SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 13, 2011

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 -- Health Care Convergence: The Business of Research, Product and Delivery. Discussion with leading women in Health Care and Biotech that focuses on health care research, product development and delivery from a business perspective.

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Research Product USC UCLA 100

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FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Seal Beach-based MyCivic , a developer of apps used by local governments to engage with their citizens, has been acquired by Texas-based Tyler Technologies , Tyler Technologies said on Thursday. MyCivic was founded in 2011, and employs 12. Sokoll, becomes Vice President of Product Strategy within Tyler's Local Government Division.

Technology 113

Technology Acquisition Product Develop 113

Xconomy

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Pfizer and Merck are each cutting ties with a smaller clinical-stage biotech after experimental drugs being developed under separate alliances fell short in human testing. In 2011, Pfizer paid $22.5 million up front for the rights to license and develop products containing rivipansel, a compound hoped to address inflammation.

Develop 109

Develop Development Product San Diego 109

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Los Angeles-based mitu , which is developing a digital media brand specifically focused on Latino millennials, has snagged Herb Scannell, the former President of Nickelodeon, as its new CEO. Scannell was also previously co-founder and CEO of Next New Networks (sold to YouTube in 2011) and was President of BBC Worldwide North America.

Content 124

Content Los Angeles Media Networking 124

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 2, 2011

The 2011 ARE is bound to go above and beyond last year’s event. For Developers, programmers and technologists seeking the latest and greatest engines and tools for AR; learn from case studies and post mortems delivered by experienced developers from the leading companies in the space. Dates: May 17-18, 2011.

Software Review 73

Software Review Case Study Startup Technical Review 73

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OCTOBER 30, 2018

San Diego-based online nonprofit fundraising software developer CLassy said this morning that it has just hit $1 billion in total donations through its platform. Classy was launched in 2011, and is led by CEO and co-foudner Scot Chisolm.

San Diego 113

San Diego Platform Software Development Software 113

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AUGUST 28, 2018

UAG was founded in 2011, and develops protective cases which it says meets military specifications--but which it markets to the outdoor market. The company's products include smartphone, tablet, and laptop cases, mostly for Apple's iPhone, iPad, and MacBook products. UAG was represented by D.A. Davidson & Co.

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Equity Acquisition Mobile Marketing 100

Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Competitors, seeing a successful development of a niche, flock into the competitive void with products or services built with a fresh view of the current environment. LivingSocial took in $583 million in capital in 2010 and 2011 with little left in time to show for the investment and tremendous dilution to the founders.

Pricing 156

Pricing Invest Equity Entrepreneur 156

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FEBRUARY 8, 2016

IronKey, which develops encrypted USB flash drives, has been part of Imation since 2011. Kingston Digital, the flash memory arm of Kingston Technology, said the acquisition will help it provide a more comprehensive portfolio of products and services to its customers. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Acquisition Customer Custom Technology 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2011

New wind energy development is essentially cost-competitive with conventional energy technologies. Production and testing today center around rapeseed oil, soybeans, sunflower oil. Ethanol is derived from agricultural products, including corn, wheat, fruit, wine, and various kinds of cellulose stalks and wood chips. Wind power.

Technology 94

Technology Venture Capital Competition Funding 94

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DECEMBER 4, 2012

Frank Slootman , the CEO of San Diego's ServiceNow , has made an investment in a developer of data storage products. ServiceNow named Slootman as its CEO in 2011, as it began ramping up for its IPO, which happened in June of 2012.

San Diego 153

San Diego Invest Software Product 153

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JANUARY 16, 2013

Through two strategic acquisitions, one made in late 2011, and one made in early March of 2012. Green Dot--which launched its mobile banking app and service, GoBank , this week--apparently was positioning itself for the move in 2011, when it acquired a small community bank in Utah, with a mere $35.7M

Mobile 153

Mobile Monrovia Acquisition Startup 153

Xconomy

AUGUST 16, 2016

A recent Wall Street Journal article that raised the possibility of Biogen as the target of another huge pharma buyout cited the lack of productivity as a major driver of M&A in the pharmaceutical industry. The authors made the point that, given the size of companies today, a single garden-variety blockbuster hardly moves the needle.

Product 40

Product Journal Venture Capital Demand 40

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Amidst your Friday product releases and celebratory beers to cap a great week, I wanted to remind you that SXSW Accelerator applications are due TODAY! Similar to DEMO and TechCrunch Disrupt, the Austin-based conference is holding a showcase to feature the most exciting startups around.

Technical Review 72

Technical Review Social Media Social Network News 72

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JULY 8, 2013

Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies announced this morning that it has acquired the remainder of Nova Sensors , a Buellton-based developer of integrated camera electronics, image processing algorithms, and compact mid-wave and short-wave infrared camera systems. Teledyne had previously acquired a majority of Nova Sensors back in 2011.

Thousand Oaks 138

Thousand Oaks Acquisition Product Services 138

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JANUARY 16, 2013

Lockerz' San Diego team came from the January, 2011 acquisition of Plixi, which was formerly known as TweetPhoto, which developed software and services which allowed Twitter users to share photos. READ MORE>>.

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San Diego Commerce Acquisition Sites 164

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APRIL 30, 2015

Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies said this morning that its subsidiary, Teledyne DALSA has acquired the remaining minority interest of Optech Incorporated , a developer of laser-based survey and digital imaging instruments. Optech's products are used in airborne and mobile mapping. Optech is based in Vaughan, Ontario.

Thousand Oaks 100

Thousand Oaks Mobile Technology Product 100

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JANUARY 3, 2011

Calabasas-based DTS , the developer of surround sound audio and other related technology, said today that it has inked a deal with Lenovo , which will include its technology in Lenovo's new digital home products. DTS said the new products are launching in China in 2011.

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Calabasas Technology Product Develop 160

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JANUARY 29, 2016

In a boost to LA's clean technology industry, energy storage products developer sonnen said this week that it has set up its U.S. The German company started shipping its sonnenBatterie products in 2011. headquarters in Los Angeles, to help increase its market presence in the United States.

Los Angeles 100

Los Angeles Startup Design Product 100

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DECEMBER 4, 2012

The Melt's Kaplan sold his last company, which developed the Flip video camera, to Cisco back in 2009, which shut down the entire product line in 2011. The Melt is venture backed by top tier Silicon Valley firm Sequoia Capital, which is quite unusual for a restaurant chain. READ MORE>>.

Hollywood 187

Hollywood Capital Product Develop 187

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 20, 2011

From attending the 2nd official Augmented Reality Event (2011) , the AR industry really seems to be getting some traction and moving itself beyond the buzz realm; into something a bit more substantial, seeing an ever-more increasing presence into consumer, commercial, and artistic realms. The winners of this one?

Conference 69

Conference Startup Google Competition 69

InfoChachkie

JULY 9, 2012

During the latter half of 2011, Google awarded a number of leading YouTubers and nascent Internet TV networks grants of $1 million to $2 million. Despite the snarky rumors that Google’s content development program was poorly managed at its outset (e.g., The top-five YouTubers, along with a few of my favorites, are listed below.

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Google Develop Development Funding 133

SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 22, 2011

Thursday, August 25, 2011 -- Food Innovation Panel of Experts. What your business can learn from the experts developing everyone's favorite product. See [link] (more)

Product 124

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AUGUST 2, 2011

Monday, August 8, 2011 -- HostingCon. HostingCon is the premier conference and trade show for the hosted services industry. Web hosts, ISVs, SaaS and Cloud Providers Amass at HostingCon to Shape the Future of Hosted Services. See [link] (more)

SaaS 113

SaaS Web Conference Education 113

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

San Diego-based KFX Medical , the venture-backed developer of bone implant products, has scored a big win in a patent infringement case. KFx had filed its patent infringement lawsuit against Arthrex back in 2011. KFx medical said its patents cover knotless double row rotator cuff repair. READ MORE>>.

Patents 147

Patents San Diego Equity Product 147

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MAY 28, 2015

According to the firm, the funding will go towards expansion into international markets, to strengthen its R&D, and continue development of its products. The company last raised funding in 2011, when it raised $7M in a Series B. READ MORE>>.

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Funding Santa Monica Advertising Platform 100

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

San Diego-based Histogen , a developer of regenerative medicine products, announced today that it has raised $10M in a Series A financing round. Histogen is developing regenerative medicine products which do not contain embryonic stem cells or animal components, and are being applied to hair regrowth, skincare, and oncology.

San Diego 173

San Diego Study Venture Capital Product 173

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 -- Meet The Team: BetterWorks. Interested in learning how to kill it with business development? Join Betterworks to learn how to sell your product before it launches. Want to know how an idea turned into a revolutionary company perks program? See [link] (more)

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Costa Mesa-based CLRS Technology , a developer of personal care products for treating acne, has been acquired. of debt, plus potential future payments based on revenue and operating income through 2011. CLRS develops a device, CLAR, which uses light and heat to treat acne.

Technology 172

Technology Acquisition Product Develop 172

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MAY 7, 2012

Calabasas-based network testing equipment provider Ixia said Monday morning that it has agreed to buy Anue Systems , a developer of network monitoring and test products, in a deal worth $145M in cash. Ixia said that Anue had 2011 revenues of $40.5M, with revenues of $47.6M in the twelve months ended March 31, 2012.

Calabasas 157

Calabasas Acquisition Networking Help 157

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

San Diego-based Somaxon , a developer of treatments for insomnia, has been acquired by Pernix Therapeutics Holdings , in a deal worth $25M. Pernix said the buy will help expand its product portfolio. According to the two companies, Pernix will acquire Somaxon in a stock-for-stock transaction worth a total of $25M in total equity.

San Diego 147

San Diego .Net Equity Acquisition 147

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MAY 16, 2011

Thursday, May 19, 2011 -- PDMA Networking Party. Join product development, product management, product designers, RandD teams, marketing consultants, PDMA LA members and non-members and other product professionals for networking and fun. See [link] (more)

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Networking Design Product Marketing 100

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I continue to collect great content that is the intersection of startups, products, online and technology. Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. Was it a Startup Founder Developer Gap ? Where is it?

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Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Irvine-based semiconductor maker Broadcom said today, among a number of product announcements, that it has rolled out a new platform targeted at the Android smart phone market. Broadcom said the new chip is sampling now to early access customers, with first commercial launches expected in Q1 of 2011. READ MORE>>.

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Marketing Sample Screening Platform 191

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Irvine-based AnyDATA , a developer of wireless modules, Wi-Fi routers, white label smartphone and tablets, and other products, said this morning that it has named Ulrich Gottschling as its Chief Operating Officer. Gottschling has been CFO of the company since November 2011. E4ENET.com, and Sound Source Interactive.

Product 124

Product Develop Development Company 124

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APRIL 17, 2013

Pasadena-based X1 Discovery , the Idealab-backed developer of enterprise search and electronic discovery software, said Wednesday that it has added Ingram Micro as a distributor. X1 said that its products are now available through DistiNow, part of Ingram Micro''s Advanced Computing Division. READ MORE>>.

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Idealab Pasadena Software Sales 138

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 -- MEDevice Forum San Diego. MEDevice is your best resource for every stage of biotech and medical device and diagnostic development. This inaugural event boasts everything you need to improve product quality and reliability, shorten time-to-market, reduce costs, and enhance patient safety.

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San Diego Resource Marketing Product 113