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2010 VC Funding Outlook for Startups – Prepare for Winter (Part 3/3)

Both Sides of the Table

It is also a result of pent-up demand. 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? My advice : if you’re raising a $750,000 round and you have demand for $1.2

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Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) $160 Billion Market Opportunity

SoCal Tech Calendar

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 -- Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) $160 Billion Market Opportunity. software as a service", "SaaS" or "on-demand") is a popular way to access, use and pay for business support software and provides a viable business model in this emerging field of cloud computing.

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Big tech companies are looking at Hollywood as the next stage in their play for the cloud

TechCrunch LA

Now Microsoft has responded with a play of its own, partnering with the provider of a suite of hosted graphic design and animation software tools called Nimble Collective. “We’re excited to work with innovators like Nimble Collective to help them transform how animated content is produced, managed and delivered.”

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FileTrek In European Distribution Deal

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based FileTrek , the cloud-based file sharing, collaboration, and revision tracking software firm headed by Dale Quale, said today that it has linked with a European firm in a distribution deal. The firm said the partnership with Empowered Technology will help it meet demand and increasing opportunities in Europe.

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DIRECTV Planning 3D Broadcasts

socalTECH

El Segundo-based satellite broadcaster DIRECTV said Wednesday at CES that it is in a deal with HDTV manufacturer Panasonic, to broadcast 3D television starting in June of 2010. on producing additional, 3D programming to debut in 2010 and 2011. Panasonic will be sponsoring the new HD 3D channels for one year.

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Accelerate Your Revenue

SoCal Tech Calendar

Thursday, May 20, 2010 -- Accelerate Your Revenue. A joint program with On Demand Advisors and Technology Council. If you are a software, cloud-computing or technology company and want to grow your revenue predictably and profitably, you should attend this 5 hour Revenue Acceleration Workshop.

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Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers

SoCal CTO

Most of the great software startups that I’ve been involved in have at least one technical co-founder (and many have more than one.) It is important to realize that most people who are willing to work for sweat equity are not a) the best, b) in demand, and c) going to put their heart and soul into your project.

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