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Zynga , the high flying social gaming firm behind the popular Farmville social game, appears to be ramping up its recruiting efforts in LosAngeles. The firm, which said last year that it had selected LosAngeles for an expanded recruiting effort, recently posted a position for a ChiefTechnologyOfficer, based in LosAngeles.
He was struggling to find high quality developers in LosAngeles. Just the kind of person I like to meet. :) But I was a bit surprised when he emphasized how hard it had been for them to find a web developer in LosAngeles. Web design typically refers to the process of interface design and graphic design.
I was just talking with someone who's new to LosAngeles and wanting to connect into the LosAngeles Startup Community. LosAngeles Startup Community Posts/Articles Here are some interesting articles and posts on the ecosystem around startups in LosAngeles.
It was like having a bunch of mini- Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions all in one room. This is exactly the kind of thing I'm doing as a Part-Time CTO or Technical Advisor for startups. And it made me come to a new realization: Every early-stage web/mobile/online startup should have at least one technical advisor, probably two.
I was just talking with someone who's new to LosAngeles and wanting to connect into the LosAngeles Startup Community. LosAngeles Startup Community Posts/Articles Here are some interesting articles and posts on the ecosystem around startups in LosAngeles.
He talks about a bunch of the different networking events that occur in LosAngeles and other parts of Southern California. VentureNet – Great annual event by the Technology Council. You can use keywords like: Events in LosAngeles or Southern California Events or even Santa Monica Events. They put on great events.
I recently posted about the Increase in Early-Stage Startup Activity in LosAngeles. I realized that it has been a little while since I posted about the LosAngeles Startup Community and so needed to update my list of startup events that will be out of date almost before I finish publishing it.
I’ve updated my earlier post on Networking Events LosAngeles with some great suggestions from Lorin Cha who I just met through LinkedIn. Social media week LosAngeles Runs week of Sept 20 - 24. And take a look at Networking Events LosAngeles for the complete list. Don’t forget to check out Plancast.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Saturday, February 17, 2007 Finding Good Developers in LosAngeles? Im part of a CTO group that meets once a month to discuss various topics. He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO. He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Friday, February 23, 2007 Events and Networking in LosAngeles One of the issues I discussed in Innovation and Geography was that the geography and traffic in LosAngeles generally makes it more difficult for networking. He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO.
LosAngeles-based web hosting and cloud services firm Media Temple has tapped two technology vets as President and COO, and ChiefTechnologyOfficer, the company announced this morning. Reeder as its President and COO, and Albert Lopez as CTO. The firm said it has named Russell P.
Steve Gilison worked as a market researcher and product manager at a startup where my company, TechEmpower , did the software / web development. I’m currently working with several startups, helping them launch new web businesses. Likely any successful web entrepreneur has more ideas than time. What are you working on now?
Great by Cliff Allen Business Networking Online who I had blogged about previously in Marketing, Startups and Networking in LosAngeles. obnla … Online Business Networking LosAngeles) and then bring together posts that include that hashtag. We can use could choose a hashtag (e.g., This would be easy enough to do.
I'm happy to announce the launch of the LosAngeles Tech Content Community. This is the beginning of a content community that collects and organizes the best content from blogs and web sites. To be clear LosAngeles Tech is a jump off point. To be clear LosAngeles Tech is a jump off point.
A few years ago, my CTO spotted a need that local groups and organizations have in handling RSVPs and registrations for meetings and events. We’re pleased with its growth but, as with any Web-based business, we’re looking for additional organizations we can help. Hey, radio. Maybe that would make sense as a marketing channel.
When I talk with early-stage companies, often the discussion starts with them asking me about Hiring a CTO for Your Startup , or Finding a Technical Cofounder for Your Startup or How to Find Programmers for Your Startup. In many cases, during my Free Startup CTO Consulting Session with them, we discuss where they are in in the process.
I''ve written before about finding Web Development Firms in LosAngeles. What do they do after the web site is launched? What I didn''t discuss was how you should go about selecting the right company. Some project managers get in the way of effective communication. What''s the plan for hosting and support? References.
I've talked about that in lots of other posts, so you can visit some of these to help determine what you specifically need: Startup CTO or Developer Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything Key ingredients in the equation are: How complex is the system? Do you have dollars to pay for development?
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Saturday, February 17, 2007 About this Blog Ive been thinking about doing a blog with my thoughts on technology and whats happening in the LosAngeles area technology scene for a while, but it was Ben Kuos recent start of a blog that inspired me to actually go ahead and do it.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Tuesday, February 20, 2007 Innovation and Geography I ran across a post in Read/Write Web - Does Location Matter in Web Innovation? eHarmongy) as an acting CTO. Probably the biggest drawback of LosAngeles is the distance and traffic that makes networking more difficult.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Stanford Podcasts - eHarmony - Greg Waldorf I was just pointed to a set of great podcasts done by Stanford B-School and particularly, I just listed to the podcast by eHarmonys Greg Waldorf. He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO.
LosAngeles-based Prodege , the company which runs the Swagbucks rewards site, reported today that the firm passed $50M in revenue in 2013, is profitable, and has expanded its executive team to include a new Executive Chairman, Chuck Davis, the former CEO of Shopzilla and Fandango; a new CFO, Brad Kates; and a new CTO, Shane O''Neill.
LosAngeles-based NationBuilder , a startup developing an online system to help political candidates and other organizations to create web sites, organize volunteers, coordinate campaigns, and more, said Thursday that it has raised $6.3M in a funding round. READ MORE>>.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Friday, March 9, 2007 Map of VC Investments Found this Map of 2006 VC Investments post. He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO. He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. ► February (2) CTO Founders / Cofounders Part-Time Startup CTO?
Tony Karrer is CEO/CTO of TechEmpower , a LosAngelesWeb Development firm, and is considered one of the top technologists in e-Learning. He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO. He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Technology Jobs in Southern California – a Rebound.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Sunday, February 25, 2007 Interesting Model for University President Saw a post by Paul Kedrosky pointing us to Graeme Thickins on How Stanford Does It. He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO. He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Google Maps Mobile I recently downloaded Google Maps Mobile for my Treo. He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO. He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. ► February (2) CTO Founders / Cofounders Part-Time Startup CTO?
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Time Rich, Time Poor and Apple Jeremy Liew at Lightspeed Venture Partners has an interesting post: Time Rich or Time Poor? In it he separates web consumers into: Time Rich (more time than money) and Time Poor (more money than time).
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Saturday, February 17, 2007 Where LinkedIn Works for Me Ive been a long time user of LinkedIn , but only recently have started getting the benefits I always expected. When I was looking for speakers for an event last fall on Web 2.0 , LinkedIn was a great way to reach out.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Tuesday, March 13, 2007 8 Ways the Internet has Changed Software Marketing Great post - 8 Ways The Internet Changed Software Marketing - is an interesting take on how different it is these days to market software. He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO. Good stuff.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Kevin Federline Search Engine Just saw a post - Sleep with a pop star, get your own branded search engine. He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO. He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Thursday, March 1, 2007 Entreprenuer Network Great post by Ben Kuo - The Importance of the “Network&# to Entrepreneurs - the informal connections between people in the technology industry here who have a vested interest in helping entrepreneurs take their companies to the next level.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Saturday, February 17, 2007 A Different Kind of Incubator - The Hive I recently met with The Hive a new incubator in Orange County. He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO. He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Sunday, February 25, 2007 Challenge of Predicting Winners I just read a bit on the payout to YouTube from the Google Acquisition ( Internet News , CNN ). He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO. He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Monday, March 12, 2007 MyShape Article - Analyst Misses the Point The NY Times did a piece today on MyShape, a start-up in Pasadena - Log in Your Measurements, and the Clothes May Fit. He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO. Technology Jobs in Southern California – a Rebound.
LosAngeles-based social networking web site MySpace said Tuesday afternoon that it has named three executives for the firm's music community, MySpace Music. Kantrowitz was most recently SVP International Marketing and Content for MySpace; Maghen was CTO at Yahoo! READ MORE>>.
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LosAngeles-based cloud-based game streaming service Gaikai has bolstered its executive staff, saying today that it has named Robert Stevenson as Senior Vice President of Interactive Entertainment, and Tim Wilson as Executive Vice President, Strategic Relationships. READ MORE>>.
LosAngeles-based online advertising firm Rubicon Project is significantly boosting its executive ranks today, saying that it has named a new CTO, General Counsel, and SVP of Product Management to the firm.
I've helped organize the LosAngelesCTO Forum for almost 10 years. As part of doing that, I've had the opportunity to interact with a wide variety of different chief technical officers from different kinds of companies over those years. Yes, there are some events around particular technologies.
skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Thursday, March 22, 2007 Discussion Creation Among Bloggers - LinkedIn, Blogging and Discussion Groups Ive been participating in a Yahoo Group that are users of LinkedIn and who are Bloggers: [link] Its an interesting group of folks from diverse backgrounds. event I did last fall.
LosAngeles-based Global Fitness Media , which is developing a number of fitness-related online web sites, has hired on a new Chief Technical Officer, according to the firm's search agency, NeoHire. According to the firms, Daniel Auld has been appointed to the position.
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