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MARCH 19, 2021

In Los Angeles, the city council tasked the Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation and Chief Legislative Analyst to report back on the feasibility of developing or buying technology to provide a more accurate accounting of the city’s carbon footprint.

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MAY 9, 2012

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 -- Developing a Global Practice for Innovation that Includes Internal and External Centers of Expertise. How can a company based in a developed nation innovate to meet the needs found in non-developed nations? Speaker: Gunjan Bagla, Amritt, Inc. link] (more)

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JULY 12, 2021

According to HyperX, Betar will be involved in marketing activities, including virtual streams and developing original content. HyperX says Betar has been streaming on Twitch since 2012 and with nearly seven million followers. has signed on Twitch game streamer Tim "TimTheTatman" Betar has a "brand ambassador" for the company.

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MARCH 26, 2021

Glendale-based ServiceTitan, which develops software used by home service providers and others in the trades to manage appointments, billing, marketing, and more, has raised a huge, $500M funding round. ServiceTitan was founded by Ara Mahdessian (CEO) and Vahe Kuzoyan (President), who founded the company in 2012.

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

San Diego-based solar power developer EDF Renewables North America said on Friday that it is acquiring a 4.5 gigawatt solar portfolio, being developed by Geenex Solar, LLC. According to the companies, Geenex was founded in 2012, and will help bring regional development expertise to EDF Renewables. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 24, 2012

Saturday, March 24, 2012 -- Incorporating Integrated Marketing Communications Into Your Business Plan. One of the most important aspects of a solid business plan is marketing communications. Financials? Executive team? Communications? See [link] (more)

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The company said it named Jim Rowan to the position, to head up marketing, sales, finance and operations for the consumer business. Rowan also previously was head of Research In Motion (BlackBerry) from 2007 to 2012. The company said Rowan has joined it board of directors.

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OCTOBER 26, 2012

Thursday, November 1, 2012 -- LA CEOs - Developing Relationships with the World?s LA CEOs, an education and support group for CEOs presents: Sports marketing maverick, Mark Skelly. s Biggest Sports Leagues and Stars and How to Succeed. Confirmed RSVP is required.

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APRIL 4, 2018

Los Angeles-based Fullscreen announced this morning that it has acquired Reelio , the developer of an influencer marketing platform focused on the millennial and Gen Z market, helping brands, advertisers, and agencies identify social media influencers. Reelio was founded in 2012, and had been baed in New York.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

TechZulu is excited to invite you to the 2012 Startup and Entrepreneurial Forecast taking place on Tuesday Jan. We have a line up of amazing speakers who will share their insights and forecast for startup trends in 2012. He sits on several boards and is involved in the virtual worlds, gaming, mobile, media, and healthcare markets.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

The race to get your SXSWi panel to as many votes as possible so that you will be selected to present at the coming 2012 SXSW. Design: Developing for a Consumerized Enterprise World (BetterWorks). Marketing: Beyond the Buzzword: Reality of Direct-to-Fan (TopSpin, PledgeMusic, etc.). Its that time again!

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JUNE 26, 2012

” That was the understatement of the week, as I learned by attending YouTube’s Premium Partner conference, YouTube Access 2012. YouTube has seeded its’ Premium Partners with a reported $ 300 million in support, largely in the form of prepaid ad revenue sharing and marketing support. The event was last week in New York.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

At Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood 2012 Kevin Winston organized a panel called “How to Find and Hire a Developer”. Always have a developer do a test project before hiring them to make sure they deliver quality work. This will prove your product is worth building to you and to the developer. Ask for is code samples.

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JANUARY 18, 2016

Los Angeles-based Internet Brands said Friday that it has acquired Demandforce , a developer of marketing software and services. Internet Brands acquired Demandforce from Intuit, which had acquired Demandforce back in 2012. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 30, 2013

Newport Beach-based SignNow , a developer of mobile signature capture and document storage services, has been acquired by Barracuda Networks. Barracuda Networks said the acquisition will help it strengthen its offerings in the cloud data storage market. The company raised $2M in funding back in March of 2012. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 6, 2014

Irvine-based SecureAuth , which develops multi-factor authentication and security software, has raised $10M more in a funding, according to the company. SecureAuth said that the funding will help the company accelerate growth through expansion of sales and marketing. The funding came from Toba Capital, and occurred in July.

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JANUARY 17, 2013

OpenX develops online ad serving software, used by web publishers to serve up advertising on their web sites; the firm also offers up a real-time bidding exchange, OpenX Market, used by advertisers and publishers for deciding what advertising to serve up to consumers. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 30, 2018

Irvine-based antivirus and endpoint protection software developer Cylance has named a trio of new executives, saying that it has named Grant Johnson as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Kumud Kalia as Chief Information Officer (CIO), and promoted Eric Cornelius to Chief Product Officer (CPO).

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JANUARY 27, 2014

the Superconductor Technologies spinout which is developing radio frequency filters for the mobile industry, has filed for an IPO, saying that it is looking to raise up to $14.0M in an IPO on the Nasdaq Capital Market. was spun out of Superconductor Technologies in 2012. Santa Barbara-based Resonant, Inc. , Resonant Inc.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Hear from key influencers and investors about trends shaping the connected TV market, mobile and web apps, iPad, content discovery and hybrid TV standards and opportunities for advertising and marketing campaigns. Share their perspectives for trends shaping the connected TV market, mobile and web apps, iPad, content discovery.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Los Angeles-based online advertising technology developer Rubicon Project has filed for an IPO, saying in a filing with the SEC that it is looking to sell up to $100M in its stock in an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. RBC Capital Markets, Needham & Company, Oppenheimer & Co, and Luma Securities. Mayfield, as well as others.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

One mastermind focuses on how to outsource development and programming. Whether you’re an new or seasoned entrepreneur, marketer, or someone looking to scale their new venture, this panel will greatly benefit you. When: March 11th 9am (During South by Southwest 2012). The phone sessions will be held on March 5th and 6th.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Gyft has tapped into the $100 billion dollar gift card market by enabling shoppers to manage all of their gift cards from one mobile device. Lit Motors is a San Francisco, CA based company that designs and develops environmentally-conscious transportation solutions. Get your headphones ready, they launch Halloween 2012.

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AUGUST 1, 2018

Goleta-based Apeel Sciences , a new startup which is developing technology to increase the shelf life of fresh produce--using substances derived from other plants--has raised a big, $70M funding round, the company announced late Wednesday. Apeel was initially started in 2012 with a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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MARCH 20, 2014

Los Angeles-based online advertising technology developer Rubicon Project set the pricing range for its initial public offering Thursday, saying that it hopes to offer 6,770,995 shares of its common stock at between $15.00 RBC Capital Markets, Needham & Company, Oppenheimer & Co, and Luma Securities. and $17.00 READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 5, 2013

Glossi , which develops tools to help publishers create digital magazines for the web, said today that it has launched a brand new set of features aimed at rich media content publishers. Glossi is aiming at helping marketers and other publishers to create their own, slick digital magazines using drag and drop tools. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 -- Apps Alliance and MEDL Mobile Mixer. With both MMCF and Mobile Con 2012 in town we decided to throw a little "thing" to celebrate. Who will be there: Developers, Publishers, Executives and Investors that focus on the mobile market from San Diego and abroad. See [link].

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

While the market isn't short of spritely, innovative entrepreneurs, harsh economic headwinds combined with a pullback in investor spending have made it harder than ever for budding businesses to break through. Source: runwayml.com In June, Runway raised $141 million in funding, nudging its market valuation to an envy-inducing $1.5

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MAY 1, 2012

La Jolla-based Ortiva Wireless , a developer of wireless video optimization and streaming hardware and software, has been acquired by Allot Communications Ltd. , a provider of products for the fixed and mobile data network market, Allot announced this morning. in revenues for the second half of 2012.

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APRIL 16, 2013

Booker , the developer of a cloud-based system for autmating operations and marketing for small and medium sized businesses and others, has raised $27.5M The firm grew from 65 to 200 employees in 2012 overall. capital venture business marketing automation employment jobs irvine booker' READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 3, 2016

Impinj , a developer of RFID and other wireless chips which has rseearch offices in Rancho Cordova and Newport Beach, has filed for an IPO, saying in a filing with the SEC that it is looking to raise up to $60M. The company has applied to list on the NASDAQ Global Market as PI. The company has its headquarters in Seattle.

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APRIL 6, 2017

San Diego-based SOCi , a developer of enterprise, social media management software, announced this morning that it has raised $8.5M The company was founded in 2012. in a Series A funding. The funding was co-led by Vertical Venture Partners and Grayhawk Capital. Afif Khoury is CEO of SOCi. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 22, 2013

Los Angeles-based Network Automation , which develops IT and business process automation software, has hired back founder Dustin M. Snall as its CEO, the firm said, to focus on growth in the automation market for the firm.

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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. in the twelve months ended March 31, 2012. Ixia said that Anue had 2011 revenues of $40.5M, with revenues of $47.6M

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 12, 2018

Located at the southeastern tip of the San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles suburb counts its biggest employers as the adhesive manufacturer Avery Dennison; the Los Angeles industrial team for the real estate developer CBRE; the International House of Pancakes; Disney Consumer Products; DreamWorks Studios; Walt Disney Animation and Univision.

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AUGUST 1, 2012

Tuesday, August 7, 2012 -- Los Angeles Clean Technology Council Conference. Network with hundreds of entrepreneurs, CEOs, dealmakers, investors, JV partners, technical/business advisors, developers and marketing professionals. Our keynote speaker is Tom McGrath, Founder of LABS Renewable Energy. See [link] (more)

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DECEMBER 9, 2012

Saturday, December 15, 2012 -- Initiated by US-China Association of High-level Professionals (UCAHP), "Win in the 21st Century Startup Contest" is the first startup contest that targets entrepreneurs in U.S. and helps them to expand business in U.S. See [link] (more)

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