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AUGUST 17, 2017

According to the startup, is is developing "voice-activated entertainment experiences" and interactive audio technology, which will tape into well-known personalities across entertainment, sports, politics, music and beyond. Macadaan's last venture was a company that made leather goods for mobile phones, tablets, and other devices.

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socalTECH

MARCH 7, 2018

Venice, California-based Amplify LA , the startup investor which got its start as one of LA's first startup accelerators, said this week that it has added two new companies-- Kulagy and Tapcart --as part of its portfolio of companies. Financial details of any investment in the two startups were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JULY 15, 2019

Los Angeles-based Internet information and services company j2 Global --one of Southern California's largest yet most unknown technology companies--said this morning that it has acquired two more companies. The company said the deal will help grow its global customer base and provide it with access to new markets.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 15, 2019

Los Angeles-based Internet services and publishing giant j2 Global has acquired two companies, saying this morning that it acquired Ekahau , a company in the digital media space, and Castle Connolly , a company in the digital media and healthcare industry. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 16, 2012

Santa Monica-based Triptrotting , which helps match travelers with like-minded locals, is expanding this morning, saying that it has added a new "Social Activities" feature to help users find activities by location, date, time, and price. The company is also part of the Launchpad LA accelerator. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 11, 2012

Manhattan Beach-based CapLinked , the online service which helps startups manage their fundraising efforts, share due diligence documents, and find investors, said this week that it has launched a new activity tracker on the site.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 8, 2014

Please help me congratulate him by Re/Tweeting this post (and following him if you don’t already). Portfolio company support & analysis. Helping be the VC “presence” at key events. Alumni activities. It’s that time of year where we think about new beginnings. Portfolio community building.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Los Angeles-based LifeCrowd launched Wednesday, saying that it is looking to help users connect with others on fun activities led by experts.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 26, 2020

While some of the largest privately held technology companies, like SpaceX and Tesla , have shifted to manufacturing ventilators, smaller companies are also trying to pitch in and relieve scarcity locally. 3D-printing companies are working on new ways to manufacture personal protective equipment and swabs for COVID-19 testing.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Two years after the Los Angeles-based fintech startup Dave launched with a suite of money management tools to save consumers from overdraft fees , the company is now worth $1 billion thanks to a nascent banking practice that had investors lining up. “It’s one thing to help people with budgeting.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The company is focused on the enterprise software area. We spoke with Any Vogel , CEO of the company, to learn more about Colony Logic and its business. We''re finding that companies have many obsolete, legacy systems which they are using, rather than new solutions, which are essentially creating that flawed environment.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2012

Santa Monica-based MomentFeed , the location analytics software developer which helps brands analyze how location-based app promotions are working on a location-by-location basis, said today that a promotion incorporating Instagram and foursqure seemed to help a local restaurant chain. READ MORE>>.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

And yet, such relationships properly used and never overused, can quickly and precisely help you cut through delays in government agencies, speed the process of product planning and ultimate release, aid in positioning in the market and help you avoid a myriad of mistakes that could prove costly in time and money.

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socalTECH

JULY 22, 2014

San Diego-based OneRoof Energy , the solar energy services financing and solar installation company led by David Field, said today that it has tied with "digital services" company Elevate. Accor ding to OneRoof Energy, the move will help extend OneRoof to a "substantial" customer base. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 23, 2017

LA's technology startup industry has saw a surge in new companies and efforts from its serial entrepreneurs in the last few months. Here's a quick look at just a few of the new companies who are led by serial entrepreneurs from the LA ecosystem. Entering Startup image courtesy Mike @ flickr. Funding status: Backing from CAA.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 30, 2013

This is part of a series that describes a sales methodology for technology companies or frankly many other types of companies, too. ” We developed this at our first company and called it PUCCKA – the overall methodology is described here. No product sells itself no matter what startup companies like to think.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 17, 2014

One of the parameters by which authenticity is measured is the activity level of one''s followers. Unfortunately, authenticity matters online, due to the nefarious activities of certain status seeking individuals who manipulate their social media standing by purchasing fake followers. I''d rather have a more active group.".

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

It is natural for executives and entrepreneurs with lots on their plate and little extra time – to just keep up the same activities that have made the company a success. Keep on doing what works and that grows the company (rinse and repeat) and actively work on the rest? Good ones tend to stay with the company longer.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 12, 2016

Activities Vs. Results. Unlike entrepreneurs, whose survival is similarly based on their ability deliver value to their customers, politicians and big company executives routinely confuse activities with results. The post Startup Lessons From Stephen King: Results Vs. Activities appeared first on John Greathouse.

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socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2012

A new service, Likeabilitee , is looking to do just that, by plotting your social media activity against an easy to use, visual interface. Sylvester's firm, introNetworks, is known for its easy to use, visual tools for helping companies and others match up people with similar interests.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2021

The entire family can be active in the business venture. Several companies, like Charles Swaab, offer programs like Money Matters: Make it Count , which teaches the financial basics to teens through Boys & Girls Clubs across the country. Bring the family together. All parents need to do things with their kids.

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socalTECH

MARCH 11, 2014

Venture Partners, Shasta Ventures, First Round Capital and Richmond Park Partners--so we thought it would be great to catch up with co-founders Rich Raddon and Zach James to hear more about what the company is working on now. Rich Raddon: As you know, we originally started out as a different company, MovieClips, at the very beginning.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. The next part of the margin mix online video companies must get control of is talent margins. This helps get CPM rates higher – even within YouTube.

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socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2012

A new service, Likeabilitee , is looking to do just that, by plotting your social media activity against an easy to use, visual interface. Sylvester's firm, introNetworks, is known for its easy to use, visual tools for helping companies and others match up people with similar interests.

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Frank Addante

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Does an activity (be it a meeting, project, or decision…) bring you closer to achieving your goals or farther away? Asking this simple question before beginning a task has not only made me more productive, but it has helped me more effectively lead. I refer to this results-oriented approach with my team as: activity ≠ results.

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Frank Addante

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Does an activity (be it a meeting, project, or decision…) bring you closer to achieving your goals or farther away? Asking this simple question before beginning a task has not only made me more productive, but it has helped me more effectively lead. I refer to this results-oriented approach with my team as: activity ≠ results.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

and of course a relentless pursuit of helping founders succeed. She took an operating role helping run Citysearch and Urbanspoon. On paper she’s more qualified than Yves or myself so with that out of the way can we now just focus on her skills and how you help me recruit her?” She had all of the skills and traits we sought?—?leadership,

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Santa Monica-based Nimble , the developer of a contact activity tracking tool for Office 365 and G Suite which is led by Jon Ferrara, says it has enhanced its browser extension for helping teams with their sales prospecting efforts. The company did not say which browsers the extension works for, but said that Nimble Prospector 2.0

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TechEmpower

JULY 31, 2023

These two questions/answers can help define the early proof points for your company. A : Activation - What % have a "happy" initial experience? And how much will it cost to win them? Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) How much money will your business generate from each converted customer?

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socalTECH

JULY 25, 2013

There are now a large number of legitimate startups who are looking to help you make money in your spare time (or with your spare stuff), opening up a whole new world of ways to finding some spare change. Sidecar''s mobile helps people find people to share a ride with others--and maybe also make some spare change at the same time.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 18, 2013

One of the startups looking to help power the "branchless banking revolution" is Los Angeles-based Card.com. We spoke with CEO and founder Ben Katz about the company''s prepaid debit cards and mobile apps (featuring such brands as The Walking Dead, The Three Stooges, Star Trek, and Garfield), and more.

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MAY 16, 2013

Arye Barnehama: Melon is all about turning the invisible activity of the mind, into something visible and meaningful in your everyday life. When we designed the headband, we made it so they can wear it during any activity that they are used to. What is that brain activity going to tell you? What is Melon? That''s what focus is.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Tinder, created by startup vets Sean Rad (Ad.ly) and Justin Mateen, uses your iPhone and data from your Facebook profile to help match you with potential candidates for dating. The app uses your social graph and friends, common interests, and geographic location to help you find your date. Three Day Rule.

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MARCH 8, 2012

The Tech Coast Angels , the organized Southern California angel investment group, helped boost California into the top states for angel investment deals, according to a new study released today. percent of angel investments in the state. The report did not break down investment totals between Southern California and Northern California.

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socalTECH

JUNE 7, 2013

One local company which is looking to change that is EV Connect (www.evconnect.com), which installs and runs charging stations for companies. Jordan Ramer: We''re a technology company that enables electric vehicle charging management, what we call private charging networks. What is EV Connect? That happens in two places.

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socalTECH

JULY 25, 2013

There are now a large number of legitimate startups who are looking to help you make money in your spare time (or with your spare stuff), opening up a whole new world of ways to finding some spare change. Sidecar''s mobile helps people find people to share a ride with others--and maybe also make some spare change at the same time.

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Frank Addante

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Have you thought about your company culture with the same process as your product plan, financial plan, business plan or your marketing plan? I’ve talked to very few founders or companies that would answer yes to some or all of those questions. No company is going anywhere without people. Have you defined a vision for it?

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