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With $75M Alumnus Gift, UCSD Opens Data Science Institute

Xconomy

Amid intensifying global demand for workers who can extract insights from zettabytes of data, the University of California, San Diego held a dedication ceremony Friday for its new Halicio?lu lu, is intended to encourage the development and use of new data science technologies in just about every field on campus—and beyond.

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Todd Hylton Adds Neural Tech Expertise to UCSD Robotics Institute

Xconomy

a Qualcomm-backed startup founded in 2009 to develop computer systems and software based on algorithms that emulate the “spiking neuron” processes of the human brain. in 2012, Hylton led a team that developed BrainOS, software technology designed to enable robotic systems to adapt to their environments and learn from humans.

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

He built & IPOd Demand Media. You may also be surprised to know that not only does LA graduate more engineers than anywhere else in America but we also have more top 25 engineering programs than anywhere else in America with nationally acclaimed programs at Caltech, UCSD (my alma mater), USC, UCLA and Harvey Mudd.

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Guide to the LA Startup Community

SoCal Delicious

Demand Media is an online media company operating two strategically-linked businesses: an integrated content and social media platform, and registrar solutions. Codeita lets you design, code, and publish all from a cloud-based LAMP development environment. Not to mention the great weather, beaches, and beautiful people.

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On Leadership, Teams, Success & Happiness

Both Sides of the Table

. “Imagine you were a Phd wireless chip designer out of UCSD and then Qualcomm. You want somebody who can raise $15 million to build out your R&D, business development and sales organizations. I am a strong believer that leadership and team development comes from these daily interactions. It was magic.

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