TechCrunch LA

MARCH 8, 2019

Responding to Elizabeth Warren’s call to regulate and break up some of the nation’s largest technology companies, the venture capitalists that invest in technology companies are advising the presidential hopeful to move slowly and not break anything. This is not a new model, and it makes no sense,” says Narasin.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 24, 2020

Divergent, the Los Angeles-based startup aiming to revolutionize vehicle manufacturing, has cut about one-third of its staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has upended startups and major corporations alike. However, he did confirm to TechCrunch that he had to reduce staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company’s No.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

Krisztina Holly: We are an early stage fund, known for our ability to discovery and cultivate very complex science and technology deals. We just launched a third, $100M fund focused on seed to Series A investments in transformative science and technology companies. We do pre-Seed to Series A deals. That's where we add value.

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TechEmpower

JULY 2, 2013

We caution all readers to review the source code of each test when interpreting the plaintext numbers. However, in some cases due to custom core components in a framework or implementation particulars, a framework may exceed 100%. For example, in the multiple query test, Revel currently considerably exceeds Go. We are hiring.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

We thought today for our interview, that we'd get an update on the angel investment environment here in Southern California from Scott Sangster , the incoming President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Tech Coast Angels , the biggest angel investment group in Southern California. Of course not.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 31, 2011

Examples: lunch, cupcakes, prescription. Examples: home delivery of produce, coffee, baked goods. Examples: couch, package to the post office, donation items. As a reputation-based marketplace, Zipments customers can review profile information of couriers who bid on their jobs before they select them to perform the job.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 18, 2022

Investment into alternative proteins, for example, plant-based meats and dairy substitutes was $5 billion in 2021, according to both the Good Food Institute and Crunchbase data. That is key to our differentiation because some other companies are limited by their technology to only be able to do one format.”.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

I think this is a Seriously great example of how this process works for at least one VC – Upfront Ventures. We did a full-court press led by Steven because once we decided this was the team we wanted to work with and this opportunity mapped to our belief system that content + tech will build a generation of great Internet companies.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The project ultimately imploded due to a combination of factors. An emerging tech dystopia. One recent example of this phenomenon is Tamsyn Muir’s “Gideon the Ninth,” published in 2019, which the New York Times called “a devastating debut that deserves every ounce of hype it’s received.” pic.twitter.com/2NHEmzHZrV.

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APRIL 13, 2021

The Startup Garage is an incubator which gives preference to USC teams, or startups that are USC affiliated in some way, for example, alumni-led. Dave Eastman: There's a lot of interaction between the I-Corp innovation node in Los Angeles and the Startup Garage. It's not entirely exclusive, however.

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Four of the companies in this year's accelerator class (FEM, MakieLab, Littlestar, and HYP3R) now have operations in Los Angeles, three having set up shop in Los Angeles due to their involvement in the program.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The nuts and bolts of our tech company is that CMS in the middle, the connection engine. When I went full-time, I did not have the full-time support on the tech side I wanted. So, I have no tech support right now. Which I have shown to do, but anybody who invests in tech, invests in team. It’s a huge challenge for me.

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socalTECH

JULY 16, 2013

As much as the idea of "Silicon Beach" wants to represent the whole of the local technology industry in Los Angeles, there are -- as one would expect in such a large metropolitan area -- many different neighborhoods and communities spread across the region, all with their own individual identities, companies, and technology focuses.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 18, 2010

Example here: [link]. Tony: I personally am torn by choices around Networking Events in Los Angeles – you can go to something almost every night. For example you say: Vince: Ignited Managers thrive because of their unique ability to connect and leverage their informal networks for the good of the company. I run a lot.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Pro tip: take on the mantle of book editor for a major tech publication, and the publishers will mail you books for free. Quality tech news from around the web. Today, the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) published its updated economic forecast for LA and the Southern California region.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Los Angeles-based Signal Sciences (www.signalsciences.com), which develops web application firewall software, just inked a big, $35M series C funding round a few weeks ago, and now has plans to dramatically expand its hiring in Los Angeles. The easiest example is for an online banking system.

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socalTECH

MARCH 24, 2016

How do you apply technology to help improve that industry? Los Angeles-based Crexi (www.crexi.com) has taken two, very experienced teams�one from Auction.com, the other from Burstly (acquired by Apple)�and created a �dream team� completely focused on enabling the transaction side of the commercial real estate market online.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

In a bid to change that, there are a few groups working on helping women entrepreneurs, investors, and others, including the Pipeline Fellowship (www.pipelinefellowship.com), which recently launched itself into the Los Angeles market. Eva Helene Yazhari: It''s a program for budding angel investors, and female angel investors.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based LifeCrowd (www.lifecrowd.com) unveiled its service to help connect people with real life activities. The firm is initially focusing on the Los Angeles market, and connecting people with fun, interesting classes, activities, and more in the local area. What is LifeCrowd?

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socalTECH

JUNE 4, 2018

We proactively look for companies in the Los Angeles region, but we're opportunistic, and we'll look anywhere in the country or world. The Affordable Care Act is part of that, but there are also many examples of healthcare systems recognizing that in order to afford our healthcare system, we have to change the way the economics work.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 3, 2012

A lot of software startups have shied away from serving public institutions, despite a big market, due to concerns about how slow they adopt things. Once those states were signed up, and did lots of due diligence, it went easier. In the past, we had been a one product company.

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socalTECH

MARCH 15, 2016

Cassie Betts: We are a fashion-tech, B2B marketplace in the apparel space. Based on ratings, reviews, and price, designers are able to hire a factory or contractor from our platform. Our uusers can use ratings and reviews, to know if they are working with high quality manufacturers. What District2? It's just the thing.

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AUGUST 7, 2015

Los Angeles-based Howloud (www.howloud.net) has figured out how to apply computer algorithms--combined with data on roads, airports, and businesses--to figure out a complete map of noise around real estate. For example, we have an agreement with West Side Rentals to include our product in their rental listings. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 31, 2011

One of Urbandig's co-founders, Mike Macadaan -- the former VP of User Experience at MySpace, and creator of the technology conference Twiistup--sat down to talk to us about the company. They came down to Los Angeles, and we brainstormed ideas, and basically--in 24 hours-- we revitalized my original idea, but for the iPhone.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

The Founder Institute (www.founderinstitute.com), an entrepreneurial training program that originally launched by Adeo Ressi in Silicon Valley, recently announced that it is setting up shop in Southern California, with branches both in San Diego and Los Angeles. For example, there's an idea for an events company we're considering.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. An example of the systems companies build are pricing & revenue management tools to best help to optimize yield. Seriously, this happens.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Taking it from an investor perspective (not me, angels) I think it’s totally unfair to see early angels invest, take more risk, help you get to the next level through both sweat & money, and then pay a higher price because the round had a convertible note with no cap. Violent agreement.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The technology team disagrees on direction and wants resolutions. A couple of quick stories / examples: 1. There’s a guy in Los Angeles that I met at several tech networking events. He would have found somebody technical and inspired that individual to work for equity or deferred payment.

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DECEMBER 17, 2018

Richard Wolpert is a well known investor in the Los Angeles technology community, through his own fund, Chance Technologies; as a Venture Partner at Amplify.LA I have dealt with some of the biggest personalities in our industry, the tech industry. Richard Wolpert: There are many.

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socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2012

One of the most original, subscription startups to come out of Southern California's tech accelerator boom emerged last week, looking to disrupt not just another retail sector or e-commerce category, but something else entirely: the airline industry. We shuttle primarily between Palo Alto and Los Angeles. How did this all start?

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JUNE 25, 2013

Los Angeles-based TheBouqs (www.thebouqs.com) thinks so, with its new, cut-to-order online flower delivery service for the iPad generation. Participating in the round is Quest Venture Partners, Siemer Ventures here in Los Angeles, Telegraph Hill Capital, and a number of great angel investors. million round.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Los Angeles-based BloomNation (www.bloomnation.com) is looking to change the model, and instead empower local florists to deliver their own, unique designs. I have such respect for other platforms and technology. What''s the biggest lesson you''ve learned so far?

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

See Five Things Meme as an example. as an example. I regularly do wine tastings here in Los Angeles with some interesting folks I know. We have been using LinkedIn for both sourcing recruits and reviewing backgrounds for recruits. Technology Jobs in Southern California – a Rebound.

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socalTECH

JULY 12, 2013

Many companies would love to be able to get the benefits of cloud--easy configurability, low cost, scaling, and more--but, due to various reasons, can''t take advantage of public cloud services like Amazon. We spent lots of time with enterprises where technology was not their core product. A good example of that is Ceph.

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socalTECH

MARCH 5, 2012

To address that worry, Los Angeles-based DogVacay (www.dogvacay.com) lauched last week -- just in time for SXSW -- to help connect dog owners with individual dog lovers to help watch their dogs at their homes. We're launching March 1st in Los Angeles and San Francisco. We try to make that transparent, as well.

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socalTECH

JULY 21, 2011

Los Angeles-based MomentFeed (www.momentfeed.com) is looking to sort through that data to help marketers better tap into location based, social networking. That was really my first experience working with a technology that was merging the digital and physical worlds.

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socalTECH

MARCH 5, 2012

To address that worry, Los Angeles-based DogVacay (www.dogvacay.com) lauched last week -- just in time for SXSW -- to help connect dog owners with individual dog lovers to help watch their dogs at their homes. We're launching March 1st in Los Angeles and San Francisco. We try to make that transparent, as well.

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