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Interview with Jonathan Simkin, SwoopThat

socalTECH

Every price comparison out there, whether that's Google Products, Bizrate, or other sites, can find books, but you can only do it one at a time. The act only came into effect in 2010, at which point we built a system to try to find out that information for as many schools as possible. How did you come up with the web site?

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Interview with Michael Wong, MergeLocal

socalTECH

Are users willing to check into local businesses with another, mobile check-in product? For local businesses, we're also giving them free mobile web sites, and working on other relationships. The big thing for us has been those connections to investors and mentors. The feedback, mentors, and connections are amazing.

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Top 40 Startup Posts for August 2010

SoCal CTO

August was a slow month in terms of traffic and I was away for a lot of the month, but there were some really great posts at the intersection of startups, technology, product and being a Startup CTO. He blogs to 10,000 web entrepreneurs at Software by Rob and co-hosts the podcast Startups for the Rest of Us. m the f%*kin’ boss.”.

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Top 30 Startup Technology and Product Posts for September 2010

SoCal CTO

Great content again in September that meets at the intersection of startups, technology, product and being a Startup CTO. Chris Dixon , September 12, 2010 My most useful career experience was about eight years ago when I was trying to break into the world of VC-backed startups. Why You Should Write. It's human nature," he writes.

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Raising Seed Capital Now: 10 Tips

Tech Coast Venture Network

million in 2010. million in 2010. million in 2010. “Most have a strong desire to mentor and help build companies.” jewelry retailer Sikara ), raised $100,000 this way in 2010. Avoid approaching investors in July, August, and December. The group invested $8.7 Let investors help you refine your pitch.

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Congrats To The Spotlight: LA Tech Summer Presenting Companies at CalTech

Tech Zulu Event

It gives music companies a direct pipeline to market their products and services to music fans. As of May 2010, CallFire has over 20,000 customers! We leverage our network in the Los Angeles community to provide members with access to potential employees, mentors and investors. Co-Host & Venue Sponsor. CHANGE YOUR WORLD.

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Congrats To The Spotlight: LA Tech Fall Presenting Companies at UCLA

Tech Zulu Event

GumGum was founded in 2007 when a team of seasoned Internet entrepreneurs realized web site publishers were missing out on valuable revenue by not monetizing their image-based content. As of May 2010, CallFire has over 20,000 customers! is a web hosting and virtualization service provider headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

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