TechEmpower
MAY 2, 2013
'We’ve posted Round 4 of our ongoing project measuring the performance of many web application frameworks and platforms. As with previous rounds, the developer community has contributed several additional frameworks for Round 4, bringing the total to 57! This round adds Bottle (Python), Dancer (Perl), Kelp (Perl), MicroMVC (PHP), Mojolicious (Perl), Phalcon (PHP), RingoJS (JavaScript), Spark (Java), and Wai (Haskell).
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 27, 2013
'I travel the country a lot. And I am often approached by entrepreneurs in cities which don’t have a vibrant VC community. They often ask whether they have to move to SF, NY or LA to get financed. I have the same response always, “Where do you want to live? Where do you want to build your community, your relationships, your family?” I’m trying to get a feel for their commitment to local community versus being in a place where financing is easiest.
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socalTECH
MAY 1, 2013
'In what looks to be a stunning quick exit for one of Southern California''s new YouTube networks, Awesomeness TV has been acquired by DreamWorks , in a deal worth as much as $117M. DreamWorks said that it will pay $33M in cash, plus pay out up to $117M if Awesomeness TV meets certain earnings targets. The acquisition is one of the fastest exits ever for a local, content-meets-online company--AwesomenessTV had only just raised $3.5M in a Series A in August of 2012, from such investors as MK Capi
Berkonomics
MAY 2, 2013
'As a manager, you have a number of critical tasks that are general to your position as opposed to specific to your industry. These include ensuring the continued health of the organization, setting the moral compass for your stakeholders, providing for succession by training and documenting, leading the effort in compliance of regulations and safety needs, and … elimination of all possible bottlenecks that impede the efficiency of your organization.
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InfoChachkie
APRIL 29, 2013
'A version of this article previously appeared on Inc. For many small businesses, their online reputation is their passport to virtual word-of-mouth referrals. Unfortunately, an articulate and engaging negative review on Yelp!, TripAdvisor or Amazon can have an outsized impact on a small business. You operate your business from a small boat in the remote waters of northern Fiji and your customers are spread across the globe, residing in the US, Europe and Asia.
Eric Greenspan
MAY 2, 2013
'My latest venture has me spending my days combing the Internet for useful conversations that can help match buyers and sellers in harmony. Our goal is to listen to what people are saying online, then translate their needs into products and services that will truly benefit them directly. For example, if you are an expecting couple, spam from Paypal is probably not something you desire but what about a discount coupon from Orbit Baby or Earth’s Best?
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Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 28, 2013
'You have probably heard plenty of times that being an entrepreneur is a risky business, and investors talk all the time about reducing the risk. Yet everyone seems to have their own view of key risk drivers for startups, and I’m no exception. I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is to avoid startups with a high attrition rate, like trendy restaurants and entertainment.
Tech Zulu Event
APRIL 30, 2013
'Ladies and Gentlemen. Geeks, Tinkerers, Intellectuals and Nerds of all ages, we are delighted to present to you, Two Bit Circus and their highly anticipated S.T.E.A.M. Carnival ! A wondrous place designed for kids to learn that Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math are not only interconnected, but fun to boot. Starting today , Two Bit Circus’ Kickstarter Campaign goes live and gladly invites you to help make this truly amazing concept become a reality.
Eric Greenspan
MAY 1, 2013
'There’s a ton of talk about TED today. You know, the organization behind TED Talks. Not the movie or the defunct division of United Airlines. The real TED. See? It’s not confusing at all. But wait, what’s TEDGlobal? TEDActive? And what in the heck is TEDx? Ok, here’s the rundown. TED: this is the official conference founded by Richard Saul Wurman 30 years ago and was acquired by its current curator, Chris Anderson, in 2001.
socalTECH
APRIL 30, 2013
'Who says that there aren''t powerful women in Silicon Beach''s startup ecosystem? A new infographic highlights some of the women who are making waves along Silicon Beach, for their efforts in creating new companies and businesses. The new infographic shows the educational background and companies of some of the women who will be talking at an upcoming Broads Circle event on their experience running companies here.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 29, 2013
'I’m a big fan of mentoring in business, and have been at different times on both the contributing and receiving end of the process. These days, I seem to often hear from entrepreneurs who are struggling to find a mentor, or complaining about their lack of effectiveness. Like any other relationship, it takes work on both sides to make mentoring work.
Tech Zulu Event
MAY 3, 2013
'With so many different cell-phones in the marketplace, it may be hard to determine which mobile device best suits you. At the moment, many people are looking at both the HTC One as well as the Samsung S4. However, LG is a quiet contender worth noticing with their offering of the 5.5″ Optimus G Pro. Available exclusively from AT&T, pre-orders start today, Friday May 3 here and will retail at $199.99 with a two-year service agreement beginning May 10.
Eric Greenspan
APRIL 29, 2013
'Last week, my blog took a hit. I lost everything. Or did I? The last few years have been my toughest. I wrote about it here. But now, it’s all gone; at least what I shared on my blog. The memories remain in my mind and that’s plenty. When I realized my backup was faulty and my posts of 4 years were lost, I was angry. Then, I suddenly felt lighter and free.
socalTECH
APRIL 30, 2013
'Los Angeles-based Rubicon Project says today that it is one of the "fastest growing ad technology companies in history". The startup says it added more than 200 new publishers and 100 new buyer channels for the six months ended March 31, 2013, and that its customers now include more than 500 of the world''s premium publishers, including eBay UK, Time, ABC News, the Wall Street Journal, Tribune Company, Virgin Media, People, Universal and many others.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 30, 2013
'As an entrepreneur, your personal integrity is critical for getting and keeping the support of investors and team members, and your company’s integrity is critical for getting and keeping customers and vendors. But in a practical sense, what does that really mean? Most definitions of integrity include something like “the quality of being honest and morally upright.
From the Venture Trenches
APRIL 30, 2013
'For the first three months of this year, I have had the pleasure of breathing the same air as the crew from Amplify , the Venice based accelerator. As a member of NextSpace I have witnessed Amplify in operation and it is a shop that definitely believes in good rewards stemming from hard work. As a fourteen-year veteran of the venture industry I have often heard the phrase, “value added investors”, which is usually touted by certain VC’s as their biggest differentiating quality.
Tech Zulu Event
MAY 1, 2013
'This month, SMCLA and TechZulu are partnering to celebrate “United We Share, a month long celebration of 7th anniversary of the founding of the international Social Media Club and it’s amazing members. All month long we will unite in shining a spotlight on the international community, including livestreaming our May event – a deep dive into Publishing 2.0.
socalTECH
MAY 3, 2013
'In what is not a surprise for Southern California''s shift away from the industry, defense contractor Raytheon said Thursday that it is shutting down its business headquarters locations in El Segundo, and moving its Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) business headquarters to McKinney, Texas. Raytheon said the move is part of an effort to streamline operations, increase productivity, and to "achieve stronger alignment" with its customers.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 1, 2013
'Every dark cloud has a silver lining. Driven by the recent recession, smart entrepreneurs of all ages are jumping into the fray with new ideas, new recovery strategies, and discarding outmoded business models. I see it most in the newest generation of entrepreneurs (Gen-Y), who were shocked out of entitlement into action by the recession. Donna Fenn, in her book from a while back, “ Upstarts!
From the Venture Trenches
MAY 2, 2013
'On Tuesday we learnt that Stan Winston School of Character Arts (SWSCA) won a People’s Voice Webby. The win is a tremendous endorsement of founders Matt Winston and ErichGrey Litoff’s vision to build an online school that would educate and instruct students in the art of character creation and continue the legacy of the great Stan Winston. The Webby is also validation of the choice Matt and Erich made when they engaged Kluge Interactive to design and develop the SWSCA educational experience.
Tech Zulu Event
MAY 1, 2013
'This month TechZulu is taking Final Fridays to Hollywood! For those unfamiliar, Held the last Friday of every month, TechZulu Final Fridays (#TZFF) are a creative blend between mentorship, networking event, startup showcase, and community celebration. Join us as we introduce you to featured faces and spaces across our great city, highlighting the many flavors of innovation that make up the LA tech ecosystem…plus plenty of free food and drinks.
socalTECH
APRIL 30, 2013
'It seems like a "no-brainer" -- young girls are among the biggest audiences for mobile games, and there''s a huge subculture of games targeted at iPhone-carrying girls. Yet, it seems like there''s no easy way to specifically advertise on those games, or a way for those game developers to monetize that audience. However, Mobigirl Media (www.mobigirlmedia.com), a new mobile advertising network, is looking to change that by specifically creating an ad network focused on girls.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 2, 2013
'One of the biggest impediments to starting a new venture is the “terror barrier,” as popularized by Bob Proctor , a 75-year-old millionaire and world renowned entrepreneur. This is the imaginary barrier that always seems to appear at the critical point where we would step out ahead of peers or competitors, but fear causes us to stop short. Everyone has a comfort zone, or level of risk, where they feel in control.
From the Venture Trenches
MAY 2, 2013
'On Tuesday we learnt that Stan Winston School of Character Arts (SWSCA) won a People’s Voice Webby. The win is a tremendous endorsement of founders Matt Winston and ErichGrey Litoff’s vision to build an online school that would educate and instruct students in the art of character creation and continue the legacy of the great Stan Winston. The Webby is also validation of the choice Matt and Erich made when they engaged Kluge Interactive to design and develop the SWSCA educational experience.
Tech Zulu Event
APRIL 29, 2013
'ProProfs started life as a simple online quiz maker that was easy to use. Fast forward two and a half years later and ProProfs is one of the leading online tools that lets the public and private sectors to create online quizzes, polls, surveys, flashcards, and classes with an extensive list of options. Sameer Bhatia is the brains behind ProProfs and created three simple rules to abide by: simplicity, comprehension, and delight.
socalTECH
APRIL 29, 2013
'Mojave-based commercial spaceflight firm Virgin Galactic has completed the first, rock-powered flight of its SpaceShipTwo space vehicle, the company said this morning--which the company says is the "final phase" of vehicle testing before it launches its commercial service. SpaceShipTwo is Virgin Galactic''s suborbital space vehicle, intended to take tourists into space from a new spaceport in New Mexico. virgin Galactic said that the test began a 7:02 a.m., when Virgin Galactic''s carrier aircr
TechEmpower
APRIL 30, 2013
'You are viewing the first round of web application framework benchmarks. We have since posted a second round and third round that each include community-contributed updates. Check out the new stand-alone framework benchmarks site if you are interested in the latest and most accurate data. We have left this first round intact as a historical record.
From the Venture Trenches
APRIL 30, 2013
'For the first three months of this year, I have had the pleasure of breathing the same air as the crew from Amplify , the Venice based accelerator. As a member of NextSpace I have witnessed Amplify in operation and it is a shop that definitely believes in good rewards stemming from hard work. As a fourteen-year veteran of the venture industry I have often heard the phrase, “value added investors”, which is usually touted by certain VC’s as their biggest differentiating quality.
Tech Zulu Event
MAY 3, 2013
'On Monday, May 6 th , 2013 hackers are invited to attend the first Hacker Zazen event. Presented by Codewars and Cross Campus , this monthly gathering has been organized to attract a mastermind of hackers to share ideas and write code. Suitably named “Zazen,” the word is derived from an age-old meditative discipline performed to experience insight into the nature of existence and gain enlightenment.
socalTECH
APRIL 29, 2013
'Los Angeles-based Hulu has added two soap operas, All My Children and One Life to Live to its lineup, saying this morning that it will be adding new episodes of those shows on both Hulu and Hulu Plus, starting today. Both of those soaps will be debuting new episodes every weekday at 2AM PT, and continues the storyline from when the soaps left broadcast television.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 27, 2013
'Even though “Big Data” has now been around for a few years, the opportunities for startups seem to keep growing, just as the amount of data keeps growing. According to IBM , companies have captured more data in the last two years than in the previous 2000 years. This data comes from sensors, social media posts, digital pictures and videos, purchase transactions, everywhere.
socalTECH
APRIL 30, 2013
'Los Angeles-based Walk In My Closet , the newest entrant into the luxury fashion resale sector, said today that it has launched a public beta of its service. The new startup, founded by Ambre Dahan and Amadine Rohmer, said that it will offer up an online fashion boutique for buying and selling contemporary and pre-owned designer clothing. Walk In The Closet revolves around user "closets", where users can create their own virtual closet of the clothing, shoe, and fashion items they own.
socalTECH
MAY 1, 2013
'What are the most searched for things on the Internet? From the annual search statistics from Google and Bing , it''s clearly information about celebrities. A Santa Monica startup, Famous Birthdays , looks to have carved out quite a niche in the area, with its online list of (you guessed it), famous birthdays. The service says it has more than 30,000 profiles of famous people, with quick facts about them.
socalTECH
APRIL 30, 2013
'One of the most promising of Silicon Beach''s startup entrepreneurs, Matthias Galica , has called it quits--literally. Galica, in post to Silicon Beach''s startup community via StartupDigest, said he has resigned from the startup world, departing his company BEASTMODE.FM and has quit helping to curate StartupDigest. Galica said he actually abandoned BEASTMODE.FM (and its predecessor, ShareSquare) in January.
socalTECH
APRIL 30, 2013
'Santa Barbara-based Local Market Launch , a new startup founded by former ValueClick founder Brian Coryat, said Tuesday that it has raised $1.5M in a Series A funding round. The round came from Rincon Venture Partners. According to Local Markte Launch, it is developing a "local presence solution" which helps businesses get found easier by search engines, by optimizing business listings on the local level.
socalTECH
APRIL 29, 2013
'Tipalti , which develops an automated, mass payment platform for affiliate and other marketers, has integrated its service with CAKE , a provider of online campaign and affiliate tracking, the firms have announced. According to the two, the integration deals allows CAKE''s users to easily send payments to vendors in 190 countries. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
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