The Acquisitions Option
SoCal Tech Calendar
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 -- The Acquisitions Option. SDSIC C-Level Execs BIG. Growth by acquisition can be a viable strategy for smaller or even very small software companies.
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Generating Strategic Options in Challenging Times
SoCal Tech Calendar
MAY 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 -- Generating Strategic Options in Challenging Times. C-Level Execs BIG. See [link] (more).
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CMO CTO COO Equity and Compensation
SoCal CTO
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
I know a lot more about CTOs specifically CTO Salary and Equity Trends 2009-2011 , Visualization of Startup CTO Equity and Salary Data , Startup CTO Salary and Equity Data , but I've previously written about the issues with Equity for Early Employees in Early Stage Startups. Quick & Dirty How-To: Employee Stock Option Allocations
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OptionEase Claims Growth
socalTECH
JANUARY 19, 2010
San Juan Capistrano-based OptionEase , the stock options tracking and accounting software firm headed by Kimberly Kovacs, reports today that it had what it calls "significant growth" in 2009. OptoinEase is venture backed by GADS Option Fund, Miramar Venture Partners, and others. READ MORE>>.
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Report: IPO Activity In Significant Slowdown
socalTECH
MARCH 21, 2016
The report, from Ernst & Young, said that companies are likely exploring other options or waiting for confidence to return for their IPOs. billion in Q1 of 2016--the weakest first quarter of the year since 2009. The report found 167 deals raised only $12.1
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MRV Communications Upgrades To NASDAQ Global Market
socalTECH
MARCH 17, 2014
MRV has been on the OTC markets since a delisting way back in 2009, when it was one of dozens and dozens of firms caught up in the SEC''s investigations over stock option price granting practices in the industry. READ MORE>>. communications mrvc nasdaq global upgrade hardware optical'
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Broadcom To Pay $160.5M to Settle Class Action Lawsuit
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2009
The lawsuit was related to stock options backdating. District Court for the Central District of California, and will result in a one-time charge in its 2009 fourth quarter results. Tags: broadcom class action legal lawsuit stock options backdating. cash payment. Broadcom said the settlement is subject to approval by the U.S.
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Cord Cutting: How to Get High-Speed Internet Without Cable, 2017 Edition
Xconomy
OCTOBER 25, 2017
I cut the cord back in 2009, and now millions of people are doing the same every year. But no, it’s actually a bit more complicated than it used to be, because there are more options to choose from. Back in 2014, I wrote a column intended to help consumers walk away from their.
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How I got a Countrywide Loan Modification from BofA
Eric Greenspan
JANUARY 10, 2014
I told the agent I was their poster child for the Option Arm mortgage they had put me in. On Sept 2nd, 2009, 13 months after it began, I received a FedEx on my front door step. Legal Me bank of america acquires countrywide countrywide home loans countrywide mortgage countrywide option arm' Your account is current.”
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Mindbody Confirms $14M For Health and Wellness Software
socalTECH
AUGUST 20, 2010
According to the firm, the new round of funding came from Bessemer Venture Partners and Catalyst Investors, and is made up of an immediate $11M initial tranche, plus an additional $3M option that may be exercised anytime within the next 36 months. The funding had originally been uncovered by socalTECH this morning, via a regulatory filing.
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Sundae snags $36M to build out its distressed property marketplace
TechCrunch LA
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Stech said he had a brainwave about the opportunity when he finished graduate school at Stanford and moved to Las Vegas, which at the time was at the epicenter of the housing market crash of 2009. He bought a one-bedroom condo that sold for $267,000 in 2007 for $19,000 in cash and realized that the market was ripe for the taking.
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MRV Dropped From Nasdaq
socalTECH
JUNE 17, 2009
MRV said in June of 2008 that it was conducting an investigation of the firm's historical stock option granting process; that investigation has prevented the firm from releasing financial statements, filing reports, or holding its annual stockholders. In the meantime, MRV said it will trade on the Pink Sheets and over the counter markets.
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What is it Like to Negotiate a VC Round?
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 5, 2015
This was until about 2009 because most the investments in companies came from one, maybe two, sources. How much is in the option pool? Well, if you have an option pool of only 6% and have many more execs to hire to build out your team you’re going to ask for more options to be created in the future.
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M86 Security Gains Patent
socalTECH
OCTOBER 28, 2009
Green as inventors; it appears the patent stems from M86 Security's acquisition of Avinti, a malware detection firm, in March of 2009. M86 said that the technology covered by the patent will appear as its Blended Threats Module, an optional add-on to its email filtering product, MailMarshal, sometime in early November. READ MORE>>.
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Legal Advice for Startups
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 21, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 -- Legal Advice for Startups. The topic will be Legal Advice for Startups with an open and frank town-hall conversation talking about the legal questions that face start-ups and issues like incorporation, stock options, hiring employees, and much more. Startups Uncensored. Mixer at Docstoc after the event.
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Association of Women in Technology
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 -- Association of Women in Technology. There are many professional networking options and the only way to get to know people is to get out there and meet them. There are dividends through the Power of Networking! See [link] (more).
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100 Company Valuations
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009 -- TechAmerica Senior Financial Executive Roundtable Breakfast Series. Don't miss our final financial roundtable series for 2009! Also, if you plan to issue stock options, the IRS and the SEC will want a valuation analysis of the company to support the exercise price.
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100 February Medical Device Event
SoCal Tech Calendar
FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 -- February Medical Device Event. As 2009 kicks off, please join us for an in depth look at trends in medical technology financing and where the market is heading. Traditional financing may not be a viable option for all. Medical Device Financing Climate, Trends and Alternatives.
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100 AWT Drinks and Links
SoCal Tech Calendar
MAY 15, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009 -- Association for Women in Technology Networking Event: Drinks and Links. There are many professional networking options and the only way to get to know people is to get out there and meet them. There are dividends through the Power of Networking!There
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Sweat Equity
SoCal Tech Calendar
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009 -- Sweat Equity. This is not always a straight forward proposition as you need to think about valuations, options, warrants or stock grants. Sweat Equity is a great way to build your team and great way to join a promising company. Everyone goes into a deal with the thought of the upside.
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100 Insights: Ten reasons to start a company; ten reasons not to
socalTECH
MAY 24, 2011
So not 2009. So much money is going into social networking and other Internet or wireless consumer options but the more capital rich (technology rich; and excluding clean tech) start ups are seeing tighter money. LinkedIn valued at over $8 billion; Facebook at over $70 billion and star of a movie. Start up conferences and competitions.
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150 How I got a Countrywide Loan Modification from BofA
Eric Greenspan
JANUARY 10, 2014
I told the agent I was their poster child for the Option Arm mortgage they had put me in. On Sept 2nd, 2009, 13 months after it began, I received a FedEx on my front door step. Legal Me bank of america acquires countrywide countrywide home loans countrywide mortgage countrywide option arm' Your account is current.”
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How I got a Countrywide Loan Modification from BofA
Eric Greenspan
JANUARY 10, 2014
I told the agent I was their poster child for the Option Arm mortgage they had put me in. On Sept 2nd, 2009, 13 months after it began, I received a FedEx on my front door step. Legal Me bank of america acquires countrywide countrywide home loans countrywide mortgage countrywide option arm' Your account is current.”
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100 Rubicon Projects Hires Investment Banker
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
According to Rubicon, Allen & Company will work with the company to "exploring options for ongoing business growth initiatives" including strategic acquisitions, platform expanson, and continued international growth.
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Alternative Financing
SoCal Tech Calendar
DECEMBER 4, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009 -- Alternative Financing. This workshop will show you the various options available and provide you all the alternatives you can explore to finance your company. Your family, angels, and VCs aren't the only sources of funding for a growing business.
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100 Alternative Financing
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009 -- Alternative Financing. This workshop will show you the various options available and provide you all the alternatives you can explore to finance your company. Your family, angels, and VCs aren't the only sources of funding for a growing business.
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100 Intellectual Property Workshop
SoCal Tech Calendar
MAY 8, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009 -- TCVN Workshop Orange County. Come to the Intellectual Property Workshop to learn about the different options available for applying for a patent, including the time and resources needed.
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Intellectual Property Workshop
SoCal Tech Calendar
MAY 1, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009 -- TCVN Workshop Orange County. Come to the Intellectual Property Workshop to learn about the different options available for applying for a patent, including the time and resources needed.
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Leasing Strategies to Protect Your Bottom Line
SoCal Tech Calendar
FEBRUARY 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 -- Market Meltdown: Leasing Strategies to Protect Your Bottom Line. Expert presenters will provide you with specific tactics you can use for lease provisions, options if you are a nontraditional company, strategies to limit your exposure, and ways to better protect your company's bottom line.
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How to Fund Your Business When Venture Capital Has Said No
SoCal Tech Calendar
JANUARY 16, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009 -- How to Fund Your Business When Venture Capital Has Said No. For executives who don't have a money tree growing in their backyard, our January event features an expert panel to provide you with a wide range of viable-and available-funding options. Capital - CASH -- is a key ingredient for any business.
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100 Leveraging High-Tech Assets For Your Company's Growth
SoCal Tech Calendar
MARCH 13, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009 -- Leveraging High-Tech Assets For Your Company's Growth. The panel will also compare and contrast options such as patent vs. trade secret vs. copyright protection for intellectual assets, as well as how to effectively use and manage such assets and related rights in strategic relationships.
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100 How To Get Stock to Your Employees and Consultants
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 7, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 -- How To Get Stock to Your Employees and Consultants. Equity incentives to be highlighted include direct stock grants (both restricted and unrestricted), grants of stock options (both qualified and nonqualified), and share appreciation rights, also known as phantom stock plans. See [link] (more).
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100 How To Get Stock to Your Employees and Consultants
SoCal Tech Calendar
AUGUST 7, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009 -- How To Get Stock to Your Employees and Consultants. Equity incentives to be highlighted include direct stock grants (both restricted and unrestricted), grants of stock options (both qualified and nonqualified), and share appreciation rights, also known as phantom stock plans. See [link] (more).
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100 Teledyne Technologies Lops Employees, To Close Facilities
socalTECH
APRIL 22, 2009
Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies , an aerospace and electronics firm, announced Wednesday that the firm has cut six percent of its North American workforce, eliminated salary increases, cut employee stock option awards, and will also close or relocate five of its operating sites, as it looks to cut expenses.
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AWT Networking Event: Drinks and Links
SoCal Tech Calendar
SEPTEMBER 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 -- AWT Networking Event: Drinks and Links. There are many professional networking options and the only way to get to know people is to get out there and meet them. There are dividends through the Power of Networking! Networking is not about accumulating business cards, but in doing something with them.
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Leverage Communication and Building Lasting Professional Relationships through Networking
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 2, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 -- Leverage Communication and Building Lasting Professional Relationships through Networking. There are dividends through the Power of Networking!
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100 Top Ten infoChachkie Entries Of 2011
InfoChachkie
DECEMBER 22, 2011
For instance, What Are My Options Worth? was published in 2009 and Time Wounds All Heels was written in 2008. What Are My Options Worth? The following entries generated the most page views during 2011. Of these entries, four of them are also in my “all time” Top Ten. Surprisingly, not all of these entries were published in 2011.
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205 TCVN: Early Capital Sources
SoCal Tech Calendar
MAY 22, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009 -- TCVN: Early Capital Sources. So get innovative with us and learn about friends and family funding, and the many other early stage funding options in todays economy. Raising money is a must for start-ups and the growth of their businesses.
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Decision Making 101 - Defining Your Values Makes Most Decisions Easy
InfoChachkie
JULY 29, 2011
In addition, he had taken a pay cut at Startup A in 2009 and was accruing a note payable equal to his back pay. My advice was as follows: Lady Luck Not, “I am stuck” – You are lucky, as you have two viable options from which to choose in an economy in which many people are suffering.
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What is the Definition of a Seed Round or an A Round?
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 7, 2014
My speculation is that entrepreneurs had more options and wanted to take less dilution so the old $5 million for 33%-40% of your company no longer made sense and on the VC side it made no sense to pay $20 million pre ($25 million post, which implies the VC gets 20% of the company = 5/25). Why the latter?
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399 Startup Metrics
SoCal CTO
OCTOBER 8, 2009
Startup Metrics for Pirates (SeedCamp, Sept 2009) View more documents from Dave McClure. We need to make sure we have these numbers. Quite often the goal is to get them into an excel spreadsheet in a form that allows people to easily play with them.
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225 What Future for Accelerators?
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 14, 2014
It was 2009 and it was terribly difficult to get any financing (if you can remember a time like that!) Occasionally you get really wealthy people running accelerators who view it either as a fun use of time or more often as “an option” to find interesting personal investment opportunities. We had a specific goal in mind.
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Eric Jackson CEO of Caplinked and Former U.S. Marketing Director at Paypal Inc. on TechZulu Live
Tech Zulu Event
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
CapLinked was founded in late 2009 by Eric M. 2000, paving the way for PayPal to be accepted as a payment option on 50% of all auctions by year end. Click here to watch live on Thursday 4pm PT. This week on TechZulu Live we have special guest Eric Jackson , CEO of Caplinked and former U.S. Marketing Director for Paypal Inc.
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Recycled Bride Wants You To Save On Your Big Day | Wed Without Tears
Tech Zulu Event
OCTOBER 11, 2012
The firm says nearly 20% of all brides now shop for or sell a gently used wedding dress online, compared with just 6% in 2009 and they firmly believe Recycled Bride is helping make the sales even more possible. Recycled Bride was founded in 2009 in Santa Monica, CA. TechZulu caught up with Recycled Bride and here is what we found!
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