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APRIL 5, 2018
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 -- Los Angeles Digital Summit. The Definitive Digital Marketing Gathering. See [link] (more)
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SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 5, 2018
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 -- Los Angeles Digital Summit. The Definitive Digital Marketing Gathering. See [link] (more)
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APRIL 4, 2018
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TechCrunch LA
MARCH 3, 2020
That’s what the Los Angeles-based extended reality technology developer Talespin did — and it just raised $15 million to grow its business. . It turns out the virtual and augmented reality companies aren’t dead — as long as they focus on the enterprise.
SoCal CTO
MARCH 2, 2015
What I’ve not written as much about is what to do if you are a CTO looking for your next opportunity – especially in Los Angeles. It’s a good idea to start with a fairly narrow definition. I have quite a few conversations like this and am having one via email right now, so it inspired me to put it in a post instead.
socalTECH
JULY 23, 2012
There's been a surge in startup accelerator activity in Los Angeles in the last year, as interest in starting a company in the region has grown, and a wide range of experienced entrepreneurs and investors have pitched in to help companies get to the next level. Of that, $97.47 in companies associated with digital studio Science Inc.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Most of the insiders and hiring executives in Los Angeles know how hard it is to find technical talent in Los Angeles�but not all realize it's not because of lack of talent, but because of very high demand. Why did you pick Los Angeles for the new job service? because it's been such a hot job market.
SoCal CTO
OCTOBER 13, 2009
I find myself speaking at various venues in Los Angeles to tell people (most often service providers) about how I've used social media and particularly my blogs, LinkedIn, twitter and topic hubs as part of my own services business. I'd especially like to find people in Los Angeles. They need some help getting started.
Tech.Co
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Last night, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced off against the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the World Series. According to data from Sprout Social, the Los Angeles Dodgers mirrored their Game 1 victory by generating almost three times as much buzz as the Houston Astros. And, much like in Game 1, the Dodgers came out on top.
SoCal CTO
OCTOBER 26, 2009
What networking events in Los Angeles or Southern California do you go to? Besides Tony Karrer for technology, who are some of your go to people in Los Angeles? A few in there that I definitely wanted to capture. What was the best one you’ve been to recently? I like Ken's METal Breakfasts.
SoCal CTO
FEBRUARY 23, 2007
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Friday, February 23, 2007 Events and Networking in Los Angeles One of the issues I discussed in Innovation and Geography was that the geography and traffic in Los Angeles generally makes it more difficult for networking. Marketing, Startups and Networking in Los Angeles.
Jason Nazar
JUNE 11, 2011
Others listed are in the area and definitely great spots, but may not be ideal for groups. Katana – definitely fun for a group (but I know you know this spot). Red O – beautiful inside, the food is decent but definitely a crowd-pleaser, plus it’s the “it” place in LA, so people would like it for the “event” of it.
TechCrunch LA
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The two spent months pounding the pavement in Los Angeles pretending to be college students doing research on the industry. According to data provided by the company, Boulevard is definitely giving businesses a boost. Los Angeles-based Boulevard has raised $11 million for its software to manage salons and spas.
TechCrunch LA
JULY 21, 2020
Now the two women are co-founders of Angel City, leading a gaggle of venture capital, sports, and celebrity investors, alongside Angel City co-founder and President Julie Uhrman, in bringing a National Women’s Soccer League team to Los Angeles by the Spring of 2022. Image Credits: Angel City.
socalTECH
JULY 20, 2021
Los Angeles-based private equity investor Platinum Equity said this week that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Unical Aviation, a provider of aircraft parts and components to the global commercial aerospace market. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 2, 2019
A new report, published this morning, says that Los Angeles-based Tinder --as well as many other dating and hookup apps--has a big problem, in that they are not screening for registered sex offenders.
socalTECH
JUNE 24, 2020
Los Angeles-based Cloudbreak Health , which provides telehealth and video medical interpretation service, said this morning that it has integrated with healthcare electronic medical records provider Epic Software.
TechCrunch LA
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
It’s a big number, and a big day, for the Los Angeles-based startup. GOAT , the proprietor of online and physical retail locations for reselling the collectible kicks and kits that are the currency of street cred and cultural cool among the youths, is now worth a whopping $1.75 billion thanks to $100 million in new financing.
TechCrunch LA
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Salted , a Los Angeles-based startup creating digitally native quick-service restaurant brands, brought in a new round of $16 million in Series A funding to continue its nationwide expansion. The voracious fight for your salad bowl.
socalTECH
JANUARY 22, 2021
Los Angeles-based electric vehicle charging network operator EVgo said early on Friday morning that it will be going public, via an acquisition by a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
TechCrunch LA
MAY 14, 2019
and raised some capital from the Los Angeles-based investment firm, Science. Indeed, there are no studies that definitively prove a link between radiation emitted by cell phones and cancer.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Los Angeles-based electric car maker Faraday Future said this morning that it has named a new CEO, and has named Dr. Carsten Breitfeld to head up the company, with founder and CEo YT Jia becoming Chief Product & User Officer (CPUO).
TechCrunch LA
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
One of the most active investors in Los Angeles, Suster spoke of how local startups are able to draw upon the city’s creative talent to bring content, commerce and communication platforms to the next level. “By any definition we’ve been in a funding… Read More.
TechCrunch LA
APRIL 21, 2021
Crosscut Ventures, Mubadala Capital, Next Play Capital and Owl Capital also participated in the financing, which brings the Los Angeles-based company’s total raised to $50 million since its 2010 inception. s SB Opportunity Fund.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Los Angeles-based electric car designer Fisker , the latest incarnation of the EV efforts of auto designer Henrik Fisker, says it has signed a definitive agreement with Magna International. According to Fisker, Magna will manufacture Fisker's upcoming Ocean vehicle in Europe.
socalTECH
APRIL 21, 2017
Los Angeles-based private equity investor The Gores Group announced very late Thursday evening that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell Fotona Holdings , a manufacturer of high performance lasers for the medical, dental, and aesthetic market, to AGIC Capital. Financial details of the sale were not announced.
TechCrunch LA
JULY 19, 2022
Josh Kaplan and Dee Murthy, both founder and co-CEO of the Los Angeles–based company, started Ghost in 2021 after previously working together at Four Five Group, a men’s apparel business. Over the past decade, they saw the differences in relationships as brands began to start more online.
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
In your opinion, are your angels more or less active this year? Investors are very focused on diligence, on business models that make sense, and those companies that have a definite competitive advantage and defensibility to what they're doing. Mike Napoli: It's quality versus quantity. Mike Napoli: I think it was the entrepreneur.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 22, 2021
For Upfront, it’s about Los Angeles. and even though by definition that means the majority of our dollars are invested outside the area, that still makes us meaningfully different from the ten other Sand Hill Road funds this LP might be speaking with. We invest 40% of our dollars in Southern California firms?—?and
socalTECH
OCTOBER 20, 2016
CEC said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Siemer & Associates. CEC said it will set up an office location in Los Angeles, because Hollywood is "the epicenter of the US film and media industry". Siemer will remain with the firm, with Dan Chen now heading up the Los Angeles office for CEC.
socalTECH
JUNE 2, 2014
Last month, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti created a new program, aimed at growing, assisting and sustaining entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. Krisztina "Z" Holly: The reason I picked that, is because there is a huge opportunity here in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is poised to play a huge role in that area.
socalTECH
JULY 9, 2014
Los Angeles-based Common Interest Communities , a developer of kiosks and communications systems aimed at student housing, said today that it has raised $10M in a private placement. Those touchscreens are installed in every student''s room, and offer up high definition cameras, social apps, and more. READ MORE>>.
TechCrunch LA
JUNE 3, 2022
billion valuation to open up permanent retail stores in Seattle, Los Angeles and London, capitalizing on the dewy fairytale of its Manhattan flagship store. Dixon is setting out to broaden the nonprofit’s definition of inclusion after it was helmed by its white, female founder Pam Kostka for three years. .
TechCrunch LA
OCTOBER 5, 2020
The company is active in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Texas, Michigan, Boston and New York (and many places in between) and says that it currently operates some 21 warehouses nationwide. Underpinning its tech is the sheer size of the operation: economies of scale in action.
socalTECH
JULY 29, 2016
Los Angeles-based iPATROL has just rolled out a new, Wi-Fi enabled, roving robot called Riley , which lets homeowners see real time, high definition video from the robot from their iOS or Android phone, from anywhere in the world. iPATROL is led by Rodney Lo. Wish you had your very own, security robot?
socalTECH
JANUARY 6, 2014
Los Angeles-based Oversee.net has acquired Pasadena-based Crashworks , the developer of the photo-based city guides. Laubach had hoped to make Crash into the definitive place to find photo-worthy, tourist attractions close to you. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.
SoCal CTO
APRIL 2, 2012
These companies are very early-stage and definitely have not shown product/market fit. The startup founder is definitely not ready to hire a CTO. Of course, there's still hard work to be done to as the bad news is that its hard finding good Web Development in Los Angeles and certainly its tough Finding Developers Here in Los Angeles.
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Irvine-based hard drive maker Western Digital , and Los Angeles-based studios Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Warner Bros. The firms said the new technology will support full 1080p high definition digital movies and TV shows. The group plans to license its technology to others. READ MORE>>
SoCal Tech Calendar
MARCH 16, 2017
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 -- Join us at the Pepperdine West Los Angeles Graduate Campus and learn invaluable information about what it means to be an entrepreneur. If the answer is yes then this session is definitely for you! Breakfast provided.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 17, 2014
Los Angeles-based XPRIZE , which runs a series of multi-million dollar challenges aimed at helping to advance technology innovation, said yesterday that it has extended the deadline for the Google Lunar XPRIZE to the end of 2016.
TechCrunch LA
MAY 13, 2020
“We definitely think that it’s healthy, but we don’t think you have to compromise on the taste,” said Sharon. The drinks also include functional ingredients like L-theanine, ashwagandha, and functional mushrooms like cordyceps, reishi, and lion’s mane. The company has raised $2.7
TechCrunch LA
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
No word yet on what this means definitively for Boeing’s crew program, but we’ll find out at the end of this month, according to NASA officials. Our very own dedicated space event is coming up on June 25 in Los Angeles, and you can get your tickets now. Otherwise, the mission team says it would not have been caught.
socalTECH
AUGUST 21, 2013
Los Angeles-based fashion sites JustFab and ShoeDazzle said Wednesday that the two are in a definitive agreement to merger bringing together two of LA''s most watched fashion and subscription e-commerce sites. Financial details of the merger deal were not disclosed.
socalTECH
JULY 18, 2013
Los Angeles has recently become the hotbed for financial startups--from Green Dot, to Blackline Systems, to Wallaby and ZestCash. How did you end up in Los Angeles? The Los Angeles examples which you might know about, though not in our portfolio, is Green Dot. Before we came, it was twenty companies.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 3, 2010
Los Angeles-based Encompass Digital Media said today that it is in a definitive agreement to acquire the global content distribution business of Ascent Media Corporation. The deal is worth approximately $120M, split between $113M in cash plus assumption of debt obligations worth approximately $7M.
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