socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 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. We were also about to build a really solid mentor network in a short period of time, pulling in about 250 CEO's and CTOs, from all backgrounds and locations. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

APRIL 13, 2021

For today's interview, we spoke to Dave Eastman, the Director of the Viterbi Startup Garage, a startup incubator that is run by the University of Southern California, out of its location in Marina Del Rey. What we do, is regional customer discovery for teams, typically academic. but the key thing is customer discovery.

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Marina Del Rey Startup USC Incubator 150

socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2013

A few weeks ago, the University of Southern California announced a new startup incubator, the Viterbi Startup Garage ([link] backed by such notable investors as Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and the United Talent Agency. We''re giving them access to capital, mentors to build companies, and all here in Los Angeles.

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socalTECH

MAY 10, 2018

We spoke with Behzad last week about the fund, his experience at Cross Campus, and how the two intersect with the local tech community here in Southern California. He was interested in finding a way to connect their business school with Southern California's ecosystem, with startups, and seed investing, and was looking for ideas.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

All in a room at the University of Southern California Silicon Beach Event on September 18th, 2013. Pelv-Ice is a pelvic support device for post-partum mothers and a recent winner of the Accelerating Innovating Mentoring (AIM) 2013 incubator and pitch competition. Over $50,000 in prize money. Filled with innovation.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

I acted as the occasional mentor, advisor and coach to Ethan. And because I wanted Ethan to be able to attract a great team, build & iterate a product, test it with initial customers and refine his strategy before having to take the wrappers off of his company. So there you have it. The company was called Red Beacon.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

They have hired great people, have brought on great mentors, have raised money from top tier investors, and we are excited for a bunch of big announcements in the months ahead,” said Teller. Less Neglect helps companies reduce churn, upsell users, and increase customer acquisition rates. YieldMetrics has already raised $1.7

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 22, 2014

SoCal startup Moving Analytics is tackling this global problem. We met at University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering’s Robotic Embedded Research Laboratory where Harsh is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate. We had to talk to at least 100 customers throughout. there are so many!

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socalTECH

APRIL 18, 2017

There are so many more brands and competition. They love our service, because we actually give them direct access to who their exact target customer is, which is affluent Millennials, which Nelson refers to as Upscale Millennials, who have good jobs, and don't live in their parents' basement. Sean Kelly: Oh, that's a big one.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

The panel is comprised of Southern California’s Top VC’s, Angels, and Startup Accelerator founders. Dan Dato , Mentor at upStart.LA. Custom ad deals and partnerships. There will be plenty of FREE Pizza and drinks! Grab your tickets here: We have an amazing treat for all you out there. Our Panelist Include.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 20, 2014

According to a recent Forbes article , UC Santa Barbara''s Technology Management Program offers students a superior startup education over the University of Pennsylvania (home of Wharton), as well Harvard, Northwestern and even its acclaimed southern neighbor, the University of Southern California.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 11, 2011

This Sunday BetterWorks his hosting Coloft Hackfest in Santa Monica, CA,and what better way to spend your weekend then with an amazing group of individuals from your local Southern California Tech scene. There will be technical and product mentors there to help. There is still time to signup! Sunday August 14th 9am-5pm.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 20, 2011

TechZulu and The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) are pleased to announce Spotlight: LA Tech Winter. Spotlight: LA Tech is part of a quarterly demo series that will highlight the finest technology entrepreneurship in Southern California. Custom ad deals and partnerships. Community Sponsors.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Southern California has had its share of new startup accelerators launch in the last few months, however, few people here have actually experienced an accelerator firsthand. We have about 8500 customers there, but only a small percentage have built great communities that took off, and the rest floundered.

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Startup CTO Coach Blogging Social Media 242

socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2012

One of the most original, subscription startups to come out of Southern California's tech accelerator boom emerged last week, looking to disrupt not just another retail sector or e-commerce category, but something else entirely: the airline industry. Those mentors and others have given us really tangible advice.

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SoCal CTO

JULY 23, 2012

Learning, Networking, Mentors From the question, this person is clearly looking at the issue of how to grow into this role. And it's quite common for people to get together outside of meetings to discuss issues they face and/or to seek a kind of mentoring relationship. Get in front of customers as often as you can.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 30, 2012

Months of submissions and the amazing help from our judges , the Spotlight is shinning down on awesome companies that were born right out of Southern California. in Mechanical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology. Where: Baxter Hall | CalTech 1200 E California Blvd Pasadena, CA 91125. Event Details.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

By using SteelHouse, ecommerce sites can use live data to instantly respond to a customer’s wants and needs for stronger transaction values, increased conversion rates, and an overall better customer experience. Abrams, Jim Wiatt, and Zach James have presented at Amplify’s Wednesday evening mentor events.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 26, 2011

Spotlight: LA Tech is part of a quarterly demo series that will highlight the finest technology entrepreneurship in Southern California. They are dedicated to providing high-availability systems, beautiful user interfaces, furious developer support and unparalleled customer care. Custom ad deals and partnerships.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

After months of submissions and the amazing help from our judges , the Spotlight is shinning down on awesome companies that were born right out of Southern California. If you’d like to see some of the best technologies and meet some of the brightest minds in beautiful Southern California, SIGN UP NOW. Event Details.

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UCLA Company Companies Idealab 102

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2011

Their team is a small group of technology-minded innovators who are committed to doing things differently — from automotive design, manufacturing and distribution, to service needs and the entire customer experience. As of May 2010, CallFire has over 20,000 customers! Custom ad deals and partnerships. wonder what that might be?

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

If you’d like to see some of the best technologies and meet some of the brightest minds in beautiful Southern California, SIGN UP NOW. Where: CalTech 1200 E California Blvd Pasadena, CA 91125. We leverage our network in the Los Angeles community to provide members with access to potential employees, mentors and investors.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

Their team is a small group of technology-minded innovators who are committed to doing things differently — from automotive design, manufacturing and distribution, to service needs and the entire customer experience. As of May 2010, CallFire has over 20,000 customers! Custom ad deals and partnerships. wonder what that might be?

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

That's where I learned I enjoyed interacting with customers and working with development teams to build and launch products. For me, FI was great for networking with Adeo and the other mentors, who are all world class successful entrepreneurs themselves, as well as the other founders in the program.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

MARCH 9, 2011

. “While most angel groups don’t post a list of members, they do publicize the companies they’ve funded on their websites,” says Richard Sudek, a member of Tech Coast Angels , a group in southern California whose members invested about $6.2 “Most have a strong desire to mentor and help build companies.”

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 5, 2010

How-to get that guy as your mentor - Gabriel Weinberg , September 20, 2010 Forming a couple of good mentor relationships can help bridge the gap between startup failure and success, especially for first-time entrepreneurs. But how do you actually get the right people to be your mentors? Want to start up in France?

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Startup Product Technology Venture Capital 191

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

If you’d like to see some of the best technologies and meet some of the brightest minds in beautiful Southern California, SIGN UP NOW. They are dedicated to providing high-availability systems, beautiful user interfaces, furious developer support and unparalleled customer care. Custom ad deals and partnerships.

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Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 9, 2014

Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle framework “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it” Simon Sinek If your customers believe in your mission, then they’ll warm to you and listen to what you offer and how. Happy customers tend to spend more, more often and tell their friends. This is where the Golden Circle comes in.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Thank you all for your continued support in highlighting the many innovative technologies emerging in Southern California! CallFire provides Voice and SMS Solutions to over 40,000 customers including political groups, non-profits, insurance agents, small business owners, and marketers. Making Spotlight: LA Tech Fall Possible.

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Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 77

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

Though this was 2000 , and all startup & VC blogs we've grown to love didn't exist yet, I did have mentors available. 0160; If I need $250,000 to get to 100 customers, or $1 million to get to X, and I can raise both amounts from either Angels or VCs, where do we turn? Customer Care Today. They ignore/disrespect the platform.

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Startup Venture Capital Blogging Software Review 217

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Thank you all for your continued support in highlighting the many innovative technologies emerging in Southern California! CallFire provides Voice and SMS Solutions to over 40,000 customers including political groups, non-profits, insurance agents, small business owners, and marketers. Making Spotlight: LA Tech Fall Possible.

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Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 49

SoCal Delicious

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

I have met dozens of brilliant technologists with fantastic ideas, ideas requiring nurturing, mentoring and support. It is generally a soft touch at the beginning of the development process, perhaps identifying 1-2 early alpha/beta customers to help flesh out use cases to be built upon over time. Seek advice from a mentor.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Often board members give entrepreneurs two bits of advice regarding scale: Get a mentor. Even so, it’s difficult (and perhaps impossible) to operate a small business or startup and not negotiate agreements with employees, vendors, customers, and others. Has convertible debt won? And if it has, is that a good thing? We declined.

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