socalTECH

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Read on for our top posts from 2017! ?? Traxo uses productboard to unite the world’s travel data productboard helps teams resurface key insights about user needs… “productboard has helped me focus on what’s important and avoid the rest… When we started out, our product was very feature oriented. Read more… ?? ?? ??

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Metrics Ideas Product 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 29, 2017

What was the biggest personal lesson you learned from 2017? We'll be launching two new programs early in the new year that will help emerging brands and manufacturing founders connect with the resources they need to scale in LA; stay tuned for some announcements early in 2018. (If What are you looking forward to most in 2018?

USC 113

USC Startup News Entrepreneur 113

Xconomy

JANUARY 3, 2018

To help put things in perspective at year’s end, Xconomy reached out to Nisha Desai, a clean energy entrepreneur in Houston. Xconomy: Do you think 2017 was a. A series of events this year—from the Equifax data breach to the foreign use of social media to influence the U.S. Read more » Reprints | Share:

Entrepreneur 82

Entrepreneur Social Media Web Media 82

Tech.Co

JULY 12, 2017

This corporate partnership has proven well for these startups in helping them launch their products and services into another galaxy. “This year, more than ever, we are working with companies with the potential to help define the future of media and entertainment together with Disney.”

Artificial Inteligence 109

Artificial Inteligence Startup Entertainment Press 109

L.A. Business Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In 2017, backed by early investors including Capital One Ventures and Mark Cuban, Dave Inc. launched a mobile app to help users manage expenses and avoid overdraft fees.

Mobile 147

Mobile Capital Help 147

socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2020

San Diego-based ClickUp , a startup which develops "remote work" software aimed at helping organizations collaborate on projects, has raised $35M in a Series A funding round. According to ClickUp, its customers included Google, Nike, Uber, Airbnb, Netflix, and Ubisoft, where it helps replace or integrate workplace applications for employees.

Netflix 203

Netflix San Diego Google Organization 203

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 16, 2021

Squarespace founder & CEO Anthony Casalena said the fresh capital will advance the company’s growth initiatives and help it scale its product suite. Squarespace, which has helped millions create their own websites, was founded in 2003 and bootstrapped until a $38.5 That round was raised at a $1.5 billion pre-money valuation.

SEM 340

SEM Commerce Los Angeles Funding 340

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

A new startup is seizing on an opportunity to help up-and-coming online entertainers take a leaf out of that book and grow their relationships with fans. Popbase is an app that operates almost like an interactive forum for new media. Popbase users can watch content with a virtual avatar of the YouTube creator.

Help 115

Help Startup Activision Media 115

Xconomy

DECEMBER 29, 2017

To help put things in perspective at year’s end, Xconomy reached out to Neal Murthy, a Houston investor, entrepreneur, and gaming enthusiast , who, in 2017 launched his latest project designed to foster innovation in the western hemisphere.

Social Media 69

Social Media Web Design Media 69

Xconomy

JANUARY 8, 2018

In China, 2017 was the year of the rooster. A record number of unicorn financings—venture-backed companies valued at $1 billion or more—helped drive U.S. billion in 8,035 companies (through 8,076 deals) in 2017, according to Venture Monitor data. venture funding to a total of $84.2 venture funding to a total of $84.2

Venture Capital 59

Venture Capital Activity Report Funding 59

Xconomy

DECEMBER 28, 2017

To help put things in perspective at year’s end, Xconomy reached out to Steve Guengerich, executive director of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas at Dallas. A series of events this year—from the Equifax data breach to the foreign use of social media to influence the U.S.

Social Media 65

Social Media Commerce Web Media 65

L.A. Business Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In 2017, backed by early investors including Capital One Ventures and Mark Cuban, Dave Inc. launched a mobile app to help users manage expenses and avoid overdraft fees.

Mobile 100

Mobile Capital Help 100

Tech.Co

AUGUST 27, 2017

Here are five trends startups are considering for their operations in 2017. Starting with single-use applications will help your organization develop the skills to adopt more advanced applications, adds the business journal. Blockchain Technology. These are using bitcoin as a payment mechanism and blockchain as an internal database.

Technical Review 70

Technical Review Startup Mobile Software Review 70

socalTECH

DECEMBER 17, 2020

According to the Mayor's office, it has launched an effort called the Urban Air Mobility Partnership , which will help visualization a "new piece of L.A.'s s transportation network where people can go to fly on an urban air mobility aircraft."

High Tech 203

High Tech Mobile Los Angeles Ideas 203

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 1, 2017

You’ve probably already made your resolutions for 2017, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your chosen business lifestyle. These will also help you unleash the creative side. Make your resolution today to keep the long road ahead in 2017 a satisfying one. Marty Zwilling.

Satisfaction 61

Satisfaction Entrepreneur Study Writing 61

socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2017

Musks's "The Boring Company" is hoping to build a network of tunnels under Los Angeles to help people avoid traffic congestion and transport people across the city, but has mostly been mum about its efforts. Across the road and below the ground pic.twitter.com/E2DG8EzaXg — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 30, 2017. READ MORE>>.

SpaceX 145

SpaceX Los Angeles Design Networking 145

socalTECH

JULY 3, 2017

Los Angeles-based YP.com , the provider online directories and services to help businesses get their companies online which has been remade by a number of technology executives into a provider of local business marketing and automation software, has been acquired by competing directory provider Dex Media. READ MORE>>.

Media 208

Media .Net Equity Acquisition 208

socalTECH

JUNE 7, 2021

Dave offers up an app which provides help with banking, financial insights, overdraft protection, building credit and finding side gigs. The company was launched in 2017, and now says it has over 10 million customers. million members.

Marketing 113

Marketing Equity Acquisition Los Angeles 113

socalTECH

JULY 2, 2020

DeSantis previously served at such companies as DATAllegro, Predixion Software, Cloudvirga, and Nexiant, and the company said DeSantis took ShiftPixy public in 2017, and TCI Solutions in 2004.

Resource 113

Resource Software Development Software Capital 113

socalTECH

JUNE 18, 2019

SendGrid had a successful IPO in 2017 , and was acquired for $3 billion in February. One of the company's co-founders, Isaac Saldana, helped co-found the company in Anaheim. Saldana is now CTO of Techstars Studio, an effort to help entrepreneurs rapidly envision, validate, and launch disruptive startups.

Orange County 113

Orange County Entrepreneur Help Startup 113

socalTECH

MARCH 7, 2019

TeleSign was acquired by BICS in 2017, and now has more than 300 employees. According to TeleSign, Disraeli will help continue the firm's focus on its core business areas, plus investment in new solutions for its customers. Disraeli co-founded TeleSign with Stacy Stubblefield and Darren Berkovitz in 2005. READ MORE>>.

Los Angeles 124

Los Angeles Customer Custom Invest 124

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

According to the company, it is looking to recruit quantum computing technologists as well as software engineers experienced in AI and machine learning here at its new location, where it says it will help serve its based of industrial and academic clients here in the United States. Biercuk; the company was founded in Australia in 2017.

Artificial Inteligence 124

Artificial Inteligence Startup Software Engineering Los Angeles 124

TechCrunch LA

MAY 20, 2021

One startup that aims to help make the process simpler, cheaper and less stressful by helping people manage the home renovation process has raised $6 million to help it grow even faster. We’re also helping contractors make communicating and receiving payment much easier,” Wu said.

Technical Review 185

Technical Review Startup Venture Capital Software Review 185

socalTECH

APRIL 24, 2018

A new, Los Angeles-based startup, Eusoh , is hoping to make it easier for people to handle unexpected veterinary costs, by banding people together in groups to help provide an alternative to traditional, insurance plans.

Startup 195

Startup Seed Funding Los Angeles Platform 195

socalTECH

JUNE 26, 2020

The company's software allows for "virtual check-ins" for appointments and provides real-time, SMS updates to individuals on where they are in line and expected wait times--which it says can help organizations support government-mandated and voluntary social distancing efforts. Financial impact of those wins were not announced.

Artificial Inteligence 113

Artificial Inteligence South Gate Pasadena Tool 113

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

When I saw World Series Poker Champion Annie Duke speak in 2017, I was inspired to write an article describing some of her recruiting techniques. I’ve shared it with some of the CEOs with whom I work, as I know it will help them craft more thoughtful decisions. A version of this article previously appeared Forbes.

Help 100

Help Startup Santa Barbara Study 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 21, 2017

Thursday, April 27, 2017 -- Radix Collective Independent PR Summit. This event will inspire and help supercharge your business in 2017 and beyond. The Radix Collective Independent PR Summit is a one-day business conference created by independents for independents who want to grow their business and network with peers.

Conference 100

Conference Networking Help Develop 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Even worse, when they figure out that they really need help, the first place they look is for an intern or untrained helpers. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/09/2017. As an advisor to startups, and a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m still surprised at the number who are determined to go it alone.

Help 66

Help Startup Course Technical Review 66

socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2019

Parker Wells: We spun out and created our own company in 2016, and we got our first funding from the State of California in 2017. That's the number one advantage, is using sulfur drives down the cost of heat storage in a really significant way. How far along are you with commercialization? That was a $1.5 That concluded this year.

Help 113

Help Startup Technology Outsource Development 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 23, 2017

Thursday, June 29, 2017 -- The Future of News. How does tech help create the next golden age? Startups In The Sky. Journalism, Media, and the Future Where does reporting go next? Can Fake News be stopped? See [link] (more)

News 100

News Journal Startup Report 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

has opened up applications for their Winter 2017 class! Companies that are creating a solution that helps make payments, commerce, or fintech easier, safer, or better should apply here by October 9th. Message from one of our longtime sponsors, Silicon Valley Bank: Commerce.Innovated. Commerce.Innovated.

Commerce 113

Commerce Class Networking Help 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 -- JuntoLA Social Gathering. Join us for an intimate gathering for company founders, business leaders, investors, and other cool people helping launch The Junto Institute in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles 100

Los Angeles Help Angel Company 100

socalTECH

JUNE 1, 2017

Iger joins Elon Musk, who also departed Trump's advisory group on Thursday after the move, which puts the United States among less than a handful of countries who have not signed on to help combat climate change. — Robert Iger (@RobertIger) June 1, 2017. Trump has called climate change a "Chinese hoax". READ MORE>>.

Help 165

Help Content 165

socalTECH

AUGUST 2, 2018

WebMD Health Services said the new iGrad Enrich platform provides information and isnights to help consumers improve financial literacy through an in-depth, online assessment, and is targeted at helping employees and health plan members become better educated about their financial challenges. READ MORE>>.

Internet Brands 100

Internet Brands Product Education Platform 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 17, 2020

The startup offers up a service to help coordinate the difficult task of financing, design, lot preparation, and construction of homes which were destroyed in a disaster; the company's roots are a direct result of the impact of the 2017 wildfires on California, including the Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa, as well as the Woolsey Fire in Malibu.

Malibu 113

Malibu Google Los Angeles Design 113

socalTECH

APRIL 16, 2018

Adecco Group said it would acquired General Assembly to help complement its existing solutions, plus to position it in the fast growing "up-/re-skilling" segment of the market. Adecco said that General Assembly had 2017 revenues of approximately $100M. acquisition deal. Adecco Group is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Education 113

Education Los Angeles Acquisition Activity 113

Xconomy

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Back in 2014, I wrote a column intended to help consumers walk away from their. With the growing interest in cord-cutting, you’d think it would be getting easier to find alternative sources for broadband Internet service. But no, it’s actually a bit more complicated than it used to be, because there are more options to choose from.

Help 79

Help Services San Diego Netflix 79