L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
The future of TikTok’s U.S. business is still murky, but a recent federal court ruling makes it unlikely the massively popular social media app will go dark in the near future.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
One of the biggest challenges in changing your lifestyle from an employee to starting your own business, is focusing on the right ownership elements, versus having a boss who sets the business goals, and provides performance feedback. Most entrepreneurs relish being their own boss, but find the transition to “ownership thinking” to be more difficult than anticipated.
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L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Transportation technology company Hyperloop Technologies Inc. transported live passengers for the first time Nov. 8.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Fountain Valley-based HyperX , the gaming accessories maker which is part of Kingston Technology, is continue to expand its "brand ambassador" program, saying it has added 25 global influencers to its program. The list of influencers includes gaming streamers in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Turkey, and the United States. HyperX has a very active "game ambassador" program, which also includes very high profile celebrities like Grammy-nominated artist Post Malone, NBA all-star Gordon Ha
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L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Transportation technology company Hyperloop Technologies Inc. transported live passengers for the first time Nov. 8.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Los Angeles-based Virgin Hyperloop One has completed its first manned, passenger test of its high speed transportation system, saying on Sunday that it has tested human travel in a hyperloop pod for the first time. The company said that two people--Josh Giegel, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, and Sara Luchian, Director of Passenger Experience--were sent through the company's 500 meter DevLoop test site in Las Vegas.
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socalTECH
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Los Angeles-based podcasting network Wondery appears to be attempting to sell itself for between $300M to $400M, according to multiple reports. The podcasting publisher is backed by Waverley Capital, Lerer Hippeau, Greycroft, BDMI, Advancit, Water Tower Ventures, and Powerhouse Ventures. It's unclear how far along those talks are--Bloomberg said its sources said "negotiations are ongoing" with companies such as Apple and Sony.
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
AudienceX is back on the growth trajectory.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
El Segundo-based plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat saw a huge whiplash in its stock price this morning, after partner McDonald's announced its own, plant-based hamburger alternative, McPlant. Beyond Meat's stock dropped nearly $20 per share on the news, until a couple of hours later, when it was revealed that McDonald's is partnering with Beyond Meat on the development of the new alterative.
Southern California Edison Blog
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
School network scalability is essential for ensuring that schools have a reliable network. As student and staff populations grow, teachers rely more heavily on internet-intensive learning tools, and schools should embrace cloud technologies for data storage and access. The education sector tends to have limited resources dedicated to IT investments which can make it challenging for schools to integrate the network technologies and keep up with the latest advancements.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Aliso Viejo-based data protection, system management, and security software developer Quest Software announced two new executives this morning, saying it has named Heath Thompson as President and General Manager of its Information Systems Management (ISM) business and Bhagwat Swaroop as President and General Manager of the One Identity business. Thompson previously served at AudioEye, SANS Institute, Forcepoint, IBM, and Internet Security Systems.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
San Diego-based Arcturus Therapeutics has received up to $220M in additional financial commitments from the country of Singapore, after receiving positive Phase 1/2 study results on one of its compounds. The company said the new manufacturing financial support and potential vaccine purchases up to $220 million from Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB) came as a result of positive interim clinical study results from its ongoing Phase 1/2 study of ARCT-021, its vaccine candidate for COVID-
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Los Angeles-based electric car maker Fisker Automotive is doing a "virtual" ringing of the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange this morning, after the company completed a SPAC transaction which makes the company a public company. The company said founder and CEO Henrik Fisker will be "ringing the bell virtually" at the NYSE. Fisker said the move will make it the "second American pure EV passenger car company to be listed on a US exchange".
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