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APRIL 8, 2019

Los Angeles-based SHO Products , which is a manufacturer and distributor of products for the growing cannabis (legal marijuana) market, said today that it has raised $3.6M According to the company, it will use the funding for marketing and distribution, among other efforts. in a Series A funding round.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Startup Boost Los Angeles has opened up applications for its Fall 2019 class, according to the group. Startup Boost Los Angeles says its program includes six weekly workshop sessions and one demo night hosted by Google, in Venice. Deadlines for the program close on September 20th.

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MAY 15, 2020

As an angel investor, I see plenty of startups focusing on building an innovative product, but I’m looking for the few who are also leading with an exponential growth strategy, to put them in the category of the next Amazon or Google. Let your highly motivated customers be your best marketing advocates for new customers.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Los Angeles-based Centerfield , a company which provides marketing and customer acquisition to the residential services, business services, and telecommunications markets, says it has launched a new product, called Insights by Scout. Pricing on the new product was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Los Angeles-based startup, Nanotech Energy, is pitching customized, non-flammable Lithium-ion battery packs, saying it plans to deliver its products by Q4 of 2022. The company has yet to deliver any products to market, but says it is now taking pre-orders for the yet-to-be-developed products.

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JULY 31, 2015

Los Angeles-based Thrive Market , which operates an online, membership-only health food service, has raised $30M in a funding round, the company said this week. The funding was led by Greycroft Partners, and also included Scripps network, Powerplant Ventures, and angels. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Los Angeles-based FabFitFun , which offers up a seasonal "box" with a collection of products in the beauty, fashion, fitness, wellness, home, and tech areas, has named its very first Chief Marketing Officer.

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JULY 22, 2021

Los Angeles-based Faraday Future is now a publicly traded company, after a successful acquisition by a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called Property Solutions Acquisiton Corp., The company claims that, with the proceeds of the merger, it has enough resources to fully fund the production of its FF 91 within the next 12 months.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

But LA-based performance marketing agency MuteSix didn’t wait that long to build its business around scaling DTC brands. If you have growth marketing agencies or freelancers to recommend, please fill out our survey !). Why do you think that performance marketing is the right fit for DTC?

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Since this number is budgeted and pre-authorized, managers tend to focus upon other things such as sales, marketing and product development issues. There is an art to efficient management of a process, whether that is the process of bringing a product to market from R&D to production or developing a new product’s launch program.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Thursday, September 27, 2018 -- TechDay Los Angeles. TechDay, the largest startup event series in the United States, is returning to Los Angeles for the fourth annual TechDay LA. TechDay LA will showcase the latest products and services available from hundreds of the most exciting startups and scale ups in the market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2020

As a frequent advisor to new entrepreneurs and startups, I often hear your frustration with being treated differently from other startups by investors, on expectations for valuation , traction, and market size. On the other hand, if the market is super-hot, many will be willing to jump in to make your case.

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AUGUST 6, 2014

In the latest, venture-backed startup to expand its services to Los Angeles, Fresh Nation , a startup offering up delivery services from local farmers markets, has opened up shop here. The company said it has trained shoppers who will buy products from local farmers, for same day delivery to consumers. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 3, 2022

The other side of the business is a new monthly subscription service for stylists that helps them market their handcrafted wigs, beauty and other digital products and services. Winters explained that the driver for the new funding was technology and product development on the marketplace, marketing and stylist acquisition.

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AUGUST 18, 2020

Los Angeles-based electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo is going public via a reverse merger, in a move that it says will provide it with approximately $600M to help support production and launch of its electric vehicles. and will be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol CNOO. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 20, 2019

Los Angeles-based online real estate investment marketplace PeerStreet --which is backed by Andreessen Horowitz--is expanding the scope of its marketplace with a new loan product, which will offer up loans for purchases of residential rental properties.

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OCTOBER 16, 2014

Los Angeles-based Spreeify , the developer of display ad technology which is led by Ruben Dua, has rolled out a new product aimed at the mobile market. Pricing on the new tool was not announced. READ MORE>>. server advertising technology display network mobile spreeify'

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MAY 19, 2011

Search engine giant Google has made its entree into an area long dominated by Southern California technology startups: financial products and leads generation. According to Google Thursday, it has launched Google Advisor , a new service to help users find mortgage, credit card, CD, or checking and savings account offers and rates.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2020

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market research data. These are also important for your product positioning in the competitor section of your business plan.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

San Diego-based Soci , a developer of a social content discovery engine and social media marketing software product, has raised $1.5M The company said the round was led by angel Peter Fischer (Shepherd Ventures) and Silicon Valley Growth Syndicate. soci social media marketing venture capital content discovery'

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Shopify , the provider of payment and logistics management software and services for retailers, has opened its first physical storefront in Los Angeles. The first brick and mortar location for the Toronto-based company, is nestled in a warren of downtown Los Angeles boutique shops in a complex known as the Row DTLA.

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AUGUST 22, 2019

Los Angeles-based Phyn , which develops sophisticated devices that can both detect water leaks and also monitor water usage across a home--through a single device--has rolled out a new product this week, aimed at the do-it-yourself (DIY) market.

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MAY 27, 2014

Los Angeles-based uSamp , which develops surveying and sampling technology and services for the market research industry, said this morning that it has rolled out a set of new products. Pricing on the new products were not announced. usamp sampling survey surveying market research mobile' READ MORE>>.

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MAY 13, 2013

Los Angeles-based Greentoe.com , which operates an online marketplace which lets people name their own price for electronics and other items, has raised a round of angel funding, the firm said today. greentoe venture capital angel ecommerce retail retailer seed' Size of the funding was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

Los Angeles-based online e-retailer Newegg is setting its sights on the growing "Maker" market, the large group of technology enthusiasts who are into building and creating their own electronic projects. Newegg said it wil be at the Maker Faire San Diego this week to help launch itself into the market. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

San Diego-based real-time marketing analytics software developer Anametrix said Wednesday that it has named Barry Parshall as its new SVP of Product Management. Parshall was most recently at iJento, where he also served at SVP of Product Management. Parshall will head up product strategy for the company. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 23, 2019

Now the five-year-old firm, with newly found significant capital in the bank , is attempting to replicate its success in international markets. On Tuesday, Haptik announced it has acqui-hired Convrg, a Los Angeles-based startup that develops chatbots, to serve customers in North America. 60% of all software is bought in the U.S.,

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JANUARY 31, 2017

Los Angeles-based Bridg said Tuesday that it has named Mike Horowitz as the company's Chief Product Officer. Bridg said Horowitz will be responsible for defining and implementing Bridg's short-term and long-term product strategy, roadmap and vision. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 24, 2017

Los Angeles-based mobile location data provider Factual announced on Wednesday that it has named Brian Czarny as its new SVP of Marketing. Czarny was most recently SVP of Marketing at Telesign, and also has served as VP of Marketing and Product at Symplified, in addition to stints at Webroot and MessageLabs.

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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. because it's been such a hot job market. Why did you pick Los Angeles for the new job service?

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

An influencer marketing firm, based in Los Angeles, has tallied up the valuation of companies in "Silicon Beach", and say they're worth $155 billion. Influencer marketing firm MediaKix said it scoured online news searches, top lists, venture capital portfolio sites, and other sources for its report. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

Los Angeles-based Luxury Presence , a new startup which provides websites and digital marketing services to real estate agents, has raised $5.4M Luxury Presence says it also offers up services for lead generation, managed SEO, managed Instagram, copy writing, and video production. in a funding round, according to the company.

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JANUARY 5, 2017

Irvine-based medical device manufacturer Axonic Modulation Technologies announced this morning that it has received marketing approval in Canada, from Health Canada. Mann Foundation, and angels; the company's technology was originally licensed from the Alfred E. Mann Foundation. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

Los Angeles-based Rubicon Project said this morning that it has snagged a Google veteran, as its new Chief Product & Engineering Officer. Kershaw will be based in Los Angeles. Kershaw also has previously worked at Ericsson/Telcordia, VeriSign, Clarent Corporation, Unisys, and SS8 Networks. READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

MAY 18, 2017

Los Angeles, for one, is not only brimming with innovative ideas, it’s also home to a wide range of unique startups that are solving the problems of the world. This is evident from the fact that they are owned and run by EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year award finalists in the Greater Los Angeles area. Clipper Corporation.

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JUNE 18, 2019

The surge of activity by such technology giants as Google , Amazon , and Netflix is completely reshaping the Los Angeles real estate market , according to a report from the Los Angeles Times, as those tech giants are jostling to acquire real estate in LA.

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JANUARY 30, 2014

AnyMeeting , the developer of web and video conferencing software aimed at the small business market, said today that it has launched a new, web conferencing product called AnyMeeting Company Pro. AnyMeeting also said in announcing the new product that it has just passed over 500,000 registered meeting hosts on the service.

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