Xconomy

OCTOBER 23, 2018

“ Artificial intelligence will transform the education system.” “ Immersive technology will reshape learning forever.” These are just some of the industry rumblings about how edtech will disrupt and ultimately “fix” what’s wrong with the education system in the United States. The issues affecting the educational system, especially.

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Tech.Co

JUNE 2, 2016

Like almost everything in society, a lack of education is the root cause of these mistakes. ” So, where can surgeons get access to the right educational tools to make these mistakes a little less prevalent? GIBLIB is trying to do more than just provide education. Is it because they’re bad doctors?

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socalTECH

MAY 4, 2012

Santa Monica-based Engrade , a developer of online classroom management tools, said today that it has raised $3M in a funding round. The round was led by Rethink Education, and also included NewSchools Venture Fund, Greg Gunn, Zac Zeitlin, and Richard Chino. Engrade says it has more than 4.5 READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

These days, with the instant access to information and experts in every field around the world, and the wealth of personal assessment tools available on the Internet, there is no excuse for not exploring and evaluating the alternatives before you make a step forward. It can also help you better relate to others and become more self-aware.

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JANUARY 25, 2013

Among the new features of the social promotion tool released by Los Angeles-based PromoJam earlier this week: a new link to demographic data from Esri in it analytics. The tool is one of the first publicly shown efforts of a new push by Redland-based GIS leader Esri to work with startups and other technology companies.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 3, 2020

Insurance and virtual reality are hardly synonymous, but Talespin’s training tools have helped claims assessors do their jobs and helped train a new generation of insurance investigators in what to look for when they’re trying to determine how much their companies are going to pay out.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Los Angeles- and Austin-based GameSalad , a developer of tools which make it easy to create real, world class mobile apps and desktop games, said it is looking to help aspiring hobbyists to become full fledged game developers, with a new effort called GameSalad Academy. The new educational site is free to users. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

Los Angeles-based Sketchy, an educational technology company known for creating visual study tools, says it is taking aim at the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) in a deal with Blueprint, a provider of MCAT prep products. Financial details of the deal were not announced.

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Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

While technology in the classroom is not a new phenomenon, these days we are customizing technological innovations to make education adaptive and. Yes, for their time. Powerful for learners? Not really. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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MARCH 23, 2021

According to XPRIZE, along with the Institute for Education Sciences (IES), it has created the $1M Digital Learning Challenge, aimed at spurring effective learning tools and processes that improve learning outcomes. XPRIZE said the new competition will run for 25 months.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The company said its tools provide sales and financial training, tools to understand financial benchmarks, and education around understanding key data analytics. The startup is led by two co-CEOs, Izhak Musli and Terri Ross.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 28, 2024

They write in their investment documents that they will occupy a seat on the board for as long as they are invested in the company, thinking of this as a protection for their investment and tool for them to influence growth. Once again, there is a need to educate board members that in conflict of interest cases, the corporation comes first.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

San Diego-based Portfolium , a startup developing tools to allow students to showcase their achievements, projects, and other portfolio of academic work to potential employers, has been acquired by educational software provider Instructure , the two announced late Tuesday. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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socalTECH

JUNE 12, 2019

Irvine-based DecisionInsite , a developer of geographical information systems (GIS) software and enrollment analytics software for the education market, has been acquired by Minneapolis-based Hoonuit , the two companies announced this mroning. Financial details of thea cquisition were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2023

We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ).

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socalTECH

APRIL 7, 2014

Carpinteria-based online video education site Lynda.com said today that it has acquired Compilr , a developer of a software coding and development environment which lets people learn how to write, compile, and test code from their web browser. According to Lynda.com, it will use the acquisition to expand its programming learning tools.

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Xconomy

MAY 21, 2019

New medicines, devices, and diagnostics produced by the life sciences community in California are giving clinicians better tools to fight disease and improve quality of life for patients around the world. Emerging technologies, such as stem cell and gene therapies, are beginning to make their mark.

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socalTECH

APRIL 5, 2019

Los Angeles-based financial automation software developer BlackLine is taking aim at the college and university market, saying on Thursday that it has partnered with higher education software and services firm Ellucian. The companies said Ellucian works with more than 2,500 educational institutions in more than 50 countries.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Entity aims to provide its tools to address all of these women with all of their different challenges around breaking into tech jobs, in what it describes as a “wraparound” strategy. Some 55% of the 19-23 group are women of color; as are 62% of the 30-39 group. But that also speaks to potential opportunities.

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MARCH 12, 2020

The company--formerly known as GradeSlam--said the funding was led by Reach Capital, and also included Bullpen Capital, along with Birchmere Ventures, BDC Capital, Real Ventures, Google, Red House Education, Edovate Capital, and Anges Quebec. The company's remote learning tools are used by schools to manage remote learning for K-12 students.

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socalTECH

JUNE 15, 2021

sells its products into the office, retail, industrial, flexible workspace and the education sectors. Santa Barbara-based property management software developer Yardi announced today that it has acquired We Are Forge Ltd., We Are Forge Ltd. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

These days, with the instant access to information and experts in every field around the world, and the wealth of personal assessment tools available on the Internet, there is no excuse for not exploring and evaluating the alternatives before you make a step forward. It can also help you better relate to others and become more self-aware.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

In an effort to help small businesses improve their cybersecurity, Los Angeles-based NINJIO , a startup offering up cybersecurity awareness training, says it has released a new library of Hollywood-style, animated "micro-learning" videos, which help businesses train their employees on cybersecurity topics.

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socalTECH

JULY 9, 2014

Los Angeles-based online education site Cram.com has launched a new, premium membership tier, and also launched a new text-to-speech tool for its online studying and flashcard site. Separately, Cram.com said it has launched a new audio tool providing text-to-speech for flashcards, supporting 18 languages. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

MARCH 16, 2020

Brea, California-based ViewSonic , which manufacturers computer displays as well as digital projectors, interactive displays, as well as other related products, says it is offering up free access to its distance learning tools to schools and universities, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 virus outbreak. A significant number of U.S.

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socalTECH

JULY 30, 2014

San Diego-based Qualcomm is expanding its efforts in the education sector today, saying that it has acquired EmpoweredU , a developer of mobile learning technology for the K-20 market. Qualcomm said the move would help it accelerate mobile innovation and help provide 24/7 access in education with its mobile tools. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 24, 2014

Los Angeles-based StudyMode , which develops online, educational tools and apps, said today that it has released a new online game aimed at helping students practice spelling. studymode spelling student videogame game content online mobile education school' The new software is free, and also is accessible via mobile platforms.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2020

We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ).

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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. It also won the 2011 Appy Award in education and the 2011 About.com’s Readers Choice Award. Winning Combination.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

The company--which offers up an interactive election tool to help voters figure out which candidates agree with their personal positions on key issues--is looking to help educate voters based on positions cited by political parties, candidates, and supporters of state ballot measures. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 16, 2020

UNest , a Los Angeles provider of financial planning and savings tools for parents including college savings plans and other beneficial investment vehicles for various life events, has raised $9 million in a new round of funding, the company said. . “To me the investment in UNest is a great opportunity to help my community.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

and international cities like London, Mexico City, Seoul and Vilnius are building professional social networks for black professionals and blue collar workers, fashion labels, educational tools in augmented reality, kids entertainment, and an interactive entertainment production company.

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socalTECH

APRIL 21, 2016

GoGuardian said its new product, GoGuardian Fleet, is aimed at helping educators manage large numbers of Chromebooks, and allowing administrators to manage what content students can access, and other aspects of those devices. Pricing on the new tool was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Many tools are focused on recruitment, talent management and benefits management from the employer perspective. “When I was a kid my dad owned a small minimarket and got sued for wrongful termination and he had to dip into my college education fund.” “Vulnerability existed for both sides,” Jones said.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

These days, with the instant access to information and experts in every field around the world, and the wealth of personal assessment tools available on the Internet, there is no excuse for not exploring and evaluating the alternatives before you make a step forward. It can also help you better relate to others and become more self-aware.

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socalTECH

MAY 8, 2019

The framework outlines a set of principles for the global sports community, to help combat climate change and to use sports as a "unifying tool" to drive climate awareness. In addition to the LA Kings and LA Galaxy, AEG's Amgen Tour of California bicycle race, and AEG Rugby will also work on the effort. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 3, 2018

The company says it is looking to help caregivers, educators and entrepreneurs build and operate their own home daycare business, helping them with licensing and certification, marketing tools, managing billing, and much more. in a seed funding, the company disclosed on Friday. The funding came from Social Capital.

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