TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Women have made great inroads into the tech world in recent years, but there remains a long way to go before we reach a truly equitable state of affairs in workforce numbers, remuneration and product development. Its “content arm” Entity Mag has quite interestingly gone viral on social media and has more than 1.1

Mentor 297

Mentor Training Startup Course 297

socalTECH

JUNE 13, 2018

Santa Monica-based human capital management software developer Cornerstone OnDemand , along with online learning provider Grovo , said Tuesday that the two have expanded an existing strategic relationship. According to the two, Grovo will connects its Grovo Create product as an add-on to Cornerstone OnDemand's platform.

Cornerstone OnDemand 100

Cornerstone OnDemand Tool Santa Monica Software Development 100

socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2017

The Snapchat analytics software developed by Los Angeles-based Naritiv , a startup producing online content for brands, has been acquired by social media management firm Hootsuite. Hootsuite said that members of the Naritiv product team will join Hootsuite as part of a new Los Angeles office. READ MORE>>.

Snapchat 100

Snapchat Software Social Media Los Angeles 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2016

Jaunt Studios , the content production arm of virtual reality hardware and software developer Jaunt VR, says it has linked up with the Sundance Institute , and will run a six month "VR Residency Program", which will help artists make their own virtual reality short films.

Software Development 100

Software Development Los Angeles Content Software 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Los Angeles-based Ampsy , the social content sharing and aggregation software developer led by Jeremy Gocke, has linked into IBM's Watson technology, saying it is using the machine learning technology as part of a new analytics offering.

IBM 100

IBM IBM Artificial Inteligence Content 100

socalTECH

APRIL 7, 2016

Los Angeles-based web content management software developer CrownPeak has raised $50M in a funding round, and merged with UK-based ActiveStandards , according to the two companies. The company said it will use the funding to re-launch the company and for future product enhancements. The investment round came from K1.

Company 100

Company Companies Los Angeles Software Development 100

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Rather, these were the words given in response to the opening question to a panel of product managers to “describe their occupation” in 3 words or less, + an additional word on what their biggest challenge was. Jay Stakelon , VP Product Design, Fullscreen. Jen Robinson , Head of Product Manager, Bigframe.

Product 87

Product Fandango Design Startup 87

socalTECH

JUNE 13, 2013

San Diego-based security software developer ESET is extending its line of security products today to Microsoft SharePoint. ESET said it has launched a new product called ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server, which specifically provides real-time protection security for Microsoft''s popular corporate portal software.

San Diego 124

San Diego Software Software Development Pricing 124

socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2012

HARDATA , a developer of workflow management software for the broadcast and entertainment industry, has set up shop in Thousand Oaks, and hired a new President and CEO. The Argentina-based software developer said it has named Philip B. Cox as President and CEO, and opened up its world headquarters in the United States.

Thousand Oaks 147

Thousand Oaks Entertainment Software Development Software 147

socalTECH

MARCH 7, 2019

DivX , the streaming video software developer which was started in San Diego, has filed patent infringement lawsuits against both Netflix and Hulu , accusing the firms of usings its video streaming intellectual property. DivX has been mostly dormant since that acquisition in terms of product and company announcements.

Netflix 113

Netflix Patents Hulu San Diego 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2023

Hire a professional marketing and public relations agency once you have a good revenue stream but you don’t need them to start a free blog, establish Facebook and Twitter accounts with initial content and complete the basics of search engine optimization. Social media is not rocket science. The timing of cash flow is everything.

Search Engine Optimization 103

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 103

socalTECH

JULY 2, 2010

San Diego-based Qualcomm is hoping this week that the newly developing field of augmented reality--the layering of software and the real world via mobile phones and computers--will help bolster use of its products, and has released both a software development kit and announced a new research center around the field.

Research 200

Research San Diego Mobile Software Development 200

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every company and startups needs marketing experts, who are skilled and knowledgeable in the development of marketing programs, content creation, lead generation, and the utilization of social media. Software Development Professional. Staffing Professional. Staffing requirements come and go in every company, big or small.

Startup 106

Startup Social Media Course Entrepreneur 106

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

What special data, content, APIs, etc. Major Phases / Major Features - What are the major features in the major phases for the product? Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask So here are some of the questions that developers may not have thought to ask and a little bit of commentary around each question. Wireframes?

Develop 396

Develop Development Startup SEO 396

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2020

Every company and startups needs marketing experts, who are skilled and knowledgeable in the development of marketing programs, content creation, lead generation, and the utilization of social media. Software Development Professional. Staffing Professional. Staffing requirements come and go in every company, big or small.

Startup 164

Startup Social Media Course Entrepreneur 164

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

What special data, content, APIs, etc. Major Phases / Major Features - What are the major features in the major phases for the product? Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask So here are some of the questions that developers may not have thought to ask and a little bit of commentary around each question. Wireframes?

Develop 384

Develop Development Startup SEO 384

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2020

Hire a professional marketing and public relations agency once you have a good revenue stream but you don’t need them to start a free blog, establish Facebook and Twitter accounts with initial content and complete the basics of search engine optimization. Social media is not rocket science. The timing of cash flow is everything.

Search Engine Optimization 124

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2012

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. If your software is your solution and “secret sauce,” don’t entrust it to outsiders of any kind.

Outsource Development 89

Outsource Development Outsource Software Development Software 89

socalTECH

JUNE 9, 2011

Santa Monica-based EdgeCast Networks said Thursday that it has launched a new, file distribution product called Download Manager.

Software 140

Software Santa Monica Software Development Networking 140

socalTECH

JULY 24, 2014

The company--which originally started in Austria--set up shop here two years ago to further expand its footprint in the US, and most recently hired away the entire Los Angeles marketing team of crosstown CRM software developer Nimble. What kinds of customers use your product? Tell us about Pipeliner CRM?

Sales 229

Sales Startup Software Custom 229

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. Omar Nicola: When we launched the company, it was no surprise that content publishers were struggling to monetize their mobile audience.

Mobile 100

Mobile Startup Content Advertising 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2011

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. If your software is your solution and “secret sauce,” don’t entrust it to outsiders of any kind.

Outsource Development 90

Outsource Development Outsource Software Development Software 90

socalTECH

JULY 7, 2010

Getting lots of notice--and controversy--at Demand Media for its use of writers to create content specifically to attract web traffic. Demand Media / Richard Rosenblatt / Los Angeles - Rosenblatt's last big win: MySpace, where he was Chairman, brokering its sale to News Corp. Less known--a healthy domain name registration business.

Southern California 228

Southern California Entrepreneur SoCal Mahalo 228

socalTECH

DECEMBER 7, 2016

That funding was geared towards development of our product. So where are you now with the product and launch? Eli Aizenstat: We actually have 2 products. The first product is an iOS app, and that app is currently a live beta on the app store. It's the way we're approaching music and content.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels CTO Coach Startup Pasadena Angels 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Hire a professional marketing and public relations agency once you have a good revenue stream but you don’t need them to start a free blog, establish Facebook and Twitter accounts with initial content and complete the basics of search engine optimization. Social media is not rocket science. The timing of cash flow is everything.

Startup 89

Startup Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media 89

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Hire a professional marketing and public relations agency once you have a good revenue stream but you don’t need them to start a free blog, establish Facebook and Twitter accounts with initial content and complete the basics of search engine optimization. Social media is not rocket science. The timing of cash flow is everything.

Startup 108

Startup Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media 108

SoCal CTO

APRIL 9, 2013

I just got an email asking about exactly this: I''m with a new company that needs some software built, but doesn''t need (or have the resources for) a large staff of software developers. And you will want to make sure you see what the particular designers have done, samples of their work product, their process, etc.

Web Development 204

Web Development Web Develop Development 204

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Right now they’re in transition from their previous video product (Think Vitamin) to their new offering. Full product out shortly. I know readers of this post aren’t in that demo but that’s what the data says. So I invested in Maker Studios , which is now the 3rd largest producer of Internet video on the web.

Invest 295

Invest Carson Technical Review Education 295

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2017

The world of mobile apps has added serious challenges for software developers, who don't just have to deal with crashes�they have to deal with slow performance, strange hangs, multiple carrier networks, and more. We saw the pains of supporting apps in a live, production environments. Eric Futoran: Embrace.io

Mobile 178

Mobile Develop Development Tool 178

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Lesson: You dn’t want your customers to feel locked into using your software. While customers will be willing to try your product, they think two steps ahead. The role of Product Managers at Technology Companies. Do you see product managers as a hindrance to software development? 15 minutes.

Software Review 285

Software Review Software Blogging Startup 285

SoCal CTO

JULY 23, 2012

While I do fill that role at the moment, I'm a little hesitant to refer to myself as a CTO as we still haven't launched a product, acquired a single user, or turned or a penny in profit. How are we going to manage the product roadmap? How will we find and interview developers? How do we motivate and manage developers?

CTO Coach 231

CTO Coach CTO Hire Outsource Development Develop 231

socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2013

All of these startups are applying technology (software development and algorithms) to some aspect of music and the music business. Chromatik has developed web and iPad applications which let musicians upload, record, annotate, and share their sheet music; record a performance; give feedback to other musicians; and much more.

Southern California 254

Southern California Startup Sherman Oaks Venice 254

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Hire a professional marketing and public relations agency once you have a good revenue stream but you don’t need them to start a free blog, establish Facebook and Twitter accounts with initial content and complete the basics of search engine optimization. Social media is not rocket science. The timing of cashflow is everything.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media 105

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2015

Every company and startups needs marketing experts, who are skilled and knowledgeable in the development of marketing programs, content creation, lead generation, and the utilization of social media. Software Development Professional. Staffing Professional. Staffing requirements come and go in every company, big or small.

Entrepreneur 99

Entrepreneur Startup Mentor Social Media 99

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 10, 2012

If we hadn’t done well on Hacker News we would have needed to have some serious product/market fit discussions.". Such feedback is especially constructive when you have something physical that users can interact with, such as beta software, a working website, etc. that is attractive to that particular community.".

News 198

News Sites Startup RSS 198

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2010

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. If your software is your solution and “secret sauce,” don’t entrust it to outsiders of any kind.

Outsource Development 51

Outsource Development Outsource Software Offshore 51

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2010

He stood up, grabbed the mic and gave a heartfelt overview of his experiences in experimenting with new technologies to build relationships with his audience, get feedback on his product quality and to market his music all the way to the top of iTunes. There are many analogies here for software development.

Entrepreneur 356

Entrepreneur Venture Capital Startup Email 356