socalTECH

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

It was an unusual sight at Dodger's Stadium on Tuesday evening, at least for baseball fans, as a different Dodger's team took the field: the first class of the LA Dodgers Accelerator , an effort by the team to help incubate and accelerate startups in the sports and sport-related areas. What was the biggest takeaway of the evening?

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TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The benefit of the object pascal language is obvious: it is at the same time a high-level language (with interfaces, classes and safe ARC/COW strings), safe and readable, but also a system-level language (with raw pointers and direct memory buffers access). Notes A heartfelt thank you to all our contributors and fans!

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socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2014

The startups included SideVision , an ecommerce software platform; Portal Entertainment a content development company; Bubbl , a developer of mobile and web-based video editing tools; Wisemetrics , social content publishing; Incoming Media , push notification for video; and Toggle , a developer of HDMI dongles for streaming UltraViolet content.

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Media Class Hollywood Incubator 124

socalTECH

MARCH 20, 2015

Altadena-based Rexter , the developer of real time contact and relationship management software led by technology veteran Andy Wilson, has been named one of the fourteen companies in the upcoming Microsoft Digital Work Accelerator.

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Altadena Class Pasadena Yahoo 100

TechEmpower

MARCH 4, 2024

TechEmpower has been instrumental in developing chatbots like these, utilizing generative AI to sift through internal documents and user manuals, enabling them to provide precise answers to customer service questions. It also facilitates rapid prototyping, allowing for quicker iterations and thus shorter development cycles.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

San Diego-based Ensysce Biosciences , which is developing opioid pain medication, says it has named Steven R. Ensysce said the expansion will help move its new opioid drug glasses, TAAP and MPAR, through clinical development. Martin to its board of directors.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

In the age old world of real estate, it''s often referrals, friends, door to door visits, and sometimes shopping carts which help connect home buyers and sellers with local real estate agents. In other words, we help you find the agent who will sell your house the fastest and for the most money, based on their stats.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Los Angeles-based Circular Systems , a startup developing material science technology to transform waste into fiber, yarn, and textile fabrics for the fashion industry, has scored funding as part of a Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) said it provided to the second class of its LS&Co. accelerator effort, Levi's announced today.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

million by the US Economic Development Administration to create the new accelerator. The first class of the accelerator runs from May 10th through August 6th. Starburst says it is seeking to help advance novel technologies with aerospace applications and build the next generation of aerospace startups in the Los Angeles area.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 18, 2013

A traffic jam of expensive cars lined up to pull into the packed parking lot of MuckerLab for its second graduating class demo day. Tech Coast Angel investor Dale Okuno came out because he believes that MuckerLab attracts better talent because they keep their class size small and focused. And build great business they have.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 21, 2018

San Luis Obispo-based MINDBODY , the online booking site for fitness classes and spas, has linked up with athletic app and social network developer Strava , the two said on Monday. According to the two, the integration means Strava athletes can discover new classes through friends' activities feeds. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2021

Here is a short list of the areas where you should be able to find help, whether you are a student or an independent entrepreneur: Exploring hot ideas. Product research and prototype development. Take advantage of the tech classes, labs, equipment, and graduate students looking for real world problems to research.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Los Angeles-based Parallel Agile , a developer of software focused on the Agile coding market, says it has rolled out a new product, CodeBot UX.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 2, 2021

The pandemic also helped as artists who were cut off from their audiences began to explore alternative ways to reach fans — and make money. “The third piece is a developer ecosystem,” Evans said. It’s kind of strange that this has taken so long to develop. Sales, Sony Music Entertainment, in a statement. .

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Shopify , which develops software for merchants to set up e-commerce, mobile, social media sites, online marketplaces, bricks-and-mortar stores, and more, is setting up a space for entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, the company said this morning.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 28, 2017

And yet, such relationships properly used and never overused, can quickly and precisely help a CEO cut through delays in government agencies, speed the process of product planning and ultimate release, aid in positioning in the market and help the CEO avoid a myriad of mistakes that could prove costly in time and money.

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socalTECH

MARCH 19, 2014

A new, cross-border startup accelerator-- HardTech Labs --said yesterday that it has launched a new, startup accelerator aimed at helping hardware companies take their companies to full production. The new startup accelerator is led by Derek Footer, and said it plans to run three classes a year of up to 30 companies per class.

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Outsource Development Class Incubator San Diego 221

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said production of the Tesla Semi, a Class 8 heavy duty truck, would begin in 2019. Newcomer Thor Trucks is developing a medium-duty Class-6 electric truck for UPS, which will also be tested in California.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

We’ve listened carefully to our business customers to develop this program,” said Jakki Krage Strako, chief commerce and business solutions officer, in a press release. One distinct element of the service is USPS Connect Local Mail, which offers affordable First-Class mail, with documents capped at 13 ounces. Helping Local Business.

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Services Press Commerce Class 158

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Tala is developing mobile technology which uses the patterns and information available on the cell phones of users in developing countries, to help with credit scoring and to assess financial risk. The funding was led by IVP, and also included Ribbit Capital, along with Lowercase Capital, Data Collective, and Collaborative Fund.

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Funding Class Los Angeles Mobile 100

socalTECH

JULY 25, 2011

The Santa Barbara-based arm of Citrix Systems , which develops GoToMeeting and other online communications and sharing software, said today that it ad tied its GoToTraining training software with Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. READ MORE>>.

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Santa Barbara Training Class Social Media 160

socalTECH

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Santa Monica-based SHIFT , which develops real time, online advertising and marketing tools, announced this morning that it has raised $6M in a Series B funding round. The company said the funding came from DN Capital, and will go towards international expansion in Europe. SHIFT said it has now raised $14M in funding. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MAY 18, 2011

Santa Monica-based BetterWorks , the startup run by Paige Craig, which is developing a service to help companies manage and offer employee benefits and perks, has upgraded its product features. BetterWorks has developed a system which makes it easy for employers to manage fringe benefits for its employees. READ MORE>>.

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Santa Monica Class Demand Platform 178

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Los Angeles-based Circle Street , the developer of a mobile advertising service to help retailers drive local store traffic, has been acquired by media and advertising firm Valassis , according to the company''s venture backer, Crosscut Ventures. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 10, 2015

Techstars Disney Accelerator class of 2015 was announced yesterday. StatMuse is developing an artificial intelligence platform to help sports fans explore data using simple, natural language. The participants will receive up to $120,000 in investment from Disney to develop their ideas, along with mentoring from executives.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

"The idea behind the incubator is to better prepare our students and student companies for the real world," Choi told us, mentioning that the incubator should also help students develop many of the ideas they generated in the school's new venture creation classes. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

A major chunk of this activity is provided by the newer class of “super angels,” who often look more like micro-VCs, except that they are investing their own money. This helps the startups with the most opportunity move forward quickly to greater success. Super angels have greater scope to match talent with a startup.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2015

Santa Monica-based ,a href="[link] OnDemand , the developer of cloud-based, talent management software, said this morning that it has made investments in four companies, from the Cornerstone Innovation Fund.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Invest Company Companies 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

In recent months, a dozen accelerators and incubators have emerged in the Southern California area, looking to help take the new generation of technology startups to funding and beyond. We've deliberately left out in-house incubators, and programs which don't follow the class-based format (we'll cover those next).

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Southern California Incubator Guide Startup 246

socalTECH

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Qualcomm said its Qualcomm Robotics Accelerator will focus on helping to accelerate the development of a next generation of robotics and intelligence machines. Qualcom said that the deadline for applications is February 22nd, and the class will start in May of 2015 and end in September of 2015. READ MORE>>.

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San Diego Incubator Class Invest 147

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 10, 2013

Santa Monica-based SHIFT, a collaboration platform for marketers and agencies April 9 announced the launch of their Open Marketing Cloud in a move to help marketers work together more efficiently. It also offers access to SocialFlow’s best-in-class technology for publishing and buying. All Your Marketing Apps In One Place.

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Marketing Help Social Network Class 67

InfoChachkie

MARCH 2, 2015

Instead of trying to teach students to be an entrepreneur, I expose my entrepreneurial students to tools that will help them solve real-world problems. I treat each of my classes as a product that the students are paying a lot of money to consume. out of 5 in both Helpfulness and Clarity. Challenging. for Easiness.

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Entrepreneur Class Course Case Study 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Los Angeles-based mobile credit startup Float , which is developing an iOS app to provide credit to consumers, has been selected as part of the commerce-focused startup accelerator Commerce.Innovated. Commerce.Innovated said this is its fourth class for the accelerator. READ MORE>>.

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Commerce Class Mobile Los Angeles 100

socalTECH

JUNE 19, 2012

Los Angeles-based HypeMarks , the developer of a service which helps users find new places to explore on the web, has raised $350,000 in a funding round, socalTECH has learned. HypeMarks was part of the StartEngine accelerator Q1 class; the company originally grew out of Sae Koo's business class at USC. READ MORE>>.

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Idealab SoCalTech USC Class 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Most colleges have now added classes in entrepreneurship to include the necessary business focus to technical majors that usually drive innovative ideas. Every school recognizes the power of “hands-on” work to help you develop your own ideas into a business. Make a summer internship your best learning class.

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Entrepreneur Mentor Class Resource 157

socalTECH

MAY 14, 2013

The startup--out of current Launchpad LA class, is developing an brainwave-reading headband which ties to your smartphone via a Bluetooth link, allowing users to monitor their brain patterns. The startup wants to help users improve their focus and better understand how to improve their concentration. READ MORE>>.

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Activity Mobile Class Los Angeles 185

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

A pilot flying with the wind behind is helped by the speed of the wind and uses less fuel and less time to make it to the destination. If the market is moving quickly toward your class of product or service, you may be able to gain a piece just by being there at the right time with the right product or service.

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Marketing Class Startup Research 120