SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 22, 2010

Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- DOMAINfest Global 2010. The theme of the DOMAINfest Global 2010 conference is Domain Names: Overlooked. The session and discussions will focus on how domain names, the real-estate of the Internet, can and should be an integral part of every companys online marketing and brand development plans.

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Conference Content Ideas Marketing 100

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JANUARY 21, 2010

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 -- DOMAINfest Global 2010. The theme of the DOMAINfest Global 2010 conference is Domain Names: Overlooked. Underutilized. Essential to Online Marketing Success.

Conference 100

Conference Content Ideas Marketing 100

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JANUARY 20, 2010

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 -- DOMAINfest Global 2010. The theme of the DOMAINfest Global 2010 conference is Domain Names: Overlooked. The session and discussions will focus on how domain names, the real-estate of the Internet, can and should be an integral part of every companys online marketing and brand development plans.

Conference 100

Conference Content Ideas Marketing 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Los Angeles-based television streaming site Hulu expects to make $240M in 2010, according to Jason Kilar, the firm's CEO. Hulu is one of the many companies in Southern California rumored to be prepping for an IPO; the revelation of the company's financials might indicate the firm is nearing a filing.

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Hulu Southern California Hollywood Conference 157

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JANUARY 29, 2010

Thursday, February 4, 2010 -- GDP Talk Trends 2010. Fast Company reporter Greg Ferenstein, CitySourced's founder Kurt Daradics and Adam Mefford of MindShare LA) present ideas about trends and realities facing today's world from education and finance to the blending of the personal and professional in the social media world.

Social Media 100

Social Media Education Ideas Report 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Despite the economy, our portfolio revenue, aggregated across 14 companies, grew beyond our projections, more than doubling for the third year in a row. In your opinion, what events, companies, or people made the biggest impact on the technology world in 2010? What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year?

Southern California 193

Southern California Technical Review High Tech News 193

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MARCH 2, 2010

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 -- Private Equity Firms In 2010 -Are They Getting Back In Action, or Still Watching and Waiting? Some have picked up distressed companies or taken advantage deals too good to pass up. So will 2010 be the turning point? See [link] (more).

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Equity Activity Invest Capital 100

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 28, 2018

Keeping the focus squarely on tools for artists and designers the company talked up its tools like Zync Render, which Google acquired back in 2014 , and Anvato, a video streaming and monetization platform it acquired in 2016. in Los Angeles. “That worldwide reach is very important,” Grignon said.

Hollywood 254

Hollywood Cloud Computing Netflix Google 254

socalTECH

DECEMBER 21, 2010

In your opinion, what events, companies, or people made the biggest impact on the technology world in 2010? I think Tesla qualifies as a technology company, and that it has just changed the paradigm of how we think about the automotive business and what we drive. What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year?

Truecar 203

Truecar Southern California High Tech Startup 203

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 -- Financing in 2010: Yes, there is Money for Technology Companies. Now that the US economy appears to be emerging from a recession that featured a severe credit crunch, is financing more readily available for early to growth stage technology companies in Southern California?

Technology Council 100

Technology Council TCOSC Southern California Technical Review 100

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MARCH 19, 2010

Thursday, March 25, 2010 -- OCTANe and Cleantech Open: 2010 Competition Breakfast Briefing. Are you an "Ecopreneur" with an early stage clean technology company? Enter the 2010 Cleantech Open Business Competition. See [link] (more).

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Competition OCTANE Mentor Resource 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The valley has changed; most of the orchards are gone and Tully Road is lined with company headquarters not the stables I visited in my teens. But I've been surprised recently by the number of VCs saying  publicly and on panels  that any company looking for funding needs to have an exit strategy based around likely corporate buyers.

Venture Capital 140

Venture Capital High Tech Invest Acquisition 140

socalTECH

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In your opinion, what events, companies, or people made the biggest impact on the technology world in 2010? The one other company I could say in the mobile space, which has driven lots of innovation despite the hype, is Foursquare. The obvious one is the iPad.

GRP Partners 170

GRP Partners Southern California Technical Review High Tech 170

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2010

In each technology company in which Miramar invests, we are focused on supporting the management teams successful execution of its plan. Every company in our portfolio grew revenues this year, and several crossed into profitability. Instead, they're going serial by returning to the market with revolutionary new companies.

Miramar 140

Miramar Southern California High Tech Clearstone 140

socalTECH

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Under Nate's leadership, we have redoubled Rustic Canyon's focus on early stage companies working in Internet and Cleantech businesses. In your opinion, what events, companies, or people made the biggest impact on the technology world in 2010? Increased Transparency is going to change our industries, our companies and our lives.

Rustic Canyon 164

Rustic Canyon Southern California High Tech Venture Capital 164

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 16, 2021

Squarespace has raised $300 million in a round of funding that values the company at a staggering $10 billion valuation. New backers include Dragoneer, Tiger Global, D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company, funds and accounts advised by T. million Series A in 2010 that was co-led by Accel and Index Ventures.

SEM 340

SEM Commerce Los Angeles Funding 340

socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2010

It has to be the momentum of many of our companies including a bunch of exits. Because we are early stage we really feel the years it takes to get these companies into momentum, but we had quite a few large M&A and an IPO. In your opinion, what events, companies, or people made the biggest impact on the technology world in 2010?

Clearstone 133

Clearstone Southern California High Tech GRP Partners 133

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 21, 2009

This morning we heard from Jamie Montgomery, CEO of the venerable Montgomery & Co investment bank who is at the heart of what is going on in M&A for venture backed companies. I have to admit that I was greatly encouraged by Jamie’s outlook for venture backed companies, which if true will be a welcome relief for our industry.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Southern California Company 241

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 30, 2010

Friday, November 5, 2010 -- Market Strategies for Software Companies. Are you currently using the right target market strategies for your company? Whether you target B2B, B2C or both, you will gain critical insights to drive profitability for your company. See [link] (more).

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Software Marketing Company Companies 113

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JUNE 11, 2010

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 -- Lessons Learned, Working with Distressed Company Sales What to Look for, What to Stay Away From. What are the signs of a distressed company? What actions can a company in trouble take early on to maximize their chances of success? Rockey Steve Rockey.

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Sales Company Companies Help 100

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JULY 16, 2010

Thursday, July 22, 2010 -- "How to Increase Your Company's Valuation While Actually Spending Less!" A common question in the Entrepreneurial world is, "How can I increase the Valuation of my Company?" TCVN July Forum. Or, if they will fund at all!

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TCVN Company Companies Funding 100

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OCTOBER 9, 2010

Friday, October 15, 2010 -- What Are The Top Ten Risks Of Tech Companies and How Can They Be Mitigated? TechAmerica. Most corporate risks are not insurable. Risk management experts from Zurich Insurance and SingerLewak will discuss how they assess corporate risks and how non-insurable risks can be mitigated. See [link] (more).

Company 113

Company Companies 113

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

I obviously don’t have a crystal ball so the economy could fare better than my gut, but here’s why I’m cautious for some time in 2010 or early 2011: Why is the future still so unpredictable? So I believe that now is the perfect time to build a company and the perfect time for early-stage investors to bet on innovation.

Venture Capital 269

Venture Capital Startup Funding Technical Review 269

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JUNE 2, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 -- An Evening with Internet Companies. Please join LAVA, Jim Andelman of Rincon Venture Partners, Hamet Watt of True Ventures and a distinguished group of Internet Company experts for their insights on capital sources for Internet Companies. Hosted by Jim Andelman and Hamet Watt.

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LAVA Company Companies Capital 100

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 -- A Showcase of San Diego Clean Technology Companies. The CommNexus EcoCom SIG has organized an ensemble of 10 local and innovative companies where cleantech plays a major role in their business.

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San Diego Technology Company Companies 124

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2010

Thursday night was the unveiling of the newest batch of Launchpad LA companies. The VC’s & executives were then asked to make “commitments&# (in writing) to 3-5 of the companies that they felt they could make some sort of contribution to. Have a look at the companies below. with the clips.

Company 276

Company Companies Startup Southern California 276

L.A. Business Journal

JANUARY 31, 2020

Adam Bierman will step down in February from the cannabis company he helped establish in 2010.

Help 130

Help Company Companies 130

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

We have many seasoned entrepreneurs who have built successful companies here and made a lot of money for investors and themselves. But we have a great city for building technology companies. If you decide to build a company in LA, here’s what you need to know: 1. my firm, GRP Partners, was an investor).

Company 290

Company Companies Technology Startup 290

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 18, 2010

Thursday, June 24, 2010 -- Grow Your Companys Trust Online. As a result, it is vital for an honest company that offers quality products or services to maintain its reputation of integrity.

Company 100

Company Companies News Organization 100

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2021

The company originally was in the business of developing social apps, and was part of Idealab, having started way back in 2010. UberMedia had been led by CEO Gladys Kong, who becomes CEO of near North America. UberMedia developed business intelligence and data analytics software.

Idealab 113

Idealab Los Angeles Acquisition Software 113

Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 13, 2009

My presentation began with a “moon&# themed, song-filled slideshow of the history of the company. The first slide was entitled, “Once Upon a Time in Jorts&# as I found an old picture of myself and Jeremy Anticouni (we’ve worked together for 14 years, 3 companies) and sadly, I was wearing a pair of jorts.

News 172

News Santa Barbara Social Media Custom 172

Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

Having great company culture is no longer just an option. In fact, fantastic company culture is almost expected along with other traditional benefits. It has established what the company culture is, and fitting into that culture is the most important thing managers look for when hiring. What does that culture look like?

Examples 100

Examples Company Companies Google 100

Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

Having great company culture is no longer just an option. In fact, fantastic company culture is almost expected along with other traditional benefits. It has established what the company culture is, and fitting into that culture is the most important thing managers look for when hiring. What does that culture look like?

Examples 100

Examples Company Companies Google 100

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 12, 2015

On a micro level, you can do your part to fix tech's gender problem by recruiting people with diverse backgrounds and place them in a company culture that rewards those who challenge the status quo. Thus, it's hardly surprising that in 2010, women earned only 18% of all computer science degrees. Photo Credit: Grace Hopper Website.

Company 100

Company Companies Santa Barbara Education 100

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JULY 2, 2010

Thursday, July 8, 2010 -- Legal Nuts and Bolts for Early Stage Companies. In this informative and interactive program, you will hear from Crowell and Moring attorneys experienced in guiding early stage companies through the intricacies of business formation and growth. TriTech SBDC. See [link] (more).

Company 100

Company Companies Guide Resource 100

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

Thursday, September 17, 2009 -- Exits in 2010: What No one Tells You About Cashing in Your Chips. Building great companies is more than just knowing when to hold 'em, and when to fold 'em. The truth is, if you focus on your entrance more than your exit, you won't have to find an "out".it it will find you.

Startup 100

Startup Company Companies 100

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 20, 2009

M&A Outlook for 2010 / 2011 – text.

Startup 150

Startup Company Companies 150