Into the Metaverse
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The “metaverse” is currently one of the hottest topics in tech — particularly since social media giant Facebook changed its corporate name to Meta Platforms Inc.
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Technical Review: A Trusted Look Under the Hood
TechEmpower
AUGUST 21, 2023
And unless they have a tech background, they can’t look under the hood themselves. Sleepless nights from strategic worries: “Am I building the right tech, the right way?” Even if you’re happy with your tech team, a review can ensure your business is in a good place before you take your next big step. By a factor of 100?
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Virtual Tech Happy Hour
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 22, 2020
Thursday, June 25, 2020 -- Startup Coil Tech Happy Hour. Welcome to Virtual Tech Happy Hour. After brief announcements and updates from community leaders, we'll break up the community into smaller breakout groups and reshuffle every 10-20 minutes with different discussion topics. See [link] (more)
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Startup Metrics
TechEmpower
JULY 31, 2023
If you know of more resources on this topic, or want to talk about anything startup or tech related, we’d love to hear from you. Then use what you’ve learned in this blog post to decide if the numbers validate your business model, or if you need to rethink your approach. Please write us at blog@techempower.com !
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Startup CTO or Developer
TechEmpower
AUGUST 7, 2023
Aspatore Inside the Minds Series, Leading CTOs Mark Minevich , The CTO Handbook Tom Berray and Raj Sampath, the Role of the CTO: Four Models for Success Werner Vogels – The Different CTO Roles Role of the CTO If you know of more resources on this topic, we’d love to hear from you. Please write us at blog@techempower.com !
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Technical Advisors: Every Startup Needs One
TechEmpower
AUGUST 14, 2023
If you know of more resources on this topic, or want to talk about anything startup or tech related, we’d love to hear from you. Conclusion Bottom line – if you are an early-stage startup with online or mobile technology as part of your solution, you ABSOLUTELY NEED a technical advisor. Please write us at blog@techempower.com !
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LA Software Craftsmanship UnConference Event [ LOS ANGELES ]
Tech.Co
APRIL 12, 2017
At an unConference, the topics on the agenda are decided by the attendees. The topics will be related to managing an engineering culture, dealing with current software trends and models, and creating a tightly knit LA tech community. We will have 20 sessions delivered by speakers from the LA tech community. Why attend?
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Tech Panel: DevOps Discussion
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 12, 2016
Thursday, August 18, 2016 -- Tech Panel: DevOps Discussion. Free tech panel discussion with 3-4 industry-leading professionals and a moderator covering some of the most pressing topics surrounding DevOps.
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Marketplace Debuts Amazon Alexa Skill
socalTECH
JUNE 28, 2018
According to Marketplace, its skill will connect Amazon Echo users with bits of information on the economy, pop culture, tech and current events every weekday. READ MORE>>.
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Insights: Five Secrets to Landing your Dream Job in the Mobile Industry
socalTECH
APRIL 10, 2014
For this afternoon''s contributed article, we''re featuring Dale Carr , the CEO of LeadBolt , who offers some tips to score a career in today''s high tech industry. Understand the key debates and hot topics happening within the industry today. Prepare by knowing the three big debates or key topics.
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164 Learn About AMP - Accelerated Mobile Pages
SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 7, 2016
Malte is the Tech Lead of the AMP project, and is the world's leading expert on the topic. Malte Ubl (@cramforce, +MalteUbl) is the tech lead of the AMP Project. Come join GDG Los Angeles as we gratefully welcome Malte Ubl to speak to us about AMP, Accelerated Mobile Pages.
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LiveEdu Raises $10M Via Crowdfunding, Sets Headquarters In LA
socalTECH
MARCH 16, 2018
According to the company, it will start offering up content on programming, game development, data science, crytocurrency, artificial intelligence, and other topics through a monthly subscription later this year. Education Ecosystem's CEO is Dr. Michael J.
Interesting New Tech Blog for your Radar Screen
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 5, 2012
Over the holiday I became aware of a new tech blog that aims to have deep insights into the next generation of technology, which they call The Hypernet. If you click through to Roger & Mike’s blog you’ll see that this blog post then links to a detailed presentation on the topic. Why should you care? Hope you enjoy it.
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Girls Who Code Plans Two New LA Programs
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
According to Girls Who Code, it will launch a program at Loyola Marymount University and another at Scripps College, which will help middle and high school girls with such topics as Website Design and Development to Wearable Tech & Fashion Design and iPhone App Development.
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Cuteness Launches Podcast For Pet Lovers
socalTECH
MAY 16, 2017
Cuteness--one of the sites owned by Leaf Group--said the show will cover topics such as pet tech, health and training tips, trending pet and animal news, and interviews with celebrity pet owners.
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How to Configure Your Startup Team
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
And the folks at Startup Grind have been kind enough to invite me to present this morning in Mountain View on the topic. But not anal if one founder who shares equity graciously with early employees who are treated as “co-founders” My idea startup team is heaving on tech personnel but also has strong product management.
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Ranker Takes $2M For Expansion Efforts
socalTECH
JUNE 27, 2013
Los Angeles-based Ranker , the online site which lets users rank, view, vote, and share their opinions on a wide range of topics, announced today that it has raised $2M in a follow on investment round.
General Assembly Raises $35M In Funding Round
socalTECH
MARCH 7, 2014
General Assembly , which conducts classes on web development, Photoshop, Javascript, digital marketing, and all kinds of other topics through its location in Los Angeles, has just scored a $35M funding round, a Series C for the company. READ MORE>>. general assembly angeles venture capital learning digital school technology'
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Ranker Adds Executives
socalTECH
JUNE 30, 2014
Los Angeles-based Ranker , which operates an online website for users to share their opinions and lists on countless topics, has hired on a number of new executives. According to the company, it has appointed Glenn Walker as Chief Strategy Officer at Ranker, and Stan Holt as Chief Revenue Officer. READ MORE>>.
Ranker Finds More Funding
socalTECH
APRIL 4, 2012
The funding came from Siemer Venture Capital, Rincon Venture Partners, Draper Associates, the Tech Coast Angels, and the Pasadena Angels, according to CEO Clark Benson.
Officially Announcing Bothsides TV
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 24, 2014
Feel free to add comments below on speakers you’d like to see, topics you’re interested in or formats you’d suggest for the show. Amit is amongst the best liked and most admired tech professional in Los Angeles and has a network that extends nationwide. The first Bothsides TV episode is now live!
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288 ServiceNow Alum’s Perspectium Adds $8M More for Integration Tools
Xconomy
APRIL 23, 2019
ServiceNow, one of the most valuable software companies ever founded in San Diego, launched in 2003, before enterprise software-as-a-service became a topic of mainstream discussion.
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2018 Digital Entertainment World - Digital Entertainment World
SoCal Tech Calendar
JANUARY 31, 2018
and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., DEW 2018 focuses on "The FUTURE of." as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. See [link] (more)
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2018 Digital Entertainment World - Digital Entertainment World
SoCal Tech Calendar
JANUARY 30, 2018
and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., DEW 2018 focuses on "The FUTURE of." as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. See [link] (more)
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100 TriTech SWR Biztraction
SoCal Tech Calendar
MAY 17, 2012
Topic: Key Steps to forming and Running a Tech Startup, and How to Find Investors. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 -- TriTech SWR Biztraction. Email Marquise Jackson marquise.jackson@rccd.edu.
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Should You Bother Targeting the Tech Blogs for Your PR Campaigns?
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 27, 2013
I’ve started a recent series on PR at startups since I get asked for advice on this topic so often. 6 or 7 years ago when TechCrunch was at its peak market share (they are still strong but many more tech blogs have also popped up) there was a term for getting covered there called “the TechCrunch bounce.”
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Xconomy Q&A: Todd Schulte, Tech Industry’s Immigration Lobbyist
Xconomy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Immigration policy has always been important to the tech industry, but this year is different. Under a steady barrage of nationalist, anti-immigrant policies promulgated by the Trump administration, the tech industry has been forced to respond like never before, in the halls of Congress, the courts, and the court of public opinion.
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Tech Ethics, Regulation & Strategy: Here’s the Napa Summit Agenda
Xconomy
MAY 10, 2019
A big story in the innovation community now is about the ethics and regulation of tech and life sciences. We’ll dive into this meaty topic, and much more, at our eighth annual Napa Summit next month—here’s the working agenda. Will regulators go too far?
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75 The Israel Conference
SoCal Tech Calendar
MAY 26, 2012
The Israel Conference is a fast-paced business conference showcasing the vitality and growth of Israel-facing business through a variety of panels on hot industry topics and trends with world-class speakers and high-quality networking.
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113 Networking Events in Los Angeles and Southern California
SoCal CTO
OCTOBER 6, 2009
CalTech MIT Enterprise Forum – Great events on various topics – there's one this Saturday that would be great to go to. Often very IT focused, but can be interesting topics. Often good topics and interesting networking. VentureNet – Great annual event by the Technology Council. AITP-LA – Monthly events.
6 Ways Tech Startups Are Changing in 2019
Tech.Co
JUNE 22, 2018
Tech startups are always looking to capitalize on the next big thing. It’s one of the best bellwethers the tech industry relies on to predict what is on the horizon for the rest of 2018 and the first half of 2019. Why Tech Startups Care. Tech Incumbents Are Essential. Why Tech Startups Care. In the U.S.,
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Study Finds Tech is Number One Industry for Workplace Drinking
Tech.Co
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Workplaces and alcohol have a long and tipsy history together, from 60s-era Mad Men culture to a co-working space hot-button topic today. It’s no secret that the tech industry is pretty drink-friendly, with a beer fridge often nestled between the ping-pong table and a snack bar on the list of attractive workplace perks.
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The Israel Conference
SoCal Tech Calendar
MAY 25, 2012
The Israel Conference is a fast-paced business conference showcasing the vitality and growth of Israel-facing business through a variety of panels on hot industry topics and trends with world-class speakers and high-quality networking.
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Xconomy Roadmap 2018: Top 15 Innovation Areas to Watch
Xconomy
APRIL 9, 2018
As readers know, we strive to cover a wide range of innovation sectors, from tech and life sciences to healthcare and education—all with a mix of on-the-ground reporting, daily news stories, in-depth features and analysis, and events and conferences.
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President Obama Stresses Jobs, Education In First Silicon Beach Visit
socalTECH
OCTOBER 9, 2014
In the first time that President Barack Obama has paid a special visit to the epicenter of Southern California''s high tech industry, the President spoke for over an hour to an audience of entrepreneurs at Cross Campus , the Santa Monica coworking space, touching on topics around providing an infrastructure for the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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168 11 Quick Tips to Get More Value out of Your Board
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 15, 2017
I’ve written before on the topic of how to avoid letting your board members take your meeting down a rat hole — -> [link] Get financial information out early Financial information should be sent out 72 hours before a board meeting. This should all be handled outside the board meeting. Never be surprised at a board meeting. Maybe 2 hours.
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212 Ranker Names COO, Taps Jones For Board
socalTECH
JANUARY 18, 2012
Los Angeles-based Ranker , the online service which allows anyone to list and rank things on any topic, said today that it has named Mani Dhillon as Chief Operating Officer, and tapped former MySpace CEO Michael Jones for its board. Ranker said it is now getting around 4.5 million monthly unique visitors. READ MORE>>.
SodaHead Launching Major Redesign
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
Among major changes, the new site now feature more featured content; more graphical and interactive headings; rankings of the most popular topics for a day; and more information from politics and pop culture. The site did not say exactly when the changes will go live on the site. READ MORE>>.
The Power of Quora & Why Benchmark was Right to Pay Up
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 23, 2010
Basically, it’s a topic community discussion board and that’s why people go to AVC.com every day. I have a lot of topics I’m passionate about and love to talk, think and debate about. On Quora you can subscribe to topics, specific answers or people. I rarely only read the post. articles and leaves.
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SoCal Tech Calendar
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Women are not new to the tech space, although within the last few years have we seen an impressive increase in the number of women entering the industry. The Los Angeles tech scene has seen a rapid increase of women founding start-ups, mentors, investors and more. If you've ever dreamt of building a start up, now is the time!
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Should Startups Announce Their Funding?
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 26, 2013
Over the past couple of years I’ve written down some of my thoughts and it’s started to add up enough that I’ve now created a new tab on this blog with PR related articles on the topic. I will add to this as I write more in the coming weeks on the topic. This is true on all of the major tech blogs.
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355 Port Tech LA 2012 Expo
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 31, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012 -- Port Tech LA 2012 Expo. EXPO program topics include: Financing Technologies for Ports and Beyond; Labor Opportunities Enabled by New Technologies; and Environmental Technologies for a Sustainable Future.
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Port Tech LA 2012 Expo
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 30, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 -- Port Tech LA 2012 Expo. EXPO program topics include: Financing Technologies for Ports and Beyond; Labor Opportunities Enabled by New Technologies; and Environmental Technologies for a Sustainable Future.
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How do I Really Feel About Anonymous Apps Like Secret?
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 15, 2014
” I have been weighing in slowly on the topic over the past few weeks on Twitter but have avoided writing a blog post about it until now. I have thought a lot about anonymity over the years and actually have enjoyed debating the topic with those passionate about anonymity’s benefits because of course that’s how I learn.
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