Berkonomics
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Here’s a statement that you never thought would apply to your business planning. Sometimes we get stuck in the muck with our marketing, product, management focus, and in keeping up with trends. It is natural for executives and entrepreneurs with lots on their plate and little extra time – to just keep up the same activities that have made the company a success.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
Our interview this morning is with Kelly Perdew of Moonshots Capital , a Los Angeles based investment firm that makes seed stage investments in early stage companies�and in particular, for this Veterans Day, in companies founded by military veterans. Kelly is a longtime angel investor in such companies as Scopely, Bitium, UStream, Thrively,� and many others.
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Tech.Co
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
In addition to being a tool for burgeoning startups and lucrative companies, virtual reality is also a great way to escape the stress of everyday life. Whether you’re whisking away to another planet or sitting by the beach, a little virtual relaxing can do the body good. Now, virtual reality is being used as a therapeutic meditation tool to help people find their zen and reduce stress-related health issues.
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
Zealot Networks, co-founded by Danny Zappin, former chief of Maker Studios, may be acquisition target.
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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.
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 -- R.E.D. Talks: Building a Successful Startup in L.A. Michael Dubin, Founder and CEO, Dollar Shave Club. Los Angeles is fertile ground for entrepreneursespecially for those bold enough to toss conventional wisdom out the window. An important part of the changing tech-paradigm involves Silicon Beachs continued ascendance as a startup incubator.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Los Angeles-based e-commerce fashion brand NastyGal has filed for bankruptcy, after failing to find additional funding-- even after news of a "cram down" round in October. According to the company, founded by Sophia Amoruso, it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday. Reports say that Amoruso also stepping down as Chairman of the company. READ MORE>>.
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L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
Zealot Networks draws suitors, Nevada official concerned Faraday Future caught in Ponzi scheme, and Rubicon reports record video advertising surrounding election.
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
Saturday, November 12, 2016 -- Entrepreneurs in a Biotech Moment. Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum. Encouraging the growth and success of technology-based entrepreneurial ventures in Southern California. Gordon Binder, Venture Capital investor, former Chairman and CEO of Amgen, and Trustee Emeritus of both Caltech and MIT, leads the November Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum program, "Entrepreneurs in a Biotech Age.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Los Angeles-based Newegg , the tech focused e-commerce provider, said this morning that it has linked up with FedEx, which will let its customer order and hold packages for pickup at FedEx locations. The company said the deal includes 2,500 FedEx locations throughout the United States, including 1,800 FedEx Office retail stores. Newegg said customers can ship their packages to those locations for hold free of charge for up to five business days.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 5, 2016
Every entrepreneur has an idea for transforming a market with innovative new technology, or transforming society with a new process. But unfortunately, most of these ideas fail at the execution level, or are not truly innovative. Entrepreneurs who have been really transformative, like Steve Jobs and Walt Disney, seemed to know how to deal with all the right elements.
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Nasty Gal files for bankruptcy, Snapchat to launch roving vending machines for its Spectacles, and Greenfly raises $6.2 million.
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 -- Biocom Welcome Reception and Fireside Chat with Dr. Ric Kaner of UCLA. Fireside Chat with Ric Kaner, UCLA Kaner Lab AND Welcome Reception for Biocom Los Angeles! See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sam-and-biocom-present-fireside-chat-with-dr-ric-kaner-of-uclas-kaner-lab-tickets-27555165241.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Shervin Pishevar , the co-founder of Los Angeles-based Hyperloop One , is pushing for a serious, grassroots efforts for California to secede from the United States , after the stunning victory of Donald Trump on Tuesday night. Pishevar--who was an early investor in Uber and Dollar Shave Club-- posted a series of Tweets say he would be funding a legitimate campaign for California to become its own nation, saying "It's the most patriotic thing we can do.
Xconomy
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
As we draw closer to the end of 2016, it is important that we take a moment to look back and reflect on all of the ways technology has inspired us, and transformed the way we live and do work. As technology becomes more pervasive in our lives, we increasingly look for simple but secure, as well as consistent and engaging experiences, regardless of the device we’re using.
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Snapchat launches rewind feature, Hyperloop One studying Dubai for possible first route, and Activision Blizzard plans e-sports league with city-based teams.
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Thursday, November 10, 2016 -- Tritech Technology Rodeo. NASA, Navy, University Technologies. Why attend. Discover New Money Horses (Technology) Meet potential engineering collaborators from NASA, Navy, UC Riverside, and other small businesses; Learn about technology and RandD opportunities available from NASA, Navy, and UCR; Grasp opportunities for federal Small Business Innovation Research funding of programs that have NASA, University, and Navy collaborators; Discover licensing opportunities;
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
TubeMogul , a video advertising company which has offices in Los Angeles, has been acquired by Adobe in a deal worth $540M net of debt and cash. According to Adobe, it will pay $14.00 per share for TubeMogul. TubeMogul is a provider of a video advertising platform, which lets users buy video ads on desktop, mobile, streaming devices, and TVs. TubeMogul's CEO is Brett Wilson, who will continue to lead TubeMogul's team.
Xconomy
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
From a hack of Democratic National Committee e-mails to fears that cyber attackers will attempt to interfere with tomorrow’s election, cybersecurity emerged as a crucial theme in this grueling presidential campaign. Neither candidate has said a lot about how he or she would address cybersecurity issues as president, although Hillary Clinton has offered more details than Donald Trump.
L.A. Business Journal
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Soylent believes algae ingredient made customers sick, Google invested in Snapchat, and Faraday Future’s financier facing cash crunch.
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 -- Fireside Chat With VC Mark Terbeek - Partner At Greycroft Partners. Hosted By TechFireMark Terbeek, a partner at Greycroft Partners, will be joining WeWork Playa Vista for an engaging Fireside Chat. Greycroft Partners is one of LA's leading venture capital firms, which has $800 million under management. Mark focuses on investment opportunities in the digital media sector, with an emphasis on online video and infrastructure software.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
In the biggest resurrection this side of the Second Coming, Facebook appears to have brought back all of the thousands of people that had suddenly been marked as "dead" on its site due to a bug on Friday by late afternoon. Facebook said there was a "terrible error" that it fixed after users suddenly were getting reports from their friends that they had died, and had become "Memorialized" on the social networking site.
Xconomy
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
The incoming Trump administration has posted an outline of its healthcare agenda on its transition website. There is no mention of drug pricing or what the administration might do about frequent price increases, such as Mylan’s EpiPen practice, that critics say are unsubstantiated and unethical. During the campaign, Trump’s official platform called for a change to let Medicare negotiate drug prices and for the re-importation of lower cost drugs from abroad—ideas that swim upstr
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
As a business advisor and advocate for entrepreneurs, I find myself almost always talking and writing about change. Yet there are many things about business and work that haven’t changed for a long time, and don’t need to change anytime soon. I’m always surprised when someone doesn’t seem to grasp these basics, or thinks it’s fine to throw the baby out with the bathwater.
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 -- USC Veterans Career Fair. Are you a transitioning service member, student veteran, alumni veteran or military spouse looking for opportunities with employers who actively recruit veterans and have instituted military-hiring initiatives? Then come to the USC Veterans Career Fair during Veterans Appreciation Week! Employers from a diverse array of industries will be on campus to meet with you about internships, entry-level jobs and positions for those with more exper
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
What if you could�with your smartphone�easily create a virtual you�an avatar that looks and sounds like you, and which would live in virtual or augmented reality? That's the idea behind the technology being developed by Pasadena-based ObEN (www.oben.me), which is led by co-founde rand CEO Nikhil Jain. Nikhil told us a bit about the startup,which was spawned out of Idealab, and recently raised a round of funding from CrestValue Capital, Cybernaut Westlake Partners, Leaguer Venture Investment Co.,
Xconomy
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Still processing what this will mean for technology, business, society, and humanity—I guess it’s going to take a while. In the meantime, here are 10 notable reactions from around the Xconomy network, mostly via Twitter. As you might guess, they are a mix of outrage, resiliency, hope, rationalizing, grandstanding, and some calls for calm and reason (plus some calls to secede): 1.
Tech Zulu Event
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
The days of giving people practical, useful gifts they might really need are over. Most of us over here in the western world of commerce buy everything we need and want for ourselves, so gift-givers need to start getting creative with their presents. Living far away from loved ones is no longer an excuse not to get them an awesome gift when those special occasions come around.
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Monday, November 14, 2016 -- Venture in LA 2016. A one-week trade mission to show international startups that Los Angeles is the perfect gateway to entering the US Market. A full week of lectures, networking events, exhibition/pitch opportunities, and more!
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Goleta-based Resonant , which develops technology used for filters for radio frequency (RF) front ends, reported a win in Europe, via its Swiss subsidiary, GVR Trade SA. The company said that it signed a contract with EuroStars to fund a multi-year project for the development of sensors for new medical applications. Financial terms of the deal were not announced by the company.
Xconomy
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Robotics technology is progressing faster than expected for self-driving cars, and drones are becoming ubiquitous throughout the United States, according to a lead scientist overseeing a robotics technology roadmap released last week. But robotics is moving slower than expected in some key areas, such as the development of dexterous gripper technology, intuitive user interfaces, and in integrating software and hardware through the full chain of systems engineering, according to Henrik Christense
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
In the last few years, I’ve heard more and more about a new type of small business, called a “micro-business” (or micro-enterprise). These are usually characterized as owner-operated, with five employees or less, and less than $250,000 in sales. With the low cost of e-commence entry, and powerful Internet technologies, they require minimal capital to start, perhaps as little as $500.
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 6, 2016
Saturday, November 12, 2016 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Biotech. Gordon Binder, Venture Capital investor, former Chairman and CEO of Amgen, and Trustee Emeritus of both Caltech and MIT keynotes the Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum program Entrepreneurs in a Biotech Age. Mr. Binder led Amgen to prominence as a biotech pharmaceutical pioneer. He knows the business from start-up to large public company, from the conception of great ideas on the University Campus and the small start-up visionary t
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
San Diego-based Qualcomm , and Preh, GmbH , which is part of Joyson Electronics Group, said this morning that the two are in a new, wireless electric vehicle charging license agreement. The two said the deal will allow Preh to develop, make, and supply wireless electric vehicle charging systems for the Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) market, based on Qualcomm's Halo technology.
Xconomy
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Up until this point, studies of an experimental drug from Biogen and Ionis Pharmaceuticals had focused on patients with the most severe form of a rare, potentially deadly genetic disorder called spinal muscular atrophy. But new data released this morning show that the therapy, known as nusinersen (Spinraza), could have a much broader reach. Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB ) and Ionis (NASDAQ: IONS ) said this morning that nusinersen met its main goal in a Phase 3 study in patients with later-onset, or Type
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Way back in the early eighties, I was privileged to be part of the original IBM PC development team, led by Don Estridge. He was a great leader, and one of very few who have even been able to dent the barriers to real change in a large corporation. We struggled with the differences between intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship, and I learned much about both.
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 5, 2016
Friday, November 11, 2016 -- Startup Weekend Conejo Valley. No Talk All Action. Launch a Startup in 54 hours! Experience what its like to pitch an idea, build a team around it, and have a demo to show Sunday. Entrepreneurs will be able to pitch their business ideas, from apps, to games or even events, that will have a significant positive impact on the society.
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