Berkonomics
JUNE 8, 2017
The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). For you who fit that description, nice work.
socalTECH
JUNE 6, 2017
A new, startup accelerator, aimed at startups and small-and-medium-sized businesses looking to go global, says it is launching this summer in Los Angeles. The International Business Accelerator said it is running its first program in Los Angeles from June 26th to July 7th, with workshops aimed at aspects of exporting, one-on-one coaching, and a demo day in October.
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L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 8, 2017
Boring Co. founder Elon Musk acknowledged that his company would likely struggle to gain government approval for a tunnel extending from Los Angeles International Airport to Sherman Oaks, but said the endeavor was still worth a shot.
Tech.Co
JUNE 7, 2017
Moving to a physical venue signals exciting times for a technology startup. You, the leader, think of the possibilities for greater collaboration and productivity once the team is all together. Chances are you’ve considered the open-office concept. With no need for walls and cubicles, it seems the ideal space for communication and ideas to flow with ease.
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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
JUNE 9, 2017
Thursday, June 15, 2017 -- Techspo LA 2017. Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in LA! TECHSPO LA 2017 is a 2-day technology expo which takes place June 14 15, 2017 at the luxurious Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica, California in the heart of Silicon Beach. TECHSPO LA brings together developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world of technology.
socalTECH
JUNE 5, 2017
San Diego-based Comhear , a developer of immersive, 3D audio software, announced on Monday that it has raised $12M in a Series A funding. The source of the funding was not announced, however, the company said that Gerry Chastelet, former Chairman and CEO of Dominus Innovations and Digital Lightwave has joined the company as CEO as part of the funding, and that Andrew Arno, Vice Chairman of the Special Equities Group at Chardan Capital Markets LLC, has joined the company's board of directors.
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Tech.Co
JUNE 9, 2017
Electric Vehicles (EV) are becoming more prevalent around the world. By the first quarter of 2017, there were close to 10,000 electric battery car sales in the U.S., with Tesla leading the charge. With more car manufacturer and tech companies making eco-friendly solutions more affordable and car charging infrastructure more accessible, the ability for consumers to join in the electric vehicle movement is more prevalent than ever.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 8, 2017
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 -- Netflix Data: From Script to Screen. Ever wonder how Netflix leverages data and analytics to influence the shows and content they create? Hear it straight from Netflix's LA-based content data team themselves.
socalTECH
JUNE 9, 2017
In an unusual addition to the list of recruits to NASA's astronaut program, NASA said this week that a SpaceX engineer, and a Caltech researcher, are both among the list of twelve new candidates at a chance for future space exploration with the agency. According to NASA, Jessica Watkins, 29, has a doctorate in geology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has worked at NASA's Ames Research Center and Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and is now a fellow at the California Institute of Tech
L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 9, 2017
Boring Co. founder Elon Musk acknowledged last week that his company would likely struggle to gain government approval for a tunnel extending from Los Angeles International Airport to Sherman Oaks, but said the endeavor was still worth a shot.
Tech.Co
JUNE 9, 2017
For kids growing up in the northeast, summertime meant backyard barbecues with a picnic table filled with buttery corn, grilled food and ample hot lobster. Cofounders of Cousins Maine Lobster Sabin Lomac and Jim Tselikis wanted to share their Maine tradition of delicious cuisines to the masses for an affordable price. In 2012, the food truck craze was starting to bubble and they decided to launch their business with very little restaurant experience. “Sometimes people can dissuade you fro
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 8, 2017
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 -- Startups Uncensored. Fireside Chat w/ TaskRabbit Founder, Leah Busque, Startups Uncensored #54. This month's Startups Uncensored will be a fireside chat with TaskRabbit Founder, Leah Busque, hosted by Comparably Co-Founder and CEO, Jason Nazar. A pioneer of the sharing economy, Leah launched TaskRabbit in 2008 as a way to help people connect and get more done, every day.
socalTECH
JUNE 7, 2017
Santa Monica-based ZipRecruiter , which operates an online employment marketplace, said on Tuesday that it has partnered with the American Red Cross , and will provide free job postings to the nonprofit, among other efforts. ZipRecruiter said the American Red Cross will post its thousands of monthly job openings across its resume database. The American Red Cross says ZipRecruiter has been helping the organization to fill nearly 6,000 vaanies per year.
L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 9, 2017
Mayor Eric Garcetti announces launch of the Digital Makers Exhibit pilot program to cut film-permitting costs for small and digital-first productions, and LACMA launches Kickstarter campaign to fund move of egg-shaped museum from Guatemala City to Los Angeles.
Xconomy
JUNE 3, 2017
When the FDA last week approved Merck’s cancer drug pembrolizuamb (Keytruda) for tumors with a specific genetic signature , regardless of what body part they originated in, it was a watershed moment for oncology and a victory for the concept of precision medicine. But Merck isn’t alone; others are following suit with similar plans, and their progress is worth watching.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 8, 2017
Sunday, June 11, 2017 -- WordCamp Orange County. WordCamp Orange County is a great place to learn meet, talk, and immerse yourself in everything WordPress. From the absolute beginner to the hardest of hardcore developers, WordCamp Orange County will have something for you. WordCamp Orange County is going to bring you two tracks of sessions and workshops to satisfy designers and developers, bloggers and beginners, business owners and burgeoning writers.
socalTECH
JUNE 7, 2017
Los Angeles-based YP , which offers up online directories and services to help businesses get their companies online, has lauched a new offering, called ypWebsite Pro. According to YP, the new product will help local businesses earn top rankings in their organic search results. YP runs the yellowpages.com site. Startup technology veteran and Idealab alumni Stu MacFarlane, who is now Executive Vice President of Products and Marketing at YP said the new product helps local businesses connect with
L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 8, 2017
Elon Musk says Boring Co. odds of success low, but still worth it, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator names new chief executive, and augmented reality firm Daqri lends helmet to flying “Iron Man” demo.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 3, 2017
Managing and motivating a team in a startup is more than just using the right interpersonal skills. It’s more than providing recognition, tangible incentives, and clear work goals. A key influencer of satisfaction and motivation, top-ranked by employees, is positive progress and the completion of meaningful work. Sometimes you have to manage progress, not people.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 8, 2017
Saturday, June 10, 2017 -- General Assembly Career Lab. Start or advance your career in todays top tech fields at General Assembly LA's Career Lab. Professionals at all experience levels can explore new paths to success in the competitive fields of web development, data, user experience design, and digital marketing. Connect with LAs industry experts and learn how to boost your position, land your next gig, and kickstart a career change in tech.
socalTECH
JUNE 8, 2017
Los Angeles-based StartEngine , the equity crowdfunding service run by serial entrepeneur Howard Marks, has chalked up 25 companies raising money on its platform since the start of 2017, according to the company. According to Marks, StartEngine has had five companies raise $1,000,000 and 21 more raise an average $300,000 since the start of 2017. StartEngine's site lets investors browse investment opportunities for a wide range of companies, with background on the founders of those companies, the
L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 7, 2017
Surf Air acquires Texas rival Rise, SpaceX wins U.S. Air Force launch contract for top-secret spaceship, and Stem raises $8 million for software to manage music royalties.
Xconomy
JUNE 7, 2017
[ Updated 6/7/17 12:21 pm. See below. ] Dallas —Dallas-based aviation startup Rise has been acquired by Surf Air, a California airline membership company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Rise founder Nick Kennedy will remain with the company as president of the Texas region. [Updated to include comments from the CEO. ] “Members loved what we were doing and wanted more of it,” Kennedy said in an interview.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 8, 2017
Saturday, June 10, 2017 -- WordCamp Orange County. WordCamp Orange County is a great place to learn meet, talk, and immerse yourself in everything WordPress. From the absolute beginner to the hardest of hardcore developers, WordCamp Orange County will have something for you. WordCamp Orange County is going to bring you two tracks of sessions and workshops to satisfy designers and developers, bloggers and beginners, business owners and burgeoning writers.
socalTECH
JUNE 8, 2017
Redlands-based geospatial information system (GIS) and mapping software developer Esri and the Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory (INL) announced on Wednesday that the two are in a new cooperative research and development agreement, where the two will collaborate on technology focused on protection of critical infrastructure. Financial details of the research and development agreement were not announced.
L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 5, 2017
Faraday Future plans to race FF 91 to top of Pikes Peak, SpaceX launches Chinese experiment, and Snap Inc. shares fall after price target lowered.
Xconomy
JUNE 7, 2017
As U.S. states and cites vie to capture some of the trillions of dollars of economic activity expected to flow from a shift to autonomous vehicles in the coming decades, Washington on Wednesday joined about two dozen states that have paved the way for testing driverless cars. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee directed relevant state agencies to “support the safe testing and operation of autonomous vehicles on Washington’s public roads.” To that end, Inslee’s executive order authorized pilot
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 8, 2017
Thursday, June 8, 2017 -- SiliconBeach DTLA TECH Mixer. JOIN US FOR THE BEST NETWORKING EVENT IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES! Were 49,000 members strong and growing every month! Don't miss this opportunity to meet your next big business connection! Our events are comprised of the most influential professionals in the area. Our purpose is to help our members forge strong, lasting relationships within the DTLA community combining Fortune 500/1000s with Entrepreneurs and Startups.
socalTECH
JUNE 8, 2017
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), the nonprofit which has been working to boost the number of clean technology startups and companies in Los Angeles, said yesterday that it has named Matt Petersen--currently Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) for the City of Los Angeles--as its next President and CEO. According to LACI, Petersen will become head of the incubator in mid-July, replacing founding President and CEO Fred Walti.
L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 6, 2017
Snap Inc. has acquired location data startup Placed Inc. of Seattle for a reported $200 million.
Xconomy
JUNE 5, 2017
There are millions of fish in the sea, and dating apps have made it easier to quickly find and connect with a lot more of those would-be catches. But the ease of creating an online dating profile—and the lack of oversight by the companies running such services—means that users can, and often do, misrepresent themselves. People lie about their age, height, weight, and income level.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 8, 2017
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 -- Techspo LA 2017. Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in LA! TECHSPO LA 2017 is a 2-day technology expo which takes place June 14 15, 2017 at the luxurious Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica, California in the heart of Silicon Beach. TECHSPO LA brings together developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world of technology.
socalTECH
JUNE 8, 2017
Newport Beach-based Obsidian Security , a new startup led by a group of cybersecurity veterans from Cylance, Carbon Blank, and the NSA, has raised $9.5M in a Series A funding, the company announced Thursday morning. The funding was led by Greylock Partners. The startup's founders include Glenn Chisholm, former EVP product organization and CTO at Cylance and CISO at Telstra; Ben Johnson, former co-founder and CTO at Carbon Black, and computer scientist at the NSA; and Matt Wolff, former Chief Dat
L.A. Business Journal
JUNE 6, 2017
Snap Inc.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 5, 2017
Even the most diligent investors are often surprised by apparently solid business startups that fail, while others succeed, despite the odds. In my own experience as an investor, I have concluded that success is more about the people than the product. The best founders operate with a key set of internal principles that allow them to break through all but the toughest business obstacles.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 8, 2017
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 -- Synthetic Biology and Nanostructures Workshop. Clean Technology Council. Keynote Speaker: Ashwin Gopinath, Ph.D, Senior Research Fellow, California Institute of Technology. Learn how DNA sized molecules are building next gen devices. Every biological structure, from bacteria to giant sequoia trees, are formed by molecules and atoms that self-assemble and grow into larger complex structures.
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