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DECEMBER 5, 2017

Redlands-based mapping technology developer Esri has released a new, interactive map which provides information on the reach and extent of the fires in Southern California, covering both the Thomas Fire in Ventura County, and the Creek Fire near Sylmar--as well as the Rye Fire just developing in Santa Clarita.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

Ventura-based advertising technology developer The Trade Desk has added an early, Apple Computer pionner to its board of directors, according to the company. The Trade Desk said that Andrea "Andy" Cunningham, who helped launch the Apple Macintosh early in her career, has joined its board as an independent director.

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MARCH 24, 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012 -- SoCalBio Networking Forum in Ventura County: New Drug Development in a Changing Regulatory Environment. See [link] (more)

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JULY 7, 2021

Ventura-based advertising technology developer The Trade Desk is launching its own venture capital arm, and has made its first investment, the company said this morning. The first investment made by the fund is Chalice, a developer of algorithmic ad optimization software.

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JULY 26, 2019

Ventura-based Nexa3D , which develops 3D printers, says it is expanding its North American channel, with a new partnership with Dynamism. Nexa3D is a developer of industrial, 3D printing systems, which it says dramatically reduce 3D printing cycles of precision functional parts from hours to minutes.

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JULY 15, 2014

reQall , the wearable software developer headed by former Apple Principal Scientist Rao Machiraju, said this morning that it has tapped MIT MediaLab Professor Alex (Sandy) Pentland as a strategic product advisor. reQall--which has major operations in Ventura--said that Pentaland will advise the company on product evolution and strategy.

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JANUARY 30, 2020

Ventura-based 3D printer developer Nexa3D says it is expanding its reseller network, and added a new reseller covering the Eastern United States. Nexa3D develops industrial 3D printers, and says it is looking to offer up an upgrade to owners of older legacy stereolithography printers.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Ventura-based The Trade Desk , the real time, demand-side advertising platform developer led by Jeff Green, has raised $20M in a Series B funding, the company said today. The Trade Desk develops online advertising technology used to manage display, social, and video advertising campaigns. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 2, 2019

Ventura-based Apollo Robotics , a new startup developing autonomous drone hardware and software aimed at automated surveying, announced this morning that it has named Rob Cammack as its Chief Executive Officer. Cammack is an existing angel investor in the company.

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MARCH 19, 2020

Ventura-based advertising exchange The Trade Desk and mobile video app developer TikTok are in a new, advertising partnership covering Asia Pacific markets, the two said this morning. According to the two, the partnership will allow advertisers to directly access premium TikTok inventory across Asia-Pacific via The Trade Desk platform.

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MARCH 18, 2019

Ventura-based The Trade Desk , which develops advertising technology, said Monday afternoon that it has added Lise Buyer to its Board of Directors. Buyer is Managing Partner of the Class V Group, a consulting firm that advises companies on initial public offerings.

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

According to the two, they have launched an online platform which will allow local community to independently curate, drive, and manage content and relationships in the region, with microsites already being developed for downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, Ventura County/Thousand Oaks, and the Space Ventures Coalition.

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JANUARY 28, 2019

Ventura-based Apollo Robotics , a startup developing autonomous drone surveying software, announced this morning that it has named Avi Reichental as its Executive Chairman. The company is led by CEO Rob Cammack. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 27, 2019

Ventura-based 3D printer maker Nexa3D says that it has named a former, Uber executive to its board of directors this morning. Nexa3D is developing 3D printers aimed at the industrial, professional, and business market. He's now the founder of Atomic Machines. He's now the founder of Atomic Machines. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 26, 2019

Ventura-based programmatic advertising technology developer The Trade Desk said this morning that it has officially launched its programmatic ad buying platform in China. According to The Trade Desk, the move comes as global advertisers are looking to reach audiences in China, and because the country is a key growth market.

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JUNE 10, 2019

Toronto- and Los Angeles-based Edesa Biotech has merged with Stellar Biotechnologies , according to the two companies, and will focus on development and advancement of innovative treatments for dermatological and gastrointestinal indications. The newly combined company will operate as Edesa Biotech.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Ventura-based SloanLED , a developer of LED lighting products and power supplies, has acquired Litecorr , a LED lighting products manufacturer, according to private equity investor Baird Capital. Baird Capital owns SloanLED. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

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MAY 30, 2014

reQall , the developer of smart applications for Google Glass--founded by former Apple executive Rao Machiraju--has released reqallable, its application for Google Glass which automatically handles email and text messages for users. The startup has a major presence in Ventura, and Machiraju is a Ventura County resident.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Los Angeles-based advertising technology developer The Trade Desk said today that it has named Susan Vobejda as its new Chief Marketing Officer. The Trade Desk is led by CEO and co-founder Jeff Green, and has its headquarters in Ventura. and Walmart.com. and Walmart.com. Vobejda will be based in The Trade Desks's New York City offices.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

Ventura-based The Trade Desk , which develops an advertising technology platform, says it has appointed Mark Kirschner as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Kirschner was most recently CMO of eBay Enterprise, and also previousl y has been CMO of Rakuten. Kirschner will be based out of The Trade Desk's New York offices.

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AUGUST 12, 2014

Simi Valley-based Technocel , a developer of mobile accessories--and the parent company of investment company TYLT Lab --has opened up a new headquarters in Simi Valley, and plans to hire approximately 40 new employees, the company said this morning. Technocel is led by Rami Rostami. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Local, Southern California cities have all submitted proposals, with one from the LAEDC which ties together nine cities in LA County hoping for the HQ; another proposal from San Diego from the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp. ; READ MORE>>.

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MAY 12, 2016

Ventura-based outdoor apparel company Patagonia has partnered with a startup developing a high performance, synthetic silk fabric, made out of natural proteins. work on developing sustainable and non-toxic processes for textile manufacturing. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 5, 2018

The NASA InSight mission (short for Mars, Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport) will seek to study deep below the surface of Mars, with sensors to measure "marsquakes" and develop a map of the interior of Mars. View of the NASA InSight rocket from Ventura County. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 9, 2018

Santa Barbara, California-based ERP software developer QAD has lost its website--and has potentially undergone either mudflow or water intrusion--due to the massive disaster unfolding in Montecito, California. Nearby medical calls on Sheffield Drive were being dispatched by helicopter, as there was no ground access to that neighborhood.

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DECEMBER 27, 2019

I am now working towards the expansion of my startup community-building efforts in other parts of Los Angeles and Ventura County. Many jobs have been created and companies have received funding through our efforts of supporting and bringing value to founders. This year was a year of impact for me.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Hawthorne, California-based space rocket developer SpaceX said this week that it is now expecting to return to flight in early January, with the launch of the Iridium-1 satellite. The launch, when it does occur, should be visible from Santa Barbara, Ventura, and parts of Los Angeles county. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 31, 2014

reQall , which develops intelligent assistance software which runs on such platforms as Google Glass, has launched a new app for the Sony SmartWatch, the company said this morning. reQall is led by Rao Machiraju, formerly Principal Scientist at Apple Computer, where he had managed Apple''s Learning Lab research laboratory.

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MAY 11, 2016

Ventura, California-based The Trade Desk , the advertising technology developer led by Jeff Green, has raised $125M in a credit facility, according to the company. The revolving credit facility was led by Citibank N.A., and also included US Bancorp, East west Bancorp, and City National Bank.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

John Dilts , founder of angel group the Maverick Angels and co-founder of the BioTech Forum, a group promoting biotechnology industry development in Ventura County, has died. No details of Dilts' death was given, however, the Maverick Angels said that Dilts passed away on the morning of August 2nd.

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MAY 1, 2013

Ventura-based advertising exchange The Trade Desk is moving into real time, video advertising, the company announced this morning. The Trade Desk develops a platform used by advertising buyers to manage their online advertising campaigns. READ MORE>>. thetradedesk trade desk online advertising exchange software video'

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Ventura Advertising Platform Software 168

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JUNE 23, 2016

According to Amgen, it will provide a five year, platinum sponsorship of the San Francisco life sciences incubator, to accelerate the development of new therapies to improve human health. A similar effort, the Ventura BioCenter , operates just around the corner from Amgen in the Thousand Oaks area. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

Ventura-based NetPlenish , a startup which is developing a service which will provide automated replenishment of items, combined with an automatic price comparison engine, has quietly raised funding from 500 Startups. NetPlenish is part of the Ventura Ventures Technology Center. Size of the investment was not disclosed.

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JANUARY 18, 2013

Ventura- and New York-based online advertising firm The Trade Desk announced Thursday that it has named Rob Perdue as its new Chief Operating Officer. The Trade Desk develops real-time-bidding (RTB) software used by online publishers and advertisers. Perdue apparently helped to broker the acquisition of EyeWonder by MediaMind in 2011.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Keynote Speaker: Bill Burrato, President/CEO - Ventura County Economic Development Association. Tuesday, December 4, 2012 -- Are we Green Yet? Sustainability and Clean Tech Opportunities. Clean Technology Council. See [link] (more)

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Ventura-based Connexity , a developer of Internet advertising and targeting technology, announced today that it has secured $2M in a debt financing. The financing came from Silicon Valley Bank. Connexity said the line will go towards additional working capital, to accelerate its growth.

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APRIL 14, 2016

funding round, and $60M in Ventura-based advertising technology developer TradeDesk. Los Angeles had $399.1M in funds invested, across 47 deals; Orange County had $158M invested across 15 deals; and San Diego had $253.5M invested across 21 deals. Among the bigger deals were an investment in smart doorbell company Ring, with a $61.2M

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