socalTECH

JANUARY 6, 2012

For our Insights and Opinions section today, we feature author and technology forecaster Daniel Burrus , who talks about gamefication, and what it means for both business and education. Some will start with the military, but it's amazing how many start with kids' games. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

APRIL 27, 2021

Pepperdine University is using 2U to power a new, online Master of Public Policy and Leadership (MPPL) degree, according to 2U and keypath Education. 2U has an office in Los Angeles, and got its start in Los Angeles before its IPO in 2014, having launched with an online degree at USC's Rossier School of Education.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series called “ Start-up Lessons.&#. I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. And I feel that this skill is invaluable in both building a start-up company and in being a VC.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2023

One of the simplest questions I get from aspiring entrepreneurs, and ironically one of the hardest, is “How do I start?” I want to tell them to just start anywhere, but I realize that most have no idea where anywhere is. The wealth of online education offerings is a great start, but is not enough. Marty Zwilling

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TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Either way, it’s a huge improvement over starting from scratch. My time with TFA instilled in me a deep commitment to education, inspiring me to dedicate my life to guiding young minds through the world of mathematics. Start by introducing yourself, your profession, and your location.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 19, 2016

San Diego-based residential solar power installer OneRoof Energy said late Friday that it has "significantlyr educed" its work force, and has begun winding down its operations, after it said it was unable to secure financing necessary to continue sales, marketing, and development.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” On the other hand, there are many additional creative options available for starting a business that you might not find for buying a car, home, or other major consumer item. Start a crowdfunding campaign online.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 30, 2022

A leadership goal vs. a mantra: I once sat in on a roundtable meeting in which the executive of a company stated his goal as “educate the world.” But when he did state a monetary goal, he started a real conversation about how he will achieve it and with what resources, and which of several focused revenue models.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2021

But originally it started as a much shorter (six-week) program, was all in-person and cost $5,000. The company was started originally in Los Angeles by Schwab on the back of her own experiences when she was an advisor at Ernst & Young early in her own career. Entity’s own story fits into both of those story lines.

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socalTECH

APRIL 5, 2017

How did the company start? Bryan Cheung: Our two software architects had worked on this for four years, before starting the company. One of them was a volunteer there, and he figured out there was empty space there not being used during the week, and started using that for the company. Once you do that, the dynamics change.

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socalTECH

MARCH 27, 2020

Chandler, Arizona-based Zovio , a provider of education technology services, says it plans to boost hiring in San Diego, as well as in Chandler, Arizona and Denver, Colorado, as a result of soaring unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company said it provides personalized learning products for higher education institutions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2016

One of the simplest questions I get from aspiring entrepreneurs, and ironically one of the hardest, is “How do I start?” I want to tell them to just start anywhere, but I realize that most have no idea where anywhere is. The wealth of online education offerings is a great start, but is not enough. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Thus I offer some practical strategies if you are looking for direction or the best place to start: Look for opportunities to increase recycling and reuse. This starts with closed loop manufacturing systems, but extends into efficient inventory management, avoiding hazardous materials, and reducing packaging materials.

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socalTECH

MARCH 16, 2018

LiveEdu (aka Education Ecosystem), a new startup in the blockchain area which wants to enable the live streaming of educational content, said it has raised $10M in crowdfunding, and set up its headquarters in Los Angeles. Education Ecosystem's CEO is Dr. Michael J. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2013

This makes me wonder what starts that entrepreneurial drive in kids, and how early parents and schools should start teaching the basics. Here are a few facts from the National Council on Economic Education emphasizing the need for more business training, starting much earlier: Only 34% of teens can balance a checkbook.

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socalTECH

JULY 22, 2021

Los Angeles-based education technology startup Sketchy is ramping up its hiring efforts, saying today that it has added a number of new executives and advisors to the company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2020

One of the simplest questions I get from aspiring entrepreneurs, and ironically one of the hardest, is “How do I start?” I want to tell them to just start anywhere, but I realize that most have no idea where anywhere is. The wealth of online education offerings is a great start, but is not enough. Marty Zwilling.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Music Prodigy , a Los Angeles based music education technology firm serious on improving the way people learn, play and interact with music beat over 70 startups with their app Rock Prodigy to win the Silicon Beach Awards. Beat 70 Start-ups. It also won the 2011 Appy Award in education and the 2011 About.com’s Readers Choice Award.

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socalTECH

JULY 30, 2018

Malibu-based Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School and online education provider 2U , which has one of its major offices in Los Angeles, said last week that the two companies are in a expanded partnership. According to the two, 2U will power Pepperdine's existing online MBA degree, starting in January of 2020.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

You don’t have to be a new venture advisor like me to hear all the excuses for not starting your own business. They ignore the fact that Colonel Sanders was 62 when he franchised KFC, Steve Jobs started Apple in his garage, and Michael Dell and several others dropped out of school to build billion dollar businesses.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Diversity on all levels, be it ideas, education, background, gender, ethnicity or otherwise, is critical to our growth. More heartening is the recognition within the tech community that the wider the range of perspectives, cultural experiences, education and backgrounds, the better decisions an organization typically makes.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

With the rise in startup activity around the country, more local organizations are emerging to help provide resources, training, education, and funding to support underserved communities and their dreams to build a business. The post Breaking Down Barriers to Entrepreneurship Starts with Messaging appeared first on Tech.co.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 24, 2011

As Guy Kawasaki pointed out in our recent conversation , “…it is cheaper than ever to start a company. If there was ever a time to start a company, this is it.”. Victory usually satisfies, but it seldom educates. People are free or cheap because of the recession. Marketing is free or cheap because of social media.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Attend trade show education sessions. Start the cycle all over again, and never stop. The first rule of marketing and positioning is to listen to the marketplace. Interview potential customers, hold focus groups, meet with existing customers. Hire consultants. Ask you field representatives to debrief you about what they are hearing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The E-Myth (“Entrepreneurial Myth”) is the mistaken belief that most businesses are started by people with tangible business skills, when in fact most are started by “technicians” who know nothing about running a business. Perhaps an innate business savvy is no longer a requirement for starting a successful business.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 16, 2020

Ksenia Yudina initially founded the company to provide financial planning and services to lower- and middle-class families looking for ways to start saving for their children’s education, she said. Its round will be used to speed up its growth through strategic hires and partnerships, according to UNest.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 5, 2023

Many of you business professionals I meet in my business consulting and mentoring roles seem very determined to advance their career, or even start their own business. Most people find that the act of committing something to paper forces them to face the reality of getting started and measuring progress.

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socalTECH

JUNE 28, 2021

Portal Schools and consumer electronics giant Belkin International said on Monday that the two are partnering to launch an on-campus, combined high school and college degree at Belkin International's office headquarters in Los Angeles, starting in August.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 21, 2010

Founder Steli Efti stated that he wants to create the Ning of Education, giving the ability to build an educational site to anyone. Trick is, do you have what it takes to be an educator. Starting up a class is easy yes, but getting people to pay for what you are teaching is a whole other story in itself.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2017

Technically speaking, in the United States, a non-profit corporation or association is one which has been exempted from Federal income taxes by meeting the criteria set out Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, most notably religious, educational, and charitable entities like the Salvation Army. unless it relies wholly on donations.

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socalTECH

MARCH 15, 2019

Techstars--which runs a significant number of startup accelerators in Los Angeles, including Techstars Los Angeles , the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator , Techstars Music , and the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator Powered by Techstars --said it has started accepting applications from nonprofits looking for grants.

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socalTECH

MAY 29, 2013

A local, clean energy business plan competition started by the California Insitute of Technology (Caltech), the University of Southern California (USC), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has awarded $160,000 in prizes in its latest competition. READ MORE>>.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 12, 2016

However, you do not need to start a business to begin exercising your entrepreneurial muscles. Who you are – your interests, experiences, education, why you are so bloody interesting. The post Practice Entrepreneurship With A Purpose – Before You Start A Company appeared first on John Greathouse. Share and Enjoy.

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socalTECH

MARCH 12, 2019

Stash, based in New York, said that it will start offering up mobile-based banking accounts from Green Dot, which includes a debit account, access to Green Dot's network of ATMs, as well as other features. The company offers up mostly blue chip stocks and ETFs, letting users buy fractional shares, with a heavy dose of educational content.

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socalTECH

MAY 28, 2020

Los Angeles-based Stackin' , which operates a text-based, financial messaging platform which provides information to subscribers on how to save money, reduce debt, and start investing, has raised $12.6M The company mixes in access to financial products and services in between its educational and tips. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2021

I found many of these in the classic book “ Great From The Start: How Conscious Corporations Attract Success ,” by John B. It also starts with a good summary of the intangibles, summarized as the five rules of relevancy, by Mark Zawacki: A startup needs to be relevant and stay relevant. A startup must gain balanced traction.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 16, 2020

The company said the money went to boost the development of new curriculum and hire educational and operational staff. The financing that the company raised will be used to build out that more robust — and expensive — suite of educational offerings, according to Bümo.

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