Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Mike has over 18 years of business development, marketing and management experience in businesses ranging from early stage start-ups to private equity and from mid-stage business to large turn-around operations. Alex Maleki , Member of New Venture Group at Idealab. Mike Jones , Investor and Advisor Located In Los Angeles. to 9:30 p.m.

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Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Burbank-based eSolar , the developer of solar thermal power plant technology, said Monday that it has selected Flextronics to provide design services for its heliostats and solar collector systems. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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Idealab Burbank Google Design 140

socalTECH

MAY 14, 2012

Burbank-based utility-scale, solar power developer eSolar is looking to electronics contract manufacturer Sanmina SCI to optimize its component design and manufacturing, the two announced Monday. eSolar develops concentrating solar power technology used in utility scale solar installations. READ MORE>>.

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Outsource Development Burbank Idealab Google 145

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Pasadena has a long history as a center of the technology and innovation world�all the way back to first American experiments with rocket launches in 1936�Southern California's first foray into the rocket business (sorry, SpaceX)--through the Internet boom with Idealab, to today. What else do you think Pasadena needs in the ecosystem?

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Pasadena Orange County Idealab CalTech 100

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 19, 2018

With lead investors like Fika Ventures and Fathom Capital, and co-investors, including Toyota AI Ventures, Ubiquity Ventures, Riot.vc, Osage University Partners and Stage Venture Partners, Elementary Robotics is readying itself for commercial pilots with a few undisclosed customers as it proves out its technology. ”

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Los Angeles Angel Artificial Inteligence CalTech 207

socalTECH

JULY 16, 2013

As much as the idea of "Silicon Beach" wants to represent the whole of the local technology industry in Los Angeles, there are -- as one would expect in such a large metropolitan area -- many different neighborhoods and communities spread across the region, all with their own individual identities, companies, and technology focuses.

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Pasadena Santa Monica CalTech Technical Review 242

socalTECH

MAY 18, 2011

Oceanside-based Aptera , the developer of a three-wheeled electric vehicles, told its supporters this morning that it is considering a move of its production operations out of California, in order to gain access to "multi-million-dollar" incentive proposals from other states. READ MORE>>.

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Product Idealab San Diego Technical Review 150

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Pasadena-based Evolution Robotics , the robotics technology startup backed by Idealab, said today that it has linked up with a number of retail partners on its Mint Automatic Floor Cleaner--the firm's entree into the household robot market. The robot puts the firm in direct competition with Roomba.

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Marketing Idealab Startup Pasadena 185

socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2012

The firm is backed by Idealab, and is headed by Internet veteran Andy Steuer. It's like an old world punchcard, taken to the current 21st century technology. I headed up product development to build out their portal services. Is this part of Idealab's new ventures group, or how did you connect with them?

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Southern California Idealab Startup Customer 245

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. Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers.

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CalTech Idealab Tech Coast Angels Enterprise Forum 79

socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2009

Pasadena-based eSolar , which is developing solar thermal power plants and technology, disclosed this morning that it has scored $30M in an investment from Indian firm ACME Group, in conjunction with a deal to construct 1 gigawatt of solar power plants in India. READ MORE>>.

Idealab 100

Idealab Pasadena Equity Venture Capital 100

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 30, 2012

For those who still might be wondering what Spotlight: LA Tech is all about, It’s a screening room for new technology homegrown in our region. Bill Gross founded Idealab in March 1996 and serves as the company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. in Mechanical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology.

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CalTech Company Companies Idealab 91

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

It’s the first performance-based marketing platform specifically designed for the music industry. Thank you all for your continued support in highlighting the many innovative technologies emerging in Southern California! The Hybrid Group is passionate about making useful things with technology. Gold Sponsor. .

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Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 77

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2011

For those who still might be wondering what Spotlight: LA Tech is all about, It’s a screening room for new technology homegrown in our region. This Spotlight takes place Thursday, July 14, at The California Institute of Technology (CalTech). Their focus is green technology. It’s a gallery of great entrepreneurship.

CalTech 100

CalTech Technical Review Company Companies 100

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

For those who still might be wondering what Spotlight: LA Tech is all about, It’s a screening room for new technology homegrown in our region. It’s the first performance-based marketing platform specifically designed for the music industry. The Hybrid Group is passionate about making useful things with technology.

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UCLA Company Companies Idealab 102

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Mike has over 18 years of business development, marketing and management experience in businesses ranging from early stage start-ups to private equity and from mid-stage business to large turn-around operations. join us in proving there’s more than one place in California to create great technology. Diamond Sponsor.

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Tsavo Idealab Tech Coast Angels Userplane 76

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Developing their business directly through partnerships with sports teams, Crowd Seats has the ability to get larger discounts on potentially unused ticket sales to provide value for the fans, teams, and venues. To close off the evening we had an especially inspirational super demo from Idealab’s Bill Gross.

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Technical Review Idealab Startup Mobile 94

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

It’s the first performance-based marketing platform specifically designed for the music industry. Thank you all for your continued support in highlighting the many innovative technologies emerging in Southern California! The Hybrid Group is passionate about making useful things with technology. Gold Sponsor. .

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Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 49

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

This second annual fest brings together technology leaders, startup CEOs, investors, Hollywood studio executives, entrepreneurs, developers, students and more to celebrate LA’s dynamic technology industries with panels, workshops, hackathon, mixers, and a start-up showcase spotlighting 40 local startups.

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GRP Partners MyLife Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 88

socalTECH

DECEMBER 14, 2015

codeSpark develops the kids' game The Foos , which teaches kids the principles behind software programming, all without words, even for those who can't read or don't speak English. Grant Hosford: I was working at Idealab, for Bill Gross, when I had the idea. We want kids to be comfortable manipulating technology for any purpose.

Software 100

Software Template Startup Study 100

socalTECH

MAY 25, 2016

Jim Armstrong: It's broadly technology, from consumer Internet, to marketplaces, from Internet infrastructure to enterprise software. I think there are a lot of opportunities across all of these areas of technology, especially as it relates to Southern California. One, is this fund is really designed to pile onto its winners.

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Southern California Capital Funding Invest 113

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

He’s behind IdeaLab and has created many interesting companies including innovating in solar energy ( eSolar ) and electric cars ( Aptera ). Rumored: Digital Sky Technologies. Quirky - Platform facilitating collaborative design of consumer products through an online community. Overture sold for $1.6 billion to Yahoo!

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Venture Capital Capital Google Platform 271

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2011

I thing I’ve learned over the years is that technology purists hate advertising even when it is that revenue stream that truthfully drives much of our industry. So when he saw the browser it instantly dawned on him that this would be the greatest customer development tool ever. He invented the category of sponsored search.

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Competition Idealab Product CitySearch 350

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 31, 2011

Friday evening, August 19th, rolled around and Startup Weekend LA was underway with attendees showing up at Coloft in Santa Monica around 6:00 pm and the classic Idealab keg there to quench everyone’s thirst. Also a big thanks to Efren Toscano of TechZulu for streaming and editing the event Sunday evening.

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Los Angeles Startup Angel Tech Coast Angels 73