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APRIL 25, 2012

Researchers at the University of Southern California report that they have developed new technology to create liquid, solar cells, which can be printed onto surfaces. The new technology--based on solar nanocrystals--were developed by chemistry researchers led by Richard L.

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socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2015

San Diego-based Lumedyne Technologies , a developer of MEMs-based, inertial direction sensors, has quietly been acquired by Google , according to multiple reports. Neither Google nor Lumedyne Technologies have announced or acknowledged the deal. The deal reportedly happened in November, and was worth $85M.

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socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2019

Los Angeles-based CitySourced , which develops mobile apps to help cities communicate with their constituents, has merged with Rock Solid Technologies , a provider of software to the government. The company's app lets residents of citizens report issues, including things like potholes, graffiti, broken street lights, and more.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Santa Monica-based on-demand, last mile transportation company Bird is considering going public via a Special Purpose Acquisiton Company (SPAC), according to a report from Bloomberg. It's unclear how far along the SPAC might be, however, Bloomberg said the discussions "are in an early stage". READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 24, 2020

Irvine-based Menlo Micro , a developer of micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) devices used for radio frequency switching, has emerged as one of the two leaders in RF MEMS switching, according to a report from the IEEE Spectrum. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Goleta-based Resonant , which develops technology used for filters for radio frequency (RF) front ends, reported a win in Europe, via its Swiss subsidiary, GVR Trade SA. The company said that it signed a contract with EuroStars to fund a multi-year project for the development of sensors for new medical applications.

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socalTECH

MARCH 30, 2018

A new report, published this week by the nonprofit CompTIA group, says that Los Angeles is the number two metropolitan area in the nation for technology employment. According to the CompTIA 2018 CyberStates report, LA had 501,900 technology workers, number two in the nation behind New York City, which has 664,800.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Santa Monica-based SolarReserve , a developer of large scale solar thermal power plants and related technology, reported on Thursday that it has received $2.0M Department of Energy (DOE), to go towards solar mirror tracking technology. in an award from the U.S. SolarReserve said the funding came specifically from the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

Although I’m not an aficionado of checklists in general, I really appreciate one he has included for keeping up with some of the latest technological trends that are reshaping business strategies, which should be the driver for startups to fill in the gaps. Are you driving the technology, or is it driving you? Mobile Computing.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 29, 2019

Pasadena-based ObEN , which develops technology to help people create a personal, AI-driven avatar which looks and sounds like you, reported a win in China, for a big New Year's broadcast for China Central Television (CCTV). ObEN showed off a clip of the use of its technology in the big broadcast. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

APRIL 22, 2019

The Chief Marketing Officer of high flying, Los Angeles-based job recruiting technology developer ZipRecruiter has resigned from the company, after a story was published last week by BuzzFeed, detailing alleged sexual misconduct at his prior employer, Uber. Eyal Gutentag reportedly resigned on Friday. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Cimaging Media develops augmented reality technology. The acquisition was first reported by a local Israeli financial daily. Venice-based Snap, Inc. , the parent company of Snapchat, has reportedly acquired Israeli startup Cimagine Media. The deal is reportedly worth between $30M and $40M. Cimagine was founded in 2012.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 22, 2018

Recognizing the tens of billions of dollars that the Southern Californian region leaves on the table, because it hasn’t taken its rightful place in the American technology industry, a new group called the Alliance for Southern California Innovation has just released a report to analyze how SoCal can work to assume its pole position.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 28, 2020

the primary supplier of natural gas to customers in Southern California, reports that it has received over $7M in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), to advance its work on zero- and near-zero emissiosn vehicle technology. Southern California Gas Co. , The company said $7.1M The company said $7.1M

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socalTECH

MAY 30, 2017

Venice, California-based Snap , the parent company of Snapchat , recently acquired neighboring Venice-based drone technology developer Ctrl Me Robotics , according to reports over the weekend. The deal was reportely worth less than $1M. Ctrl Me Robotics was founded by Simon Saito Nielsen. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Playa Vista-based hyperloop developer Hyperloop Transportation Technologies --the company led by Dirk Ahlborn and Bibop Gresta--says it has linked up with insurance company Munich Re on a risk analysis and feasibility effort.

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Xconomy

APRIL 23, 2019

After a breakout year in 2017, the blockchain sector suffered a series of blows in 2018, from crashing cryptocurrency prices to increased regulatory scrutiny of crypto ventures and deepening skepticism about whether the technology was actually useful.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Venice-based Snap , the parent firm of Snapchat, has acquired San Francisco-based ad technology developer Flite , according to reports this morning. According to recode, the acquisition is an "acquihire", and Snap is using the buy to help bring in new ad technology talent, rather than any software developed by Flite.

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socalTECH

MARCH 2, 2011

Santa Barbara-based D2 Technologies , which develops embedded IP communications software, reports today that it has acquired Webia Technologies , a developer of products for the Google Android OS platform. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. Webia is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

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socalTECH

MAY 17, 2016

Goleta-based Resonant , which develops technology used for radio frequency (RF) filters, reported that it has signed a second licensing agreement for its technology. The company said the agreement is with an un-named, existing customer.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Burbank-based Condusiv Technologies , the developer of disk drive optimization software, reported it has added a new partner today. condusiv technologies disk drive optimization virtualization' Champion specializes in virtualization, cloud, and data management. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Los Angeles-based transportation technology developer Hyperloop One is looking to raise up to $250M in funding, according to a report published on Wednesday. The report, from Fortune, cites a leaked document which has been circulating among potential investors and real estate investors. READ MORE>>.

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TechEmpower

AUGUST 21, 2023

We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. It provides findings and recommendations intended to foster a mutual understanding between business and software leaders, shedding light on the current state of your technology and your team.

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socalTECH

APRIL 3, 2018

A report, published Tuesday by CNBC, says Venice, California-based Snap is in advanced talks to set up a new office in Saudi Arabia. The report said the move is related to an effort by Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to help train Saudi youth to develop content for the market.

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L.A. Business Journal

MARCH 13, 2018

OpenX, a Pasadena-based programmatic advertising technology company, announced $172 million in 2017 revenue in a March 13 report. In addition, OpenX invested $50 million into research and development this past year.

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socalTECH

JUNE 29, 2011

San Diego-based Maxwell Technologies , which is developing ultracapacitor-based energy storage products, reported today that it is slated to receive more than $500,000 in state and federal funding for its technology.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 18, 2017

A report this morning says that Los Angeles-based Virgin Hyperloop One is getting set to announced a new, $50M investment, and will be installing Sir Richard Branson as its new chairman. The company's technology is based on an idea originally championed by Elon Musk.

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TechEmpower

MARCH 4, 2024

Focusing on generative AI applications in a select few corporate functions can contribute to a significant portion of the technology's overall impact. It plays a crucial role in product development too, where generative AI speeds up design processes, streamlines testing, and tailors user experiences effectively.

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L.A. Business Journal

JANUARY 24, 2017

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies plans French research center, Warner Bros. Interactive to develop Disney’s “Cars 3” game, and Faraday Future hit with another lawsuit for unpaid bills.

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socalTECH

JUNE 22, 2017

Zenly is the developer of a social, location sharing app which lets you track where your friends are at any time. Snapchat just rolled out a new, location sharing feature for Snapchat based on Zenly's technology, but will continue to operate Zenly as an independent service. Venice, California-based Snap Inc. ,

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 3, 2012

San Diego-based Qualcomm has inked a deal with Japanese display maker Sharp , to invest approximately $61M (5 billion yen) in Sharp, as part of a joint development deal. The deal, first reported by Japanese newspaper Nikkei, said that the two will work together to develop an energy-efficient, LCD panel for smartphones.

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Xconomy

AUGUST 11, 2020

San Diego-based Ligand (NASDAQ: LGND ) generates revenue from licensing deals and royalties paid by pharmaceutical companies that use technologies it develops or acquires for their own drug research. The company reported revenues of about $120.3 million in 2019.

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socalTECH

JULY 16, 2014

Santa Ana-based Iteris , which develops traffic management products and technology, said late Tuesday that it has replaced its CFO, and may face a "material weakness" in its internal controls over financial reporting. weakness material accountant technology management traffic accounting iteris' READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2014

A new report this morning says that Hawthorne-based spaceship and rocket developer Space Exploration Technologies is in the midst of raising a new round of investment, which values the company at around $10 billion. The report came from TechCrunch. Amount of funding, and the investors involved, have not been disclosed.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Los Angeles-based online advertising automation software developer Rubicon Project reported record financial results Thursday afternoon, saying that its third quarter sales were up 60 percent year over year to $32.2M. The company said the revenue performance was the best in its history.

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socalTECH

APRIL 23, 2021

Los Angeles-based videogame commerce technology developer Xsolla says it has acquired Slemma, a developer of data analytics and visualization and reporting software. The company said Slemma's web-based tools allow users to create simple, easy-to-use and dynamic data reports with customizable dashboards.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. What worries me a bit is how often I read that startups should hire a developer / hands-on lead developer. I’ll address the specifics of what this Founder Developer Gap looks like below.

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