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TaskUs Boosts Executive Staff With Trio Of Hires, Now Has 5300 Employees

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Santa Monica-based TaskUs , the fast growing provider of outsourced customer experience and back end services for online companies, said it has hired three new executives on Thursday, to help it with its growth efforts. TaskUs said it has named Balaji Sekar as its new Chief Financial Officer, Christopher McLaughline-Brooks as Chief Information Officer, and Lital Gilad-Shaoulian as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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Virgin Galactic Begins Test Flights of Commercial Spaceship

L.A. Business Journal

Virgin Galactic’s commercial spaceship, VSS Unity, took to the skies above the Mojave Desert on Thursday, the craft’s first test run since its predecessor SpaceShipTwo crashed and killed one of its pilots in 2014.

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A simple test: “Are we managing like jerks?”

Berkonomics

Are we who issue orders to associates or employees ever acting as jerks? We’d never like to think so, or we wouldn’t do it in the first place. If someone is saying “This is confusing to me” when you’ve given an instruction or order, there are a number of ways to respond. Of course it may be appropriate to explain your reasoning, or ask what part of the instruction is confusing.

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These High School Dropouts Crushed It With Some Simple Growth Hacks

InfoChachkie

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Novelist and High School Dropout Louis L'Amour knew the importance of seemingly unimportant people (AP Photo). “Growth hacking” is one of today’s most overused terms, yet despite its trendiness, it predates the Internet by centuries. Entrepreneurs have been seeking clever shortcuts to spur their growth and circumvent their competitors since the dawn of commerce.

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Can You Ask for Office Rent Relief? How to Manage Your Lease During COVID-19

Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

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Qualcomm, AT&T Link On Wireless Drone Communications

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San Diego-based Qualcomm and AT&T announced this morning that the two will test the control of unmanned aerial vehicles using AT&T's 4G LTE network. The two said the effort will go to see how cellular networks can support future, wide scale deployment of drones, measuring coverage, signal, strength and mobility across network cells, to support the ability of drones to fly well beyond an operator's visual range.

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ZUM: On-Demand Rides and Child Care for Busy Parents

Tech.Co

Kids require a lot of attention , and if we ourselves are not available to give that extra care to our kids, we are keen on finding someone who we trust would do a great job. Trust is a huge factor in relegating childcare to others; we need to feel the connection, and believe that our kids are in safe hands and that the person doing the job is willing and capable of giving the utmost possible care.

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CrossCut Fall Office Hours

SoCal Tech Calendar

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 -- CrossCut Fall Office Hours. CrossCut Ventures would like to invite the LA tech community to our office in Venice, CA for CrossCut Fall Office Hours. Sign up for 15 minute time slots and meet with a partner 1:1 to get feedback, ask for advice, pitch your startup. or just come by to mix and mingle with others in the LA techecosystem.

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IDrive Launches On Premise, Cloud Backup Appliance

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Los Angeles-based online backup and storage provider IDrive has launched a new, on-premise backup appliance, which it says makes it easier for its users to back up their data to the cloud. IDrive said its new IDrive Private Cloud is a 6TB, on premise backup solution, which also includes 6TB of cloud based backup space. The rack mountable server is aimed at providing faster backup and restore for its customers, and costs $1000 for the first year.

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Organovo to Test Pre-Clinical Drugs on Bio-Printed Kidney Tissue

Xconomy

It’s been almost two years since Organovo (NYSE: ONVO ) created a new business—using its bio-printing technology to create 3-D samples of living human liver tissue for use in testing the toxicity of pre-clinical drug candidates. Since then, the San Diego company has built a thriving business as a contract research organization (CRO) that tests experimental drug compounds on bio-printed liver tissue.

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Silicon Beach Report Sept. 9: Honest Co. in Sales Talks

L.A. Business Journal

Snapchat takes on credit line, Honest Co. in sales talks, Elon Musk says SpaceX’s explosion investigation is complex, and more.

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Glendale Tech Week

SoCal Tech Calendar

Thursday, September 15, 2016 -- Celebrate tech and innovation September 14 - 17, 2016 with talks, panels, networking events, and happy hours. General Admission Tickets ($50) include access to all the weekÂ’s events including a Job Fair at the Verdugo Jobs Center, Site Tour of the newly completed CBRE offices at the Masonic Temple, Lunch at LegalZoom, Panel Discussion with Disney, Reception at the Museum of Neon Art, plus so much more (space is limited per event, RSVPs are required).

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Indeed Targets Tech Talent In Los Angeles

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Online job search site Indeed is taking aim at Southern California's high tech market, with the launch of its Indeed Prime in the market. According to Indeed, the service--specifically targeted at technology talent--will give employers access to a "curated pool" of people, based on coding skills, educaiton, and work experience. The Indeed Prime service--unlike a typical job board or resume bank--specifically screens and prequalifies professionals with technical skills, such as software engineers

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Tyler Jacks, Cancer Moonshot Panel Co-Chair, Discusses Roadmap

Xconomy

The Obama administration wants to speed up cancer research with its “Cancer Moonshot” program—packing 10 years’ worth of work on prevention and treatment programs into five is one of its rallying cries. Agreeing on what to do, and how to do it, is the first step. The FDA agreed this summer to reorganize the way it evaluates drugs, diagnostics, and other cancer-related products.

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Silicon Beach Report Sept. 6: Snapchat Projected to Generate Nearly $1 Billion Next Year

L.A. Business Journal

Snapchat projected to generate nearly $1 billion next year, Fullscreen’s chief marketing officer exits, Snapchat hints at move into augmented reality, and more.

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Glendale Tech Week

SoCal Tech Calendar

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 -- Celebrate tech and innovation September 14 - 17, 2016 with talks, panels, networking events, and happy hours. General Admission Tickets ($50) include access to all the weekÂ’s events including a Job Fair at the Verdugo Jobs Center, Site Tour of the newly completed CBRE offices at the Masonic Temple, Lunch at LegalZoom, Panel Discussion with Disney, Reception at the Museum of Neon Art, plus so much more (space is limited per event, RSVPs are required).

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Report: Snapchat Discussing IPO With Bankers, Eyes IPO Next Year

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Venice, California-based Snapchat has begun discussing an IPO with bankers, but has yet to select an investment bank to lead the effort, according to a report on Wednesday. Snapchat reportedly is looking at an IPO towards the end of this year or in early 2017. It appears that IPO season has just opened in Southern California's high tech community, with more IPO activity in the last couple of weeks than the region has seen in the last year, including an IPO in the works for Ventura-based The Trad

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Immunotherapy Clinical Tests Spur Hope, and Plenty of Headaches

Xconomy

Thanks to remarkable results in a small group of patients, including former U.S. President Jimmy Carter , cancer immunotherapy has spurred talk of once impossible-to-imagine cures and has gained its share, perhaps more than its share, of hype. But immunotherapy is also creating new challenges and exacerbating old ones for doctors, patients, and researchers.

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Silicon Beach Report Sept. 7: Snapchat Eyeing IPO

L.A. Business Journal

Snapchat eyeing IPO, Activision hires new Major League Gaming chief, Crackle to make original virtual reality content, and more.

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Glendale Tech Week

SoCal Tech Calendar

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 -- Glendale Tech Week. Celebrate tech and innovation September 14 - 17, 2016 with talks, panels, networking events, and happy hours. Hosted by the Glendale Economic Development Division, Glendale Tech Week will offer a fun and inspiring environment to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in and around Glendale. See [link].

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Brain Corp. Aims At Commercial Market With Robotic Floor Cleaners

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San Diego-based Brain Corp. , which is developing vision-based, autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) systems for self driving vehicles, says it is in a deal to bring its technology to the industrial and commercial cleaning area. According to the company, it has partnered with NSS Enterprises , a manufacturer of industrial and commercial cleaning equipment, to incorporate its robotics and vision technology into industrial floor care machines.

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CASTAR App Launches to Match Talent with Casting Agents

LATechDigest

If you want a shot at making it big in the entertainment world, you go to Hollywood. And anyone who has chosen such a path knows how difficult it can be to make connections with fellow talent, and to gain the attention of the powers that be in this town. Castar , available now for iOS and Android, aims to make it easier for artists to showcase their wares, connect with each other, and take advantage of new opportunities provided by Castar’s in-app casting service.

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Solar Costs Feeling Heat

L.A. Business Journal

Rayton may have a hot ticket for the solar industry with its tech to lower panel production costs.

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Learn How to Build Apps for Amazon Alexa - Presented by Amazon

SoCal Tech Calendar

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 -- Learn How to Build Apps for Amazon Alexa - Presented by Amazon. Liz Myers, Tech Evangelist, Alexa, Voice UI and VUI at Amazon in Seattle, will walk attendees through the development of a new Alexa skill and incorporate it into a consumer-facing device. See https://amazon-alexa-workshop.eventbrite.com.

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VIZIO Launches Whole Home Audio Speaker System

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Irvine-based VIZIO announced this morning that it has launched a new set of multi-room speakers, designed for whole home audio. According to VIZIO, the new VIZIO SmartCast Crave Pro and Crave 360 Speakers support Google Cast for audio streaming, and can be controlled by mobile devices through Wi-Fi. The new SmartCast Crave 360 Speakers have a MSRP of $249.99 and the Crave Pro speakers will have a MSRP of $299.99.

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The Power of Polymers

Xconomy

Throughout history, innovative humans have developed technology to overcome or adapt to challenges in the natural world. As it turns out, some of our most important advances were actually inspired by a naturally occurring group of materials: polymers. Derived from Greek words meaning “many parts,” the word polymer refers to a large molecule composed of multiple repeating units.

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Smart Entrepreneurs Build Startups Without Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

In my experience as an advisor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I often encounter the myth that an initial startup requires investors. The reality is that over 80 percent of new businesses will never attract venture capital or Angel funding, according to experts , and there are many good reasons for skipping that painful and distracting process. Outside funding is not a startup entitlement.

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LA CTO Forum

SoCal Tech Calendar

Friday, September 9, 2016 -- LA CTO Forum. The LA CTO Forum has grown over the past 15 years into an amazing, highly-vetted group with more than 350 members. It's the largest such group in the US. Members are the senior most person in their organization in charge of software, database, web/mobile development. Most are CTOs in smaller organizations, but some have a different title, especially when they are in larger organizations.

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Fulgent Genetics Files For IPO

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Temple City-based Fulgent Genetics , based in the San Gabriel Valley, has filed for an IPO, saying that it is seeking to raised $50M in an IPO on the NASDAQ Global Market as FLGT. The IPO is being underwritten by Credit Suisse, Piper Jaffray, Raymond James, and BTIG. Fulgent Genetics is developing genetic testing and laboratory testing technology, and is led by Ming Hsieh, who holds the majority shares in the company.

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Overcoming the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

Xconomy

For several years now, the “cybersecurity skills gap” has been a top challenge for organizations. The statistics are well-vetted, and they tell a clear story: — There are many unfilled security jobs: The industry is facing 1.5 million unfilled IT security jobs globally by 2020. — The hiring problem is getting harder to figure out: Ninety-two percent of businesses say it’s increasingly difficult to find skilled security candidates. — Security teams need immediate help: The a

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Turning Ideas Into A Business Requires Smart Selling

Startup Professionals Musings

Most aspiring entrepreneurs believe that a great idea alone will assure business success. Experts argue that it’s more important to have a great plan, and personal business acumen. Hardly anyone mentions selling principles. Yet in this age when customers have a thousand alternatives, and are overwhelmed by a multitude of messages, sales efforts can make or break a business.

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HRTS Digital Cocktail Series: The New Disruptors

SoCal Tech Calendar

Thursday, September 8, 2016 -- HRTS Digital Cocktail Series: The New Disruptors. HRTS Presents.Digital Cocktail Series: The New Disruptors An exploration of the next generation disruptors and replacers; the new players in the entertainment space who are not attempting a different way of delivering 'television,' but are providing their audience with an alternative way of engaging content.

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Everbridge Sets IPO Range

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Everbridge , the developer of mass notification, incident management, and other related software tools, which has offices in Pasadena and Glendale, has set the estimated trading range for its IPO, saying it expects to sell 7,500,000 shares of its common stock at between $11.00 and $13.00 per share. The company--which was started in Glendale, but now has its headquarters in Massachusetts--has applied to list on the NASDAQ Global Market as EVBG.

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Qualcomm and AT&T Partner to Use Wireless Network for Drone Flights

Xconomy

After signaling that it plans to operate drones via cellular technologies, San Diego-based Qualcomm says today it is working with AT&T to use commercial wireless networks for test flights beyond an operator’s visual line of sight. Qualcomm said in April it had received FAA authorization to operate drones in restricted airspace around its San Diego headquarters, including the use of advanced wireless networks to prevent “lost link” situations with radio-controlled drones.

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Entrepreneurs Need The Right Mindset Before Products

Startup Professionals Musings

As an Angel investor and a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m always disappointed to see founders who seem stressed out most of the time, and more annoyed than energized by the abundance of challenges they see in building their startup. The entrepreneurial lifestyle is a tough one under the best of circumstances, and it’s one you have to love in order to succeed.

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How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming our World

SoCal Tech Calendar

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 -- Manufacturing Operations Roundtable. Tech San Diego. How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming our World. Presented by Adrian Pelkus and Dan Searle. One of the most significant advancements in manufacturing of the past few decades is additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. Once a novelty, firms are now on their second and even third generation of 3D printing.

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LRES Sets New Sales VP

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Orange, California-based real estate technology and services provider LRES has named Mike Bye as its new Vice President of Sales, according to the company. Bye will be responsible for reporting on all sales activities and establishing and managing client relationships. LRES did not give details on Bye's prior experience, only saying he had worked at a "Jacksonville, FL-based provider of third-party bundled services and front-end lending technology".

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