SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 -- ACG Los Angeles Business Conference. Now in its 12th year, the ACG Los Angeles Business Conference is the premier West Coast event focusing on corporate finance and MandA activity for middle-market companies.

ACG 100

ACG Los Angeles Conference Angel 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2012

Join and actively participate in local business organizations. Volunteer to help out with entrepreneur activities at your local university. All universities love and need to get help from people in the “real world” for coaching and judging activities in their Entrepreneurship and MBA programs. Attend an investment conference.

Activity 97

Activity Networking Entrepreneur Startup 97

socalTECH

JANUARY 24, 2013

Webfest Global , the annual domain name and online traffic monetization conference run by Oversee.net's DomainSponsor, announced Thursday that celebrity Kim Kardashian will be the conference's keynote speaker. Editor's disclaimer: we're working with Oversee with its Webfest Global PITCHFEST this year.)

Oversee.net 180

Oversee.net Southern California Conference Activity 180

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

YouMail CEO Alex Quilici said in a statement that the acquisition might not be the last, saying "We are actively exploring similar acquisitions where our platform can support and run communication services more efficiently and provide users with a better, more secure communication experience." READ MORE>>.

Acquisition 113

Acquisition Conference Platform Activity 113

StartUp Beat

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Startup conferences offer the opportunity for maximum networking while facilitating knowledge sharing among different industry participants. 2017 has already witnessed a load of successful and exciting conferences, including World Domination Summit, Startup+Fest and CEO Space. Besides the frequent “ARRRR!!”

Conference 40

Conference Startup Artificial Inteligence Competition 40

socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2013

The LAUNCH Mobile conference is being held from September 30th to October 1st, and the LAUNCH Hackathon developer conference is November 8-10th. Calacanis is one of Southern California''s more active, and visible, angel investors. event events conference capital venture startup fund launch' READ MORE>>.

Invest 147

Invest Funding Startup Conference 147

socalTECH

JANUARY 31, 2018

Nolan Bushnell , the Los Angeles-based founder of Atari--who is also a very active angel investor in Los Angeles and other companies-- is the target of a protest after he was recognized by the Game Developers Conference with the "Pioneer Award".

Conference 113

Conference Los Angeles Activity Angel 113

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

And measuring activities or output can mislead you into thinking you’re doing a great job. So they create a task list of all the marketing activities an organization can do: press releases, web site updates, customer case studies, blog posts, daily Tweets, Facebook fan page, attending conferences, etc.

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Activity Conference Press Case Study 164

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2017

Only those with maniacal focus on results and a willingness not to engage in every activity achieve extraordinary results. We’re expected to be at conferences, events, sales meetings and be publicly visible. I think of activities as a funnel. The modern world is filled with constant distractions.

Activity 297

Activity Blogging Email Startup 297

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Details on the new startup studio--which came to light at Upfront's annual conference, the Upfront Summit--have yet to be formally announced. Watt joined Upfront Ventures in 2013 , but has been active in Southern California's market as both an entrepreneur and venture capitalist for more than a decade. READ MORE>>.

Southern California 113

Southern California Startup Conference Los Angeles 113

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Join and actively participate in local business organizations. Volunteer to help out with entrepreneur activities at your local university. All universities love and need to get help from people in the “real world” for coaching and judging activities in their Entrepreneurship and MBA programs. Attend an investment conference.

Entrepreneur 143

Entrepreneur Social Network Activity Networking 143

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

WeWork , the co-working space operator which has a significant presence across Southern California, with nineteen locations in the Los Angeles area plus a location in San Diego, has acquired Teem , a software startup backed by active LA venture investor Greycroft Ventures. Financial details of the buy were not announced.

Southern California 100

Southern California San Diego Conference Google 100

socalTECH

MAY 23, 2019

According to Riot Games, the new organization will be the governing body for Riot's college and high school esports activity. Los Angeles-based videogame publisher Riot Games has created a brand new organization to govern college esports, called the Riot Scholastic Association of America (RSAA).

Riot Games 113

Riot Games Organization Competition Conference 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 18, 2009

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 -- San Diego-Marseille Biotech Conference: Testimonies of US born dreams implemented in Provence. French BioBeach and Provence Promotion invite you for a 2 hours conference and at the Salk Institute. Why a partnership between San Diego and Marseille makes sense in life science ? *

San Diego 100

San Diego Conference Activity 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2023

To win in this environment, you may need to expand your leadership in industry conferences and community activities. Instead of really expanding your market activity, you may find things slowing down as customers wait for the next wave of enhancements. Target audience may be limited or new due to price.

Product 141

Product Services Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 141

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The organization, active in the Bay Area and New York City, is announcing new chapters in Los Angeles and Boston this week, as well as a new director of engagement, Domonique Fines, formerly of Y Combinator, and a new chief of staff, Jack Dorsey’s former chief of staff at Square, Alicia Burt. I think the movement is just gathering momentum.

Venture Capital 184

Venture Capital Los Angeles Ideas Tool 184

Xconomy

JANUARY 12, 2018

This winter’s flu season is shaping up to be a particularly nasty one and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week upped its tally of states reporting widespread flu activity to 46. Morgan Healthcare Conference held this week in rainy San Francisco. Xconomy emerged from the conference.

Conference 52

Conference Activity Report San Diego 52

socalTECH

APRIL 7, 2010

Twiistup , known for its lavish Los Angeles technology networking conferences, announced today that it has launched a new, invite-only event called The Retreat. Tags: twiistup thelobby theretreat technology networking conference exclusive david hornick august.

Twiistup 145

Twiistup Conference Networking Los Angeles 145

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

Even if your business is purely local, growth must always be a priority, and you need to utilize all these digital channels available to you today, as well as traditional media channels and industry forums: Maintain an active current presence on the Internet. Participate in trade shows and industry conferences.

Technical Review 142

Technical Review Social Media Conference Custom 142

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Business Etiquette Tips for dealing with VCs and Corporates at Conferences. With the LeWeb conference about to start in Paris I thought the timing of this post would be appropriate. Right after Techcrunch50 Michael Arrington wrote this great post on how to interact at business events and conferences.

Startup 322

Startup Conference Email Venture Capital 322

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

The week long list of events includes parties, celebrity social media personalities, conferences and panels, and a keynote by Robert Tercek. Los Angeles usually ranks in the middle of the pack for social media activity-- one recent ranking put LA at number 15 out of the top 25 social cities, based on social media activity.

Social Media 232

Social Media Media Los Angeles Activity 232

socalTECH

JUNE 27, 2011

Xirrus said Wastie will be responsible for the firm's global marketing and product management activities. Xirrus is a developer of high bandwidth, Wi-Fi networking hardware which is particularly well suited to high density and bandwidth intensive deployments, including schools, classrooms, public venues, and conference centers.

Thousand Oaks 165

Thousand Oaks Marketing Conference Networking 165

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2021

Actively work the network. Spring and Summer are the best times of the year to make new connections and find new startups, with outdoor activities and sports. Contrary to popular belief, business networking is not all done at investor receptions and conferences. Don’t assume it’s a luxury you can’t afford.

Startup 168

Startup Tips Coach Networking 168

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2010

So they create a task list of all the marketing activities an organization can do: press releases, web site updates, customer case studies, blog posts, daily Tweets, Facebook fan page, attending conferences, etc. And the reality is that you might be better off doing less activity but doing “the right&# activities really well.

Startup 323

Startup Press Development Team Review SEM 323

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 8, 2010

Twiistup just announced a new "Ultimate Executive Conference" to be held at a 5-Diamond resort in Dana Point, CA. The Retreat is an exclusive executive level "conference." What is the Retreat? Who's in the Retreat? Why haven't I received an invite to the Retreat? The event will be taking place June 16-18th.

Twiistup 63

Twiistup Conference Email Design 63

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

There are dozens of tools available to help you monitor relevant activity, including Social Mention and Google Alerts. You need to be an active member of LinkedIn, Meetup, or equivalent sites where influencers exchange ideas and discuss current business issues. Consistently review and respond to relevant online feedback.

Product 127

Product Entrepreneur Technical Advisors Technical Review 127

InfoChachkie

JUNE 24, 2013

Our goal was to have the conference participants wake up in their suites to a flyer stealthily placed under their doors in the middle of the night. I had no idea how I was going to slip the flyers under the doors of conference attendees. A conference bag had been hung on my door handle, and every other attendee''s door handle as well.

Marketing 239

Marketing Conference Startup RSS 239

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2023

You need to look at everything through fresh eyes, continually ask questions not usually asked, and actively listen to contrary views. More meetings in your conference room won’t get to the truth as well as simply talking to people who interact with customers directly. No change means you are falling behind as a leader.

Customer 140

Customer Custom Social Media Metrics 140

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Relationships are best built while working and learning together, rather than over drinks at a mixer or industry conference. There are already more than 1500 active hackerspaces worldwide, with info on Hackerspaces. Network with potential cofounders and strategic partners. Countless startup teams have already been spawned from these.

Startup 159

Startup Tool Design Demand 159

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2022

This requires you or your partner to actively listen to customers, seek out economic and social trends, and keep abreast of the latest technologies. Build business relationships and a personal brand.

Mentor 133

Mentor Startup Custom Customer 133

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Actively seek out and attend key outside business conferences in order to meet and get to know people who can help you, and you can help in return. This can vary depending on your business interests, but may include a charity event or retreat, and can be a common hobby or community role. What goes around comes around.

Product 102

Product Mentor Startup Activity 102

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In addition, it is important to stay actively involved in external activities relevant to your business, including industry conferences and panels. The right approach is to allocate time, maybe an hour a day, for these critical change drivers.

Customer 126

Customer Custom Activity Study 126

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

With giant conferences like E3, showing off the coolest new video games to the world, very few innovations arrive in the game industry that’s off the screen. As you can see, the game can get very active and silly very quickly. And video games have become a HOT topic. The list goes on.

Southern California 99

Southern California USC Class Conference 99

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The same is true for people who may approach you at networking events or industry conferences. In today’s world of rapid innovation and new technologies, any individual or company should be hesitant to sign an agreement that limits their activities for 10 years or more. Build trust first. Discussions with potential strategic partners.

Technical Review 101

Technical Review Patents Ideas Sample 101

Berkonomics

MAY 15, 2014

After being an active angel investor for about fifteen years, I realized that many of the discussions I was involved in were virtually identical to ones I’d had many times before. During those times, VCs had lots of conferences where thought leaders gathered to discuss term sheets, deal structures and fund strategies.

Venture Capital 228

Venture Capital Examples Invest Conference 228

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Join and actively participate in local business organizations. Volunteer to help out with entrepreneur activities at your local university. All universities love and need to get help from people in the “real world” for coaching and judging activities in their Entrepreneurship and MBA programs. Attend an investment conference.

Networking 90

Networking Entrepreneur Social Network Activity 90

Tech.Co

MARCH 7, 2015

Now the co-founder and CEO of GoCoin named by Entrepreneur Mag 3/2014 LA’s Silicon Beach #1 hottest startup and one of three worldwide selected by PayPal, Steve is actively circling the globe speaking at International conferences on digital currency and next generation merchant payment solutions.

Conference 70

Conference Mobile Social Media Email 70