socalTECH

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Grand Hustle founder Jason Geter, and NBA star Baron Davis, has acquired All Def , the media and content company which was founded in 2013 by hip-hop's Russell Simmons. The two previously were partners, having worked together on a mobile app based on All Def's "Bar Exam" show. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

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Santa Monica Acquisition Media Content 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

New and old interactive companies alike have been wrangling their online communities for panelpicker votes since mid-August when voting commenced for a coveted shot to win a chance to present their vision to a guaranteed crowd of A-List digital and tech influencers that will gather together in Austin, TX the week of March 8, 2013.

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Entertainment Startup eBook Outsource Development 73

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 2, 2013

Today, Ribbon launches their mobile application to take us beyond our now traditional social connections to allowing us a glimpse into the future. I had the chance to sit down with the Founder & CEO to learn all the exciting details of Ribbon at our TechZulu Tech Lounge during this year’s (2013) SXSW conference.

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Mobile Funding Slides Class 76

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 7, 2013

From mobile devices to home entertainment systems, in-car technology and more, TechZulu has you covered. The post Join TechZulu LIVE from Las Vegas | NMX 2013 appeared first on TechZulu. Adding to the mix, TechZulu reporter Jordan Goodson will be bringing you regular updates from the International Consumer Electronics Show.

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Media Tool Entertainment Report 77

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 8, 2013

According to their partnership, INRIX will source data from ParkMe’s database of more than 18,000 parking facilities in North America both for in-car and mobile use. The post ParkMe & INRIX Partner During The 2013 Consumer Electronics Show To Help Drivers Outsmart Parking appeared first on TechZulu.

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Help Santa Monica Los Angeles Mobile 94

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

So, without further ado, here''s the list of this year''s 2013 Socaltech 50 : Basil Abifaker , Transaction Wireless (San Diego, digital gift cards). Daryl Bernstein , RightSignature (Santa Barbara, software). Dev Bhatia , SRCH2 (Irvine, search engine software). Dev Bhatia , SRCH2 (Irvine, search engine software).

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Southern California SoCalTech Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 279

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 25, 2013

Mobile technology discussion by Flurry. The post TechZulu Trend Lounge Creates the Stage at SXSW Interactive 2013 appeared first on TechZulu. Matt Cohen, OneSpot. Leslie Jensen-Inman, Unicorn Institute. Khayyam Wakil, Immersive Media. Mike Holt, ConnectedHealth. Kara Silverman, Hack n Jill. Kandyce Bohannon, 3M Innovation.

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Web Design Conference Media Mobile 91

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2013

On Friday October 25th, this innovative spirit was put on display at the 2013 Student Innovator Showcase. A true innovator seeks out opportunities whenever they come,” stated Murali Joshi of Venu , a mobile app that provides retail locations for multiple parties to meet. We want to give others exposure to our idea as well.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Foursquare wants to know you more in 2013 beginning January 28. Apart from the full user names and a simpler Privacy document, on January 28, 2013, Foursquare will also enable businesses see their recent visitors. The post In 2013, Foursquare Wants To Know You More appeared first on TechZulu.

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FAQ Competition News Custom 58

socalTECH

JANUARY 29, 2015

Los Angeles-based financial automation software develper BlackLine continues to see its revenues grow, saying Thursday that its 2014, year-over-year revenues were up more than 50 percent. The company''s new clients include JetBlue, T-Mobile, British Gas, Elsevier, and many, many others. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 13, 2012

textPlus said Android users in the US and Canada can make calls to any international mobile or landline number starting at two cents a minute. textPlus is led by Scott Lahman, a serial entrepreneur who previously co-founded JAMDAT Mobile.

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Marina Del Rey GRP Partners Mobile Startup 159

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 19, 2013

TechZulu had the pleasure again this year to help bring all the New Media Expo (NMX) 2013 Keynotes sessions live. The post Dana White, Scott Monty, Guy Kawasaki and More | NMX Keynotes 2013 appeared first on TechZulu. If you missed out on the keynotes live we have all of them for you on demand.

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Social Media Media Blogging Platform 72

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

And apparently, that’s what mobile applications do better – just ask the fast-growing number of app users. This is the consequence of the switch from desktop and laptops to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Of that smartphone internet time, mobile apps take up 86% of usage and only 14% access time via the mobile web.

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socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2017

What that means, is for companies that have a physical presence in the real world, stores and the like, interaction with consumers today on mobile is now primarily through things that represent their stores, rather than directly with their brands. Robert Blatt: The first stage, in 2013, was really nailing product-market-fit.

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Xconomy

APRIL 17, 2018

As the Xconomy Forum on Big Data Meets Big Biology draws near, one of the best arguments for understanding the significance of the convergence of data science and the life sciences may lie in what came out of the 2013 sale of San Diego’s EcoATM.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Today, we're featuring Erik Rannala , founder of MuckerLab , the startup accelerator focused on incubation stage Internet, software, services, and media businesses here in LA. What are the technologies, companies, or things we ought to watch in 2013? What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 2, 2013

In the world of drone aircraft and robots, right now everyone develops their own, on-board operating systems software to run those autonomous systems. We spoke with Dreamhammer''s CEO, Nelson Paez , about the company''s software and its vision for a interoperable operating system for drones and robots. What''s Dreamhammer?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2012

What are the technologies, companies, or things we ought to watch in 2013? Definitely Software as a Service (SAAS). We are going to see a real explosion in companies offering software for a subscription price. Following that, I think mobile advertisement technologies. You have to listen to your consumers and customers.

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Southern California High Tech SaaS Social Media 168

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018? Personally, my work has shifted 80 percent to my mobile device for work communication, text, email and reading. Clinton Foy joined CrossCut Ventures (www.crosscut.vc) in 2013 and is a General Partner and Managing Director.

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Riot Games Southern California Startup Santa Monica 133

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

We started March Capital in late 2013. We sold Velocloud to Vmware, in the software defined network (SDN) area. If your company was mobile, or cloud based before, now it has to be AI-enabled. Jamie Montgomery: It's interesting, as you grow, you get bigger and more focused. Those investments have really broken out.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today, we have the thoughts of Jeb Spencer of TVC Capital (www.tvccapital.com), a software focused growth equity fund which just raised a new fund, and has had some great success in the market. Jeb Spencer: For TVC, closing on our new $115 million software focused growth equity fund at the end of last year made for an exciting 2015.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Now that mobile phones have advanced to this level, and the carrier’s infrastructure has grown; Santa is finally able to launch his app for all the good little boys & girls around the world. Christmas of 2013 is the perfect time to finally launch Santa’s app, Hello Santa !” The post Say Hello Santa! |

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 13, 2014

foot facility in Atlanta, GA under the new AT&T Drive program with a tagline of ”Transform the connected vehicle to mobilize life” More here: AT&T Drive. Interact with your house by using your smartphone or other mobile device as a remote control. An app that turns nearby mobile users into your personal ATM.

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Develop Development Mobile Design 81

Xconomy

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Back in 2013, Google reported that 90 percent of multiple device owners switch between screens to complete tasks, using an average of three different combinations every day. The Device-Agnostic Customer Experience. So much so, that eMarketer forecasts 51.2 percent of digital buyers in the U.S.

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Artificial Inteligence Screening Google Customer 106

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 14, 2015

In November of 2013 Aileen Lee of Cowboy Ventures coined the term “ Unicorn Club ” as it relates to billion-dollar startup companies. Marc Andreessen will forever be remembered for “ software is eating the world.” ” Fred Wilson “ Mobile First ” amongst many other narratives he’s nailed.

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Xconomy

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Morris did go on to co-found an aerial imagery company for agriculture in 2013, but he scrapped the idea of using drones. TerrAvion’s digital maps, delivered to a farmer’s computer or mobile device, can flag problems such as wilting crops, overwatering, and possible pest infestations, the company says.

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San Diego Outsource Development Startup Resource 107

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 23, 2012

PayPal and Discover have partnered to serve millions of their clients shipping from in-store locations starting in 2013. The program will begin in 2013 and stores with a relationship with Discover will integrate and accept PayPal’s digital wallet. Discover’s 50+ million users. No installation or upgrades.

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Sales Commerce Mobile Networking 63

StartUp Beat

JUNE 6, 2018

Telzio , a provider of voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems for businesses, today announces the launch of the Telzio Webphone , which allows users to make calls through the Telzio website without installing any software.

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Marketing Startup IP Web 40

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 10, 2013

During this year’s 2013 US Open patrons will be able to request a ride via Uber to and from the tournament sites at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. ” For those who haven’t had the chance to experience Uber, the mobile app connects people with professional drivers, delivering a convenient, on-the-go transportation solution.

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Software Review Technical Review Social Media Course 104

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 20, 2013

Katherine Kuan, Software Engineer at Google in a blog post said, “Every day we all see, hear or think of things we need to remember. Meanwhile Google wants you to download your Reader stuff by July 1, 2013 here. However, Google had something else in mind, launching a service that might even be better than Google Reader.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2015

40% of all of YouTube is viewed on mobile devices and of high-quality content I believe it is between 60-70% based on my insider data. I know that some people will point out that widely read presentation on YouTube on Sept 2013 criticizes YouTube for its revenue split. This is 14% of world population and 33% of all people online.

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SEM Content Platform Acquisition 150

socalTECH

AUGUST 22, 2018

Alex and James founded EdgeCast, which sold to Verizon for more than $350M in 2013. Access control, as a whole, hasn't evolved over forty years, and we're bringing technology like the mobile cloud and software in the cloud, to create really disruptive innovation to how businesses respond to customers. All that work has paid off.

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Xconomy

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Certona describes itself as an “omnichannel” vendor—meaning its technology enables retailers to collect consumer data across online, mobile, e-mail, call center, and in-store interactions. Certona uses the data to offer shoppers personalized options based on “real-time profiling.”.

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Artificial Inteligence Commerce San Diego Web 40

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Compound that by the exponential growth of smart devices from 2011-2013 , we’re looking at a need for rapid development in the next few years. “We know we need to communicate more” he says, and in many instances, mobile developers also need to open themselves up to automotive needs in regards to safety and production.

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Mobile Google Startup Technology 94

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Gyft, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a digital gift card platform that simplifies managing our gift cards and Lingham promises that we are gonna ditch the plastic and use our mobile devices to store, send and redeem cards. Gyft is a mobile gift card wallet, founded by Vinny Lingham , Mark Levitt & CJ MacDonald.

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Mobile Google Email Competition 70

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 24, 2014

All the technical challenges were solved, and all we needed was software.” ” And with the technology roadblocks out of the way, the software was developed – an app that constantly searches while you’re moving about your life. Beyond web, their first mobile app was, surprisingly, for Blackberry.

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Startup Mobile Ideas Activity 108

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Ria Consulting is hosting its 3rd annual Dallas Day of Dot Net on February 8-9, 2013 at Sheraton Market Center in Dallas, Texas. In this talk I will review how developers can easily change their applications to be more functional in a mobile, touch first world and provide an engaging user experience. To register for event click here.

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