InfoChachkie
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Article first published as Unlike You, Mark Zuckerberg And Bill Gates Can Go Both Ways on Technorati. Karch Kiraly (pronounced “cartch kur-ai”) is an anomaly. He is the only person to win Olympic gold medals in both indoor and beach volleyball. . Just as Karch is a rarity, so are entrepreneurs who are equally facile at startups and Big Dumb Companies (BDCs).
socalTECH
DECEMBER 15, 2011
Fans of Hawthorne-based SpaceX , the commercial rocket firm of Elon Musk, have been riding high this week, with the approval of its NASA launch mission to the International Space Station, scheduled for February. Plus, the firm has also just been tapped by new space startup Stratolaunch--backed by Microsoft billionaire Paul G. Allen--to help power that company's own space efforts.
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Berkonomics
DECEMBER 15, 2011
Look this up sometime in your browser: “Success is a byproduct, not a goal.” You will find it attributed to tens of originators. I first heard this in an episode of Friday Night Lights , when sage Coach Taylor began a locker room speech with those words. And yet, when I facilitate strategic planning sessions, I often lead executives to create a goal for their enterprise, one which can be reached by successfully accomplishing a series of strategic actions, each of
SoCal Tech Calendar
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011 -- Teens in Tech Conference. The Teens in Tech Conference is about connecting youth and technology with entrepreneurship, startups and the web. We'll achieve just that in front of an audience of young entrepreneurs, developers and designers.
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InfoChachkie
DECEMBER 15, 2011
I just got off the phone with someone who wanted my help getting networked into the Santa Barbara business community. Little did I know when the call began, that it would end up being the worst networking call in which I have ever partaken. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for. free weekly Infochachkie articles! A Little Research Goes a Long Way.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 16, 2011
San Diego-based Qualcomm is planning to rename Qualcomm Stadium to "Snapdragon Stadium", as part of a promotion of the company's mobile Snapdragon mobile processors, the company is announcing today. The firm said the move, the San Diego Chargers, the City of San Diego and The San Diego Bowl Game Association, will be unveiled today at the stadium. Qualcomm did not say how much it is spending to replace the exterior signs, scoreboard, and other brand assets at the stadium.
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SoCal Tech Calendar
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011 -- Women Transforming Los Angeles. Broads Circle. Panelists: Jane Pisano, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County; Ann Samson, Westside Family YMCA, Los Angeles; Regina Birdsell, Southern California Center for Nonprofit Management; Carline W. Nahas, Korn/Ferry International.
Eric Greenspan
DECEMBER 13, 2011
My son Jacob (14) and his pal David Schaeman (15) perform at TEDxAmericanRiviera 11/11/11. Needless to say, I’m very, very proud of this. But don’t take my word for it, listen to these boys play, they are phenomenal.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 15, 2011
Los Angeles-based mobile app developer Mobile Roadie and the San Diego Zoo said Thursday that they have launched a new, official app for the zoo. The two said the new San Diego Zoo mobile app allows visitors to plan a trip, learn more about animals, see what events are happening, and even buy tickets through the app. Both iPhone and Android versions of the app area available.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 13, 2011
First things first – your startup needs a name! This may seem a silly and frivolous task, but it may be the most important decision you make. The name of your business has a tremendous impact on how customers and investors view you, and in today’s small world, it’s a world-wide decision. Please don’t send me any more business plans with TBD or NewCo in the title position.
SoCal Tech Calendar
DECEMBER 16, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011 -- Navigating the Ups and Downs on the Road to Startup Success. Tech Coast Angels. Join Barbara and Rajeev Madhavan, CEO of Magma, as he shares his compelling story about the highs and lows of building a successful Startup. There's lots of wisdom here, so start crafting your questions now!
Tech Zulu Event
DECEMBER 12, 2011
After three years of being in Silicon Valley, the Teens in Tech Conference is expanding, and coming to Los Angeles! Join them on Saturday, December 17th, at Microsoft’s Los Angeles office for a conference all about youth, entrepreneurship, media, entertainment, startups, and more. Founder and CEO of Teens In Tech Daniel Brusilovsky was kind enough to offer up our readers 50% off any ticket price.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Manhattan Beach-based CapLinked , the developer of a service to help companies manage their fundraising activities and investors, has tallied up its deals for the last few months, saying Friday that it has now topped over $12 billion in deals hosted on the service. The firm said that, as of November it had $12 billion in deals being managed through the service, up from $4 billion in June.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 10, 2011
Mid-level or even top executives who “grew up” in large companies often look with envy at startups, and dream of how easy it must be running a small organization, where you can see the whole picture and it appears you have total control. In reality, very few executives or professional stars from large corporations thrive in the early-stage startup environment.
SoCal Tech Calendar
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011 -- One Source Alliance December mixer. Join us at the latest incredible restaurant from the owner of Westlake Village's Tuscany for holiday cheer and networking with OSA's team of expert consultants as well as a room full of like-minded professionals from Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles!
Tech Zulu Event
DECEMBER 16, 2011
Everyone needs a date at some point, why not get it right the first time (or three). We all have our types of attractions and it’s a difficult dating world out there. The women at Three Day Rule have set out to change that for all of us. And luckily I was able to catch up with Talia Goldstein the Head Matchmaker and Co-Founder of Three Day Rule for some Q & A.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 13, 2011
Los Angeles-based Party Earth , a new startup focused on connecting people to bars, night clubs, lounges, and other night life, announced today that it has raised $4.0M in a funding round. Source of the new funding was not announced. Party Earth is headed by Sam Altman, and said it will provide personalized reviews and listings of the local venues, events, and other "social experiences" around the world.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 16, 2011
I often get asked the age-old question (by men) of “Who are the best entrepreneurs, men or women?” Women already believe they know the answer, so they never ask. I always try the diplomatic answer of “It depends”, but that doesn’t satisfy anybody. First, here are a few facts to set the stage. According to the Center for Women’s Business Research , only one in five firms with revenue of $1 million or more is woman-owned, but the number of female-owned firms is growing twice as fast as all busines
SoCal Tech Calendar
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 -- SCVN Holiday Mixer (Free Event). Come join SCVN for a free holiday mixer at Posch Restaurant (across from the John Wayne Airport, parking free).
Tech Zulu Event
DECEMBER 10, 2011
“Would you like a free drink ticket?” Said the smiling girl at the check-in table. South, a solid Santa Monica bar and grill was bustling earlier this Tuesday courtesy of the good people at Tech Cocktail and their winter technology mixer. As soon as I walked in I could detect a good positive vibe. Noisy, but due to a solidly participative crowd in a mix of business, casual, and in between attire.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Los Angeles-based Ecomom , an online retailer focused on organic food, eco-friendly clothing, and other similar products for children, headed by Jody Sherman, has raised $4M, according to reports. The funding came from Cue Ball Capital, plus angels Dave McClure, Tony Hsieh, Chamath Palihapitiya (Social+Capital Partners), Rohan Oza, 500 Startups, Matias de Tezanos, Rhodium Ventures, Walter Kortschak, Troy Carter, Crosslink Capital, Summit Series, Nala Investments, Paige Craig, Ed Wilson, Tom McIn
socalTECH
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Santa Monica-based Activision Publishing said this morning that its new title, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 , has just topped $1 billion in sales. Activision Publishing, which is a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, said it took only 16 days for the company to hit the milestone. Activision compared its own sales rate to Hollywood, saying that its sales now rival that of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 13, 2011
Los Angeles-based Encompass Digital Media , a provider of digital media services to the broadcast and cable television market, said this moring that it is in a deal with private equity Court Square Capital Partners, where Court Square will acquire a majority interest in the company. Court Square is buying the interest in the company from Wasserstein & Co.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 16, 2011
Los Angeles-based Hello Music , a startup providing a deal marketplace for musicians, said Friday that it has launched a new, iPhone app. The company said the app provides musicians access to instruments, gear, and services. Hello Music, which is headed by Rick Camino, offers up daily, members-only deals on music instruments and equipment. The firm said the iPhone app is free and available in the iTunes App store.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 15, 2011
Woodland Hills-based Yowza , the developer of a mobile coupon application for both the iPhone and Android, disclosed today that it has closed on a Series A funding round. The round came from the Tech Coast Angels and the Pasadena Angels. The firm did not detail exact timing or size of the round. Yowza's application provides location-based mobile coupons and offers for national retailers.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 13, 2011
Los Angeles-based Gogii , the free text messaging app developer behind textPlus which is headed by former JAMDAT Mobile founder Scott Lahman, is moving into the world of free Wi-Fi calling. The firm has just released TextPlus Free Calls , which allows free phone calls from the iPhone and iPod touch, as well as Android devices, to any other TextPlus member.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 12, 2011
Irvine-basd Specific Media , the online advertising network which also owns MySpace, said Monday that it has tied with Nielsen Catalina Solutions , which measures advertising performance. The firms said they have launched a new product called Shopper Access, which is aimed at reaching shoppers in the consumer packaged goods category via display and video ads.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 15, 2011
Los Angeles-based Live Nation Entertainment said today that it has acquired a provider of media metrics and analytics, BigChampagne Media Measurement. Financial details of the buy were not disclosed. BigChampagne provides media metrics about entertainment and online audiences. LiveNation said that it will incorporate the technology from BigChampagne across its businesses, to power social discovery, product personalization, and other features.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 16, 2011
Rovio , the Finnish maker of the popular Angry Birds games, is talking up an initial public offering saying that it is looking to rival Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. as a media company. Rovio, now says it is planning an IPO on the Hong Kong stock exchange in 2013, according to an interview in a Finland paper. Rovio said its goal is to be worth as much as Walt Disney Co. is on the markets.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 15, 2011
El Segundo-based NanoH2O , the UCLA spinout which is developing reverse osmosis membranes for water desalination, has raised $14.87M as part of an ongoing, $30.6M fundraising effort, according to a regulatory filing from the firm. No details of the funding have been announced by the company yet. NanoH2O is venture backed by Khosla Ventures, Oak Investment Partners, Rusheen Capital Partners, and PCG Energy and Technology Fund.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 15, 2011
Santa Monica-based Yowie , the online live chat service which has been providing live online chats with celebrities, is announcing this morning that it has expanded its platform to host group video chats for consumers. The site said it will allow friends, family, co-workers, and others to connect in video chats. Yowie had previously only been providing live video chats with celebrities.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 13, 2011
Los Angeles-based Hulu reported this morning that it has launched its Spanish language programming service, "Hulu Latino", offering up Spanish language programs from Univision, Azteca America, Butaca, Caracol Televisin, Comarex, Estrella TV, Imagina US, Laguna Productions, Maya Entertainment, RCTV, Todobebe Inc, and Venevision. Hulu had announced its deal with Univision in October; the remainder of the providers are all new.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 15, 2011
In an extension of the site's syndication strategy, Santa Barbara-based startup FindTheBest said yesterday that it has partnered with GreatCollegeAdvice.com to power a college comparisons engine for the site. FindTheBest--the startup headed by former DoubleClick founder Kevin O'Connor--said it has built a custom comparison of colleges and universities for GreatCollegeAdvice.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 14, 2011
Shoppers are continuing to flock in droves to online stores, spending over $1.1 billion in sales Monday, according to the latest ecommerce numbers from comScore. comScore said that shoppers spent $1.13 billion on Monday, the third heaviest day of spending this holiday spending. The rate of online shopping was a 19 percent increase from last year, and was only behind Cyber Monday ($1.25 billion in sales) and Monday of last week December 5th ($1.17 billion) in sales this year. comScore said that h
socalTECH
DECEMBER 14, 2011
Santa Ana-based Powerwave Technologies , which develops wireless products, has launched a patent lawsuit against Microelectronics Technology, Inc. and MTI Laboartory, Inc. According to Powerwave, it filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Southern Division, claiming that MTI is infringing on one of its patents.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 14, 2011
Santa Monica-based out of home advertising network operator Outcast and electric vehicle charging station company ECOtality said this morning that the two have teamed to launch a digital ad network tied to ECOtality's EV charging stations. The two said they will deploy a network of screens on ECOtality's chargers, which are being installed at major retailers, gas stations, and other public locations.
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