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JUNE 1, 2009

Los Angeles, which has one of the largest Jewish populations in the world, is known for many links to the country of Israel. However, how much of a link do Israeli technology companies see with Southern California's technology industry? Tags: israel israeli conference technology high tech investment.

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JANUARY 29, 2018

Los Angeles-based Bonfire Ventures said this morning that it has officially launched with its first fund, a new $60M fund aimed at early stage startups. The fund was founded by longtime Southern California technology investors Jim Andelman and Mark Mullen, who are joined by Leah Volger, formerly of Google and Santander InnoVentures.

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APRIL 10, 2019

Former Los Angeles-based online real estate startup REX has shifted its headquarters to Texas, after the move of its CEO to Austin, in a loss to Southern California's growing high tech startup community--although the company says it still has a team of 50 in Woodland Hills, and that it expects to continue to grow its team in that location.

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

A man accused of murdering Tech Coast Angel John G. The death of Watson shocked the investment community in Southern California, after fellow angel investors found Watson dead after failing to show up for a meeting. from Watson.

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JULY 7, 2010

One complaint we sometimes hear from venture capitalists visiting Southern California for the first time, is the difficulty of finding experienced entrepreneurs and executives. Demand Media / Richard Rosenblatt / Los Angeles - Rosenblatt's last big win: MySpace, where he was Chairman, brokering its sale to News Corp.

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AUGUST 14, 2013

The coworking trend--which started in part in Southern California and its high tech startup ecosystem--looks to be spreading East, with news this week that NextSpace has raised $500,000 and acquired a Chicago company, to establish its first coworking site outside of California.

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OCTOBER 5, 2017

In this solo episode we meet up with Greg Bettinelli and talk about Upfront Ventures, investing in Los Angeles, high performance cultures, building legacy, helping/funding/nurturing entrepreneurs and the future of the Los Angeles tech scene. Empowered by: Collective Genius - Executive Search for Emerging Companies.

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JUNE 7, 2016

Los Angeles-based Armorway , which develops data analytics software which uses artificial intelligence (AI) for cybersecurity response, has raised $2.5M The funding came from Aristos Ventures, private angel investors and investment from serial entrepreneurs, founders and executives from several high tech companies, according to the company.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

For our Insights and Opinions section today--where we feature the thoughts and opinions of the local high tech community--we have an article from Jeff Grabow , of Ernst & Young, talking about the changing world of venture capital : The VC environment isn''t what it used to be. invest opinions investments insights capital venture'

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JANUARY 11, 2018

In this solo episode we meet up with Brew Johnson of Peer Street and talk about the advantage of being in Manhattan Beach, giving everyone access to investments that were previously available to the select few, unlocking an the entire ecosystem of investors, borrowers and lenders, and transforming an industry through innovation.

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MAY 15, 2013

Peter Csathy , the CEO of San Diego''s Sorenson Media , and digital media veteran, has departed the company, and will head up a new legal and investment group formed by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. The new digital media venture from Manatt was created by Los Angeles partner T.

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APRIL 15, 2013

the investment banking firm which got its start in Los Angeles focusing on high tech companies--and as a onetime venture capital investor--has exited the investment banking and advisory business, the firm said today. s roots as an investment firm. montgomery monty angeles investment banking'

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

One of the most frequent questions from high tech startups is: where''s my exit? We caught up with David Siemer , both an investment banker who runs Siemer & Associates (www.siemer.com) and an early stage investor here with Siemer Ventures (www.siemervc.com), to get his thoughts on the subject. Their only option is an IPO.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Thanks to all of our sponsors, who make our coverage of Southern California's technology industry possible: Sponsors. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Middle Market Investment Banking. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com).

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

Thanks to all of our sponsors, who make our coverage of Southern California's technology industry possible: Sponsors. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Middle Market Investment Banking. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com).

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Browse our job postings , and navigate our (new) extensive map of Southern California high tech companies in your neighborhood. Or, sign up for our database of high tech companies ($24.95 What are your high tech, business related New Year's resolutions? Get new customers. Expand your company.

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MARCH 12, 2010

It's time again for us to thanks all of our sponsors, who make our coverage of Southern California's technology industry possible. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Middle Market Investment Banking. PricewaterhouseCoopers' Vision To Reality Program for Emerging Tech Companies.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

This post discusses the five most common mistakes entrepreneurs make in raising capital: (i) playing securities lawyer; (ii) selling securities to non-accredited investors; (iii) advertising or soliciting investors; (iv) using an unregistered finder to sell securities; and (v) selling preferred stock to angel investors. Let us know!

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

A quick message on a very busy funding day, to thanks to all of our sponsors, who make our coverage of Southern California's technology industry possible: Sponsors. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Middle Market Investment Banking. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). Technology.

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

For the last week of the year, we're featuring the thoughts and reflections of some of the movers and shakers of Southern California's high tech community. Howard Marks is co-founder of Activision , and head of Los Angeles-based startup accelerator StartEngine. We have had a huge year in terms of sheer quantity.

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

All this week, we are sharing the opinions of some of the top influencers in Southern California's high tech community. In each technology company in which Miramar invests, we are focused on supporting the management teams successful execution of its plan. What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year?

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MAY 5, 2010

It's our pleasure today to feature an interview with Yossi Vardi , one of Israel's best known high tech entrepreneurs. What is it about Israel that has made it such a center of high tech and startups? Yossi Vardi: Israel has what a lot of countries have--good universities, well educated people, a high literacy rate, etc.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

All this week, we are sharing the opinions of some of the top influencers in Southern California's high tech community. At Archer we are focused on working with southern California's best entrepreneurs at the earliest stages to build disruptive new businesses. 2010 was a momentus year for me personally.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Los Angeles area startups and would-be entrepreneurs were gathered Thursday as a part of the annual Twiistup technology conference, being held at the Skirball Center. Despite some disagreement over the role of Los Angeles in the technology world, there was a sense of optimism among attendees of the area's role in the startup ecosystem.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

All this week, we are sharing the opinions of some of the top influencers in Southern California's high tech community. Also, we had an investment in a company that went public this year, BroadSoft, which is one of 2010's best-performing IPOs. Earlier today, we talked with Greg Martin at Archer Venture Capital.

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JUNE 6, 2011

Although Los Angeles has become a hub for the high tech startup world, Surprisingly, one of the things which hasn't happened in the Los Angeles area is any huge, successful venture acceleration programs. I moved to Southern California in 1992, when Microsoft transferred me to here.

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

One of the biggest complaints you hear from both entrepreneurs and investors in Los Angeles, is the lack of a credible, visible startup accelerator in the Los Angeles area. We caught up with Erik to hear more about MuckerLab, and its efforts to grow the Los Angeles technology ecosystem. Erik, thanks for the time.

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MAY 14, 2010

That was primarily driven by the economy; when the economy is down, investments are down, and it is increasingly difficult to d a startup. Matthew Jenusaitis: In the year going forward, clearly the biggest issues is investment dollars. Thanks for the time this morning. How has your first year been? It's been kind of lean.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Maneesh works with Miramar portfolio companies to identify growth drivers, potential business partners and evaluate prospective investment opportunities. Maneesh has more than nine years of product development and operational experience in the high tech industry. Maneesh focuses on the medical information technology markets.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

In a bid to prevent the damage from those plumbing failures and also help save water, Los Angeles-based Flo Technologies (www.meetflo.com) has developed a water monitoring device and shutoff valve for your home, which is connected to your smartphone and its own app. Plumbers are not exactly known for their adoption of high tech products.

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AUGUST 6, 2012

Santa Monica-based Demand Media (www.demandmedia.com) has seen its share of ups and downs as one of the highest visibility technology and media companies to come out of Southern California's technology ecosystem in recent years. So, we're partnered with them on a couple of different levels.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

But I don’t think so. Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. It is also true that there are good deals and good entrepreneurs that can't find anyone to invest in them. Maybe you could get v1.0

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