Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2020

Should they go after high-tech nerds for partners, or professional technologists? A business startup is not an academic environment, or a big company research organization. On the other hand, there are many technology companies successfully started and run by non-technologists. Are you there? Martin Zwilling.

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AUGUST 21, 2012

OCTANe , the Orange County-based organization helping to bolster the high tech industry and entrepreneurs, reported this morning that in the first half of 2012, companies participating in its startup accelerator have raised a total of $26.8M in funding.

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AUGUST 22, 2013

JumpStartFund , which is based in El Segundo, opened up its service this morning to help use the wisdom of the crowd to move ideas, patents, and research from individuals, federal research labs, universities, and research organizations to the market. The site combines the crowd-voting aspect with crowd-funding elements, as well. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

For the last week of the year, we're featuring the thoughts and reflections of some of the movers and shakers of Southern California's high tech community. In your opinion, what events, companies, or people made the biggest impact on the technology world this year? After you reach success, celebrate, and thank supporters.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Running a new company cannot always be a consensus-driven process, especially when hard decisions need to be made that affect everybody’s lives. Young high-tech startups are at constant risk of forgetting that they actually need to sell the wonderful technology they invented. The trusted leader. The sales professional.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2023

In fact, many of the same venues, such as industry conferences, entrepreneur forums and local business organizations are useful for both. Finding a high-tech co-founder in the middle of Kansas may be a long search. There’s a reason that Silicon Valley and Boston are hubs for high-tech startups.

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AUGUST 3, 2012

According to a survey sent out through a local professional engineering organization this morning, a local college is exploring whether it would be meaningful to the Ventura County community to start an engineering program to service the needs of employers in the area.

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JUNE 10, 2013

Silicon Beach--the self-appointed name that has been used to describe many parts of Southern California''s tech community, but which has seemed to have centered itself over Santa Monica and surrounding towns--has no shortage of events and conferences. Last year''s event attracted more than 2,000 attendees. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 29, 2020

Every year, we feature the year end reflections of founders, CEOs, investors, and others in Southern California's high tech community. What was the biggest news for you/your company this year?  It's been a tough year for many due to the pandemic; how have you or your company adapted to the business environment?

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 18, 2010

Where High Tech Meets High Surf! An Evening To Meet Start-Up Entrepreneurs and the Organizations That Back Them. Where are the next generation of high-tech companies getting their start? Wednesday, March 24, 2010 -- ACG 101 Networking Event.

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

I now use the Impact Matrix as a venture capital investor to help our portfolio companies objectively evaluate which initiatives they should pursue in the near-term, which they should re-considered in the future and which should be dismissed entirely. Every organization has unique constraints and challenges.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2021

In fact, many of the same venues, such as industry conferences, entrepreneur forums and local business organizations are useful for both. Finding a high-tech co-founder in the middle of Kansas may be a long search. There’s a reason that Silicon Valley and Boston are hubs for high-tech startups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Running a new company cannot always be a consensus-driven process, especially when hard decisions need to be made that affect everybody’s lives. Young high-tech startups are at constant risk of forgetting that they actually need to sell the wonderful technology they invented. The trusted leader. The sales professional.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2021

Every year, we feature the year end reflections of founders, CEOs, investors, sposors, and others in Southern California's high tech community. What was the biggest news for you/your company this year? It's been a tough year for many due to the pandemic; how have you or your company adapted to the business environment?

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Without all of you, we wouldn't be able to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Need office or Tech Space? Thanks in particular to: Sponsors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

I can think of many companies that waited too long to react to change, including Polaroid and Blockbuster , and were never able to recover. Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by an initial innovation that has served your company well so far. Instill a sense of urgency in your business team.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 4, 2021

Every year, we feature the year end reflections of founders, CEOs, investors, sposors, and others in Southern California's high tech community. What was the biggest news for you/your company this year?  It's been a tough year for many due to the pandemic; how have you or your company adapted to the business environment?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Should they go after high-tech nerds for partners, or professional technologists? A business startup is not an academic environment, or a big company research organization. On the other hand, there are many technology companies successfully started and run by non-technologists. Are you there? Martin Zwilling.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Once again, we'd like to thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. They include: Sponsors. Technology.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

Every year, we feature the year end reflections of founders, CEOs, investors, and others in Southern California's high tech community. What was the biggest news for you/your company this year? It's been a tough year for many due to the pandemic; how have you or your company adapted to the business environment? ,p>

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2020

At the other end of the spectrum, many startups and big companies, including Amazon and Walmart, expand their customer segment by being the most cost efficient, with low overhead and little customization. Don’t attempt this model without high automation and a big investment up front. Tech-focused service that solves complex problems.

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JANUARY 23, 2009

Orange County's effort to boost startup and high tech companies, OCTANe, is losing its President and CEO, Gary Augusta, and has retained an executive search firm to find a replacement, the group said Thursday.

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APRIL 30, 2018

For those who aren't familiar with HG Data, what does the company do? Elizabeth Cholawsky: HG Data is actually a seven year old company. We distill that information with very high accuracy. The company has grown very rapidly and well for a startup, but we're now at the point where sales is the name of the game.

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Eric Greenspan

MAY 14, 2013

From strollers to high tech, I will distill the best products and services and offer them to the influential Mommy Blogger community for reviews, commentary and endorsements. My ability to reach into any organization and initiate a discussion will help me help this distinguished group of bloggers. About my company: [link].

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MARCH 27, 2009

Thanks to all of the sponsors and advertisers, who allow us to keep you updated on Southern California's high tech news and companies. Interesting in reaching Southern California's high tech industry? Backing Southern California's next great technology companies. Email us at info@socaltech.com. Technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2016

Should they go after high-tech nerds for partners, or professional technologists? A business startup is not an academic environment, or a big company research organization. On the other hand, there are many technology companies successfully started and run by non-technologists. Are you there? Martin Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Running a new company cannot always be a consensus-driven process, especially when hard decisions need to be made that affect everybody’s lives. Young high-tech startups are at constant risk of forgetting that they actually need to sell the wonderful technology they invented. The trusted leader. The sales professional.

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socalTECH

MAY 14, 2010

Matthew Jenusaitis: Overall, I am real happy with the first year, both from a personal point of view, as well as for the organization. A lot of people had asked me why I was taking the job, since I was a commercial guy, had been a commercial general manager, and had been running companies for my whole career.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2013

We all want to have our vision realized sooner rather than later, but it can be a big mistake to bring in investors rather than patiently building your business at a slow, steady pace (organic growth). Of course, every company needs these, in due time. Of course, every company needs these, in due time. You need a prototype.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Running a new company cannot always be a consensus-driven process, especially when hard decisions need to be made that affect everybody’s lives. Young high-tech startups are at constant risk of forgetting that they actually need to sell the wonderful technology they invented. The trusted leader. The sales professional.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2015

In fact, many of the same venues, such as industry conferences, entrepreneur forums and local business organizations are useful for both. Finding a high-tech co-founder in the middle of Kansas may be a long search. There’s a reason that Silicon Valley and Boston are hubs for high-tech startups.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

The Founder was kind enough to mentor me for several years, allowing me to experience all the roles involved in running a software company, including: sales, marketing, support and product development. He is a retired public service executive who successfully managed and grew his organization during a long and celebrated career.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2014

Running a new company cannot always be a consensus-driven process, especially when hard decisions need to be made that affect everybody’s lives. Young high-tech startups are at constant risk of forgetting that they actually need to sell the wonderful technology they invented. The trusted leader. The sales professional.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2012

By way of a definition, a business or startup incubator is a company, university, or other organization which provides resources to nurture young companies, helping them to survive and grow during the startup period when they are most vulnerable. Look for the best mentors, and the toughest regimen for program survival.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2015

Over the last couple of weeks, we''ve featured a number of reflections on the year from movers and shakers in the local high tech community. What was the most significant event for you or your company this year? I like events. He was named in a recent Forbes article as one of "12 Entrepreneurs That Are Changing LA Forever."

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

We all want to have our vision realized sooner rather than later, but it can be a big mistake to bring in investors rather than patiently building your business at a slow, steady pace (organic growth). Of course, every company needs these, in due time. Of course, every company needs these, in due time. You need a prototype.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 23, 2012

These individuals would have undoubtedly helped the company avoid some of its intellectual property and employee compensation lawsuits. " I recently performed a 360-Review on two Co-Founders who were the company's CEO and CTO. 2) Modern Day Water Cooler, Neighborhood Pub And Hair Salon. "When " [Tweet this quote].

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