TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 29, 2020

On the same day that the Canadian Tim Horton’s restaurant chain is dropping Beyond Meat products from its menus, the company and fried chicken chain KFC announced the expansion of a pilot run of the company’s chicken replacement products at new stores in Nashville, Tenn., and across Kentucky, according to multiple reports.

Yahoo 222

Yahoo Demand Los Angeles Report 222

socalTECH

MAY 18, 2021

For today's interview, we sat down and chatted with >Zeb Evans, the founder and CEO of San Diego-based ClickUp (www.clickup.com), the developer of a workplace productivity software platform which is based by such companies as Google, Airbnb, and Nike. Zeb Evans: Holistically, there's a huge demand for more flexibility or remote work.

Doc 203

Doc San Diego Demand Product 203

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Los Angeles-based Demand Media reported today that its Pluck product is being used by the NBA's Chicago Bulls, for a online community and social networking site. Demand said that BullsConnect.com allows fans of the team to connect with others, upload and share photos and videos, and more. READ MORE>>.

Demand 133

Demand Media Social Network Los Angeles 133

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2020

Every entrepreneur knows that good demand generation marketing is the key to growth these days, but very few have the discipline or know-how to measure return in a world of a thousand tools and techniques. The fuel for any good demand generation program is relevant, buyer-centric content. Demand generation revenue performance.

Marketing 174

Marketing Invest Demand Metrics 174

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2018

Every entrepreneur knows that good demand generation marketing is the key to growth these days, but very few have the discipline or know-how to measure return in a world of a thousand tools and techniques. The fuel for any good demand generation program is relevant, buyer-centric content. Demand generation revenue performance.

Metrics 57

Metrics Demand Marketing Paramount 57

socalTECH

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Pasadena-based Evolution Robotics , the robotics technology firm out of Idealab, reports today that its first foray into the commercial market is seeing strong sales demand. The company introduced the Mint in September, focusing in on cleaning hard floors using cleaning cloths such as the Swiffer and other similar products.

Demand 157

Demand Idealab Pasadena Report 157

socalTECH

MARCH 29, 2011

San Diego-based VMIX , the developer of online video management and hosting services, reported today that it has launched a new product aimed at helping its customers rent videos on the Facebook social networking site. Pricing on the new offering was not announced.

Product 154

Product San Diego Social Network Demand 154

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 26, 2022

We first met the Chicago-based company and its founder and CEO Vitaly Alexandrov last year when we reported that Food Rocket launched in the Bay Area , going up against the likes of Amazon Fresh, DoorDash, Instacart and Gopuff, which is no easy feat given each of the company’s footprint. We are creating new habits of customers.

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Funding Demand Los Angeles Competition 246

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 9, 2020

There could be more demand for electric vehicles post COVID-19 crisis, believes Energica founder Livia Cevolini. The coronavirus pandemic has forced Energica to hit the brakes on production of its battery powered machines that can reach top speeds of 168 mph. . One of those is greater demand for EVs after the pandemic.

Technical Review 277

Technical Review Competition Demand Sales 277

socalTECH

DECEMBER 3, 2008

Irvine-based Analytix On Demand , a provider of business intelligence software, said this morning that it has raised a round of mezzanine funding. Analytix On Demand offers enterprise focused, business intelligence software. Amount of the funding was not disclosed, but came from Private Equity Management Group. READ MORE>>

Demand 100

Demand Funding Oracle Equity 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 3, 2019

San Diego-based antenna technology developer Airgain reported this morning that it has been selected by Chinese on-demand taxi and ridesharing provider Didi Chuxing , to provide its products in a cellular connectivity pilot for its autonomous vehicle pilot in Shanghai.

San Diego 100

San Diego Demand Report Technology 100

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 18, 2022

The alternative protein space is hot, hot, hot as evidenced by both the number of companies developing products and the venture capital going into the space. In fact, he notes that consumers see less than 2% of alternative meat products that are currently being developed. Nowadays co-founders Dominik Grabinski and Max Elder.

Software Review 187

Software Review Metrics Startup Technical Review 187

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2020

You need a faster and more flexible on-demand hiring strategy, based on the current gig-economy of remote freelancers, contract personnel, and specialists. According to recent reports , these come from all the way up and down the age and experience spectrum, including up to ninety percent of the current Baby Boomers, as well as Millennials.

Competition 168

Competition Startup Demand Training 168

Tech.Co

JULY 31, 2017

Being intentionally productive is something we all strive for, but often fail to achieve. Yet as an entrepreneur, you can rarely hide under the rock and pretend there’s nothing else happening around you and no one is demanding your attention. Routine work is the worst enemy of productivity. Shift to Snapchat-Styled Videos.

Snapchat 65

Snapchat Product Email Social Media 65

socalTECH

AUGUST 7, 2012

Newport Beach-based JustEnough Software , the developer of demand management and sales forecasting software, reported a win today with PC products maker VisionTek. JustEnough said VisionTek is using its product to improve sales forecasting and purchasing. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.

Demand 133

Demand Sales Mobile Software 133

socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2012

Newport Beach-based JustEnough Software , which develops software used by brands to manage demand planning, reported a win today, with online retailer Advanced MP3 Players. Advanced MP3 Players said it is using the software to solve issues with over-stocking and under-stocking products. READ MORE>>.

Demand 133

Demand Software Report Custom 133

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2022

People pay for a great user experience, in finding the right product, buying it, using it, and getting support. Today they demand it or walk to competitors, who are not far away. Target a portfolio of solutions, not just one product. Remove fear of failure, then demand and measure innovation as key to job performance.

Metrics 102

Metrics Startup Organization Demand 102

socalTECH

JULY 27, 2010

Irvine-based semiconductor maker Broadcom reported its second quarter 2010 results Tuesday, saying that it had record second quarter revenues and earnings, driven by strong product demand from its Broadband and Mobile & Wireless segments. The firm said it anticipates "increasing demand" for communications products in Q3.

Mobile 145

Mobile .Net Demand Report 145

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Every entrepreneur knows that good demand generation marketing is the key to growth these days, but very few have the discipline or know-how to measure return in a world of a thousand tools and techniques. The fuel for any good demand generation program is relevant, buyer-centric content. Demand generation revenue performance.

Metrics 101

Metrics Marketing Demand Paramount 101

socalTECH

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Irvine-based Western Digital 's woes in Thailand have gotten worse, the company reported this morning, after its primary manufacturing site flooded over the weekend. WD said it will see a "significant impact" on its December quarter, including its ability to meet customer demand.

Demand 133

Demand Report Sites Product 133

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

“What was cool about our financial management product was that we were trying to use Dave as a replacement for their current bank,” says Jason Wilk, Dave’s co-founder and chief executive. Dave’s products and services have a few advantages for customers that are just getting started on the path to financial security.

Company 262

Company Companies Startup Tips 262

socalTECH

APRIL 21, 2015

Campus Steps was founded by Mark Eastwood, who was the former Head of Product at Rent.com/eBay. The company''s Chief Technology Officer is Dave Meyer (Free Credit Report, eNeighborhoods), and its Chief Product Officer is Jeanne Anderson (DogVacay). Names of those investors were not announced. READ MORE>>.

Chief Technology Officer 100

Chief Technology Officer Santa Monica Venture Capital Demand 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2020

People pay for a great user experience, in finding the right product, buying it, using it, and getting support. Today they demand it or walk to competitors, who are not far away. Target a portfolio of solutions, not just one product. Remove fear of failure, then demand and measure innovation as key to job performance.

Startup 138

Startup Organization Demand Custom 138

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 28, 2015

After releasing its first ever report, Amazon has left many consumers and users wondering about a number of things. The company also reported receiving 25 search warrants and has already responded to 13 of them fully, but point out four of the search warrants couldn’t be responded to. Amazon and PRISM surveillance program.

Report 40

Report Custom Customer Content 40

socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2011

Fountain Valley-based Kingston Technology , the provider of computer memory products, reported today that it has hit a record, $6.5 Kingston said demand from both corporate customers and consumers was strong. billion in revenues in 2010. The firm said the amount is the highest ever in company history, and was a $2.4

Technology 140

Technology Demand Pricing Report 140

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 23, 2019

Canoo is locking in final contracts with its vendors and is going to be in production with prototypes before the end of the year. Porsche launches on-demand subscription for its sports cars and SUVs. The company is also crafting its user interface and subscription services around its passengers and renters.

Outsource Development 191

Outsource Development Startup Outsource San Diego 191

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 12, 2018

Located at the southeastern tip of the San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles suburb counts its biggest employers as the adhesive manufacturer Avery Dennison; the Los Angeles industrial team for the real estate developer CBRE; the International House of Pancakes; Disney Consumer Products; DreamWorks Studios; Walt Disney Animation and Univision.

Glendale 271

Glendale Los Angeles Startup Technical Review 271

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 18, 2022

Without the promise of riches or with reduced interest in blockchain-based exclusivity, where will consumer demand go? In tradfi, investors can specialize based on products (e.g. I don’t even think digital assets [are] an asset class. I think it’s a technology that is now wrapping all asset classes,” Dorman said.

Newsletter 278

Newsletter Platform Capital Marketing 278

LATechDigest

MAY 12, 2016

Santa Monica-based talent management software firm Cornerstone OnDemand announced the launch of its suite of people analytics products at its annual Convergence Conference.

Cornerstone OnDemand 40

Cornerstone OnDemand Product Artificial Inteligence Organization 40

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2022

With the ITRC 2021 End-of-Year Data Breach Report revealing a 68 percent increase in stolen sensitive personal information, there is a growing population out there worried about all the people intent on hurting them.

Custom 137

Custom Customer Technical Review Symantec 137

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 16, 2021

This founder holds staff meetings only to report crises, rally the troops, and get status reports on assignments. There were product development problems, pricing problems, and early customers who demanded more features and delayed contractual payments. Staff meetings are for one-way communication.

Startup 114

Startup Ideas Organization Report 114

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2021

In my view, the increasing consumer demand for personal marketing and personal assistants will soon overcome paranoia, and reasonable boundaries will emerge. In some ways, these aren't that different from the old Amazon.com "recommendation engine," which suggests new products based on your surfing and buying habits, but they go much further.

Web 152

Web Entrepreneur Software Review Google 152

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Even if a board member won’t work for equity, and demands a monthly stipend, the value of their contacts can easily make the difference between a successful rollout, versus an expensive pivot. Remember that people make a business, more often than a product. Learn how to budget your time and select productive relationships.

Startup 142

Startup Technical Review Equity Entrepreneur 142

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

Everyday devices, like Internet soda vending , have an embedded computer allowing full remote reporting and control. The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Mobile Computing.

Technology 133

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

I recommend a trial run with an experiment or MVP (minimum viable product), at full price and cost, before the big bang launch, risking your investment money and a major time commitment. The focus of key leaders has to change from driving innovative initiatives to replicating repeatable processes and tuning the overall product cycle.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Case Study Mentor Software Review 131

Tech.Co

APRIL 26, 2019

Of the top reasons given in the survey for what honestly seems like a pretty poor decision, increasing productivity was the biggest, given by 38 percent of those who had gotten high at work. The runner-up was “to help pass the time,” at 36 percent, and “to cope with the demands of the job,” at 28.7

Study 119

Study Technical Review Class Education 119

socalTECH

MAY 20, 2009

reported today that it has agreed to sell the assets of its media substrate manufacturing facility in Sarawak, Malaysia to Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. According to WD, the sale is part of an effort by the firm to "realign its cost structure" to match softer demand for its products.

Media 113

Media Demand Report Sales 113