socalTECH

JANUARY 31, 2013

Will all that activity help create the next big technology, advertising, gaming, or e-commerce startup? Much of the focus is on absorbing that energy, the enthusiasm of the startup community here has created over the last few years. It's unclear.

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Startup Commerce Santa Monica Mentor 256

socalTECH

MAY 7, 2015

Los Angeles-based startup studio and incubator Science said late Wednesday that it has seen its first exit, and has sold Playhaven to RockYou. Playhaven is a mobile ad network, which Science had acquired in September of 2014. RockYou said it will use the acquisition to "turbocharge" its expansion into mobile. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 31, 2014

We''re continuing to feature reflections on the last year from movers and shakers in the local high tech community, and today have thoughts from Gerhard Apfelthaler , who is Dean of California Lutheran University''s School of Management , which has been very active in Ventura County helping to promote startup and entrepreneurial activity.

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Westlake Village Thousand Oaks Startup Ventura 147

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2010

What is the future of social media, digital television or mobile computing. He heads their business development practice and they have been very active in incubating, investing in and helping grow LA startups. The analyst will be involved in the following activities: Tracking investment opportunities / companies.

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Venture Capital Technical Review GRP Partners Email 290

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 11, 2011

We are not taking the incubator approach…we would invest on the same terms alongside the other investors and we would make sure to be a very, very small piece of the round and not to crowd out anybody.”. Capital is very mobile, but capitalists are not. Long-term, we may start investing in some of these companies as they go through.

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Startup Software Review Summary Technical Review 273

socalTECH

MARCH 15, 2021

According to AxleHire, the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) worked with AxleHire, LA County, LA Metro, ROUSH CleanTech, Nissan Motor Corporation, Shopify, and others to develop the voluntary zero emissions delivery zone in the commercial activity fcore of Santa Monica.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 28, 2010

Zong – mobile payments has been a very hot area over the past couple of years with the success and growth of both Boku and Zong. Boku and Zong focus mostly on mobile payments for virtual goods. It has proven a very successful strategy to get consumers to activate the payment on their mobile phone bill.

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socalTECH

APRIL 23, 2020

According to Spireon, its data shows that 10-14 days after recent spikes in driving activity, there have been corresponding upticks in the number of reported cases of COVID-19. Spireon said it used eight billion data points nationwide, studying driving activity of over three million vehicles tarting March 1st, for its study.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

If you need funding for these early stage activities, I have some suggestions on better strategies to follow. Funding sources for this stage extend from grants to large private fund incubators, such as the IBM Watson initiative a while back. Commercial product prototypes.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2012

At any given time, you can have multiple numbers, turn the ringers on and off individually for any number, and have different numbers active. I was also very involved in the strategy on Yahoo's Brickhouse incubation effort. I also helped develop FireEagle, which was arguably the first location platform for checkin.

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Yahoo Startup Mobile Ideas 200

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Topics of discussion will be Saas, Cloud, Mobile, Gaming, Social Markets, what surprises are coming for 2012, creating value with your company, hiring problem solvers, and building sensible businesses. Mike is actively involved with early-stage start-ups as an investor, advisor and board member. 24 7pm at Coloft in Santa Monica.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2019

With the current strong economy I’m seeing a continued resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. In addition, young businesses that are still active after one year continues to hover at nearly 80%. Startup incubators and accelerators are popping up everywhere.

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Startup Social Media Satisfaction Entrepreneur 128

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2015

Since the recession, and at least partially sparked by it, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. The rate of new entrepreneurs increased about 10 percent, from 280 out of 100,000 adults in the 2014 Startup Activity Index, to 310 out of 100,000 adults in the 2015 Index.

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Startup Social Media Entrepreneur Satisfaction 108

socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2017

So this fall, we launched Science Blockchain, a new incubator that partners with leading entrepreneurs to build a portfolio of blockchain and cryptocurrency related businesses. I think we will see the rise of a newer and larger mobile-focused media companies and the continued evolution in traditional television entertainment.

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Dollar Shave Club Tsavo Userplane Southern California 140

socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2012

Because of that, the second thing, in addition to more capital, we thought we should have a building where there is lots of entrepreneurial activity, and where they could be lots of entrepreneurs in different stages of development. Why they won't work, is because we only have a handful of active venture capitalists here.

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Startup Los Angeles Entrepreneur Media 254

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

I personally believe that there are lots and lots of good developers working inside of organizations who would love to work on the interesting projects that we work on all the time, yet they arent out actively looking, so its almost impossible to find them. Technology Jobs in Southern California – a Rebound.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Even the homework is easier, with free access to more opportunity details and competitor data on your mobile device from anywhere in the world. Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive. The cost of social media done well is low.

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Tips Startup Social Media News 161

socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2016

He's also a very active angel investor. Social and instant messaging, plus mobile broadband, makes it possible to serve a global clientele from anywhere � and Santa Monica is still my favorite place overall, so I'm there almost every month for at least a few days to work with our LA team and regional clients. READ MORE>>.

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Southern California Santa Monica News Press 124

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Since the recent recession, and at least partially sparked by it, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. According to the Kaufman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity (KIEA), the entrepreneurial rate in the U.S. Startup incubators and accelerators are popping up everywhere.

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Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Satisfaction 109

socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2017

It's already a great technology center for lots of different areas, but when compared with Silicon Valley, the activity level needs to go way up in order for Southern California to be on par with Silicon Valley. There are many gaps to fill, and ways we can make a difference by encouraging more entrepreneurial activity in Southern California.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2015

If you need funding for these early stage activities, I have some suggestions on better strategies to follow. Funding sources for this stage extend from grants to large private fund incubators, such as the IBM Watson initiative. Commercial product prototypes.

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Develop Development Product Funding 102

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

If you need funding for these early stage activities, I have some suggestions on better strategies to follow. Funding sources for this stage extend from grants to large private fund incubators, such as the IBM Watson initiative a while back. Commercial product prototypes.

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Resource Ideas Funding Research 102

socalTECH

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Are there specific kinds of companies you're hoping to see in the incubator? Amir Banifatemi: Initially, we will try to focus on mobile infrastructure and services, but we're also looking at companies that have a component which is social and local. To me, that's like heaven.

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Orange County Southern California Startup Class 192

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 23, 2007

For me, these are folks who are actively involved in wide variety of technology-enabled businesses. Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. First - let me say what I consider to be a good audience - interesting people.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Networking CTO Coach Angel 150

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 7, 2013

Stained Glass Labs’s incubator companies will be able to gain advanced access to the Exitround community of business and corporate development professionals and also get one-to-one coaching on strategically navigating corporate conversations.

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Google Technical Review Press Software Review 87

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 24, 2014

Mehrdad gives us some context on how long this idea was incubating. ” Active vs Passive dating. CupidRadar’s unique offer is to have both a traditional log-in site and mobile apps in order to provide both active and passive dating experiences. The internet was wired and apps weren’t a thing.

Startup 108

Startup Mobile Ideas Activity 108

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 14, 2012

We were recently introduced to Punchcard , a great new startup company that’s supported by prominent incubator (also based out of Pasadena), Idealab. The concept behind their company, driven by an iPhone/Android enabled mobile app stems from a couple of basic ideas: To help businesses build and maintain a loyal customer base.

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Software Review Idealab Pasadena Customer 95

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 16, 2013

Currently, it has been difficult to track the all the new startup activity, find out how large or small the team is and if they are funded or not. Through data mining local company info, BILA will begin to produce comprehensive free data reports that track the most inclusive data for web and mobile startups based in Los Angeles.

Startup 105

Startup Mentor Entrepreneur Platform 105

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Even the homework is easier, with free access to more opportunity details and competitor data on your mobile device from anywhere in the world. Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive. The cost of social media done well is low.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media News 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2018

With the current strong economy, and sparked by the last recession, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. Startup incubators and accelerators are popping up everywhere. Business incubators were all the rage before the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit).

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Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Satisfaction 66

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Mike continues to be actively involved with early-stage start-ups as an investor, advisor and board member. OrganicStartup incubates and accelerates innovative ventures by providing them with strategic early-stage investment, advisory, and operational assistance. Tech Coast Angels is actively seeking great startups to fund.

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Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

He is also an active investor with stakes in companies like Hipmunk, GroupMe, Facebook, Zynga (acquisition stock), and SV Angels. OrganicStartup incubates and accelerates innovative ventures by providing them with strategic early-stage investment, advisory, and operational assistance. He received a B.S.

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Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Design 100

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

Chris Devore & Andy Sack have created Founder’s Coop with the goal of funding, incubating & launching more early-stage ventures in Seattle. It’s no big surprise that I spend a larger portion of my time in LA working on: disruption of television, performance-based marketing, games & mobile.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Press 317

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

In addition, Howard Marks unveiled Start Engine , a new LA incubator focused on helping entrepreneurs become successful in 90 days. Howard is now CEO of Gamzee, a new social game company building games for the new Facebook mobile platform. Tech Coast Angels is actively seeking great startups to fund. Community Sponsors.

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Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 77

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2014

To be more specific, as 500 Startups’ Bitcoin head, Sean Percival described, the event was an unconference; m eaning, the open-board signup sessions were as much a part of the day’s activities as the official speaker panels. Adam Draper – Of Boost VC, an SF Incubator/Accelerator. ”(Actual words: Bull S**t).

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Startup Venture Capital Draper Invest 104

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 18, 2013

MuckerLab has already secured its reputation as one of the hottest startup accelerators in town with a particular emphasis on product for incubation-stage software, services and media ventures. GetMeRated , a mobile app where teens and twentysomethings find new friends through photos and chat. Founded by L.A.’s

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Class Startup Tech Coast Angels CTO Coach 100

Tech.Co

JANUARY 4, 2018

For many founders, getting noticed by investors, potential customers, incubators and other companies, is a necessity to take your product to the next level. This is a virtual pet sitter device that challenges them to playful and smart activities, and rewards them when they accomplish a task. Astronomy can be an activity for everyone.

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Startup High Tech Product Design 70