SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 9, 2011

Monday, May 9, 2011 -- One Source Alliance May Mixer. Join One Source Alliance for appetizers and incredible networking opportunities with like-minded professionals from the Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles regions! This is the place to meet partners and customers, share ideas, and develop new business opportunities.

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Santa Barbara Ventura Resource Los Angeles 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Los Angeles-based solar power developer 8minute Solar Energy and Southern California's Clean Power Alliance announced on Thursday that the Clean Power Alliance has signed a 15-year, power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 400 megawatt solar power plant, with 180MW/540MwH energy storage project in Tulare County. READ MORE>>.

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Southern California Los Angeles Customer Custom 133

InfoChachkie

JULY 26, 2010

Entrepreneurs can emulate de la Guerra’s strategy and make their adVenture appear far larger than reality and thus increasing its influence and market reach while discouraging competitive threats by creating an industry alliance. At each new school, I had to quickly assess the playground politics and determine with whom to form alliances.

Entrepreneur 168

Entrepreneur Santa Barbara Startup Conference 168

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Monrovia-based Tanner EDA , a supplier of analog and mixed-signal electronic design automation software, reported Monday evening that it has appointed a new Sales VP, and separately, that it is in a strategic alliance with a MEMS supplier. to support customers in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Pune. READ MORE>>.

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Sales Monrovia Design Software 124

Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

For the cybersecurity industry, 2016 is shaping up to be the year of alliances. Cyber industry alliances, the thinking goes, could make customers’ cyber defenses stronger and easier to manage. The C³ Alliance is led by CyberArk, and SecureAuth and SailPoint are also members of that group.

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Press Symantec Organization IBM 40

socalTECH

MARCH 19, 2021

Details on the exact customers and financial impact of those contracts were not announced. The company said the wins came from Five Eyes (FVEY) customers, the intelligence alliance which includes Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Artificial Inteligence 113

Artificial Inteligence San Diego Customer Custom 113

socalTECH

OCTOBER 23, 2018

to the Skysource / Skywater Alliance team , which has developed technology which wrings water out of thing air. Los Angeles-based XPRIZE has made a grand prize award in one of its challenges, the $1.75M Water Abundance XPRIZE , to a local, Venice Beach based team. According to the XPRIZE Foundation, it awarded $1.5M

Snapchat 133

Snapchat Venice Advertising Los Angeles 133

socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The companies said they are in a worldwise strategic alliance where LG Electronics will incorporate DTS'' audio technology into connected TVs, sound bars, audio-video receivers and digital media players, and other of LG''s home entertainment products. electronics surround sound audio strategic alliance customer' READ MORE>>.

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Calabasas Entertainment Customer Custom 138

socalTECH

AUGUST 6, 2018

Los Angeles-based BlackLine , which develops cloud-based, accounting automation software, said it has added a number of companies as new customers in Q2. Financial impact of all of the new customer additions was not announced. BlackLine's software is used to automate the process of a financial close. READ MORE>>.

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Services Customer Custom Los Angeles 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2021

This is not the total opportunity out there, and not the total target market, but the subset of customers who have and will spend the money you need to cure their pain. Selling too early triggers customer defenses and drives them away. This is not just sales traction, but a proper balance between resources, product, and customers.

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Education Customer Custom Sales 151

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Good Eggs says that in the past year, revenue has grown to the nine figures (more than $100 million), hired more than 400 employees and nearly doubled its customer base. In addition to the funding, Good Eggs is also announcing that it has hired Vineet Mehra as its chief growth and customer experience officer.

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Southern California Orange County San Diego Commerce 318

socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2019

According to Cylance, the two are in a strategic alliance, aimed at network operators, which will combine the AI endpoint and network security products from the two companies, to offer up "end-to-end" protection for all connected devices in a home. CUJO AI is led by CEO Einaras von Gravrock, and recently raised funding from KPN Ventures.

El Segundo 133

El Segundo Software Development Networking Software 133

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2023

Often, despite your passion and expectation, customers don’t immediately see the value and need that you see, and you have no idea why the initiative is stuck , and what could be the real customer issue or fix. Customers won’t buy what they can’t find or don’t understand. Customers need supporting approvals to fully benefit.

Product 141

Product Services Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 141

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

For success these days, the purpose better focus on people, and solve a real problem for customers. Master-mind alliance. Then you must extend these alliances to vendors, partners, customers, and even competitors (coopetition). Imagination. This is the number one skill required for creativity and innovation. Enthusiasm.

Technical Review 119

Technical Review Ideas Entrepreneur Customer 119

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2023

With social media, you can interact more precisely and create custom products and marketing to be almost all things to all people. The very best marketing is word-of-mouth from your very happy customers. Proactively seek out win-win alliances. Voluntary open-ended alliances are more important than ever, and easier than ever.

Marketing 107

Marketing Technical Review Startup Innocal 107

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 24, 2020

1 priority was to ensure long-term financial stability and secure the core team, technology development and customer programs no matter what the scenario, Czinger said, adding that there is still enormous uncertainty surrounding the real impact and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Divergent 3D has two global OEMs as customers.

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Startup Technical Review Outsource Development Platform 251

socalTECH

MARCH 31, 2016

Los Angeles-based expense management and invoice processing software developer Chrome River is expanding its footprint in the EMEA, with a new alliance with a London-based consulting firm, Meridian Global Services. Chrome River said the alliance will help its in growth across the EMEA. READ MORE>>.

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Software Development Los Angeles Software Services 100

socalTECH

MAY 28, 2014

According to Broadcom, it has rolled out a new, multi-standard wireless charging SoC which supports all three, wireless charging standards being pushed by various manufacturers, including the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP), Power Matters Alliance (PMA) and Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).

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Sample Design Product Customer 149

socalTECH

JULY 25, 2012

San Diego-based cloud storage provider Nirvanix , the provider of cloud-based storage for the enterprise market, has inked a strategic alliance with telecommunications firm CenturyLink , the two announced this morning. Enterprise customers used Nirvanix for cloud-based backup and data storage. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 140

San Diego Customer Custom Networking 140

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2020

With social media, you can interact more precisely and create custom products and marketing to be almost all things to all people. The very best marketing is word-of-mouth from your very happy customers. Proactively seek out win-win alliances. Voluntary open-ended alliances are more important than ever, and easier than ever.

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Mobile Marketing Technical Review Startup 173

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Great marketing is required to generate revenue and grow every business, especially new businesses which have no brand recognition nor loyal customer base. Yet, as a business consultant, I still find many of you business leaders relying primarily on your technology, word-of-mouth , or location to attract necessary customers.

Marketing 133

Marketing Customer Custom Outsource Development 133

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Some make big mistakes, such as Webvan expanding too fast with a huge infrastructure, and Pets.com , trying to grow the business with a negative margin, under the mistaken assumption that winning customers is more important than making a profit. Actively listen to customer feedback, and don’t be a one-trick pony.

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Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Media Metrics 134

socalTECH

JUNE 11, 2012

The round came from Advanced Inflight Alliance AG (AIA) and prior investor PAR Capital Management. Advanced Inflight Alliance is a provider of content for in-flight entertainment. Row 44 explained that part of the investment will go towards infrastructure for its European and Trans-Asia airline customers.

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Westlake Village Entertainment Content Capital 176

socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2019

According to Fair, the funding will help the company secure vehicles for entry-level car customers who might not otherwise qualify for a traditional loan or lease. Fair is led by automotive and startup veteran Scott Painter.

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Equity Invest Santa Monica Tool 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 18, 2020

We talked with Vahid--who is also Vice Chairman of Board of Directors for Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), was a Broadcom executive, and also who served at Ethertronics--about Morse Micro's technology, as well as why the Australian company has an office and is hiring in Irvine. An example of this is security cameras.

Startup 113

Startup Resource Southern California Marketing 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2023

At some level of function, availability, and price performance, customers jump ship away from you. Bargaining power of customers. This is the degree to which customers can put your company under pressure, or leverage prices, delivery, features, and quality (market of outputs). These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.”

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Competition Startup Framework Pricing 88

socalTECH

APRIL 9, 2018

According to the company, it raised a new, $1M funding round through a strategic alliance with Renderfam Studios, and is currently in the midst of an ongoing Series A funding. The new funding comes on top of an earlier $5M announced by the company last year. Flyr was created by Hassan Uriostegui. READ MORE>>.

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Template Software Santa Monica Advertising 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

For success these days, the purpose better focus on people, and solve a real problem for customers. Master-mind alliance. Then you must extend these alliances to vendors, partners, customers, and even competitors (coopetition). Imagination. This is the number one skill required for creativity and innovation. Enthusiasm.

Technical Review 126

Technical Review Ideas Entrepreneur Customer 126

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

All this was done without damaging anyone’s credibility, or stealing customers. It’s very unusual for two competitors to have exactly the same strengths – in development, marketing, distribution, or customer support. Even the giant General Motors has alliances with smaller competitors, like Peugeot, to reach certain small car segments.

Startup 173

Startup Outsource Development Examples Customer 173

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2020

What I want to hear is an innovative marketing and growth strategy that will set you apart in the minds of investors, as well as customers. Today’s customer is especially attracted to companies like TOMS , who donates a pair of shoes for every pair they sell, or Patagonia, with its support for grassroots environmental groups.

Marketing 170

Marketing Startup Examples Customer 170

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Stan Stahl, president of Citadel Information Group and SecureTheVillage.

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CalTech Entrepreneur Tool Customer 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 28, 2016

Los Angeles- and Berlin-based eKomi , a developer of software to solicit ratings and reviews from e-commerce customers, has added Anastassia Lauterbach to its board of directors. eKomi is led by Michael Ambros, and says it is headquartered in Berlin and Los Angeles with additional offices in London, Paris, and Madrid.

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Beverly Hills Software Review Invest Commerce 100

socalTECH

JUNE 22, 2018

The launch is the first announced paying customer for SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, which had its debut in February, sending a Tesla Roadster into space.

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SpaceX Hawthorne Pricing Activity 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2020

At some level of function, availability, and price performance, customers jump ship away from you. Bargaining power of customers. This is the degree to which customers can put your company under pressure, or leverage prices, delivery, features, and quality (market of outputs). These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.”

Competition 151

Competition Startup Framework Pricing 151

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Santa Barbara-based INTEGRITY Global Security , a subsidiary of Green Hills Software, is in a deal to provide security for desktop computing systems to government customers of Dell. According to Dell, it will provide enhanced security to its government customers, through a new global alliance with INTEGRITY.

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Santa Barbara Customer Custom Software 140

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The firm said the Active Lifestyle Panel, which it is launching via a strategic alliance with Survey.com, will offer targeted and custom market research on active consumers. The firm said it is looking to serve brand customers interested in health and wellness, exercise, sports, diet, family activities, and outdoor activities.

Activity 186

Activity Networking San Diego Research 186

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2022

Strategic alliances allow you to take on bigger contracts, offer more services, and cover larger geographic territories. If it’s not your heart, then you will be making promises to your customers with your fingers crossed. Remember that if you don’t deliver for your customers, they won’t deliver for you. Read and heed.

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Summary Entrepreneur Activity Resource 147