socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

the startup incubator headed by Mike Jones, has just tossed its ring into the another e-commerce category: women's activewear. The area of women's fitness fashions seems to be a popular one for Los Angeles startups; just earlier this week, Carbon 38 , launched into the same segment, aiming at women's fashion and fitness clothing.

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Rustic Canyon Funding Incubator Commerce 178

L.A. Business Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Department of Commerce granted nearly $500,000 to California State University, Los Angeles and its partners, the Biocom Institute and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), to fund the creation of a bootcamp for bioscientists in the region.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The Los Angeles area has seen a surge in the last month in companies and organizations looking to bolster entrepreneurial activity and startups in Southern California. Science is looking to incubate its own set of companies, make investments, and otherwise work to create the next successful startups. We'll do only a few every year.

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socalTECH

JUNE 14, 2013

Adding one more startup incubator/accelerator to the long list in Los Angeles, Bixel Exchange launched Thursday, to offer up mentoring and classes to local startups. The new center was created by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. bixelexchange bixel exchange startup center incubator accelerator chamber commerce'

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Los Angeles-based mobile credit startup Float , which is developing an iOS app to provide credit to consumers, has been selected as part of the commerce-focused startup accelerator Commerce.Innovated.

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Commerce Class Mobile Los Angeles 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 31, 2013

Will all that activity help create the next big technology, advertising, gaming, or e-commerce startup? Standing room only crowd at StartEngine). 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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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

www.science-inc.com), a new technology studio aimed at building new businesses in Los Angeles. We actually reached out to them, because we were fascinated with the e-commerce space. One of those sectors are marketplaces, the other is content and e-commerce. Michael Jones: We love social e-commerce, and we love marketplaces.

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Beverly Hills Incubator Commerce Los Angeles 203

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The Los Angeles-based commerce and content platform StackCommerce has been acquired by the Integrated Media Company, a holding company set up by the massive private equity fund, TPG, to acquire new media businesses. We feel fortunate to partner with a team that has such deep expertise in commerce and technology.

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Media Commerce Company Companies 134

socalTECH

JULY 23, 2012

Los Angeles-based LuxeYard , which operates a flash sales site focused on home furnishing and decor, said today that it has scored what it says is its first round of funding, to help expand in India. REGARD is the software incubator and development firm headed by Steve Beauregard. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 2, 2012

Los Angeles-based Hello Music , an online marketplace aimed at musicians, said this week that it now has over 225,000 members. The firm offers up deals aimed at musicians and is backed by Elevator Labs, the business incubator headed by ex-Virgin Digital execs Brendon Cassidy and Zack Zalon. Hello Music is led by Rick Camino.

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Incubator Commerce Equity Los Angeles 145

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

to launch this week, Los Angeles-based MeUndies.com said today that it is launching a line of high-end, comfortable underwear for men and women. The new startup, like many other e-commerce startups emerging across Los Angeles, has combined a subscription service with a high-end, apparel brand.

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Incubator Hollywood Commerce Los Angeles 124

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 5, 2011

PortTechLA is a public/private non-profit technology center and business incubator operated by a coalition consisting of the City of Los Angeles, Port of Los Angeles and the San Pedro and Wilmington Chambers of Commerce.

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Enterprise Forum San Pedro Incubator Commerce 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Shopify , which develops software for merchants to set up e-commerce, mobile, social media sites, online marketplaces, bricks-and-mortar stores, and more, is setting up a space for entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, the company said this morning. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2012

If you're looking get your startup off the ground in Los Angeles, it always helps to have help from folks with connections to the venture and angel community. It's not a lot more, juts a little more, but it's because the Los Angeles is more difficult to sustain a startup than in Cincinnati or other places.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

The panel is comprised of Southern California’s Top VC’s, Angels, and Startup Accelerator founders. Scott Sangster , President at Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup. There will be plenty of FREE Pizza and drinks! Grab your tickets here: We have an amazing treat for all you out there.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Venice-based Amplify LA (www.amplify.la) is celebrating its fifth anniversary as a startup accelerator here in the Los Angeles area � one of the few in the area to have survived in more or less original form after the launch of a number of startup incubators and accelerators five years ago.

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Startup Entrepreneur Funding Incubator 230

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology.

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Tips Startup Social Media News 161

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based MeUndies , debuted its subscription, e-commerce service for underwear and other basics. Because of that photography, I started a fashion and music blog, and moved to Los Angeles. The firm is one of the companies which has recently emerged from Science, Inc., Before, I as in Dallas.

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Commerce Startup Design Los Angeles 201

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Are you an entrepreneur hoping to startup a company in the Los Angeles area? The latest to enter the scene is Los Angeles accelerator Start Engine (www.startengine.com), which was created by Howard Marks and Paul Kessler. We need the resources here in Los Angeles, and not force those companies to go elsewhere.

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CTO Coach Startup Mentor Activision 194

socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2012

One of the most original, subscription startups to come out of Southern California's tech accelerator boom emerged last week, looking to disrupt not just another retail sector or e-commerce category, but something else entirely: the airline industry. We shuttle primarily between Palo Alto and Los Angeles. How did this all start?

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Startup Mentor Technical Review Santa Barbara 240

socalTECH

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Three, Los Angeles area companies have been selected for a accelerator being run by Silicon Valley Bank and Mastercard, the companies announced this morning.

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Santa Monica Companies Company Burbank 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

I think the incubators have a lot to do with it. It continues to be somewhat surprising to me to see the number of angels who have been entering this space. There have been a lot of new angel investors coming out of the woodwork, and lots of companies getting pretty good funding and valuation. E-commerce is a great example.

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Southern California SoCal Commerce Invest 124

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

As one of the organizers, Jay Tucker explained, “The Silicon Beach movement is the future of the Los Angeles tech area – tech, mobility, digital content, entrepreneurship, etc. Sellbot, an e-commerce platform for sellers made by USC graduates Michael and Payam Ahdoot, took home the grand prize of $25,000.

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USC Cornerstone OnDemand Southern California Netflix 98

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

Incubator: Amplify LA. Fun Fact: Los Angeles heavy hitters J.J. E-Commerce: Nasty Gal. VSI2 enables student collaboration with partners, mentors, and startup visionaries to incubate the brightest young minds of today into tomorrow’s groundbreaking tech wizards. Entertainment Tech: Atom Factory.

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Startup Snapchat Venice Social Media 111

socalTECH

APRIL 22, 2016

We were incubated and launched in Canada in 2014, and at the end of 2015, we launched in the U.S. Los Angeles was interesting, in particular, because of the whole technology scene and Silicon Beach happening here. Part of that is just a general open-ness, and a little more early adoption of mobile commerce.

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Mobile Platform Commerce Class 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media News 104

socalTECH

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Los Angeles-based Science Inc. The second piece, is our theme on the disruption of brands in e-commerce, influencer marketplaces, and investments in social marketplaces, where we've been correct on the general trends in the market. Why do you think it's been tough for people to get this right?

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Dollar Shave Club Entrepreneur Startup Google 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 23, 2017

Techstars (www.techstars.org) has a long history and record of success as a startup accelerator, with programs across the country and world--and recently opened up its third, Los Angeles program, Techstars LA. Three years ago, I had started to explore launching a new accelerator, to support women entrepreneurs in Los Angeles.

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Startup Los Angeles Claremont Press 113

socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Los Angeles-based BloomNation (www.bloomnation.com) is looking to change the model, and instead empower local florists to deliver their own, unique designs. It''s everything they need to thrive in the e-commerce world, and we hand it to them with a simple, 30-second signup on BloomNation. How long has the service been available?

Beverly Hills 157

Beverly Hills Technical Review Design Startup 157

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

From there, I became the first non-founder employee at an e-commerce startup called BITSource, which was the first electronic software distributor delivering electronic volume software licenses to corporations. What networking events in Los Angeles or Southern California do you go to? Who are some of your go to people in Los Angeles?

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Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

LA Tech Summit takes place the following day and takes a more comprehensive look at the entire tech eco-system in Los Angeles, not just Hollywood. This one-day conference has been created and produced by David Beebe Projects led by Emmy winning Digital Entertainment Executive and Producer, David Beebe himself.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2014

The Bitcoinference served as day 1 of 2 for 500 Startups’ “Commercism” series, with an official agenda that covered industry happenings, social dynamics, and a look into the investment environment. Brock Pierce – Digital Currency Entrepreneur and Angel Investor. E-Commerce ventures utilizing Bitcoin.

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Startup Venture Capital Draper Invest 104

socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2018

Los Angeles-based Postie (postie.com), backed by Bonfire Ventures and Crosscut Ventures, is applying machine learning and other techniques to direct mail. I understand both of you came out of Science Inc, the startup studio/incubator? Is there a way you can make direct mail perform more like digital advertising channels?

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CTO Hire Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Marketing 100

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 18, 2012

Variety is pleased to announce the return of its Venture Capital and New Media Summit on June 27 at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles. based start-up incubators, and former CEO for Myspace. Allen Debevoise , Chairman, CEO and Founder of Machinima, the number one entertainment channel on YouTube reaching over 40 million gamers monthly.

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Venture Capital Media Capital Steamboat Ventures 68

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2016

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a new book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology.

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Startup Social Media News Tool 61

Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

Lisha Bell, Deal Flow Lead for Pipeline Angels. Lisha is a member of Pipeline Angels , a social impact angel investing group focused on women and non-binary femmes, and serves as the Deal Flow lead. She’s also an advisor and connector to portfolio companies, and consults other angel groups to develop business plans.

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Technical Review Startup Software Review Entrepreneur 70

Xconomy

JULY 5, 2016

Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Encouraging and supporting these entrepreneurs has led to the creation of programs like SpinUp at Indiana University and the Purdue Foundry, as well as business incubation centers including Purdue Research Park and Innovation Park at Notre Dame. The results?

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