Software Development Partner. Technology. Advertisers.

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TechZulu Live to Premiere "TZLaw" at 5:15 p.m. PT Thursday, October 7, with IP Attorney Denise Grayson of "The Social Network"

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

PT as they kick off the new weekly tech law show "TechZulu Law" with a discussion with IP attorney Denise Grayson, who portrays the attorney of Eduardo Saverin in the film about the early days of Facebook, "The Social Network.". The show focuses on legal issues surrounding startups, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and emerging technology.

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JUNE 26, 2009

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JUNE 5, 2009

Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. Your Software Development Partner. Technology. portfolio management - U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. Your Software Development Partner. Technology. NeoHire (www.neohire.comk).

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JULY 24, 2009

Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. Your Software Development Partner. Technology. To apply, go to [link].

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

A quick message on a very busy funding day, to thanks to all of our sponsors, who make our coverage of Southern California's technology industry possible: Sponsors. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). Deloitte (www.deloitte.com/us/technology).

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MAY 22, 2009

Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. Your Software Development Partner. Technology. Advertisers.

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APRIL 24, 2009

Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. Your Software Development Partner. Technology. Advertisers.

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5 Strategies For Business Growth Many People Forget

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. Introduce disruptive technologies to this domain.

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Five Startup Tips From Bill Gates

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Mark noted that even if an entrepreneur does not become a master developer, by simply understanding the software development process, they will be a more effective startup leader. Along with your cash, customers and employees, a healthy startup culture will prove to be one of your most precious assets. . Banana IP. "Intellectual

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Interview with Cliff Rees, XCast Labs

socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2009

It seems that every week, a new, Voice-over-IP provider firm surfaces in the market, either providing PBX services, voicemail, or other similar services. What is your VoIP service all about, and how is this different from what seems to be lots of Voice over IP service providers? Cliff Rees: We're a software as a solutions company.

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Why The Media Has Been Wrong About YouTube Networks

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Building direct customer relationships with viewers (who want to tune into your channels). Developing O&O (owned & operated) businesses (outside of YouTube). Selling at smaller retailers will net you fewer customers and higher margins. YouTube has infinitely more customers than their websites & 2.

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Interview with Kanaan Jemili, uCast Global

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

What we specialize in, is the way we deliver this content in a seamless way, in high quality, with the latest technology available. Inside that solution, we have technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics ,and security for streaming machines, and so forth. Who are your core customers? Number six are publishers.

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Interview with Curtis Staker and William Goldbach, Confident Technologies

socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2010

Last week, San Diego-based Confident Technologies (www.confidenttechnologies.com) announced that it had acquired the assets of Vidoop, and created a company focused on security and authentication of users. What does Confident Technologies do? The Confident authentication suite of software, which also includes out of band technology.

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AT&T’s 1.9 Billion Investment In Greater L.A. Area Expanding 4G LTE

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

As a leader in communications technology we are excited to empower, engage and transform the way Californians interact with each other and world around them.”. He said, “Broadband access is a priority everywhere in our nation, no matter the location, because it is such a powerful driver for economic development.”. Project Velocity IP.

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How Jukin Media Is Turning Viral Video Into A Real Business

socalTECH

JUNE 9, 2014

We have a team of people and technology which scours the Internet, and looks for videos we like and think would be a perfect fit for our Youtube channels. We find the content they want, and we user our technology and people to service the show. It comes back to the technology we''ve built, and the team we''ve built.

Media

Media Content Startup IP

Interview with Elizabeth Cholawsky, HG Data

socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2018

For this morning's interview, we caught up with Elizabeth Cholawsky , the new CEO of Santa Barbara-based HG Data (www.hgdata.com), which develops software which helps marketers and salespeople understand the "technology stack" of their potential customers and prospects. So, I cam on board.

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How Halla Is Using AI To Personalize Food, With Spencer Price

socalTECH

JULY 10, 2019

At the end of the day, we help retailers make smarter recommendations to their customers, which leads to better business. Spencer Price: The customer experience with e-commerce has become less and less human, as algorithms on digital platform replace human interaction. The customer is really struggling to regain their lost humanity.

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Great Entrepreneurs are Masters of Business Chaos

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2013

They envision a stable environment after that point, and may have convinced themselves that they will be safer and happier with a livable income, maintaining a loyal but flat customer base. Once they see you have developed credible traction, they can grab your space with less cost (meaning lower price) than you had to put into developing it.

Entrepreneur

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Can Your Startup Flourish Despite Business Chaos?

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

They envision a stable environment after that point, and may have convinced themselves that they will be safer and happier with a livable income, maintaining a loyal but flat customer base. Once they see you have developed credible traction, they can grab your space with less cost (meaning lower price) than you had to put into developing it.

Startup

Startup Slides Entrepreneur IP

Social Networking and Business Value

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. Before that, he was VP, Client Strategy at Blast Radius. LAUNCH.com, and The Improv Comedy Clubs.

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Enabling The Internet Of Things, With Greenwave Reality

socalTECH

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Greg Memo: I was most recently the general manager of the consumer business organization at Cisco, which developed the Linksys Router. We had looked at a couple of different markets, and one was in the clean technology space. Our flagship customers are in utilities, manufacturers, and lighting manufacturers.

Startup

Startup Platform Networking Services

Interview with Yan Hui, AirHop

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

One of the largest areas of Southern California's technology base is in the wireless and communications market. To get an idea of what one startup in the industry is doing, we spoke to San Diego-based AirHop (www.airhopcomm-web.com), a developer of software being used for small-, pico-, and femto-cell networks.

Networking

Networking Startup Software Tips

Startups Need the ‘Why’ Before the ‘What’ to Build

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2012

All too many startups are founded simply on the basis of a new and exciting technology invented by an industrious technologist. The right approach is to start by solving a problem causing real pain to a large number of customers willing to pay real money for a solution. Intellectual property (IP). Scalability.

Startup

Startup Competition IP Patents

Entrepreneurs Who Fear Chaos Risk An Early Demise

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2011

They envision a stable environment after that point, and may have convinced themselves that they will be safer and happier with a livable income, maintaining a loyal but flat customer base. Once they see you have developed credible traction, they can grab your space with less cost (meaning lower price) than you had to put into developing it.

Entrepreneur

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How to Work with Lawyers at a Startup

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

When to get a lawyer - If you plan to be a venture or angel backed technology company (what I mostly write about) the best time to start meeting and getting to know lawyers is long before you ever start your company. Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. Many people start companies arse backwards.

Startup

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Tapping The Power Of The Crowd For Ideas, Advice and Funding, with JumpStartFund

socalTECH

AUGUST 29, 2013

Can tapping the power of the crowd not only help you find customers and help fund your project, but also help you shape your startup idea and find funding? Dirk Ahlborn: We are coming out of the nonprofit incubator, the Girvan Institute of Technology, which has been around since 2002, and is funded by NASA Ames. What is JumpStartFund?

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

Beyond Limits, Fresh Off $133M Funding, Links With Management Consulting Firm

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TechZulu Live to Premiere "TZLaw" at 5:15 p.m. PT Thursday, October 7, with IP Attorney Denise Grayson of "The Social Network"

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Five Startup Tips From Bill Gates

Interview with Cliff Rees, XCast Labs

Why The Media Has Been Wrong About YouTube Networks

Interview with Kanaan Jemili, uCast Global

Interview with Curtis Staker and William Goldbach, Confident Technologies

AT&T’s 1.9 Billion Investment In Greater L.A. Area Expanding 4G LTE

How Jukin Media Is Turning Viral Video Into A Real Business

Interview with Elizabeth Cholawsky, HG Data

How Halla Is Using AI To Personalize Food, With Spencer Price

Great Entrepreneurs are Masters of Business Chaos

Can Your Startup Flourish Despite Business Chaos?

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Enabling The Internet Of Things, With Greenwave Reality

Interview with Yan Hui, AirHop

Startups Need the ‘Why’ Before the ‘What’ to Build

Entrepreneurs Who Fear Chaos Risk An Early Demise

How to Work with Lawyers at a Startup

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