L.A. Business Journal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Guitar maker Fender looks to crank the volume on sales with a new outpost in Hollywood.

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Hollywood Sales 218

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Everbridge , a developer of emergency notification tools which was founded and still has major operations in both Glendale and Pasadena, has had an IPO, raising $90M for the company and marking another major, SoCal linked technology startup exit in what has been a busy year for deals. Everbridge is now trading on the NASDAQ Global Market as EVBG. The company is backed by ABS Ventures, Daughty Hansen & Co., Second Alpha Partners Fund, Eastward Capital Partners, PMC Financial Services, and oth

Glendale 148

Glendale Marketing SoCal Southern California 148

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Thursday, September 22, 2016 -- TechDay West Coast. TechDay launched with the goal of fostering and highlighting emerging technology. Since it's inception, TechDay has introduced thousands of companies to the public, press, and investing communities. We are proud to bring the largest startup event series in the U.S. back to the West Coast via Los Angeles.

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Press Los Angeles Invest Startup 116

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Los Angeles-based online technology retailer Newegg announced late Thursday that it has received a "significant" investment from Chinese company Hangzhao Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd. Size of the investment was not announced. Newegg said that it will use the new funding for its strategic initiatives, including international expansion, broadened product offerings, and expansion into areas such as eSports, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

NewEgg 146

NewEgg Invest Los Angeles Technology 146

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Thursday, September 22, 2016 -- Digital and Beyond in LA - Forging a Connected South LA. Digital and Beyond in LA. Forging a Connected South LA A fun, entertaining and informative look at what’s happening in LA and the role young adults can play in shaping the future of technology and digital media. We’ll cover Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Start Up Life, and Digital Media.

Startup 109

Startup Venture Capital Entertainment Media 109

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

The City of Los Angeles is reaching out new and small businesses, aimed at providing information to those businesses on everything from negotiating leases to securing business loans--plus dealing with city paperwork on registering a new business. The new L.A. Business Portal includes a startup assistance tool, covering business registration, taxes, seller's permits, and the like; a resource library, with links to helpful city departments; plus a basic business "preparedness" guide about basic bu

Guide 138

Guide Los Angeles Resource Design 138

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Carlsbad-based satellite Internet provider ViaSat is powering a new, onboard Wi-Fi service for North Carolina, on with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division. According to ViaSat, the department will be bringing new, tiered Wi-Fi service to railway passengers traveling the 174 mile route between Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Training 125

Training Services Media 125

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Thursday, September 22, 2016 -- TechDay West Coast. TechDay West Coast has officially opened it’s doors for the 2016 event and it’s destined to be bigger and better than ever! On September 22nd, TechDay will host 300+ of the hottest startups and tech companies for a day to celebrate innovation in technology. TechDay will gather 10,000 attendees including investors, press, influencers, top talent, users, entrepreneurs and many more!

Press 109

Press Entrepreneur Startup Technology 109

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

A new report, published this morning by Fortune, says that a "new" venture capital fund--announced last week in officially looking press releases-- appears to be linked to a convicted inmate, currently imprisoned in Lompoc. Fortune says that Asenqua Ventures --which has official looking, but apparently completely fake entries in Crunchbase, Pitchbook, and other industry databases, plus its own website, does not exist, does not have offices where it claims to be, and also stole the profile photos

Venture Capital 125

Venture Capital Capital Report Funding 125

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Thursday, September 22, 2016 -- TechDay West Coast. TechDay is an expo for tech startups that helps them gain exposure to press, investors, early adopters and talent. See https://techdayhq.com/build-west-coast.

Press 100

Press Help Startup 100

L.A. Business Journal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

X-ray system manufacturer OSI Systems Inc. completed its $269 million, all-cash purchase of American Science and Engineering Inc. on Sept. 12.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Thursday, September 22, 2016 -- Drive Retention, Engagement and Growth w/ Behavioral Analytics. We are thrilled to partner with Interana for an awesome evening about products, growth and analytics. Join this interactive talk series with early innovators from Sonos, Tinder and former Facebook executive to learn how they're using behavioral analytics to better understand key business metrics like conversion, engagement, and retention.

Metrics 100

Metrics Education Los Angeles Product 100

L.A. Business Journal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Newegg receives investment from Hangzhao Interactive, Ted Cruz fights ICANN’s transfer, Demand Media acquires The Other Art Fair for $1.5 million, and more.

NewEgg 100

NewEgg Invest Demand Report 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Thursday, September 22, 2016 -- "How to Successfully Position Your Company to be Sold" Location: Stubbs Alderton and Markiles - Preccelerator Program space - 1453 3rd Street Promenade, Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA Parking 4th Street/Broadway ramp or in the Santa Monica Place Mall Featuring Moderator: Jonathan R. Hodes, Partner, Stubbs Alderton and Markiles, LLP Panelists: David Herman, Managing Partner, Diamond Capital Advisors Jennifer Sargent, CEO and Co-Founder, Hitfix Scott Galer, Partner, St

Santa Monica 100

Santa Monica Company Companies Capital 100

Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

A cybersecurity report by Ponemon Institute, in association with Keeper Security, found that in the 12 months leading up to June 2016, 55 percent of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) experienced a cyber attack, while 50 percent encountered data breaches involving customer and employee information. These statistics belie the common notion that cybercriminals attack only big businesses.

Startup 86

Startup Framework Statistics Customer 86

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Thursday, September 22, 2016 -- Digital and Beyond in LA. Forging a Connected South LA. Digital and Beyond in LA. Forging a Connected South LA A fun, entertaining and informative look at what’s happening in LA and the role young adults can play in shaping the future of technology and digital media. We’ll cover Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Start Up Life, and Digital Media.

Startup 100

Startup Venture Capital Entertainment Media 100

Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Across the nation, and even looking back into the past, health was in the headlines this week. Our presidential candidates were either recovering from pneumonia or talking up their health records. New documents came to light that showed the sugar industry paid for studies downplaying the ties between sugar and heart disease. And the drug-price frenzy continued, with Senators Tammy Baldwin and John McCain introducing a new bill to combat price hikes and Mylan CEO Heather Bresch set to testify on

Research 80

Research News Pricing Report 80

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Most startup ideas begin in the mind of an individual, but an idea is not a business. It takes a team, with effective leadership, to build a business. Many aspiring entrepreneurs default to team leadership by domination and control. Yet in my experience, the best entrepreneurs quickly learn the art of people connection. They connect and inspire the right people to achieve more with less.

Ideas 96

Ideas Organization Startup Entrepreneur 96

L.A. Business Journal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Idea of owning ad technology firm clicks with Los Angeles Times owner tronc.

Technology 109

Technology Los Angeles Ideas Angel 109