Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 19, 2018

As an advisor to new business owners, and an occasional angel investor, I see new business proposals daily, many seeking investors to fund early research and development (R&D) of a new product idea. Funding new product research and development is just too risky, with a large time delay before any return is likely.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. If you need funding for these early stage activities, I have some suggestions on better strategies to follow. They believe in you above all else. Technology pilots.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

I still get business plans, looking for an investor, that say all too clearly that the primary “use of funds” will be to do research and development (R&D) on some promising new technology, like superconductivity or cancer cures. Technology development. Prototype development. Funding sources are still the same as stage one.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

If you read the headlines or talk with zealous friends you may well think cryptocurrencies are either our savior from bureaucratic, ossified governments or are purely speculative Ponzi schemes. I also hope to lay out a way to develop a healthy degree of skepticism for the more outlandish arguments.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 26, 2019

The government alleged in an indictment that he developed Kronos, a malware that steals banking credentials from the browsers of infected computers. The indictment also accused him of developing another malware known as the UPAS Kit. encrypting systems and knocking businesses and government departments offline.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2011

I still get business plans, looking for an investor, that say all too clearly that the first goal of the new business is to do research and development (R&D) on some promising new technology, like superconductivity or cancer research. Technology development. Prototype development. All is definitely fundable now.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Thursday, February 19, 2009 -- "Using Broadband to Spark Economic Development" USC Speak and Spark Lunch. As the economy turns down, governments everywhere are searching for new ways to boost economic activity and increase their jurisdiction?s s attractiveness for enterprises of all sizes.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 23, 2016

Irvine-based cybersecurity technology developer Cylance said this morning that it has named Felix Marquardt as its new President of Cylance International, to head up its global expansion. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 27, 2021

Los angeles-based Silvus Technologies, a startup developing radio frequency (RF) spectrum scanning technology, has scored $1M from a Phase Three DARPA contract, the company said today. Silvus said its technology provides "extremely fast" spectrum scanning in a form factor the size of an iPhone.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 28, 2017

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

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It has developed technology to give people a way to pay bills outside of traditional methods, such as through the mail, over the phone or via a Web portal. Kann teamed up with computer vision scientist Jason Meltzer, who led development for the computer vision technology behind the Roomba at iRobot, to build Papaya.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Camarillo-based Cool Planet Energy Systems , which is developing a system for converting biomass into high octane gasoline, claimed today that it believes it can produce high octane gasoline at the cost of $1.50 per gallon, without the need for government subsidies. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And there is so much money around being thrown at so many entrepreneurs that many firms don’t even care about board seats, governance rights or heaven forbid doing work with the company because that would eat into the VCs time needed to chase 5 more deals. A seed round these days is $3–5 million or more! So in a way it’s self selecting.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Today, the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) published its updated economic forecast for LA and the Southern California region. The Japanese government failed to pay out billions of yen in government benefits for years due to faulty data. Quality tech news from around the web. Written by Arman Tabatabai.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2022

In fact, in this new world of pervasive interactivity, it’s time to rethink even how to develop a strategy. Thorough analysis with appropriate models and instruments is needed to really understand what is not possible for the organization and the environment in which it is active. An effective and inspiring process.

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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. Just a few of these terms include vesting, corporate structure, governance principles, financing strategy, valuation and exit strategy.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

Tech companies have spent the past decade or more developing innovations that can be applied to old-world industries like agriculture, construction, energy, education, manufacturing and transportation and logistics. A Biden presidency doesn’t need a Green New Deal to make progress on climate change. ” Climate resiliency .

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socalTECH

JUNE 15, 2011

Carlsbad-based ViaSat , the developer of wireless and satellite communications products, said today that its WildBlue satellite Internet subsidiary will begin offering up a low price, high speed Internet service to serve rural markets. WildBlue said the new plan will provide lifetime pricing, and began selling June 3rd.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 5, 2018

These panelists will also be on the hunt for new startups to help our government and other agencies win the war on cyber crime and discuss how founders can find capital to build their business. Follow more SXSW startup activity on Twitter: @startupofyear, #StartupNightSXSW and #StartupofYear. to 12:00 p.m.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

This writeup from industry analyst Karl Guttag showcases how Magic Leap has turned away from several of the key technologies it raised billions of dollars to develop with its latest hardware which he nevertheless believes will “blow away” the HoloLens 2 in image quality. — Lucas Matney (@lucasmtny) February 6, 2022.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Nice-to have” and “easier-to-use” products, or social ventures needing government support, are not likely to provide a financial return to investors. Founder insistence on non-dilute clauses, arms-length relationships, and quick closure without due diligence will short-circuit active interest.

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socalTECH

APRIL 23, 2018

Redland-based geographical information systems (GIS) software developer Esri said this morning that it has rolled out some new software for the intelligence community, a new product specifically for intelligence analysts.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

(Editor's note: Los Angeles has always had strong ties to business in the UK, and the UK government has been very active in reaching out to Los Angeles technology firms in recent years. The festival is part of an ongoing initiative by the British government to encourage development and growth in the city's tech startup community.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2020

Nice-to have” and “easier-to-use” products, or social ventures needing government support, are not likely to provide a financial return to investors. Founder insistence on non-dilute clauses, arms-length relationships, and quick closure without due diligence will short-circuit active interest.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Santa Monica-based SolarReserve , the developer of utility-scale solar power projects, reported Wednesday that it has received an award from the U.S. Department of Energy, to develop advanced concentrating solar technology. SolarReserve said it will receive $2.4M SolarReserve said it will receive $2.4M

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 12, 2012

What's the best way to encourage development of the technology industry in Los Angeles? The group said that it is hoping to promote the path of the current Expo line as a new technology corridor, to create new "innovation hubs" along the corridor.

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Xconomy

JUNE 6, 2016

KnuEdge said it already has generated $20 million in revenue and is “actively engaged” with elite hyperscale computing companies and Fortune 500 companies in the aerospace, banking, healthcare, hospitality, and insurance industries. I SIS confirmed his death in its Dabiq magazine in January.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2012

I still get business plans, looking for an investor, that say all too clearly that the primary “use of funds” will be to do research and development (R&D) on some promising new technology, like superconductivity or cancer cures. Technology development. Prototype development. Funding sources are still the same as stage one.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Carlsbad-based Ostendo Technologies , a developer of solid state lighting and display technology, reported this morning that it has scored a $58.3M contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory. Ostendo says it is working on a project to create high performance, holographic 3D workstation display systems, viewable by multiple people.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Los Angeles has seen its own startup scene develop with Silicon Beach, which stretches between Santa Monica and Playa Vista. Even the UK has its own version of Silicon Beach off the southern coast of England, a region supported by local governments and universities to accelerate the growth and development.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2019

In fact, in this new world of pervasive interactivity, it’s time to rethink even how to develop a strategy. Thorough analysis with appropriate models and instruments is needed to really understand what is not possible for the organization and the environment in which it is active. An effective and inspiring process.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Glendale-based Reveleer (www.reveleer.com) is a developer of cloud-based software used for managing medical data, and recently announced a Series C funding round from investors Boston Millenia Partners and Upfront Ventures. The sicker the member, the more the government pays plans. Why the attraction to this opportunity for you?

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Goleta-based Aurrion , a developer of silicon photonics fabrication technology, reported today that it has been awarded $13.9M Aurrion's technology is aimed at allowing active components such as lasers and amplifiers to be fabricated on silicon wafers. in a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) contract.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2019

com), based in Glendale, which has developed new heat energy storage technology aimed at use in the industrial sector. We originally developed this heat storage technology for use in concentrated solar, for collecting heat from the sun. That project is still in the middle of development, capturing 1.5MW of intermittent waste heat.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 17, 2016

Federal and state governments have what is called “Protected Classes.” At the state level, additional protections can include genetic information, sexual orientation, AIDS/HIV, medical conditions, political activities or affiliations, and many more. Nevertheless, both interviewers asked the same questions. Does intent matter?

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Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

The program has been so successful that the startups have leveraged $48M in private capital to further their development. She has created a successful model to bridge entrepreneurs, investors and the federal government. At NextGen Venture Partners, Ashley discovers and vets potential investments. As the President of Start Co.,

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 9, 2018

It is here that Arlington Economic Development (AED) has joined with CES 2018 and will host the Startup Arlington Lounge (booth #50463) at Eureka Park to showcase some of their top startups. Their company helps developers bring security to their apps and devices with minimal code.

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