socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2019

During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions for 2019 from Southern California's technology industry. What was the biggest news for your organization in 2018? What was the biggest lesson you learned this year?

Technical Review

Xconomy

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Ransomware: Social media will be the number one vehicle for ransomware distribution in 2018. And while organizations may be paying a higher ransom, the cost of these attacks are going down, due to artificial intelligence tools making these campaigns infinitely easier. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

Social Media

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. We weren’t in enough cities to do national advertising campaigns yet we weren’t centralized enough to benefit off of our central marketing traction. Seriously, this happens.

Startup

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Verifying Looking for regular tech news straight to your inbox? While the company has been steadily rising through the ranks since its inception in 2018, as generative AI becomes big tech’s new gold standard, the New York-based startup has enjoyed a very triumphant 2023. Runway AI user interface.

Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Investors are wary of initial surges due to friends, family, and early adopters, so sustainable growth rates over time are key. Build an experienced technical and executive team. While these may not be advertised publicly, they should be celebrated internally and highlighted informally to potential investors and partners.

Tips

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 26, 2016

The controversial CISA bill passed in late December, despite outcry from the tech world, now means large corporations will be able to share personal online data with government agencies. The other trend is going to be in AI related tech entering the mainstream, from robotics to ease of information management.

Commerce