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Xconomy Special Report: 12 San Diego Tech Startup to Watch in 2017

Xconomy

The idea was to feature early stage companies in the region that have not attracted much attention or raised a substantial amount of startup capital. I started with a list of companies already screened by the San Diego Venture Group’s annual venture summit, and consulted with investors and startup mentors to refine the list.

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How long can Zuckerberg afford to bankroll the AR/VR market?

TechCrunch LA

The company’s stock tanked by more than 26 percent, representing a $230 billion reduction in market cap and a $31 billion drop in Zuckerberg’s personal net worth. When Snap actually showcased a healthy bottom line it its earning release, the stock shot back up gaining nearly 60% Friday. ” my colleague Aisha notes.

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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

Both Sides of the Table

I have never been more optimistic about the impact that the tech startup community is having on cities in America or about the role that cities outside of San Francisco / Silicon Valley can play in our future. Changes in the Startup Ecosystem. Open source computing, which reduced costs to start a company by 90%.

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AlphaTrAI Applies AI To Investment Management

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San Diego-based AlphaTrAI , a fintech startup which is backed by venture capital investor Analytics Ventures, says it is launching its own, extrenal fund, and is expanding its leadership team. the founder of Hightree Advisors, to its advisory board.

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Peter Gabriel Joins Net@50 Lineup; Tix Going Fast for July 16 Event

Xconomy

Legendary rock musician and longtime internet evangelist Peter Gabriel has joined the all-star cast of speakers for Net@50 , a historic event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first net message—while also looking ahead to the internet’s next 50 years.

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From Immigration to Taxes, Execs Talk Trump Effect on Innovation

Xconomy

When it comes to developing and promoting innovation, external factors beyond the control of company founders, investors, and other business leaders can also determine whether a startup succeeds or fails. Xconomy: Has the Trump era been good or bad for your company? Manoj Saxena , CognitiveScale chairman. Read more » Reprints | Share:

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GrubMarket raises $60M as food delivery stays center stage

TechCrunch LA

Today, one of the companies that is supplying produce and other items both to consumers and other services that are in turn selling food and groceries to them, is announcing a new round of funding as it gears up to take its next step, an IPO. ” I don’t doubt that he means it.