socalTECH

MAY 15, 2012

A new startup focused on taming email overload has recently emerged, and looks to have some LA connections. SaneBox has recently launched an email plugin which works with Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and other email programs, and helps users filter, set up reminders, unsubscribe to unwanted email lists, and much more.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Los Angeles-based J2 Global announced this morning that it has acquired another company, this time a UK-based email services provider called EPA Cloud. EPA Cloud provides email security and management. j2global merger acquisition email security software managed services international' READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Los Angeles-based j2 Global , the diversified Internet and online services firm led by Hemi Zucker, has gobbled up yet another Internet services company, saying it has acquired cloud email security and archiving provider Excel Micro. and Canadian email security customer base. Excel Micro was based in Philadelphia.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Here’s one for executives of any company with next generation products in mind. In many companies, there are quiet geniuses, wanting to work on projects outside of the daily focus of the department or company. Technology companies are prime targets for this problem. . First, let’s recognize the problem.

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socalTECH

JULY 18, 2017

Los Angeles-based j2 Global , the provider of Internet services and digital media publisher, has acquired four more cloud companies, the company said on Monday. Financial details of the various deals were not announced by j2 Global, which said the financial impact of those deals is not expected to be material.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 11, 2010

But what has really killed me is email. I live in email hell. And for the last few evenings I decided to get through email rather than blog. I’m always so completely behind on email. I have a love / hate relationship with email. Email is a chore. People expect too much when they email you.

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socalTECH

APRIL 13, 2017

Los Angeles-based j2 Global , which provides both a suite of Internet services and runs an extensive digital media and content publishing business, has made five more acquisitions, the company said today. The company said it completed five acquisition in the first quarter of 2017 across three of its business units.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Most entrepreneurs quote a resource for market size but fail to then take the next step to eliminate all parts of that market unreachable by the company or product. SAM (Serviceable available market) which is is closer – the market you might be able to reach in your future and service effectively. The “Gloves in China” syndrome.

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socalTECH

APRIL 18, 2018

Los Angeles-based j2 Global , the widely diversified provider of Internet services and online media, has acquired two more companies, the company said today. Financial details of those acquisition were not announced. j2 Global said it does not expect those acquisitions to be material to its business.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Venice, California-based SaneBox , the developer of email tools to help users better manage the flood of emails in their inbox, has rolled out a new product it says can help better figure out who in your company can make a warm intro to potential customers and partners. Pricing on the new tool was not announced.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2012

And in most cases I would heed Fred Wilson’s advice about the “double opt-in” email for intros – where you ask for permission before green-lighting an unsolicited introductions. At a minimum you’re obligating them to ignore the email and feel like an arse for not responding to your introduction.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Los Angeles-based Contur , the email organization software developer recently launched out of StartEngine, told its users that it's getting set to release its automatic email organizer. The company's software is aimed at helping users organize their emails by task, projects, and more. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 17, 2017

Los Angeles-based j2 Global , which is by far Southern California's most active acquirer of technology companies, announced this morning that it has acquired six more companies. j2 Global said it acquired Fonebox , Everyday Health , CudaMail , Unified eMail , Abaxio , and GreenFax , all during Q4 of 2016. READ MORE>>.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 23, 2020

Some of the world’s best companies to work for are those that encourage employees to spend time following their own paths of curiosity toward development of new products or services. And many free products and services have been spawned by Google employees working during their one-day-a-week personal curiosity time.

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Tech.Co

MAY 31, 2022

The buy now, pay later service Affirm has just landed a new partnership with popular payments company Stripe. Just this month, the payment network deepened a partnership with WooCommerce (and the ecommerce service's 3.7 How the Service Works. Please fill in your email. Please fill in your name.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 29, 2019

When Stackin initially pitched itself as part of Techstars Los Angeles accelerator program two years ago, the company was a video platform for financial advice targeting a millennial audience too savvy for traditional advisory services.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

If you're an application developer, sending emails through your application can be a chore. It turns out it's not just a quick line of code to send an email -- it's also a hassle to make sure that those emails get delivered, that your email isn't classified as spam, and handling all sorts of delivery issues.

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Tech.Co

JUNE 24, 2022

A number of tech companies have made the headlines this week for hiring new members of staff, only to rescind such offers before they start. Please fill in your email. Along with rescinded job offers, swathes of other tech companies have taken similar measures to cut costs, including pausing hiring and laying off staff.

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TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

What are some sites or companies in the same space? What functionality would make your company launch-ready? Will you validate new members’ email addresses and/or phone numbers? For customer service? Does it tap into geolocation services provided by the browser or rely on a third-party lookup table?

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socalTECH

JUNE 10, 2013

In the latest services-meets-smartphone service to launch in the Los Angeles area, a new startup, Naki Laundry , said today that it has launched its service in Santa Monica, letting the tech set use their smartphone or the web to get their laundry cleaned. The company was founded by Shai Kedem. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Santa Barbara-based Service Objects , which provides software and services for real-time, contact validation for businesses, said it will offer up free assistance to nonprofits working in the area of environmental conservation and natural disaster relief. Service Objects said nonprofits such as Susan G. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Los Angeles-based J2 Global , the provider of cloud-based services in the phone, email, email marketing, online backup, and other areas--and which also owns Ziff Davis--is further expanding its empire today. The company said it has acquired City Numbers , a Birmingham, UK-based provider of toll free phone numbers.

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socalTECH

JULY 11, 2016

Los Angeles-based j2 Global said this morning that it has acquired six companies, all during Q2. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced, and j2 Global said the financial impact of the deals is "not expected to be material" to the company.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 29, 2019

For weeks, we’ve highlighted both good and bad things about boards of directors for your company (or non-profit.) This week, let’s focus upon number one – aside from the requirements of boards to protect the company itself (not the shareholders.). It is one of the most useful services some board members perform in any organization.

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socalTECH

APRIL 5, 2011

Yesterday's big email privacy/hacking news was the hacking of a database of millions of emails at email marketing provider Epsilon. In case you have not seen it yet Epsilon, one of the largest ESP (Email Service Providers), had their database of millions of emails hacked on March 30th. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2012

At least six, Southern California companies -- Nimble , ParkMe , Quarterly , Beachmint , Chromatik , and Dollar Shave Club -- have been named as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Brilliant Companies list today, a healthy share of the publication's annual look at the best ideas, hottest industries, and innovators.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 14, 2016

Los Angeles-based J2 Global , the Internet services provider and publisher, has gobbled up four more companies, as it continues to have a ravenous appetite for acquisitions. J2 Global said the acquisition bring its total number of acquisition during its Fiscal 2015 to a total of 24. j2 is led by Hemi Zucker. READ MORE>>.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 12, 2023

Some types of businesses generate more and more recurring revenues over time, often growing to a size where recurring revenues pay all of the overhead of the company – an enviable position. There is a phenomenon I have observed time after time with mature companies receiving over 75% of their revenues from recurring sources.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 3, 2018

million to bring to market a service that basically hits pause on the execution of a contract so it can be arbitrated in the event that something goes wrong. The company’s technology works as a middleware including an SDK and a contract notification and monitoring service.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Donuts , the domain name registry companies targeting the emerging generic, top-level domain name (gTLD) market, has launched a new service aimed at protecting trademarks across its portfolio of gTLDs, the company announced today. Pricing on the new service was not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

LeisureLink , which develops vacation travel booking software and technology, and was started in the Los Angeles area, appears to have halted its service, telling its partners on Friday that it has suspended accepting new reservations as well as modifying existing reservations. Emails and phone calls to the company have not yet been returned.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 21, 2020

The automaker Tuesday said its Maven car-sharing service, which launched in 2016, will shut down for good. Maven had paused service due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company sent an email to customers Tuesday that after examining the business, the car-sharing industry and COVID-19, it decided to shutter the service permanently.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Los Angeles-based Internet services and digital media giant j2 Global has acquired two more companies, but in an interesting shift, also said it has divested three companies from its portfolio. Financial details of the acquisitions and sales were not announced.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Woodland Hills-based ReachLocal said today that it has launched three, brand new services today, including a new website focused on the booking of home services. ReachSite helps provide search engine optimization, content optimization, and lead capture for companies, to help companies convert visitors into customers.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 8, 2017

This week in Startup Spotlight we found companies helping students get through their final exams, gift giving chatbots, getting out of email hell, and more. Who doesn’t have email problems? The company was recently ranked 3 rd on ProductHunt and to date has over 3,500 sign ups. Get control of your email now.

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Berkonomics

MAY 16, 2019

There must be at least several companies out there right now positioning to compete with you. There are five niches you can chose when defining your positioning strategy: price, quality, service, innovation, and elegance. Service is a remarkable differentiation. The five strategies: Picking one to emphasize.

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L.A. Business Journal

JULY 11, 2016

gobbled up another slate of companies. The Hollywood-based internet services company acquired six small companies for an undisclosed amount in the second quarter. As it does every quarter, J2 Global Inc.

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