Sat.Aug 05, 2017 - Fri.Aug 11, 2017

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Wasted time is money lost.

Berkonomics

Close. There is a relationship between time and money that is more complex than most managers think. Fixed overhead for salaries, rent, equipment leases and more make up the majority of the “burn rate” (monthly expenses) for most companies. Since this number is budgeted and pre-authorized, managers tend to focus upon other things such as sales, marketing and product development issues.

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Esri Teams To Use Drones To Help Fight Wildfires

socalTECH

Redland-based GIS technology and software provider Esri is helping to power a new product, which is using military drone technology to help fight wildfires. According to FireWhat , Esri , and unmanned aerial vehicle maker Insitu , they've created a system for aerial reconnaissance of wildfires. The system taps Insitu's ScanEagle aerial vehicle, Esri's geographical information systems (GIS), and support from FireWhat's fire professionals, to help provide data collection and spatial analytics of f

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New Alternative Restaurant Delivery App Launches in Los Angeles.

L.A. Business Journal

Some local restaurants are trying a new alternative to delivery to bring in customers with an app that launched in Los Angeles County Tuesday.

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Techstars Roadshow: Los Angeles

SoCal Tech Calendar

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 -- Techstars Roadshow: Los Angeles. Are you ready to accelerate your company? At Techstars, we have applications open for 10 programs around the world: From Boulder to Dubai, Austin to Boston, NYC to Seattle and Anywhere in between (Including Techstars Anywhere, our mostly-virtual accelerator)! Please join Techstars Managing Directors, Natty Zola (Techstars Boulder Accelerator), and Techstars Managing Director, Ryan Kuder (Techstars Anywhere Accelerator).

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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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Elon Musk Is Officially Building His Own Hyperloop

Tech.Co

Elon’s vision of a speedy long-distance transport system sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie. Now, five years after Elon came up with the Hyperloop, Elon’s own Boring Company is planning to make it reality. It’s Not a Surprise At This Point. Wired has a collection of a few warning signs that Musk was planning to move forward with his loop, and they’re not exactly subtle: “You could see this coming last month, of course.

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Triple Taps Augmented Reality To Sell Furniture

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based Triple , a startup developing augmented reality applications, said today that it has launched a new app to let users shop for furniture--and see how that furniture looks like in their home or office. The venture backed company's app-- currently only available for iOS --let users search for different furniture from such stores as Design Within Reach, Article, CB2, Crate & Barrel, West Elm and Restoration Hardware, and "drag and drop" that furniture into real life augmented r

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A Journey Through Product and Data w/ AwesomenessTV Data Scientist

SoCal Tech Calendar

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 -- A Journey Through Product and Data. Product School. With a history throughout technology, Annie will be able to answer questions on her journey from Product to Data and how they both interact. Understanding how to access and interpret data is critical for the modern PM. Building an analytics strategy is also crucial for every Product Manager and Data Scientists.

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Opportunity Abounds as Washington Builds the Modern Electricity Grid

Xconomy

In a dry grassland set amid some of the region’s preeminent energy research, production, and training facilities, you can see the future of the electricity grid, and Washington state companies and workers are playing a major role in shaping it. The Horn Rapids Solar, Storage, and Training Project—which would be the largest solar installation in Washington , and one of a relative few anywhere with a significant amount of energy storage incorporated—embodies a long chain of publi

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Site 1001 Expands In North Carolina

socalTECH

San Clemente, California- and Kansas City, Missouri-based Site1001 , a facilities maintenance and management software, said this week that it has opened up a new office in Raleigh, North Carolina. According to Site 1001, it has opened up an "innovation office" as its East Coast technology hub, focused on smart building and Internet-of-Things (IoT) development.

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Hopscotch Signs 40 Collegiate Programs for Sports App

L.A. Business Journal

Sports app developer Hopscotch of El Segundo announced on Monday that it signed up more than 40 athletic programs as customers last month.

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How to Network with Investors

SoCal Tech Calendar

Friday, August 11, 2017 -- How to Network with Investors. Friday Coffee Meet Up. ow to network with investors – the right way. What does that mean? It means knowing what not to do in front of potential investors and how to maximize your potential at networking events. During this presentation you’ll learn about how investors think and how to navigate in their world.

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story.tech Los Angeles Presented By ViralGains [ LOS ANGELES ]

Tech.Co

We’re experiencing a remarkable shift in video right now. It’s a departure from vanity metrics and irrelevant, general content that fails to create authentic connections with consumers. Instead, marketers are turning to video to create video journeys that engage customers throughout the entire buyer journey — from awareness to purchase — and drive tangible business results.

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Chef'd Finds $35M For Meal Kits

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based Chef'd , a service which provides personalized "meal kits" to shortcut the process of making meals for cooks, has raised $35.2M in funding, according to a regulatory filing from the company this week. The funding came from Smithfield Foods, which invested $25M in the round, along with Campbell Soup ($10M), and Fresh Direct. The company, led by CEO Kyle Ransford, sells its meal kits directly to consumers from an online marketplace.

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Los Angeles Rams Owner Stan Kroenke Buys E-sports Team

L.A. Business Journal

Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke and his son, Josh Kroenke, have purchased a franchise for a local e-sports team, according to Activision Blizzard’s Overwatch League, a professional video gaming competition.

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How I Cracked into Product Management

SoCal Tech Calendar

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 -- How I Cracked into Product Management. Product School. Ever wonder how one even breaks into Product Management? What is the path? Is there a better way than another? This is an exclusive session to give you a chance to understand Emad's path to being a Product Manager. Learn and ask every question you’ve ever had, with Emad Radwan, former Product Manager at CornerstoneOnDemand.

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Los Angeles Advertising Professionals Mix Mingle Network [ LOS ANGELES ]

Tech.Co

With technology, the advertising industry is going under massive disruptions right now. Mix, mingle, and network with other advertising professionals. Find partners with advertisers, ad agencies, publishers, and ad tech companies. Free parking 3 hr validation w/ $10 purchase from the bar with the parking structure on 646 S. Olive St., Platinum Parking 637 S Olive Los Angeles 90014 $6, or Metro exit 7th St.

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Faraday Future Loses Another Exec

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based electric car startup Faraday Future has lost another executive, the company's Vice President of Human Resources, according to a report on Tuesday afternoon. Alan Cherry apparently announced his departure at an "all hands" meeting at Faraday earlier today. Cherry was previously at Tesla Motors. Faraday Future has been fighting to stay alive, even as it faces financial pressure after primary backer LeEco ran into its own financial issues; the company recently announced plans for

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Faraday Future Signs Lease on Central Valley Manufacturing Facility

L.A. Business Journal

Torrance-based electric car maker Faraday Future has inked a deal on a 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility in the Central Valley, the company announced Monday.

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DTLA Tech Happy Hour

SoCal Tech Calendar

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 -- DTLA Tech Happy Hour. LA Tech Happy Hour and Startups in the Sky present: DTLA Tech HH at The Continental Club.

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Los Angeles Fintech Mix Mingle Network [ LOS ANGELES ]

Tech.Co

Come mix and mingle with other Financial Technologist’s Tues August 22. Learn about the newest and fastest changes going on in financial technology. Finance is undergoing a massive change some call the “financial paradigm” Laws from 1930-1940 (old right?) are getting broken down with technological innovation in finance. Find partners, talk about your project, bounce ideas, discover LA Finch.

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Oasis Technology Rolls Out AI Powered Cybersecurity Device

socalTECH

Camarillo-based Oasis Technology , the developer of an intrusion prevention device called TITAN , says it has started rolling out its product after a number of regional trials. Oasis, led by President and CEO George Baldonado, says it has developed a device which sits in front of a company's firewalls, and uses artificial intelligence to dynamically adjust cyber-security rules in real-time to respond to possible attacks.

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Snap Inc.’s Slow Second-Quarter Growth Disappoints Wall Street

L.A. Business Journal

The price of Snap Inc. shares fell as much as 15 percent to $11.69 a share in after-hours trading on Thursday, reflecting investor disappointment in Snapchat’s parent company following a second-quarter earnings report showed slow user and revenue growth.

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Enterprise in Entertainment

SoCal Tech Calendar

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 -- Enterprise in Entertainment with Miramax and Fox PM's. Product School.

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Xconomy Awards: The Finalists Are….

Xconomy

The nominees for our first ever Xconomy Awards were an impressive bunch, and represent a wide range of the technologies, approaches, and yes, personalities, that are all driving Boston biotech today. There’s a lot of talent in this town, so narrowing the list of more than 250 nominations down to a handful of finalists in each category took a lot discussion and debate amongst our editors and our esteemed panel of judges.

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Faraday Future Leases New Factory In San Joaquin Valley

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based electric vehicle designer Faraday Future said this morning that it has leased a new, manufacturing facility--located in the San Joaquin Valley--where it plans to start up production of its first production vehicle, the FF 91. According to Faraday Future, it has begun the process of cleaning up the site, which is based in Hanford, California, in preparation for moving in manufacturing equipment for the company.

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Silicon Beach Report Aug. 10: Snap Inc.’s Slow Second-Quarter Growth Disappoints Wall Street

L.A. Business Journal

Snap Inc.’s slow second-quarter growth disappoints Wall Street, Los Angeles Rams Owner Stan Kroenke buys e-sports team and DUI-test maker Ocular Data Systems funded by Pasadena Angels.

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7 Keys To Building Good Habits And Happiness At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

Are you one of those people who believe that happiness at work is an oxymoron? If so, maybe it’s time to rethink your perspective, and perhaps start enjoying work for a change. As an advisor to new entrepreneurs and new ventures, I’m seeing a refreshing new focus by Millennials on work and successful new companies with a purpose, and more productivity through happy employees.

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An Insider’s Guide to Bridging the Biotech Gender Gap

Xconomy

As an executive recruiter focused solely on life sciences, I’m among the first to acknowledge the industry’s gender gap. Of the 20 largest pharmaceutical companies around the world, only one has a woman at the helm—and GSK named Emma Natasha Walmsley as CEO less than five months ago. Among biotech executive leadership teams, women make up a scant 20.9 percent for small and medium-sized enterprises (between 10-1,000 employees), which drops to 13.9 percent for big biotechs (more than 1,000 e

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Snap's Price Tag For Zenly: $213.3M

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based Snap Inc. paid $213.3M in cash for Zenly , the developer of a location-based social media app, in May, the company disclosed in its quarterly results on Thursday. Snap said it paid $196.1M in purchase consideration, including $186.8M in cash paid to sellers, $9.3M in liabilities due to sellers, and $17.2M in total consideration representing compensation for future employment services.

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Silicon Beach Report Aug. 8: Walt Disney to Pull Content from Netflix and Launch Streaming Service

L.A. Business Journal

Walt Disney to pull content from Netflix and launch streaming service, TYT Network receives $20 million from investors including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo and Hopscotch signs 40 collegiate programs for sports app.

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7 Leadership Lessons From Successful Immigrants

Startup Professionals Musings

In my experience as a business advisor and angel investor these days, I seem to more frequently hear from entrepreneurs and business owners with “can’t-fail” or “get-rich-quick” ideas. In my view, these are the least likely to succeed, partially because the people behind them have the wrong expectations and traits. The instant gratification approach just doesn’t work in business.

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Athena Survey Probes Gender Issues in San Diego Innovation Ecosystem

Xconomy

A San Diego survey on professional women working in tech and life sciences offers some insights on the recurring debate over gender diversity in venture-backed startups and big companies, as well as a related incident that boiled over this week at Google. When asked, “What do you aspire to be, professionally?” nearly 29 percent of the respondents said they want to become the chief executive officer, or to hold a similar C-level job (such as CFO or CTO); another 20 percent aspire to become a dire

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Cylance Names New CFO, Touts Growth Numbers

socalTECH

Irvine-based cybersecurity software developer Cylance announced on Thursday that it has named Brian Robins as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Robins was most recently CFO of AlienVault, and also has served at CSC, Verisign, NeuStar, MCI, and Bankers Trust. Along with the new appointment, Cylance said it had had 283 percent growth in overall revenue year-over-year, although it did not release any actual financials.

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Silicon Beach Report Aug. 7: Faraday Future Leases 1 Million-Square-Foot Facility in Central California

L.A. Business Journal

Faraday Future leases 1 million-square-foot facility in central California, Virgin Galactic carries out ‘dry run’ ahead of powered SpaceShipTwo flights and Google developing Snapchat-like content.

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7 Ways To Take The Lead In Building A Personal Brand

Startup Professionals Musings

In this age of information overload, success is all about building a brand that stands out above the competition. Whether you are focused on your professional career, or starting your own company, YOU are the first or only brand that anyone will see and remember. That means that you need to overtly market yourself, rather than wait and hope that the right people or customers will find you.

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Kauffman Fellows Take On VC Sexual Harassment, Bench Mentor McClure

Xconomy

If you’re looking for a counterpoint to the recent flurry of news stories about sexual harassment and gender bias in the tech sector, the Kauffman Fellows program isn’t a bad place to start. The Palo Alto, CA-based program, a spinoff of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, has been a gateway into the venture capital industry for women and other under-represented groups for nearly two decades.

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