socalTECH

OCTOBER 12, 2015

That's the story behind Los Angeles-based Kixer (www.kixer.com), which saw a great exit last week as it was acquired by content management software developer Lakana. Kixer develops mobile advertising software which helps publishers and connects mobile web users with apps. We saw this firsthand. It's all been self signups.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2010

Santa Moncia-based eHow.com , the how-to site run by Demand Media, said this morning it has rolled out a new Android mobile phone application. According to ehow, the new software allows users to search for, retrieve, and play back instructional videos and articles on the site. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 12, 2018

Battery isn’t the only marquee investor to find value in ServiceTitan’s business developing software managing day labor. And as Battery Ventures investor Sanjiv Kalevar noted in a blog post last year , the opportunity for software companies serving blue-collar workers is huge.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2016

For a software startup, a patent can be the intellectual property providing the key competitive advantage, or it can be an expensive non-defensible bureaucratic nightmare -- or both. Some argue to simply eliminate software patents, while others put their hopes in U.S. Patent offices can’t keep up with software technology.

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Patents Software Review Software Technical Advisors 53

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2013

In the latest roundup of fundings (big few weeks for San Diego, apparently): PatientSafe Solutions ($20M, San Diego, mobile health). Independa ($5M, San Diego, software for senior independence). Solarflare ($22M, San Diego, high speed networking). Ignyta ($6M, San Diego, personalized medicine). How to find a startup mentor.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 19, 2019

. “Whether it be a passion for an obscure manga or your favorite football team, Kik has shown an incredible ability to provide a platform for new friendships to be forged through your mobile phone.” In acquiring Kik, the holding company is expanding its mobile app portfolio. Heyward did not respond to a request for comment.

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Social Network Los Angeles Social Media Layoffs 153

Xconomy

MAY 1, 2019

The finalists in the Digital Trailblazer category of the Xconomy Awards San Diego highlight the wide variety of healthtech ideas emanating from local startups and big companies alike, ranging from virtual coaches for physical therapy patients, to experimental software designed to address Alzheimer’s symptoms.

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San Diego Coach Design Ideas 89

SoCal CTO

MARCH 13, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Tuesday, March 13, 2007 8 Ways the Internet has Changed Software Marketing Great post - 8 Ways The Internet Changed Software Marketing - is an interesting take on how different it is these days to market software. Good stuff. Posted byTony Karrer at 6:58 AM 1 comments: Jon Miller said.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Venture capitalists (VCs) have long been seen as the top of the pyramid for startup funding sources, but in fact angel investors now fund over twice as many companies, according to a classic Crunchbase article. Mobile and web software apps may cost even less. The cost of entry for tech startups continues to go down.

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Guide Venture Capital Funding Class 136

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

And while Eric Garcetti is leading in the polls by 7%, according to recent articles a victory is not certain. But more damning is that LegalZoom decided to open its next big center of innovation in Austin, Texas, along with 600 new jobs and a $21 million office purchase according to this article. LA needs Garcetti.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 10, 2012

All you hear about these days is Mobile. Companies are spending more time and money on their mobile sites than their full-fledged website. It’s hard to even watch a TV commercial without some sort of mobile app shout out. I bet there is a lot that would surprise you about the mobile world. Download Apps From the Web.

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Mobile Search Engine Optimization SEO Startup 82

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 6, 2020

Ride Report creates software that enables cities to work with micromobility operators. Yep, this is an Extra Crunch article , and you need a subscription. Moovit, an Israeli-based Mobility as a Service startup, launched an Emergency Mobilization On-Demand service.

Layoffs 136

Layoffs Startup Newsletter Santa Monica 136

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 19, 2021

Earlier this month, Los Angeles became the latest city to task its various departments with prepping a feasibility study for deploying new software and monitoring technologies to better account for its carbon footprint.

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Los Angeles Marketing Study Angel 192

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 25, 2013

Younity, in case you missed the previous article, is a service much like Dropbox but removes the requirement of needing to place your personal data on a third party server. If you’re a new user, upon installing Younity, the software will auto-detect and include all connected storage devices. So what are you waiting for?

Mobile 89

Mobile Social Network Software Screening 89

Steve Reich

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Last week, the WSJ ran a great article (add link) on the value of college humanities courses, and used comments from a successful entrepreneur to make their case. I was wrong, and the article was a good reminder that telling your company’s full story is a critical element in raising capital. Mobile is important.

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Startup SaaS Platform .Net 65

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

These are industries where structural impediments to technology adoption have only recently been broken down by the advent of incredibly powerful mobile devices. “It would present a huge opportunity for a variety of climate tech sectors, ranging from clean electricity to carbon management to vehicle electrification.”

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Startup Technical Review Invest Research 229

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Value Prop Twitter Style : Lynda.com is: “The best, new, online way to learn how to use your software. free weekly Infochachkie articles! If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Search for a specific answer or learn something new from start to finish. ”. Hello Kitty!”.

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Entrepreneur Training Startup Web 245

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Value Prop Twitter Style : Lynda.com is: “The best, new, online way to learn how to use your software. free weekly Infochachkie articles! Value Prop Twitter Style: Lynda.com is: “The best, new, online way to learn how to use your software. Search for a specific answer or learn something new from start to finish. ”.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 26, 2016

Facebook opens up Instant Articles to all publishers. If you don’t know, Instant Articles are Facebook’s new way to natively load articles within the app using an adapted RSS feed. Stats… After Gawker properties live on Facebook Instant Articles, US UVs up to 4.7m, from earlier norm of 4m. pic.twitter.com/TB1GTGt9ss.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. He simply asserted, “the end of software” by putting up a logo with the word software and a red line through it. Just because it’s online doesn’t mean it’s not software. He did the interview and was eviscerated in the article.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

The firm has created a tool which uses software and semantic search to help in the whole process of curating content. We're a content curation platform, software-as-a-service for content, and we are focused on helping companies engage their customer more directly using content. What does this look like to brands and publishers?

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Web Newsletter Content Startup 237

InfoChachkie

MAY 5, 2016

A version of this article previously appeared Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Dan is now CEO of Mobile1st , makers of Mobilizer, the mobile customer experience optimization platform. Two Virtual Organizations That Worked. FastSpring.

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Entrepreneur Santa Barbara Email Outsource Development 100

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

that talked about a recent NY Times article When It Comes to Innovation, Geography Is Destiny. Reading the articles and the comments is probably worth it, but I personally think that the NY Times is overstating the advantage of being in Silicon Valley with a couple of exceptions. eHarmongy) as an acting CTO.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2012

The New York Times recently ran an article titled, “ Tech Companies Leave Phone Calls Behind.” But this article missed the real trend. As Google starts offering more consumer products (read: mobile devices) I assure you they will find ways to take customer service calls from you. But What About Mobile?

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Mobile Technical Review Google Screening 311

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 28, 2014

billion active mobile users monthly as of March 31, 2014, while Twitter has 255 million active users. And this gives way for mobile messaging apps. Emojis, or the tiny cartoonish icons people use to express themselves, together with digital stickers, are becoming the next big thing in the mobile messaging arena.

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Snapchat Social Media Social Network Media 82

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 18, 2016

As much of the world has shifted to mobile, smartphones are an important way to reach consumers. However, this year many brands still won’t deliver a full mobile experience, which is to say that, in 2016, many retailers still won’t have apps. The report notes that in general, the companies that prioritize mobile had modest budgets.

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Mobile Sites Customer Custom 40

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2012

Tech Reporters: These individuals will write and edit informative and practical articles on a range of topics including Startups/Entrepreneurs, Gadgets, Mobile Tech, Tech in Entertainment, Gaming, Apps & Software, productivity, and cover breaking tech news. Take a look below and give us a shout. Contributors.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

In the world of online, mobile, and social games, there are now petabytes of data being collected by companies on what users are doing in those games--and trying to make sense of all that information. It''s a very successful research team, with over eighty peer-reviewed articles we''ve published. Explain what Ninja Metrics is doing?

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Metrics Software Review Research Startup 166

Xconomy

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

I got to thinking about that firing-hiring recently when reading an article about Amazon’s new “Go” concept: a quick-stop grocery and convenience-meal venture that will allow consumers to grab what they need off the shelves (Amazon’s Just Walk. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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Demand Content Custom Customer 75

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Bolded items discussed within this article*. “We know we need to communicate more” he says, and in many instances, mobile developers also need to open themselves up to automotive needs in regards to safety and production. Hands on the wheel, eyes forward, and well, mobile device on the lap.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Can software algorithms help drive more user engagement and video views for publishers? If you look at Inc.com and look at the article pages, you''ll see our platform in use. It looks just gorgeous on mobile, and users are thrilled and keep engaging. That platform is driving significant volume increase at Inc. READ MORE>>.

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Google Content Startup Venice 233

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2010

Diverse search results include stream updates, blog posts, news articles, photos, videos (versus Twitter/FaceBook1 only). Reportedly, Softbank and Zynga have discussed jointly distributing games through Softbank’s mobile-phone service in Japan and other countries. Offers cloud-based web analytics software provider. 406 Ventures.

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Venture Capital Google Web Sites 225

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

pulls assumably free and public data from the CrunchBase database to provide a mobile accessible directory of contacts and company info. I’ve used the word unsettling three times in this article already and we’re barely a couple minutes in. People+ , developed by 3-person startup (Pro Populi, Inc.) Speculation.

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Technical Review Startup Google Software Review 74

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

Im sure that many of you have read Guys article Ten Ways to Use LinkedIn. Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. Technology Jobs in Southern California – a Rebound.

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CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Social Media 150

SoCal CTO

MARCH 1, 2007

The articles I cited there around finding co-founders suggests that Ben is on the money. Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. Thats right on the money.

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Networking CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire 150

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 28, 2012

Huge news: Millions of PHP developers can now build mobile apps for iOS and Android — in PHP. Aiming to head off Apple, Microsoft shows off Xbox SmartGlass mobile app and Xbox dashboard update. Motorola Solutions shows off its hands-free mobile computer. Live at the Apple Event: iPad Mini (and more?). 11 hrs ago.

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Southern California PHP Technical Review Orange County 57

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 15, 2012

The next generation will be real time mobile streaming from handheld to handheld, kinda like Google Glasses but with more viewers.”. As of this article Viddy is only on iPhone, but word on the street is they’ll soon be coming out with Viddy for Android.

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Santa Monica Venice Screening Google 83