Tech Zulu Event

MAY 11, 2015

As a creative director at a software development company, I am always looking for ways to speed up our design and development process and to include as many people and teams working on the project. These teams are usually: business, design, frontend, development, and quality assurance.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Pack says it is developing what it calls "headless commerce", which helps brands create personalized shopping experiences. The company said the funding goes towards engineering, product, design, and go-to-market. The funding was led by Norwest Venture Partners, and also included Alpaca and Vanterra Ventures.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 4, 2014

Irvine-based software developer ETAP , which makes software for optimizing and designing electrical power systems, has opened up a new office in the United Kingdom, the company announced this morning. READ MORE>>. etap london electrical power sysetms expansion'

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socalTECH

AUGUST 3, 2018

San Diego-based LeaseLabs , which provides oline marketing services to the multifamily housing and apartment industry, has been acquired for $103M by real estate software developer RealPage. According to RealPage, it will $103M in cash and stock, plus up to $14M in earnout upon achieving certain financial objective. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 9, 2013

Los Angeles-based social promotions software developer PromoJam has rolled out a brand new tool today, a new visual social marketing product called Promotion Builder and DIY Visual Editor.

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socalTECH

JUNE 10, 2013

Los Angeles-based enterprise software developer SOA Software has rolled out a new product this morning, focused on management of application programming interfaces (APIs). The company said it snew product, LIfecycle Manager for APIs, helps enterprises manage the development use of APIs, services, and software assets.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

San Diego-based Classy , the online software developer which helps nonprofits and other social enterprise raise money, has raised $30M in a Series C funding round. Classy said it will use the funding to expand its engineering and design teams. Classy is led by Scot Chisolm. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Irvine-based backup and disaster recovery software developer Paragon Software is extending itself into the service market, saying this week that it has launched a new Business Recovery and Continuity (BRC) Planning service.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the technology sector where I most often play, extended unplanned software development cycles account for the majority of these corporate failures. We often accept that development schedules for young companies are almost always too optimistic. The financial pain of unplanned delays. Time slipped; fixed overhead continued.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2012

Orange County-based heatmap software developer CrazyEgg has acquired Hello Bar , a developer of customizable, web toolbars which help encourage actions from web site visitors. Those tools are used by web page designers to figure out how to better engage users and tweak their web designs. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 16, 2013

When we designed the headband, we made it so they can wear it during any activity that they are used to. The other part of it, is we''ll be launching a software development kit with the product, and Kickstarter has a track record of getting developers really excited about products. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

We have members from all walks of life – from nurses to lawyers, software developers, police officers, makeup artists, fashion designers, dog walkers, interior designers and more.”. “We’re helping their products get discovered. “It’s upside for our brand partners,” said Daniel.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Looking to tap into the developer community, Santa Monica-based car information site Edmunds.com said today that it has opened up a new application programming interface (API), which will allow software developers to access its full database of new car and used car specification and pricing.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2019

For years software development worked on a “waterfall model” in which you did research, design, build, test, deploy and then watch how users reacted to your product. In each board meeting it is helpful to think through what your goals are. Below is just the highlight points. How Do Boards Get Out of Sync?

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socalTECH

JUNE 13, 2013

San Diego-based security software developer ESET is extending its line of security products today to Microsoft SharePoint. ESET said it has launched a new product called ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server, which specifically provides real-time protection security for Microsoft''s popular corporate portal software.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 9, 2013

I just got an email asking about exactly this: I''m with a new company that needs some software built, but doesn''t need (or have the resources for) a large staff of software developers. Different firms will have very different skill sets: Do you need user interface design? Graphic design? How many contractors?

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Our business is helping those guys make more money, through our better ad product. Our ad product helps them close more RFPs, gives them better engagement, and creates additional inventory which is not just an ad spot on a page. At Jetpack, we don't outsource production, and we manage all of the software development within Jetpack.

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Tech.Co

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Citrusbyte is a full stack, design and development firm that specializes in helping companies get the APIs they need to run more efficiently. The turnkey API management platform instantly creates a developer portal with instructions on how developers can integrate with APIs successfully.

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Still, if you've not heard these questions from a developer, they are not helping you as much as they should. How concerned are we about design for mobile? Do we want to use something like SendGrid in order to help with delivery? Do you need help getting hosting going? It needs to be a conversation. Which devices?

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Still, if you've not heard these questions from a developer, they are not helping you as much as they should. How concerned are we about design for mobile? Do we want to use something like SendGrid in order to help with delivery? Do you need help getting hosting going? It needs to be a conversation. Which devices?

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Develop Development Startup SEO 384

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Helping entrepreneurs succeed. Yarnell Design (www.masonyarnell.com/tech). Brilliant web and iPhone app design. Robert Ramey Software Development (www.rrsd.com/socal ) - We provide services for the design and development of products requiring expertise in software, electronics, and mechanical engineering.

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SoCal CTO

JUNE 26, 2012

Instead, what they had was a contract that promised Agile Software Development with Rapid Iterations and an incredibly vague list of features. In all four cases, I would claim that what's at fault is a common misunderstanding in Agile Software Development. My belief is that you shouldn't sign that contract.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 10, 2017

Email readers, continue here…] In the technology sector where I most often play, extended unplanned software development cycles account for the majority of these corporate failures. We often accept that development schedules for young companies are almost always too optimistic. Time slipped; fixed overhead continued.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Open to potential career pivoters and professionals of all levels, the panel consisted of the following panelists, whom entered their positions from backgrounds ranging from business to engineering to design. Jay Stakelon , VP Product Design, Fullscreen. He has over 10 years of experience designing and developing digital products.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 7, 2012

One way is to automate the process, which is what Los Angeles-based CallFire has been helping its business customers with. Much like Twilio allows developers to access APIs in telephony, CallFire allows businesses to access and manage their telecommunications in text and graphical user interface. How did you end up in this market?

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Xconomy

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

For more than two decades, Breg has built and sold braces, splints, walking boots, and other devices designed to help rehabilitate injured patients. On Tuesday, Breg announced it will be getting an assist on the software side from Redox , a healthtech startup based in Madison, WI.

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socalTECH

MAY 22, 2009

Helping entrepreneurs succeed. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. Microsoft BizSpark (www.microsoft.com/bizspark) - Microsoft has launched a new program called BizSpark to give startups a helping hand. They include: Sponsors. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com).

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

" Typically, this requires quite a bit more information for me to be able to respond and provide real help. Do you have dollars to pay for development? Of course, you will want to figure out a bit more about the specifics of what this developer needs to know vs. can learn. Your technical advisor can likely help.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Helping entrepreneurs succeed. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. Rhonda is the Director of Internet Strategy and Interaction Design for Congressman Rohrabacher (CA-46) and uses technology to shake things up in the political world and beyond. Silicon Valley Bank (www.svb.com).

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 25, 2012

The school has been designed to provide hard skills and develop soft skills that one would only receive on the job at a startup, and to do so well before being hired. great jobs. “The diversity we have at Boston Startup School is atypical in the average startup environment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2012

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. If your software is your solution and “secret sauce,” don’t entrust it to outsiders of any kind.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 7, 2009

Helping entrepreneurs succeed. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. We are seeking a Product Marketing Manager, who plans, develops, and implements marketing programs designed to increase product penetration of commercial customers. They include: Sponsors.

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socalTECH

MARCH 20, 2009

Helping entrepreneurs succeed. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. customer relationship marketing programs designed to preserve your core revenue. Southern California's high tech news and companies. They include: Sponsors. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com).

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2013

Maybe he was the only guy around who could design the product you envisioned, but delivering a scalable, quality product is another story. Besides, he is now more interested in designing the next product. When I was a software development manager, I tried to get a “bottoms up” time estimate from the team, and then pad it by 50%.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

Rather they should get a part-time Acting CTO who can help close the gap. Bottom line – if as you recognize this gap, then reach out to get a slice of a CTO who can help bridge the gap. I provided a whole set of questions that I go through with founders before Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

After months of submissions and the amazing help from our judges , the Spotlight is shinning down on awesome companies that were born right out of Southern California. It’s the first performance-based marketing platform specifically designed for the music industry. It’s a gallery of great entrepreneurship. Community Sponsors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2011

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. If your software is your solution and “secret sauce,” don’t entrust it to outsiders of any kind.

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