socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2019

A new report, from market analysis firm Sensor Tower, says that Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery , the Harry Potter-themed mobile game developed by Los Angeles-based JamCity , has now collected $110M in player spending, in less than a year. and the rest in countries like Germany, the UK, and elsewhere.

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socalTECH

MARCH 29, 2013

It looks like the sale of book review and community Goodreads was worth between $150M to $200M, according to a report form AllThingsD Friday, potentially making the acquisition one of the better returns on capital from a Southern California technology startup in recent years.

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socalTECH

APRIL 24, 2013

A report today from Bloomberg says that Amazon.com is planning to release its own, set-top TV box later this year, which will bring the company''s streaming video services directly to living rooms. The new set-top box looks to fulfill a role for video that the company''s Kindle e-readers do for books.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 8, 2022

She holds a weekly meeting of her direct reports and asks them to find three important but actionable items for the group to work on if not complete during the following week. There is a theory about agile leadership that has been advanced by a number of business book authors, and this CEO’s method fits within that concept.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 9, 2021

Santa Barbara-based property management software developer Yardi reports that it has been selected by a company in Dublin, Ireland. The company said its software will be used from everything from software and accounting, to powering a white labeled resident app for bill payment and booking maintenance requests, among other areas.

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Santa Barbara Software Development Software Report 113

L.A. Business Journal

JUNE 20, 2019

Quibi gains over $100 million in ad bookings; TenOneTen Ventures backs Probably Genetic; Defense Department Offers SpinLaunch Contract

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L.A. Business Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

billion third quarter revenues; Tastemade to release a book SpaceX requests lower launch threshold; Activision nets $1.7

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2023

Use your favorite search engine and keywords describing your solution to find online sales reports, trade association statistics, and online newsletters with the latest statistics. These days, it’s a great way to get some work done, while enjoying a cup of coffee, so you may not even have to buy a book.

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Statistics Research Report Newsletter 120

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Los Angeles-based FloQast , which develops software to help accountants manage closing their books, has connected its software to Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft with a new software product.

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Oracle Los Angeles Software Report 113

TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 26, 2020

Reports indicate that Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, and seven other passengers were on board a helicopter traveling to Bryant’s basketball training facility Mamba Academy. . “He not only played at the peak of his sport but everything he did was quality from film, to books to philanthropy.

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Jason Nazar

APRIL 30, 2010

We have added a collection of 100,000 books from a variety of well known publishers as well as 150,000 new professional documents, which include research reports, legal forms, business plans and other contents. Among the publishers that are included on our DocStore are McGraw-Hill, Random House, and Simon & Schuster.

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JUNE 28, 2010

The firm said the list tracks pricing trends and provides recommendations on when and where to book vacation rentals, and can be used by consumers to decide when to book their vacation lodging, based on if prices are dropping or rising in a market. LeisureLink said it will be providing the list on its site ABetterStay.com.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 7, 2020

El Segundo-based online postage and shipping software developer Stamps.com reported its second quarter results on Thursday, saying it saw a 49 percent increase in its revenues for the quarter, to $206.7M, as a result of a surge in e-commerce activity. Postal Service, which was part of a fundraiser by John Oliver on Last Week Tonight.

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socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2012

Los Angeles-based Goodreads , the online social networking site focused on books, reported this week that it is just about set to hit nine million members of the service. The site, which is headed by Otis Chandler, said it now has over 300 million books cataloged.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 13, 2012

Goodreads , the online social community focused on book readers, looks to be on a roll. The Los Angeles firm, which is run by Otis Chandler, reported this morning that it now has 10 million members, only three months after hitting the 9 million member mark. READ MORE>>.

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Social Network Sites Los Angeles Networking 140

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Bradford Smart captured this succinctly in his book, Topgrading. A successful hire is not just the responsibility of the recruiter and manager to whom the recruit will report. Who is responsible for a successful hire? Some even encourage interviews with those the candidate would manage.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Jason Calacanis founded Silicon Alley Reporter, Weblogs Inc, Mahalo, and Inside.com. He turned down a $20 million offer for Silicon Alley Reporter. Calacanis' new book is called, "Angel: How to invest in technology startups —Timeless advice from an Angel Investor who turned $100,000 into $100,000,000." See [link].

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2020

Use your favorite search engine and keywords describing your solution to find online sales reports, trade association statistics, and online newsletters with the latest statistics. These days, it’s a great way to get some work done, while enjoying a cup of coffee, so you may not even have to buy a book.

Marketing 157

Marketing Statistics Research Report 157

socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2017

According to ServiceTitan, it will integrate with Plumbing & HVAC SEO, which will help ServiceTitan's customers increase sales and book more customers. The company's cloud-based software is aimed at home service companies, managing everything from customer relationship management and dispatch to marketing and reporting.

SEO 113

SEO Search Engine Optimization Glendale Software 113

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Theodore Schleifer at Recode reported a rare deep dive into the internal intrigue at a prominent VC firm, in this case Mithril Capital. Pro tip: take on the mantle of book editor for a major tech publication, and the publishers will mail you books for free. Mithril Capital, management fees, and VC strategic drift.

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socalTECH

JUNE 6, 2012

A report today says that the hugely successful flight and mission by SpaceX may open up the doors for that firm to gain a new customer: the U.S. The report , from Reuters, says that the third successful flight by SpaceX means that the firm has met one of the first requrements to fly military satellites into space. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The Facebook parent-company saw its stock price get bludgeoned after a bad earnings report showcased that Apple’s ad-blocking changes are shaving billions off its books and the company’s crown jewel — the Facebook platform — has stopped growing and actually shrank this quarter.

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Marketing Newsletter Technical Review News 246

socalTECH

MARCH 15, 2017

ServiceTitan's software is used by residential plumbing, HVAC, and electrical service providers to manage everything from dispatch to invoice management, marketing, and reporting for those home services professionals. The startup is led by co-founder and CEO Ara Mahdessian and co-founder and President Vahe Kuzoyan.

Glendale 113

Glendale Outsource Development Software Report 113

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

I found some help in this regard from a classic book, “ Humanizing Big Data ,” by leading consumer researcher Colin Strong. The explosion of self-reporting on social media has led us to provide very intimate details of ourselves. million books from 1800 to 2000 to let anyone analyze cultural trends.

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Customer Custom Social Media Research 115

Berkonomics

JULY 3, 2019

Reporters and students learn this early when they attempt to get the attention of a busy CEO or politician. “I I am a student studying your industry for a term report. A busy person hearing this kind of request may respond with: “I know of a book” or “Here is a resource,” or “Sure, you can sit in on our next training class.”

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socalTECH

JULY 25, 2011

San Luis Obispo-based MINDBODY , the developer of online software for the health and wellness industry, reported Friday that SpaFinder is using its software for its online booking engine. Financial details of the deal were not announced.

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Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels Pasadena Report 140

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I’m your host, Kirsten Korosec, senior transportation reporter at TechCrunch. This week, TechCrunch reporter Romain Dillet reported that Coup, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bosch that operates an electric moped scooter-sharing service in Berlin, Paris and Madrid, is shutting down. Now, one failed pilot is coming back.

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socalTECH

MAY 22, 2014

San Diego-based sports activity registration and software provider ACTIVE Network reported two wins today at YMCA centers. That software helps organizations with managing facility booking, memberships, communications, and running community programs.

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socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2011

Los Angeles-based Boingo Wireless , the operator of an international network of Wi-Fi hotspots, reported today that it has launched an application for the new Barnes & Noble NOOK Color reader. Barnes & Noble updated its device yesterday, extending its electronic book reader to support third party applications and web access.

Web 173

Web Los Angeles Networking Report 173

Berkonomics

APRIL 6, 2023

Where to learn more… In other posts (and in our book, “Building Great Boards” – available on Amazon and other booksellers) we cover legal responsibilities of a board, how to pay board members, the limits of their responsibilities, dealing with under-performing or “noisy” board members, and more. This is not easy.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

San Diego-based Email Copilot , which develops visualization, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of email deliverability data, has been acquired by Return Path , a New York-based developer of email data software. Return Path said it acquired all of Email Copilot, including technical ssets and existing book of business.

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Email Anthem San Diego Acquisition 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

the mobile applications developer behind ARTKIVE , an app which helps parents save their kids' artwork, and turn that art into photo books or keepsakes, has raised $500,000 in a funding round, according to reports. The Kive Co., The funding came from angels, as well as from Amplify.

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Mobile Report Funding Help 157

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 23, 2019

As part of a new pilot program, Blade has given 200 people in San Francisco and Silicon Valley exclusive access to its mobile app, allowing them to book helicopters, private jets and even seaplanes at a moments notice for $200 per seat, at least.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2021

Every startup fears that one angry and unfair customer who can jeopardize the business by a negative post on Ripoff Report , Yelp , or one of the hundreds of other consumer complaint and review sites on the Internet. Don’t repeat the “ United Breaks Guitars ” experience, which now has been published as a book on what not to do.

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Search Engine Optimization Content Social Network Google 163

socalTECH

JANUARY 26, 2011

Fans of TED , the popular technology and ideas-focused conferences held in Long Beach and Palm Springs, have a new place to get their TED fix today, through a new digital book effort called TEDBooks, being run in conjunction with Amazon.com. TEDbooks said the new short books will be availabe on Kindle for $2.99

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Even practical issues, like understanding reporter deadlines, and your own editing rights, are critical. Craft messages and message supports.

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Media Tips Social Media Startup 118

socalTECH

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Los Angeles-based Fuhu , the maker of the popular nabi children''s tablets , is planning a big launch into the streaming movie, music, and media market this week, according to reports. per month service called nabi Pass which will let gets get access to movies, shows, music, e-books, and interactive games.

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Services Netflix Los Angeles Research 138