SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Was it a Startup Founder Developer Gap ? Did they really need a Startup CTO or Developer or both? Did they have a Weak Development Team ? He needed some kind of CTO and as well Developers. These “startups” are almost always mostly-non-technical founders offering 1-2% premoney for a “lead developer” position.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Even then private market investors can paper over valuation changes by investing at the same price but with more structure so it’s hard to understand the “headline valuation.” No blog post about how Tiger is crushing everybody because it’s deploying all its capital in 1-year while “suckers” are investing over 3-years can change this reality.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 8, 2009

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 -- Technology Strategy for RandD and Product Development. Build technology roadmaps that guide innovation and growth with customer focused technology investments. Uncover current and future customer needs. Anticipate potentially disruptive technologies. Identify innovative customer focused projects.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

I invested in LA-based Gogii , one of the fastest growing, most exciting mobile social networking companies you’ve never heard of and maker of a product called textPlus. I only recently invested and I only got here through persistence. The opportunity came up to invest in this one and I pounced. But I never gave up.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

Monday, February 23, 2009 -- Caltech Executive Education: Technology Strategy for RandD and Product Development. Attend this 2 day course and learn how to manage technology investments through technology roadmaps. See [link] (more).

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 9, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Friday, March 9, 2007 Map of VC Investments Found this Map of 2006 VC Investments post. Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. in Computer Science.

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socalTECH

MAY 11, 2017

San Diego-based Miva , the developer of e-commerce shopping cart software, has received a growth capital funding from private equity investor Bison Capital Partners, the companies said this week. Size of the minority investment was not announced. Carroll remains on the company's board and will also advise Wilson. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Saturday, February 17, 2007 Finding Good Developers in Los Angeles? About 18 months ago, the entire group began to mention that they were having more difficulty finding good developers. Im part of a CTO group that meets once a month to discuss various topics. in Computer Science.

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socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2011

The Investment Group of Santa Barbara , a venture capital investment group based in Santa Barbara, has invested $4M in funding for a developer of a web-based cloud training software firm, Mindflash , Mindflash said today. The firm is led by Donna Wells, the former CMO of Mint.com. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JULY 15, 2013

According to Versant Ventures, Mazzo will focus on patient needs, new technology advancements and investment opportunities in the healthcare field worldwide, in addition to becoming Chairman and CEO of one of its portfolio companies, AcuFocus, a developer of corneal inlays. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 2, 2013

San Diego-based startup EcoATM , the developer of automated kiosks used for recycling cell phones and other electronics, has been acquired by newly renamed Coinstar (now known as Outerwall). ecoATM develops self-serve kiosks--found in many malls--which lets consumers turn in their mobile phones, tablets, and MP3 players for cash.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

In one of the largest rounds for a Central Coast company in recent years--and the largest venture investment in San Luis Obispo ever--cloud software maker MindBody has raised $50M in a funding round. Mindbody first raised funding back in 2009, when it gained backing from the Tech Coast Angels, Pasadena Angels, and other local angels.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 24, 2014

I spent my first year developing proprietary deal flow and learning the business and then the Sept 2008 / Lehman Bros collapse / financial meltdown happened. As a result I didn’t write my first venture capital check until March 2009 – exactly 5 years ago. I have done 6 VC investments – all within the past 20 months.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 11, 2010

San Diego-based ecoATM , a developer of automated kiosks for recycling cell phones and other electronics, has scored a strategic investment from kiosk maker COinstar. Coinstar announced the investment Wednesday, saying that ecoATM's technology is "innovative and compelling" and that it believes ecoATM "could be a viable business".

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Xconomy

JULY 19, 2017

founded in 2009 as a Qualcomm-incubated startup to develop software and computer systems that emulate the human brain, seems to have found a new path forward. SoftBank’s new Vision Fund has led a $114 million investment to advance the company’s artificial intelligence technology. San Diego’s Brain Corp.,

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Pasadena-based New Matter , which is developing consumer focused, 3D printers, said today that it has raised $6.5M The funding was led by Alsop Louie Partners, and also included Arden Road Investments, Biotechonomy, Dolby Family Ventures, First Round Capital, Idealab and frogVentures. in a Series A funding round. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 18, 2015

Everyone is a rock star developers, every company is crushing it and when they’re not crushing it they’re killing it. Do fewer business development deals but make the ones you do have more impact. I still plan to keep more normal pace of investment which is 1-2 deals per year. The best investors do less.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

That’s presented an opportunity for developers (or as they are more commonly called in the US, property investors) who buy up those properties and put in the work themselves to make them more sales-friendly. “It’s shameful what property developers have become,” Stech said.

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AeA Los Angeles Council

JANUARY 7, 2009

If we are to lead the global economy, improve the quality of life for all Americans and strengthen our national security, we need to invest in science and technology. We are at a critical juncture for our country. The good news is, President-elect Obama appreciates the critical role innovation will play in addressing those challenges. (as

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socalTECH

APRIL 1, 2010

Torrance-based Amonix , a developer of concentrated photovoltaic power generation systems for the utility industry, has hit $104.4M The filing indicates that the firm is raising $136.6M, in a continuation of a round that was kicked off in November of 2009. Cirilli, former Chief Investment Officer of Marshall Street Management.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

San Diego-based Solekai Systems , a software development firm focused on the smart grid industry, said today that it has named Marco Thompson as its Chief Technology Officer. Express Ventures has invested in eight San Diego companies, including MaintenanceNet, Certona, and Benchmark Revenue Management. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JUNE 15, 2010

Zag is developing auto buying and configuration software used by groups such as the AAA, USAA, Overstock.com, and other groups to provide their members with pre-negotiated fleet and group rates on new automobiles. The firm has previously raised funding from USAA, Capricorn Investment Group, LLC, GRP Partners and Anthem Venture Partners.

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socalTECH

APRIL 12, 2010

EdgeCast said the round was led by Menlo Ventures, and also includes an investment from Steamboat Ventures, a prior investor in the company. The new funding will go towards developing and launching new value-added services, expand its network, and for sales and marketing.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Internally, we look very similar to a tech company, in that we have a development team, go-to-market team, and product people, and the ultimate goal of what we want to accomplish is to create companies that can run independently, with their own management teams. In our first phase, there is no outside investment in companies.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 9, 2009

Friday, May 15, 2009 -- TechAmerica CFO R/T Breakfast Series. The American Recovery and Investment Act (otherwise known as the Stimulus Package) was signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009. In addition, there will be a discussion of recent developments on the federal and California Research and Development Tax Credit.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Today's contribution is from Lawrence Ng , serial entrepreneur who, last year, founded OnRamp Fund , a $10 million incubator that invests in early stage startups. We gained so much knowledge about our own capabilities and potential when we began developing KidGuard. The Fund has expertise in technology development and data management.

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socalTECH

APRIL 5, 2012

If you're a music artist or band, and you want to create your own fan app for the iPhone, Android, or iPad, you're looking at hiring an app development firm, spending six months, and $100,000--right? Mobile Roadie, headed by Michael Schneider , develops tools that make easy for non-programmers to create their own mobile apps.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

This was 2009 and his understanding of audience engagement was far beyond anything I was hearing from most people at that time. So we discussed his moving to LA for a while and working in our offices and developing his ideas and we decided to formalize it. And I can’t wait to see you guys further develop your tech insights.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 -- Connect with CleanTECH San Diego. Expand your network and develop lasting partnerships. Whether you're greening your workplace, supply chain, product, or service offering; or seeking investment, this is the place to be. See [link] (more).

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 28, 2009

Monday, August 3, 2009 -- Green Tech Connect Forum. The Green Tech Connect Forum Where Partnerships Drive Green Innovation and Commercialization continues this tradition by creating a forum bringing together emerging green technology developers, government and the investment community. See [link] (more).

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

million led by GRP Partners, with participation from Baroda Ventures, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI), Daher Capital, Double M Capital, Karlin Ventures, Clark Landry, Andy Rankin, and Launchpad LA. YieldMetrics has already raised $1.7 The product integrates with Salesforce, Twitter, Zendesk and many other popular SaaS products.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 6, 2015

As an active investor in the Los Angeles technology market we’re always seeking to better understand the data and trends of why our market has grown so rapidly since 2009. Most importantly – this should encourage LP funds to back more local firms and I would hope to see more indigenous funds to develop.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Thursday, February 12, 2009 -- TCVN Workshop LA. Targeting entrepreneurs, this workshop will provide real world examples on how to: Execute business planning, develop a complete business plan and secure venture funding.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 30, 2009

Thursday, February 5, 2009 -- TCVN Workshop Orange County. Targeting entrepreneurs, this workshop will provide real world examples on how to: Execute business planning, develop a complete business plan and secure venture funding.

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socalTECH

APRIL 3, 2012

Tell us a little bit about Mob Science, games that you develop? We have one, major original IP game in development, and a couple of weeks ago we announced a publishing deal with Zynga to publish our new game on Facebook and Zynga's own platform. So, when Facebook became friendly to developers, there was a great opportunity.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 16, 2009

Thursday, January 22, 2009 -- "How to Win the Funding Game" TCVN. While entrepreneurs spend countless hours defining their market and their customers, they tend not to develop deep expertise when it comes to raising capital.

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JUNE 3, 2010

And the broader question of whether VC’s will continue to invest in the Twitter ecosystem. Founded in 2009 in Los Angeles by Michelle Crames. Current round: $3.35mm in Series A by TomorrowVentures (Eric Schmidt’s personal investment vehicle), Saban Ventures, Founder Collective, SK Telecom Ventures. Company still in beta.

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