socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Santa Monica-based utility-scale solar power company Solar Reserve says its molten-salt based, utility-solar plants have a big advantage over battery-based energy storage, which it says "isn't exactly clean or practical". The power plant developer--whose Crescent Dunes plant started delivering energy to the grid in late 2015--says that its technology offers a "real way" to sore energy for use after dark, and overcomes the intermittency problems that face use of renewables.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

TechCrunch sat down with Mark Suster, managing partner at Upfront Ventures. One of the most active investors in Los Angeles, Suster spoke of how local startups are able to draw upon the city’s creative talent to bring content, commerce and communication platforms to the next level. He also commented on falling tech valuations. “By any definition we’ve been in a funding… Read More.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Calabasas-based Ixia is aiming at the network security market with its latest product, the company said today. Ixia said its Vision ONE device collects, processes, and filters data and application flow, specifically for security and network protection. The new devie taps into corporate networks, using deep packet inspection to watch the flow of traffic across a network.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

To be an entrepreneur, you have to have a thick skin and not be defensive to customer feedback and constructive criticism. On the other hand, no entrepreneur should tolerate negative vibes and complainers on their own team. The challenge is to understand the difference between these two situations -- and to respond effectively to both. You can’t reinforce negative thinking and stay positive.

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Advertiser: Aggregage

Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

San Diego-based cell phone recycling kiosk operator ecoATM , which is owned by Outerwall, is being targeted by an investor group which wants Outerwall to sell of ecoATM--as well as other assets. According to Engaged Capital LLC , it believes Outerwall's current management have impaired the valuation of the company, and is demanding that Outerwall "shut down or sell" ecoATM, among other moves.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Are you looking for a top-notch computer model to use throughout your business venture? Of course it’s important to equip your partners and employees with the best technology to do their jobs, but it’s also important to find computers that are easily portable and affordable for your current budget. With all those demands, it’s no surprise that many ventures (and a whole lot of schools) are turning to Chromebooks to get the job done.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Santa Monica-based food startup Nomva (Phenomenal Foods LLC) said last week that it has raised $3M in a Series A funding. The funding came from Evolution Media Partners and Taylor Fresh Foods. Nomva was founded by Caroline Beckman and Nina Church, and sells a blend of organic, probiotic, dairy free fruit snacks. Nomva also is backed by tech billionaire Peter Thiel, via a Thiel Fellowship grant.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

San Diego-based Qualcomm said its Snapdragon 820 processor is being used for Samsung's latest phone, the Samsung Galaxy S7. The win marks the return of Qualcomm to powering Samsung's Galaxy phones; Samsung had skipped the prior generation of Qualcomm's chips, using its own processor in the Galaxy S6. The two said Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 will be used in both the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Santa Monica-based utility-scale solar power company Solar Reserve says its molten-salt based, utility-solar plants have a big advantage over battery-based energy storage, which it says "isn't exactly clean or practical". The power plant developer--whose Crescent Dunes plant started delivering energy to the grid in late 2015--says that its technology offers a "real way" to sore energy for use after dark, and overcomes the intermittency problems that face use of renewables.

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