socalTECH

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Peter Pham, of Los Angeles technology studio/incubator Science Inc., Los Angeles MiniTime debuted its service this week to help families find reviews and information for their family vacation. SpaceX tests its Grasshoppper, vertical takeoff and landing technology earlier this month. with Mario Andretti. SpaceX Grasshopper.

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Technical Review Santa Barbara Software Review Activision 157

socalTECH

JULY 17, 2012

You may not see it here in Southern California's high tech sector--which has been booming, due to a surge of startup and accelerator activity--but apparently, the technology sector has seen its highest level of layoffs in three years, according to a report today. Image courtesy Bigstock.com READ MORE>>.

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Technical Review Layoffs Southern California Report 133

socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2012

For the last week of the year, we're featuring the thoughts and reflections of some of the movers and shakers of Southern California's high tech community. We asked the same four questions of a variety of top technology entrepreneurs, investors, and others, to hear what they're thinking about, and are sharing it here over the next week.

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Southern California Technical Review High Tech Venice 215

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Tech entrepreneurs' consternation with MBAs does not rise to the level of loathing. Rather, entrepreneurs' frustrations are often due to an incongruence between an MBA's expectations versus the value they can deliver to a startup. As I stated in my Quora answer, "hate" is the wrong word.

Entrepreneur 279

Entrepreneur Technical Review Case Study RSS 279

socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2012

The MoneyTree report--which is compiled with data from Thomson Reuters--found that so far in 2012, $2.5 invested in that sector; Industrial/Energy firms, which includes a significant number of clean technology companies, had a total of $137.4M billion has been invested in the region via venture capital. In Los Angeles, near $324.2M

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Southern California GRP Partners Funding Orange County 210

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2012

For the last week of the year, we're featuring the thoughts and reflections of some of the movers and shakers of Southern California's high tech community. We asked the same four questions of a variety of top technology entrepreneurs, investors, and others, to hear what they're thinking about, and are sharing it here over the next week.

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Southern California Technical Review High Tech San Diego 173

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2013

Southern California's Most Popular Tech Stories. LaunchpadLA Opens Up Spring Applications. In our features section: Interview with Blair Harrison of Frequency. 9 Ways socalTECH Can Help You With Your New Year's Resolutions. How to find a startup mentor.

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Southern California Technical Review SoCal San Diego 168

socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2012

The MoneyTree report--which is compiled with data from Thomson Reuters--found that so far in 2012, $2.5 invested in that sector; Industrial/Energy firms, which includes a significant number of clean technology companies, had a total of $137.4M billion has been invested in the region via venture capital. In Los Angeles, near $324.2M

Southern California 180

Southern California GRP Partners Funding Orange County 180

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

I have been close to the tech & startup sectors for more than 20 years and I can’t think of a period in which I felt more optimistic about the innovation and value creation I see in front of us. So it is unsurprising that an over-funding environment and the commensurate returns hangover would have lasted until about – well – 2012.

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Venture Capital Capital Technical Review Startup 347

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 20, 2014

According to a recent Forbes article , UC Santa Barbara''s Technology Management Program offers students a superior startup education over the University of Pennsylvania (home of Wharton), as well Harvard, Northwestern and even its acclaimed southern neighbor, the University of Southern California. Want to be an entrepreneur? Techpreneurs.

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Santa Barbara Technical Review Startup Venture Capital 258

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

DriveCam , the San Diego startup developing technology which analyzes and tracks the performance of commercial fleet drivers, reported this morning that it has just reached over $100M in 2012 sales. DriveCam said the revenue growth came due to global expansion, strategic partnerships, and continued growth within its customer fleets.

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Tech Coast Angels Carson Technical Review San Diego 157

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 -- Clean Technology Council Workshop. Can new water recycling technology prevent a water crisis?Carlos Reyes, PE, Director of Resource Conservation, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District reviews new technology that can create a reliable water supply to arid regions. See [link] (more)

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Technology Council Technical Review Technology Resource 113

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

Let’s review all of our existing investments. Not just tech companies but industrials, too. I’ll bet many of them did a review of their “investment pace&# as in – how quickly should we be investing. And don’t think tech will remain immune. On your tech platforms. Cut where needed.

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Marketing Venture Capital Funding Technical Review 305

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 10, 2012

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 -- First Annual Southern California Angel Summit. The Maverick Angels, Arch Angels, Golden Seeds, Harvard Business Angels, Pasadena Angels, Private Capital Network and Tech Coast Angels will all be participating. Invite only. This historical event will be held at USC on May 16th.

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Southern California Technical Review Tech Coast Angels Angel 100

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 12, 2018

seems like an unlikely place to grow one of the next billion-dollar startups in the booming Los Angeles tech ecosystem. Founded by Ara Mahdessian and Vahe Kuzoyan in 2012, ServiceTitan is very much an up-and-coming billion-dollar business that’s a family (minded) affair. The city of Glendale, Calif.

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Glendale Los Angeles Startup Technical Review 271

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 7, 2014

As more and more tech startups launch vying for the attention of both consumers and investors, founders are figuring out which niche to serve and which industry to disrupt. Launching in 2012, Moreboats.com has been successful in reinventing the market of a mature boating industry.

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Technical Review Startup Sales Marketing 101

SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Thursday, February 23, 2012 -- Current VC market and how to pitch it. The current venture market and how to pitch it - Getting professional tech investment (private, angel, venture, strategic) in these times is not easy. See [link] (more)

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Venture Capital Technical Review Marketing Capital 113

socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2017

The insurance industry today is one of the last industries to fully jump into adopting technology for offering up their products, says Wayne Slavin , CEO and founder of SURE (www.sureapp.com), and just needs some help in getting there. We're here to serve, as a technology distribution platform, to help those insurance carriers become digital.

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Southern California Technical Review Startup Commerce 244

SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Thursday, December 13, 2012 -- Selling Your Story. This forum will help you understand how these tools are used to generate a face-to-face meeting, make a persuasive and memorable presentation, and then follow through with the details needed for investors to begin their due diligence process. A TCVN Workshop. See [link] (more)

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TCVN Summary Tool Resource 100

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2017

Mayor Eric Garcetti at Upfront Summit, February 2017 I first sat down with then councilman Eric Garcetti on the Ides of March 2012 — almost 5 years ago exactly. He was running to be the 42nd mayor of Los Angeles and he outlined his vision to “open up the city government to technology and innovation” if he were elected.

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Riot Games Los Angeles Technical Review Venture Capital 191

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 13, 2012

Thursday, July 19, 2012 -- The Emerging Wireless and Mobile Software Development SIG: Near Field Communications. Near Field Communications is a short range (less than 4cm) technology that enables secure, simple, low bit rate connectivity. It has been in development and slow deployment for a decade. See [link] (more)

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Software Development Software Review Mobile Software 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 6, 2012

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 -- The Emerging Wireless SIG Presents. The Road to Smart Vehicles: An Industry Review of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications. In an effort to make our roads and vehicles smarter and safer, the FCC allocated an allotment of 75 MHz of spectrum in 5.9

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Technology Develop Development 113

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

We as a country are suffering from what is known as “ structural unemployment &# where jobs have disappeared from certain segments forever due to technological or structural obsolescence. Either won’t bode well for angels if they’re also hurting on non tech investments. Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis.

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Entrepreneur Venture Capital Technical Review Startup 298

SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 -- Putting the "User" back in User Experience. In this class, we'll review several techniques for defining who your users are and understanding how and why they use your product. Who is this mysterious "user" that everyone's talking about? See [link] (more)

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Class Product 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 22, 2012

Thursday, June 28, 2012 -- Social Media School - Beginners. Facebook, Twitter, Google Reader, Google+ and other platforms are reviewed in this interactive class. It's time to dive into the social media world. If you have been wondering about social media and how to get involved , this is the class for you.

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Social Media Media Class Google 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 27, 2012

Thursday, May 3, 2012 -- How to Raise Capital for Your Startup. Includes a detailed review of local incubators, vc's and angels. An intensive 3-hour course on how to think about, plan for, prepare and execute a capital raise for your startup. Taught by Jon Funk, a 25-year LA vc veteran. See [link] (more)

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Capital Startup Venture Capital Incubator 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 17, 2012

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 -- The Next Big Thing in Computing and Energy. Moderator: Tom Simonite - Computing Editor, MIT Technology Review; Panelists: Lee Krevat - Director, Smart Grid, San Diego Gas and Electric ; Ron Pitt - CEO, EcoDog, Inc.; San Diego MIT Enterprise Forum. Special presentation with guest Tom Simonite.

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Enterprise Forum San Diego Technical Review Technology 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 -- Should you sell or is that a Sell Out? Last year companies like Google, Twitter, Facebook and Salesforce gobbled up a multitude of startups to strengthen their talent and technology strategies. 75% of acquisitions fail due to timing, out clauses, and cultural fit. Dealmaker LA.

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Technical Review Google Acquisition Entrepreneur 100

InfoChachkie

JUNE 11, 2012

HIGHEST DEGREE OBTAINED BY AMERICA'S 400 RICHEST PEOPLE Source: Forbes Magazine, Jan 2012. According to a January 2012 Forbes article, nearly 16% of the 400 most affluent Americans do not have a college degree. When one considers the 400 richest people on the entire planet, the percentage of non-college graduates doubles.

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Tips Startup Education Entrepreneur 279

socalTECH

AUGUST 18, 2009

In the recent surge in interest in the clean technology and energy investment area, we're constantly surprised by the number of startups in the area focused on some aspect of the industry. Let's start on the technology side--can you tell us about the technology, and its origins? It's very simple, from the technical perspective.

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UCLA Technical Review El Monte Startup 159

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 12, 2013

Full-service Pinterest marketing and technology startup – HelloSociety recently announced it had driven $30 million in additional sales revenue for its over 350 brand clientele through Pinterest. With 28 Million Users by December 2012 Pinterest commands a huge social network that’s the population of New York City, three and a half times over.

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Sales Technical Review Marketing Technology 101

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 12, 2012

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 -- Website Usability LIVE. Live Site Reviews to Improve User Experience. TechBiz Connection has assembled a world-class panel of usability experts to review and critique your websites LIVE. YOU GOT THEM TO YOUR SITE, BUT THEN WHAT? This can make or break your website. See [link] (more)

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TechBiz Web Design Class Sites 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 19, 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012 -- The Emerging Wireless SIG Presents. GHz frequency area while using a wide bandwidth (up to 160 MHz) and advanced MIMO technologies. 5G Is Here - How Will We Test It? The recent introduction of IEEE802.11ac standard poses a new testing challenge. The IEEE802.11ac will consume very high data rates in a 5.2

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Technology 100

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. So it makes me laugh to this day when I talk with a journalist or potential investor in the company and they ask flippantly, “How is MakeSpace a technology company?”

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Startup Technical Review Customer Custom 286

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2012

Tech Reporters: These individuals will write and edit informative and practical articles on a range of topics including Startups/Entrepreneurs, Gadgets, Mobile Tech, Tech in Entertainment, Gaming, Apps & Software, productivity, and cover breaking tech news. Take a look below and give us a shout. Contributors.

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Technical Review Software Review Writing News 71

SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 21, 2012

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 -- Social Media  Beyond Targeted Ads. And youll review the top Social Media sites to understand which ones are best targeted for your market.Panelists: Becky Carroll, Founder, Petra Consulting; Patrick Howell, VP of Product Evolution Design, Neubloc; Anita Cohen-Williams, President, MySearchGuru.

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Social Media Media Research Design 113

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Just like the sky scraping investment banks of Wall Street, the technology industry tends to be a sausage party. pitch and technology competition at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA, I couldn’t help but feel like it might be a hall of crickets with a few passionate women warming the front row. likely relate to.

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Conference Startup Technical Review Software Review 77