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Generative AI – The End of Empty Textboxes
TechEmpower
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Either way, it’s a huge improvement over starting from scratch. Start by introducing yourself, your profession, and your location. Product descriptions and listings require tedious editing to make them engaging - especially after the fortieth one. If they like the content as-is, they can keep it; if not, they can change it.
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Aptera Is Back, With Solar Powered Car
socalTECH
DECEMBER 7, 2020
San Diego-based Aptera , the latest reincarnation of an electric car maker started in 2005, has announced a new, solar powered car, which recharges from the sun, and not from a plug. Aptera announced its new Paradigm "solar electric vehicles" last week, which it says it is now offering up for reservations. READ MORE>>.
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HyperX Launches It Own Athletic Clothing Line
socalTECH
OCTOBER 3, 2019
The company said the "limited edition capsule collection" will provide gamers with "a stylish way to display their passion". HyperX said the new athletic wear will be available only for a limited time, at Champion.com, starting on November 1st.
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How to Start a Podcast
Tech.Co
JANUARY 6, 2020
But where can a total newbie get started? Here, we'll offer a quick overview of how you can start your own podcast for free (or at least, as cheaply as possible). How to edit a podcast. Podcast celebrity Griffin McElroy admitted in a 2019 workshop that he still uses it to edit three podcasts a week. Even some pros use it.
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TurboTax Opens Up For Tax Filing Season
socalTECH
DECEMBER 1, 2016
San Diego-based TurboTax , the software division of Intuit which makes the popular tax filing software, says on Wednesday that it has opened up for the season, and has begun allowing its users to start working on their taxes.
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100 Delane Parnell’s plan to conquer amateur esports
TechCrunch LA
MAY 29, 2019
Los Angeles-based PlayVS (pronounced “play versus”) wants to become the dominant platform for amateur esports, starting at the high school level. Below is the transcript of our conversation (edited for length and clarity) : Founding PlayVS. Eric P: You have a fascinating background as a serial entrepreneur while you were a teenager.
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Loot Crate, Bungie, Team On Destiny 2 Crate
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
According to the two, the Destiny 2 Limited Edition Crate will feature exclusive figure, apparel and other collectibles inspired by the Destiny 2 universe. Loot Crate said it has started taking preorders on the crate online. The new crate will ship in Spring 2018, and costs $49.99
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LA Times, SD Union Tribune, Other Newspapers Disrputed By Malware Attack
socalTECH
DECEMBER 31, 2018
The print editions of the Los Angeles Times , the San Diego Union Tribune , as well as the Wall Street Journal and New York Times were hit by malware attack over the weekend, which disrupted printing and delivery of those papers in California.
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LA Times, SD Union Tribune, Other Newspapers Disrupted By Malware Attack
socalTECH
DECEMBER 31, 2018
The print editions of the Los Angeles Times , the San Diego Union Tribune , as well as the Wall Street Journal and New York Times were hit by malware attack over the weekend, which disrupted printing and delivery of those papers in California.
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Announcing Dave’s new book: BEGINNING BERKONOMICS – with twelve guest authors
Berkonomics
OCTOBER 2, 2012
Covers starting up, raising money, managing your work force, growth, marketing, preparing for your profitable exit, and much more. Available in hard cover and soft cover editions, as well as a Kindle edition for digital readers. COMBO-PACK: BASIC BERKONOMICS, BERKONOMICS, and ADVANCED BERKONOMICS soft cover editions.
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StartEngine Used To Crowdfund Alt-Right Social Network
socalTECH
AUGUST 18, 2017
Los Angeles-based StartEngine is being used to help fund an alt-right, social network called GAB , started by Andrew Torba, an outspoken Trump supporter who was kicked out of Y-Combinator for harassing other YC founders, according to a report on Thursday. Editor's note: we edited the actual obscenity from the Tweet. READ MORE>>.
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WD Targets Mac With New External Hard Drive System
socalTECH
AUGUST 30, 2012
The 2 TB dual-drive system is aimed at editing high resolution video and other high throughput applications like graphic design, digital media, and photo editing. The new system starts at $899.99 WD said its new system is aimed at Mac computer users and creative professionals, and includes two, 1 TB, 10,000 RPM hard drives.
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10 New Venture Factors To Consider Before You Commit
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 10, 2023
If you are one of the new age of entrepreneurs who hates the thought of doing a business plan as a first step in starting your new venture you will love this message. Don’t start by committing more than you can afford to lose. Get started and get some momentum. Pick a domain where you have some experience and expertise.
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My dad said: “Never take on a business partner.”
Berkonomics
JANUARY 2, 2014
Most often, one partner remained active as another partner drifted away from the business, no longer carrying the weight anticipated at start-up. Starting up' His personal teaching event was a typical experience, as I reflect now upon the tens of partnerships I have counseled over the years. Depending upon others Ignition!
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Interview with Alec Meikle, MYMUSAIC
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
I had gone on vacation, and was getting around to editing a movie with online video, but was burnt out on the editing process. I went to film school, so I understood the value of aligning pictures to your soundtrack, and editing is what makes it all come together so nicely. How did you start developing this?
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Cornerstone OnDemand Extends Alliance With ADP
socalTECH
DECEMBER 1, 2015
The two said they will make Cornerstone's learning and performance management solution for small businesses, Cornerstone Growth Edition, available to ADP's clients in early 2016. Cornerstone OnDemand recently started rolling out products aimed at the small business segment.
STEAM Carnival's Education Combines Robots, Lasers, Cotton Candy
socalTECH
APRIL 30, 2013
Bushnell started Two Bit Circus last year to combine hardware, software, and technology through a series of projects. He has previously founded such companies as Doppelgames, Syyn Labs, and been on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition; he also happens to be the son of famed inventor and entrepreneur Nolan Bushnell (Atari, Chuck E Cheese).
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Quest Software Rolls Out New IT Management Software
socalTECH
AUGUST 21, 2012
Quest said its new Quest One Identity Manager Data Governance Edition is focused on allowing enterprises manage unstructured data -- documents, images, spreadsheets, videos, and more -- specifically helping business managers to approve access requests for unstructured files, rather than relying on IT employees. READ MORE>>.
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Nike debuts its most ambitious SNKRS stash drop for the Championship Tour featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA
TechCrunch LA
MAY 13, 2018
For folks who had downloaded Nike’s SNKRS app, they’d be able to buy and reserve a pair of Kendrick Lamar’s limited edition Cortez Kenny IIIs at the concert. The team at Nike said the concert’s late start caused the miscue. At least on the first night, things didn’t go as planned.
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227 Bio Roundup: Depression Drug Dashed, Peek at ASH, CRISPR Worry & More
Xconomy
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
The gene-editing technology CRISPR-Cas9 is opening up new research avenues all the time, such as giving drug developers a cheaper, faster way to knock out genes in tumor cells. Studies of CRISPR-Cas9 to treat human disease are about to start, too.
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Snap’s Yellow accelerator debuts its third batch of investments
TechCrunch LA
MAY 12, 2020
TRASH : an app for quickly editing social video cuts using machine learning. Nevertheless, Su says it was an interesting adjustment shifting the accelerator program to a remote setting, though a later program start date gave them the advantage of seeing how others wrapped up their programs. Nuggetverse : a web comics media startup.
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6 Keys To Selecting The Right Business Future For You
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Most of you business professionals that I know have at least thought about or talked about starting their own business, to get more control, make more money, or to get more satisfaction out of their life. As a mentor to young aspiring entrepreneurs , I often get asked for tips on a strategy to get started.
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Taco Bell Jumps On Virtual Reality Bandwagon, To Give Away A Playstation VR
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Those codes will be available starting today, through October 19th. Taco Bell said it will offer up a special code in its "Taco Bell Big Box" that consumers can text to the company, to get a chance to win a PlayStation VR headset ahead of its public release. READ MORE>>.
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Capturing Music, Life, and More With Vyclone, with David King Lassman
socalTECH
DECEMBER 12, 2012
Los Angeles-based Vyclone (www.vyclone.com) has created a mobile application which lets users capture videos, and automatically edits and combines multiple points of view from people nearby, and remixes it into an even more compelling video. David King Lassman: We started Vyclone almost two and a half years ago.
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235 How Would You Build a Movie Studio if You Started Today?
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 8, 2016
But the idea that you could start a new studio today — with the hundreds of millions required just to launch one blockbuster hit — is absurd. It started with a series of books and is now a multi-billion dollar franchise with products, theme parks and games. How Would You Build a Movie Studio if You Started Today?
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BERKONOMICS book and workbook now available.
Berkonomics
MARCH 7, 2010
I am happy to announce the availability of BERKONOMICS in book channels worldwide, including the eBook edition from Amazon. Amazon KINDLE eBook edition ($9.95). All editions subject to tax and/or postage as appropriate). . . . This book and workbook contain all the material from the BERKONOMICS emails and blogs and much more.
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10 Startup Principles To Validate Fit Prior To A Plan
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 17, 2020
If you are one of the new age of entrepreneurs who hates the thought of doing a business plan as a first step in starting your new venture you will love this message. Don’t start by committing more than you can afford to lose. Get started and get some momentum. Pick a domain where you have some experience and expertise.
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7 Strategies To Prepare For Tough Business Challenges
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
I believe these are the ones who had the best handle on their value proposition, the best support from their team, and followed their moral compass, as outlined in a new book, “ True North: Emerging Leader Edition ,” by Bill George and Zach Clayton. I always recommend that you start by counting your positives.
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With New Program, DARPA To Encourage Safety “Brakes” For Gene Editing
Xconomy
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Both are potential uses of genome editing, which thanks to the CRISPR-Cas9 system has spread throughout the world’s biology labs and is now on the doorstep of the outside world. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency—a famed military R&D group—wants to finance safety measures for the new gene-editing age.
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111 Teeology.com, Brian Lee's Latest Startup, Opens Signups
socalTECH
JULY 26, 2012
Los Angeles-based Teeology , the latest startup backed by tech entrepreneur Brian Lee (ShoeDazzle, LegalZoom), has started signing up users today, telling people via email and Twitter that they can now sign up for the service.
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Founder Institute: 12 Firms Out of San Diego
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
The San Diego arm of the Founder Institute , the entrepreneurship mentoring effort started by Adeo Ressi, said Friday that it has graduated 12 companies from its Fall 2009 San Diego semester.
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8 Tips For Startups Preparing For The Media Spotlight
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 26, 2022
There are lots of expensive public and media relations firms out there who can give you the full treatment, but I recommend starting with a good book on the subject, like the classic by media training expert Brad Phillips, “ The Media Training Bible.” Don’t wait for a reputation-destroying disaster to start your learning.
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6 Obligations That Come With Startup External Funding
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 11, 2021
Angel and venture capital money always comes with ownership and management implications, starting with the obvious ones outlined in the term sheet for the deal. Most entrepreneurs try to keep team morale high by limiting and editing the flow of information downward, so they try to do the same thing upward to their investors.
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Entrepreneurs do not easily retire.
Berkonomics
OCTOBER 24, 2013
Amazon Kindle Edition: [link]. Some immediately start to plan their next venture. Here are links to help you find copies: HARD COVER book directly from Berkus.com, signed by Dave (with gift inscription if requested): [link]. SOFT COVER book directly from Berkus.com, signed by Dave (with gift inscription if requested): [link].
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176 Interview with Tom Grasty, Stroome
socalTECH
JUNE 30, 2010
Tom Grasty: Essentially, we started off as a graduate school project at USC. There are lots of video sharing and editing sites and services--what's the key difference here, and what have people found is the most interesting thing here? Tell us the story behind Stroome and how it came about? We grew out of an interesting use case.
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Wix Announces Half Price Flash Sale
Tech.Co
APRIL 20, 2020
Getting started with Wix is super straightforward. Then, you can start editing your site, making changes as you see fit. If you're not certain where to start with creating a site, you can check out our guide on what makes a good website for inspiration. Free plan leaves you with a poor URL and Wix adverts. First Look.
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138 How FatCloud Is Bringing NoSQL To The World of Microsoft
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 22, 2013
I started my career in Europe, and spend my first decade working out of there. We have a free community edition of FatDB, where developers can learn about the product. Can you talk about the free community edition, and the thoughts behind offering up that software for free? What is your background? READ MORE>>.
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Bonfire Ventures secures $230M for two new funds targeting B2B software startups
TechCrunch LA
MAY 31, 2022
The following conversation was lightly edited for length and clarity. TechCrunch: How did you and Mark Mullen start working together? It started as the two of us and now there are seven of us. Queener : Both fund one and fund two are the top 5% or 10% in their vintage years, essentially when it started and how it performed.
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Star-studded digital avatar startup Genies launches NFT fashion marketplace
TechCrunch LA
AUGUST 30, 2022
On Genie, only approved sellers on the platform will be able to launch collections to start, though the company says it eventually wants to empower all its users to create unique 1-of-1 fashion items.
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219 Interview with Allison Dollar, SnapCuts
socalTECH
JULY 18, 2012
Allison Dollar: The founder, Bee Ottinger, is a world renown pioneer in video editing, and is known more for her marketing for folks like Michael Jackson and Shakira, and in televisoin ads. She loves the notion of the creative process of video and editing. Allison Dollar: We're busy just starting promotion.
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246 Here’s Why it Was an Epic Month for #LATech
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 11, 2014
A few years ago I started calling the local tech ecosystem down here #LATech. I’ll try to publish some video from the event when we get a chance to edit some of it. I had an agenda. We graduate more engineers in our greater region than anywhere else in the US. We have top 25 engineering schools than anywhere else, too.
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Getting Back Your Series A Mojo
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 27, 2013
When you started you had the youthful (from a company perspective not age) energy, enthusiasm and naïveté that comes from actually thinking you can change the world. You start off by believing your own hype, drinking your own Kool Aid. In stead of telling people how they are going to change the world they start to show self doubt.
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Want to Know What Marc Andreessen’s Magic on Twitter is? Hint: It’s Not Tweetstorming
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 29, 2014
I never asked Marc why he stopped blogging but I presume it is some combo of having started a venture capital firm (which you might guess takes a bit of time) and also allowing some air time for his then-less-well-known compadre. It is real-time, stream-of-consciousness, unscripted, mostly un-edited discussions. Engagement.
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