socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2017

What was the biggest personal lesson you learned from 2017? I think we will see the rise of a newer and larger mobile-focused media companies and the continued evolution in traditional television entertainment. Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that particularly caught your eye in 2017.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Silicon Valley Bank is big supporter and has been a sponsor of socaltech for many, many years. Despite the Q1 correction in valuation, and subsequent drop in VC funding, we saw numerous LA companies not only survive, but thrive - despite the macroeconomic trends. This is a trend from 2016 that should gain momentum in 2017.

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DECEMBER 30, 2016

Finally, what do you think will have the biggest impact on the technology industry in 2017? Scott Alderton: Despite how much I love my Echo, and think voice activated assistants will be huge, I think 2017 will be the year for Virtual and Augmented Reality. If you don't have one, get it, and dive in!

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socalTECH

AUGUST 10, 2016

According to Disney, it will pay $1 billion in two installments, now and in January 2017, for its stake in BAMTech, which is being carved out of MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM). According to Disney, it has the option to acquire majority ownership of BAMTech in the coming years.

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2017

The conference is run by Jamie Montgomery , one of the local industry's pioneers in venture capital and investment. There's content, digital media, and enterprise, and obviously eSports is centered here, AR and VR should be centered here, though we're early on that so we'll see how that plays out.

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