SoCal CTO
JULY 19, 2016
I’ve had lots of conversations with fellow CTOs about the TechEmpower Web Framework Benchmarks. Some really appreciate the value that they bring to help them understand performance characteristics of different frameworks. Depending on the Technical Performance Requirements for your system, this could be really valuable information that is part of your framework selection process.
socalTECH
JULY 22, 2016
For our interview today, we have an interview with Gabe Grifoni , CEO and founder of Rufus Labs (www.getrufus.com), which has has developed an Android-based, wearable device which is aimed at use in the enterprise, warehouses, and factories. Rufus Labs is one of a number of hardware startups which have started to proliferate in the community, due to low cost hardware, 3D printing, and crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
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L.A. Business Journal
JULY 21, 2016
From Fantastical to Evernote there are dozens of popular productivity apps that help users do everything from planning an interview to remembering to take out the garbage. Organization junkies will need to make room for one more as WeDo, the latest iteration on so called to-do apps was publicly launched on Thursday.
InfoChachkie
JULY 21, 2016
A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. The reality television show Shark Tank makes for entertaining content but many of its underlying messages are potentially detrimental to tech entrepreneurs. Thus, emerging entrepreneurs should parse fact from fantasy by watching the show with an experienced business pro. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles!
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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.
Tech.Co
JULY 21, 2016
In a world filled with multi-tasking, continuous side-hustling, and all around attempting to manage your life, everyone has their own way of keeping track of what they want to accomplish. From Evernote to Asana , each platform and offering has their own unique set of features that make it appealing. However, today a new contender, WeDo , is entering the ring and focusing on a collaborative approach to clearing your to-do list.
socalTECH
JULY 22, 2016
Agoura Hills-based TouchCommerce , the provider of customer service software and services, which e-commerce companies use to add live chat and support to their websites, has been acquired by Nuance Communications , Nuance said Thursday. Nuance said it would pay $215M, split between $110M in cash and $85M in stock, with $20M in earn out. TouchCommerce was founded and led by Bernard Louvat, and had raised around $32M in funding from such backers as Dolphin Equity, Emergence Capital Partners, Hudso
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SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 22, 2016
Thursday, July 28, 2016 -- Demystifying Data for Business. Data Scientist is the "sexiest job of the 21st century", according to Harvard Business Review. "Big data lives in the cloud. It knows what we do." - Pointy-haired boss. Despite the hype surrounding big data and where it's stored, data scientists know that the size of your data doesn't matter.
Tech.Co
JULY 22, 2016
Home theater systems come in many shapes and sizes, with audio qualities design for small rooms up to your true home theater. For California based Enclave Audio, not only are they creating a solution that is easily customizable for your setup, but does so without the ugly audio cables connecting back up to a receiver. Their first offering, the CineHome Wire-Free HD Audio Home Theater boasts true 5.1 surround sound, wireless speakers (does have power cords), and is fine tuned to ensure you have t
socalTECH
JULY 21, 2016
Just having one of those days, when you need some help--ie your car broke down, you can't get to daycare to pick up your child, you've got a medical emergency? Marina Del Rey-based Guardian Circle says it has the app for you--a new app which lets you connect with your own personal network of family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and others, who can get you out of a bind.
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 20, 2016
Dollar Shave Club acquired for $1 billion, Rubicon Project signs deal to automated Spotify ad inventory, RadPad adds electronic leases, and more.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 22, 2016
Thursday, July 28, 2016 -- Retirement Success for Women at Any Age! WITI. Join us as we host a panel of experts who will assist us in navigating the waters with regard to Financial Planning for the Future. Special attention will be paid to the unique considerations and concerns women must exercise to assure themselves of an optimal financially sound future.
Tech.Co
JULY 20, 2016
A good commercial can go a long way. Whether it be the empire of characters employed by Geico or the Energizer Bunny that keeps going and going and going, finding a way to connect with potential customers through the power of advertising is something every startup hopes for. And if you are wondering how Dollar Shave Club just locked down a $1 billion acquisition from Unilever, look no further than their catalog of hilarious commercials.
socalTECH
JULY 22, 2016
In an interesting twist on an Airbnb-for-anything, a new, Los Angeles startup, MyLucke , has recently launched a marketplace for private parking spaces in Los Angeles, which lets people with their own parking spaces--say, your driveway--make them available to others. The startup says it lets users make their private parking spots available to others on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis, and is aimed at helping to make more parking spaces available for both consumers and commuters.
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 18, 2016
Airbnb to pay hotel taxes to City of Los Angeles, Snapchat is in talks for Hollywood TV shows, SpaceX lands fifth rocket, and more.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 22, 2016
Thursday, July 28, 2016 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products,videos, online demos.
Tech.Co
JULY 18, 2016
It’s no secret that Los Angeles is home to a bevy of celebrities. Whether it be renowned athletes looking to enjoy some sun in the off-season or movies stars basking in the glory of stardom in between takes, the number of recognizable faces in this southern California city can be too much for some fans to bear. And for those L.A. startups wanting to get recognized, Tech.Co’s Startup Showcase in Los Angeles on July 26th is the perfect opportunity.
socalTECH
JULY 18, 2016
San Diego-based security software developer ESET is warning users that it has located a number of fake apps on Google Play, which specifically target Pokemon GO users. ESET said the apps deliberately threw users' phones into a lock screen, and clicked on porn ads in the background in the meantime. ESET said that Google has already removed the apps--"Pokemon GO Ultimate" "Guides & Cheats for Pokemon GO" and "Install Pokemongo"--from the app store, on its recommendation.
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 19, 2016
Snapchat confirms Bitstrips acquisition, Hyperloop One hits back at former executives, DreamWorks inks virtual reality deal, and more.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 22, 2016
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 -- HOLLYWOOD MEETS CHINA MEETS TECH. Speakers include: - Hollywood executives doing cross-border China deals - Dealmakers spearheading cross-border Hollywood-China transactions - Venture and angel investors - Founders of Startups and emerging companies in SoCal expanding to China KEYNOTE SPEAKER Henry Hsiao, Emerging Tech Innovations and Strategic Partnerships, Mattel with Rebecca Fannin, Founder/Editor, Silicon Dragon See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-dragon-la-2
Tech.Co
JULY 22, 2016
Join us for this special evening! Tech.Co and WeAreLATech are coming together to present the best local female-founded startups while celebrating the greater LA startup and tech community. Come join us for drinks, tacos, and great conversation, while supporting your favorite local startups as we search for the best early stage startups around. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the top startup, sending them to compete at Tech.Co’s Startup of the Year competition in September.
socalTECH
JULY 20, 2016
Manhattan Beach-based 3PL Central , a private equity-backed developer of warehouse management software, said that it has acquired Traker Systems (iTracker), a fellow developer of software in the 3PL software area. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. 3PL Central said that the acquisition will help it to accelerate its product development cycles, provide more solutions, and bolster its Customer Success team. 3PL Central is led by John Watkins, who remains CEO of the combined com
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 22, 2016
Los Angeles Times has found social media more welcoming than local TV news rivals.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 22, 2016
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 -- "From The Conceptual To The Successful" The Israeli Consulate in L.A in collaboration with the Israeli American Council. Join us for our startup salon event, to connect with some of the localand#8234; startup success stories in and#8234;LA. See [link].
Tech.Co
JULY 21, 2016
About. The UCLA Conference to Advance Women in Technology will take place on Friday, August 12, 2016 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (w/Networking Reception 3:00 – 5:00 pm) at the UCLA Pauley Pavilion Club. To submit questions for the panelists, please visit this page. Registration. Registration for this event is invitation-only. To register, you will need to input the event password.
socalTECH
JULY 18, 2016
Hawthorne-based SpaceX has sent more than two tons of equipment on its was to the International Space Station this morning, and successfully landed another rocket booster--on land--as part of a mission for NASA. The SpaceX CRS-9 mission lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 12:45 a.m. EDT this morning. NASA said the mission includes materials for more than 250 scientific investigations, including a 1,000 pound metal ring that is being used as a docking adapter for future manned missions.
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 22, 2016
Birchbox runs customer service test on Snapchat, Free Reign Entertainment launches Shattered Skies, and Easypose expands on-demand yoga instruction.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 22, 2016
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 -- Day in the Life of a UX Designer. Generaly Assembly. Curious about the role of Tech's Most Wanted role, User Experience Designer at different companies? Wondering where most designers start their careers and why they're the highest demand tech job? Interested in hearing the diversity of paths and experiences designers take?
Xconomy
JULY 19, 2016
Synthorx, the San Diego synthetic biology startup that expanded the number of DNA base pairs with two synthetic nucleotides, said today it has raised $10 million in a Series B financing round led by RA Capital Management, the Boston life sciences hedge fund. Existing investors Avalon Ventures and Correlation Ventures joined in the round. The San Diego firms have invested $6 million since 2014, when Synthorx was founded , CEO Court Turner said yesterday.
socalTECH
JULY 19, 2016
Venice-based Snapchat has confirmed its acquisition of Bitmoji, the developer of software which lets people create their own, personalized "emoji", which they can insert into Snapchat. The company--which announced the deal via a comic strip on Tuesday--said Bitmoji's team has joined Snapchat as part of the deal. Snapchat reported paid around $100M for Bitmoji's parent company, Bitstrips.
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 22, 2016
Online-focused ZestFinance hopes its algorithm model clicks with the Chinese market.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 22, 2016
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 -- The Roadmap to Commercialization: Confirming Your Product. Tritech SBDC. Why is the right business model critical to your venture start-ups success? Can a bad value proposition kill your business? How well do you really know your target customer? As a founder, your Heros Journey will be fraught with numerous obstacles, uncertainty, fear and doubt.
Xconomy
JULY 18, 2016
Imagine you could go to your doctor once a year for a blood test that would detect nearly every common type of cancer at an early stage. If you had a positive result, some further testing could pinpoint the cancer so you could have it treated before it spread. I would be ecstatic to have a simple tool for my patients that could detect cancers like ovarian and pancreatic that currently have no effective screening approach.
socalTECH
JULY 22, 2016
Irvine-based Western Digital has made an investment in a developer of low latency interconnects, used to connect servers and flash memory storage together in fabrics. According to Kazan Networks , it raised $4.5M in a Series A funding, which was led by Samsung Ventures, and also included Intel Capital and Western Digital. WD is a major maker of flash-based storage devices.
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 22, 2016
Citadel Environmental Services steps up its walking club program with the addition of Pokémon Go.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 22, 2016
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 -- MIT Enterprise Forum Wine Social. In just three weeks, we're hosting the best fundraising and networking event of the summer. The 13th annual Wine Social -- now with local craft beer! We've updated and expanded your favorite networking event with over 30 wineries -- many from Napa and Sonoma -- plus local breweries and sodas.
Xconomy
JULY 21, 2016
Zingle, a Carlsbad, CA-based tech startup targeting the service industry and consumer-facing businesses with its messaging app technology, has raised $3 million in venture capital, according to a regulatory filing earlier this month. The funding, provided by Santa Barbara, CA-based Rincon Venture Partners and Venice, CA-based CrossCut Ventures, represents the first institutional investment for Zingle.
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