Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

For the past three years I have been pounding the table as loud as I can about the future opportunities in digital video. The concise guide is here. My narrative has stayed pretty simple: People in the US watch 5.3 hours of TV per day. People read for less than 30 minutes. You will not fundamentally change consumers media consumption habits. So you tell me what the future of the Internet will be?

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Who are the top tech companies to work for in Los Angeles? Despite a huge number of companies, we found there are a number which. popped up consistently in an informal (and highly non-scientific poll) of a number of readers, executive recruiters, and others in the Los Angeles area, who cited growth, brand, profitability, and other factors in their suggestions to us of the top companies.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

I always walk away smarter after speaking with Steve Blank. In addition to being a thought leader within the Lean Startup Movement , Steve is also a professor at Stanford and Berkley. However, many people are not aware that prior to entering academia, Steve was a wily and creative marketing entrepreneur. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles!

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Dictators are not great leaders in the long run. People follow such leaders by fear, rarely by devotion. Employees want to have a stake in their own destiny, and above all want to understand why actions are taken which affect them, even if the outcome is not in the employee’s favor. The best leaders are those who share problems and alternative solutions with their direct reports, then seek consensus in decisions as a result.

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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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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. It is election season. So it’s tempting to think this is going to be a partisan post – it is not. I use George Bush vs. Al Gore as allegory and I’ve been using it with entrepreneurs for years to sink in a simple point about how to communicate with the market. I use it because I believe in the power of visual and memorable stories to sink into the consciousness.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

How do you make travel a more rewarding experience--particularly if you're traveling with kids? Go Trexx (www.gotrexx.com), which is based in Mission Viejo, think it's by engaging kids with mobile applications which provide background information, helps to build excitement, and gets kids involved in traveling to different destinations. We spoke with founder and CEO Samantha Lurey on how her startup is trying to make travel with kids--and eventually, adults--more fun, by providing location-based

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

TechZulu is excited to invite you to a fireside chat with Greg Cargill, VP of Client Services and Social Media at BLITZ. Greg will share his experience on how to Successfully Build and Sell an Effective Social Media Marketing Agency. There will be plenty of FREE Pizza & Drinks! Greg Cargill has worked on social for clients such as Harley Davidson, NAKED Juice, Honda, NYC Department of Public Health and Nike.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

I recently wrote about the 12 tips to building successful startup communities. After a recent discussion I had with Steve Blank it made me remember that I had left off one of the most critical factors – a culture of failure. I remember this lesson well. I lived in London from 1997-2005 and for 6 of those years ran my startup based out of London.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

San Diego's TVC Capital has made another investment in a growing software firm, this time in Washington State. Limeade , a developer of software-as-a-service tools to manage employee wellness programs, said today that it has raised $5M in a funding round from TVC, which it will use for innovation and servicing its customers. Steven Hammerslag of TVC has joined Limeade's board of directors.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 -- Tech Talk: How to Build a Scalable Application. Nate Johnson, CEO and founder of Reliam, will share expert advice on best practices for building a scalable application. This includes why it's important to have different specialists/companies handle the respective parts and strategies for managing these relationships and your assets.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

One month old Hub LA already has over 100 members! They didn’t use any magic, its just what they offer and an awesome community of friends, press and members. TechZulu caught up with Ann Le, MD of Hub LA and we learned about their business acceleration services, social/civic events, and cultural/arts and above all programming sessions! How unique is Hub LA?

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Later today I’m presenting at the annual Rincon Ventures Summit in Santa Barbara. Startup Exits: A Primer from msuster. I thought you might like to see an advance copy of what I’m going to cover. I speak privately a lot about getting an exit at a startup. I haven’t spoken publicly about it much but since Rincon asked – I agreed.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

What's the best way to get your small or medium sized business online? And, how do you do that without a huge development budget and time? Los Angeles-based Gumiyo (www.gumiyo.com) has been developing mobile websites for SMBs and publishers for a number of years, and recently started to offer up self-service tools to make it easy for those customers to create cross-device mobile websites.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 -- Co-Founders Wanted Pasadena. Looking for a co-founder? You're in luck! Co-Founders Wanted is an opportunity to find a co-founder for your business, or to help you find a business to join. Brought to you by CoFoundersLab, come meet other aspiring entrepreneurs and build the team to make your business happen. Start networking now by creating a free profile at cofounderslab.com!

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Being an entrepreneur is about, “The journey through the ‘NO’ to get to the YES’ ” said by Ryan Caldbeck, CEO of CircleUp , on a panel at the Connections Conference in Indianapolis. CircleUp is an online social marketplace that supports direct equity investments from individual investors to small private consumer and retail companies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Building a startup is hard work for low pay, it’s risky, and it requires total responsibility to make it work. Yet, many entrepreneurs are the happiest people I know. On the other hand, I know many unhappy individuals who are always partying, have minimal commitments, and little responsibility. I suspect the real parameters of happiness have eluded these people.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Laguna Hills-based Vessix Vascular , a deveveloper of percutaneous radiofrequency (RF) balloon catheter technology being targeted at treating hypertension, has been acquired by Boston Scientific Corporation , the two said this morning. The deal is worth an aggregate value of $425M, and includes $125M in an upfront playment plus up to $300M tied to clinical and sales-based milestones.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 -- PortTech Forum. The November PortTech Forum features Total Transportation Services, Inc. (TTSI) a pioneer in clean technology transportation solutions. TTSI is a leader in the development and deployment of large (Class 8) zero emission and alternative fuel vehicles. Headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, CA, TTSI is a progressive, mid-sized, asset-based logistics provider with distinct expertise in distributing imports within the US and Canada.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

MIIGLE is a LA-based social network for entrepreneurs and innovators that recently launched its Beta version. The platform enhances the process of turning ideas into entrepreneurial ventures and growing startups through social collaboration. So Luc , you call yourself a ‘Netrepreneur’ and social entrepreneur. What does that refer to exactly? The concept of entrepreneurship is extremely broad; it’s like marketing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

Getting things done effectively in a startup requires total individual and team accountability. You can’t afford excuses and multiple people doing the same job. In my view, “taking responsibility” is the core element behind accountability. Many people hear responsibility as an obligation, but I hear it as “the ability to respond.” Unfortunately many people don’t have the ability to respond, because they lack confidence in themselves, or simply don’t have the skills required.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

A Silicon Valley startup is looking to take on Pop Up Pantry in its home market of Los Angeles, saying today that it has raised a funding round which will go towards expanding in Los Angeles, as well as Seattle and New York City. Munchery , which features new menus from local chefs, and delivers those to users for between $10 and $15 a meal, with the user finishing off those meals at home or work in a microwave or oven.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 -- Private Equity Buyouts Making a Comeback! OCTANe. Who is doing deals? How are they getting done? And what are the advantages of partnering with the right firms? Please join us as we discuss current MandA activity, hot sectors, deal valuations, the availability of deal financing and the advantages of partnering with a private equity fund.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Based in Columbus, Ohio and community management in Washington, D.C, Huddlewoo a live video platform set to launch early 2013 to give people the ability to access extraordinary people for one-on-one conversations and mentoring. We caught up with the CEO William Zell. What do you do and Why? We are a platform that facilitates the most important conversations of people’s lives!

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Most entrepreneurs who start a company alone soon come to the conclusion that two heads are better than one – someone to share the workload, the hard decisions, and the costs. In a moment of crisis, you may be tempted to take on the first person expressing interest as a co-founder. This would be a mistake, and could easily cost you your startup. If you think about it, you should realize that not everyone is ‘ideal partner material.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

A new, Los Angeles startup is looking to disrupt the women's fashion market and women's shoes--and it's not who you think. Sole Society , a startup offering a personalized, high fashion shoes, has quietly been building a brand looking to disrupt the entire model of how women's fashions reach the market--and is one worth watching. The startup has some very impressive credentials, and is headed by Brett Markinson, one of the co-founders of HauteLook , and is backed by Vince Camuto, founder of fash

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Friday, November 9, 2012 -- Silicon Beach Fest. Check out panels on What Accelerators Want, Meet the Junior VCs, Music, Games, Social TV, Arts Education, PR for Startups, Women Developers, Ad Tech, Telling Your Story: Script to Startup, Film Financing: Crowdfunding and VCs. and more. The theme for SBF-Fall is PITCHING: nearly every hour-long panel will consist of 30 min of panel discussion, followed by 30 min of pitches.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

The other day I was sitting in my dentist waiting room, which surprising enough is one of my favorite places. Yes, I do like being there. Conversely I really don’t like being down the hall in one of the torture chambers equipped with a dental chair. But I digress. To get to my point the waiting room is full of great magazines that I personally don’t subscribe to, but love to read.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Entrepreneurs always work hard to create an innovative product or service, but often count on standard seller marketing for sales. But the reality is that sellers are no longer in charge of the customer buying process. Reports suggest that 90% of today’s shoppers skip marketing pitches, to research online before they buy, and over 50% check user reviews before making a decision.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

It looks like being a huge, massively multiple online game player isn't such a political liability. Earlier this week, an avid player of World of Warcraft , the MMORPG developed by Irvine's Blizzard Entertainment , won a seat as a state senator in Maine. Colleen Lachowicz , a Democrat in Maine, had been the target of a huge campaign to try to discredit her efforts to be voted into office due to her playing World of Warcraft.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Friday, November 9, 2012 -- TZ Tech Crawl, Hollywood Edition. The Tech Crawl is back and in full swing heading to the Hollywood Tech Scene! This time around we are partnering up with Silicon Beach Fest to make it that much more awesome! A tour of some of the hottest Hollywood tech companies. See [link].

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

3D Robotics has raised over $5 million in round two funding to accelerate its growth and expansion into new markets says Chris Anderson 3DR CEO and former Editor in Chief of Wired Magazine, Entrepreneur and author. According to Anderson, the round was led by Jon Callaghan at True Ventures and Bryce Roberts of O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures , both joining the 3DR board.

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SoCal Delicious

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Follow PandoDaily: Search. Main menu. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Deals. People. Products. Culture. PandoList. Events. Back Page. Books. New York. Fireside Chat with Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify. Get Tickets. November 8, 2012 6:00 PM Only $20! Veteran LA law firm opens a Silicon Beach office and launches a pro-bono “Precelerator”.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Looking for your own, personal drone aircraft? San Diego-based 3D Robotics , is looking to let anyone develop and operate their own personal, drone aircraft, and is currently selling parts, instructions, and more for hardware hackers to create their own remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The firm came to light last week when the editor of Wired Magazine, Chris Anderson, said he was leaving the magazine to work full time on 3D Robotics (which is doing business as DIY Drones).

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Thursday, November 8, 2012 -- World Usability Day - Making Life Easy! Usability of Financial Management. Usability of Financial Systems, the theme for World Usability Day 2012, will investigate and advance the application of user-centered design methodologies to financial systems and services. As the global economy is facing difficult times financially, we think the promotion of more usable financial systems could assist in creating better decision-making models.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

A " perfect storm " is an expression that describes an event where a rare combination of circumstances aggravate an environment drastically. In the entrepreneur world, I feel we are in such a situation now for new startups, with the confluence of business recession/recovery, the explosion of new digital technologies, and financial turmoil around the world.

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