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Berkonomics
JUNE 23, 2022
First, the challenge. Let’s say you have been told by your board, by your chairman, CEO, or direct leader to solve three problems you identify and report back within a month showing progress – or that you have solved these three. But wait. You have questions!
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 27, 2022
If an entrepreneur doesn’t find themselves in over their head at least 20% of the time, they are probably not pushing the limits, not taking enough risk, and probably not working on an idea that’s worth doing.
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TechCrunch LA
JUNE 18, 2022
Welcome back to Chain Reaction. Last week, we talked about layoffs and the Winklevoss rock gods. This week, we’re looking at a new layer of crypto doom and gloom. Get this newsletter in your inbox every Thursday by subscribing on TechCrunch’s newsletter page. crash redux.
socalTECH
JUNE 22, 2022
El Segundo-based EV Connect, which builds and installs electric vehicle charging stations, has been acquired by Schneider Electric, the companies said today. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. According to the companies, EV Connect CEO and foudner Jordan Ramer will continue to lead EV Connect's operations. EV Connect's customers inlude GM, Avista Utilities, Love's Travel Stops, Verizon, Marriott, Hilton, Western Digital, ADP, New York Power Authority, and others.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 18, 2022
A popular approach for aspiring entrepreneurs these days seems to be to corner anyone who will listen, with a pitch on their current “million dollar idea.” The initial monologue usually ends with the question “How much money do you think this is worth?”
Tech.Co
JUNE 24, 2022
A number of tech companies have made the headlines this week for hiring new members of staff, only to rescind such offers before they start.
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Berkonomics
JUNE 16, 2022
There are many roads to Rio, so they say. But there is one overwhelming method of appraising the effectiveness of a business leader. Outcomes.
socalTECH
JUNE 16, 2022
Los Angeles-based Metropolis Technologies, a startup that develops computer vision and machine learning driven systems for allowing people to drive in and out of parking facilities, without having to swipe a credit card or phone, has raised $167M in a Series B funding roudn. The funding was led by 3L Capital and Assembly Ventures, and also included Dragoneer Investment Group, Eldridge, Silver Lake Waterman, and UP Partners, along with others.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 13, 2022
I’m sure that every one of us who has been out in the business world for a few years can look back with perfect hindsight and name a few college courses that we should have taken.
StartUp Beat
JUNE 27, 2022
Rising traffic is an inescapable condition in cities across the world, from Los Angeles to Tokyo. Peak-hour traffic congestion is an inherent result of the way modern societies operate. Every person hates this congestion, and it keeps getting worse, in […].
AllTopStartups
JUNE 15, 2022
Austin, Texas has become one of the most exciting cities in the United States. It is one of the most liberal places in the Lone Star State, making it enticing… The post Austin’s Blossoming Economy: Five Growing Industries in the Capital of Texas appeared first on AllTopStartups.
Berkonomics
JUNE 9, 2022
“Here’s the deal…” So, I occasionally read suspense novels to break up the relative monotony of constant business books. A sentence in the one I recently read caught my eye.
socalTECH
JUNE 10, 2022
One of the co-founders of self driving truck company TuSimple, Mo Chen, said today that he has launched a new company, Hydron, which will develop, manufacture, and sell hydrogen-powered, self-driving (Level 4) trucks. Hydron did not say how it is being funded. The company said it intends to both develop the trucks, as well as operate its own hydrogen refueling infrastructure for large fleets and leading carriers in the future. Hydron is based in Los Angeles.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 17, 2022
Many business professionals and entrepreneurs I know are quick to attribute success of a peer to luck, rather than any recognition of a unique strategy or personal attributes.
socalTECH
JUNE 13, 2022
A new, San Diego-based biotech startup, Ainnocence launched today, saying that it is focused on using life-sciences knowledge and advanced computational techniques to accelerate the design of small-molecule, antibody, and other complex therapeutic modalities. The company is led by CEO Lurong Pan.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 10, 2022
An entrepreneur is literally “one who creates a new business.” The best new businesses are ones that have never been done before, so mastering creativity and recognizing creativity are key skills and mindsets. But how does one recognize and nurture creativity in a person or team?
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 11, 2022
Angel investors and venture capitalists don’t make equity investments in nonprofit good causes. The simple reason is that it’s impossible to make money for investors when the goal of the company is to not make money.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 12, 2022
Large corporations and conglomerates, the engines of growth and vitality in the twentieth century, have lost their edge and their image. They have proven themselves unable to innovate, and they have lost more jobs than they create.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 22, 2022
Most people I know in business begin by capitalizing on technical strength or passion for change , such as engineering, or focus on saving the environment.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 8, 2022
In my work with entrepreneurs and business leaders, a common question I get is how to be a better communicator.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 19, 2022
One of the most common complaints I hear from entrepreneurs is that they are overwhelmed by the workload and stress of starting their company. Then there are the additional challenges of balancing the demands of family and friends. Having too much on your plate can turn your dream into a nightmare.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 20, 2022
When the economy struggles as it is doing now, that’s a strong signal that things have to change, and it’s hard to miss. But most of us in business have to deal most of the time with weak signals, or change that is happening in a far more subtle way.
socalTECH
JUNE 13, 2022
San Diego-based EDF Renewables North America, a developer of utility-scale solar and wind power projects, reported it has scored a three wins in New York. According to the company, it has been awarded long-term contracts by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), for 1 Gigawatt of solar and storage projects across upstate New York. Financial details of the win were not announced.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 25, 2022
Deciding to be an entrepreneur is a lifestyle move, and should be part of a long-term strategic plan. You shouldn’t be making this decision just because you are mad at your boss, or you would like to be rich, or someone else thinks you have a good idea.
socalTECH
JUNE 27, 2022
Irvine-based CoreLogic has named a new President and CEO, the company said today. According to the company, it appointed Patrick Dodd to the position in January. Dodd was previusly the company's Chief Operating and Growth Officer. CoreLogic is a provider of real estate property information, including details on mortgages, consumer credit, tenancy, location, hazard risk and related information. corelogic executive patrick dodd
socalTECH
JUNE 27, 2022
Long Beach-based space launch systems developer Virgin Orbit says it is targeting a launch on June 29th from Mojave Air and Space Port, to send a payload into space for the US Department of Defense. According to Virgin Orbit, the new launch is for tghe United States Space Force's STP-S28A mission and will carry payloads for the Department of Defense (DOD) Space Test Program (STP).
socalTECH
JUNE 27, 2022
Glendale-based marketing automation software developer Phonexa announced this morning that it has promoted Alexey Sidora to the position of Chief Technology Officer. Phonexa said Sidora has been "instrumental" in the development of all of its products, and has been at the company since 2015, when he started as a PHP developer. He was most recently Director of Engineering at the company. Phonexa provides marketing automation software for tracking calls, leads, clicks, email, SMS, and more.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 26, 2022
We all have to communicate and collaborate with other people at work, but most of us start out instinctively trying to maintain an emotional distance from others in the work environment.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 15, 2022
In my years of mentoring entrepreneurs, a problem I have seen too often is low self-esteem, and over-compensating through arrogance and ego. These entrepreneurs find it hard to respect customers or team members, and their ventures usually fail.
socalTECH
JUNE 24, 2022
Brea-based ViewSonic said it is launching a metaverse for education, called UNIVERSE, which it says will provide a 3D virtual environment for education including virtual learning spaces such as classrooms, lecture halls, and collaborative spaces. According to ViewSonic, the virtual learning site includes such features as private and group chats, emojis, and true-to-life spatialized audio, screen sharing, pop quizzes, and more.
socalTECH
JUNE 24, 2022
The City of San Diego is deploying eight "microgrids", individual power generating sites located at recreation centers, fire stations, and police stations, according to renewable energy contractor Industria Power. According to Industria Power, it is building eight microgrids for the City of San Diego, which are scheduled to be installed by December 2022.
socalTECH
JUNE 24, 2022
Los Angeles-based System 9, a startup in the crypto token market, says it has raised $5.7M in a funding round. The funding was led by Capital6 Eagle (C6E), plus Kronos Asset Management, C2 Ventures, Gate Ventures, Ascendex Ventures, along with others. System 9 says it is providing software-based trading services to token issuers and digital asset exchanges, and is led by co-founder and CEO Peter Sokolow. system9 crypto market marketplace venture capital
socalTECH
JUNE 24, 2022
Hawthorne-based SpaceX and satellite television operator DISH are in scuffle over 5G frequency usage at the FCC, with SpaceX saying that Dish's play for 5G expansion would "severely impact" Starlink. According to SpaceX, its customers "will experience harmful interference more than 77 percent of the time and total outage of service 74 percent of the time, rendering Starlink unusable for most Americans" if Dish is allowed to use the 12Ghz signals it is requesting for use.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 24, 2022
Every business owner I know wishes that all team members were leaders, to proactively tackle the challenges of growth , interact effectively with customers on their needs, and eventually step into your role.
socalTECH
JUNE 23, 2022
Irvine-based smart TV maker VIZIO said today that it has connected its VIZIO Smart TVs with the popular video sharing service TikTok. social hardware television sharing smart vizio tiktok
socalTECH
JUNE 23, 2022
Escondido-based software developer KinderSystems, which develops software-as-a-service for child care providers and Head Start programs and agencies, says it has merged with NoHo Software. Financial details of the merger were not announced. KinderSystems was known, until last month, as Controltec, Inc. Noho Software was founded in 1995. The newly merged company says it provides subsidized child care software in California to over 245 child care agencies.
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