socalTECH

JANUARY 23, 2013

In a sign of the growth of the Silicon Beach technology world, last year, Google moved its headquarters out of a space on Arizona Avenue in Santa Monica, and into a new fancy headquarters space in Venice. Most of the companies here take interns, and we've organized things like that. What's the idea with ROC?

Google 253

Google Tech Coast Angels Screening Santa Monica 253

socalTECH

MARCH 31, 2009

Los Angeles-based GoTV Networks has launched a new mobile, social networking application focused on sharing pictures, videos, and text with their friends and family. The firm said that the application is available on Apple's iPhone, and will launch in May on Google Android. READ MORE>>.

Social Network 113

Social Network Networking Mobile Google 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2022

With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. This software platform is used by many local angel organizations for managing deal flow. AngelList has featured over 3 million businesses for potential investors in a format that is, effectively, a social network for entrepreneurs and angels.

Startup 135

Startup Keiretsu Platform Invest 135

Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I’ve been engaged with social networking for some time now, starting with Myspace and Facebook and just recently (within the last 30 days), Twitter. Jeff was tweeting about needing help organizing and promoting the upcoming #140conf LA Meetup. Isn’t social networking amazing? I love Namechk.com for this.

Social Network 196

Social Network Networking Social Media Yahoo 196

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2021

On the personal side, these items can kill your career, as I discussed in the classic article “ Google Yourself to See How Other People See You.” Most people accept that no person or organization is perfect. It’s easier to make Google remember than to forget. Proactively build a positive reputation. Marty Zwilling.

Search Engine Optimization 163

Search Engine Optimization Content Social Network Google 163

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 15, 2014

The fact that the bug had existed for so long without being discovered caused a great deal of consternation for those in the technology world, and while the bug was later fixed, worries over network security persisted. Google touted this characteristic when it first announced the tool, and it’s easy to see why.

Tool 85

Tool Networking Google Web 85

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. This Panel will explore issues such as: How can companies best utilize social networking media?

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2021

Most entrepreneurs dream of achieving the exponential expansion of a Google or Amazon, but few investor pitches I see outline any strategy beyond simple marketing to make this happen. Nurture partnerships with many other organizations. Build a list of specific organizations that can help you, and how to engage them.

Search Engine Optimization 158

Search Engine Optimization Artificial Inteligence Organization Social Media 158

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 4, 2016

Deep learning in particular is starting to catch on, and though some may think to overlook it for the time being, a recent announcement from Google may change some people’s minds. Google has started a free course meant to teach people about deep learning. After all, Google uses deep learning for many of the services that it offers.

Artificial Inteligence 40

Artificial Inteligence Course Google Startup 40

socalTECH

MAY 14, 2013

We own the celebrity birthday niche--we''re first in Google for searching for celebrity birthdays on every day of the year. It''s up 30 to 40 percent, and we had 2 million visits in May, all organic. Evan Britton: There are two things we''ve done with FamousBirthdays that has fueld our organic growth. Is this all online ads?

Google 236

Google Sites Startup Web 236

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Through networking with other entrepreneurs, you should find one or more to visit that have relationships with this investor. Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media. Check for positive or negative news articles, press releases, relationships, and support of community organizations.

Technical Review 138

Technical Review Startup Innocal Offshore 138

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2019

With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. This software platform is used by many local angel organizations for managing deal flow. AngelList has featured over 3 million businesses for potential investors in a format that is, effectively, a social network for entrepreneurs and angels.

Angel 96

Angel Keiretsu Invest Networking 96

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Peer-to-peer networking with other startups and founders in the same stage. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts.

Resource 159

Resource Startup Incubator Seed Funding 159

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 26, 2018

Three years ago Aclima came out of stealth, detailing a collaboration with Google on mapping air quality in its offices and also outdoors, by putting sensors on StreetView cars. sensor in the world to on our roadmap really having the ability to speciate COC [chlorinated organic compounds]. “It’s specific to each fleet.

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Platform Google SaaS Los Angeles 224

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Our mission is to organize all of the world''s real time location information. You can press a button, and it scans the social media chatter and organizes highlights aroundyou, of relevant conversations around a particular location and particular time. What is Tilofy about? Ali Khoshgozaran: Tilofy comes from location and unify.

USC 236

USC Southern California Organization UCLA 236

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

The fitness professional network develops business tools that make it easier for fitness professionals to run their businesses and keep their clients engaged between training sessions. For the event organizer: Exposure to a new channel of would-be participants – fitness-focused athletes who are dedicated to athletic training.

Social Network 92

Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

socalTECH

JULY 7, 2011

With the proliferation of social networks, communications clients and VoIP phone services, users often find they need to use multiple ways--Twitter, Facebook, phone, FAX, and more--to communicate with their contacts. Essentially what VoxOx is, is a service which logs into all of your networks. It works with any device.

Social Network 259

Social Network Platform Networking Google 259

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 18, 2008

Santa Barbara-based introNetworks, a developer of social networking software for connecting trade show attendees and organizations, has released an update to the firm's software. The new feature maps out members of a social network on a browseable world map, with additional information about members shown via a pop up box.

Santa Barbara 100

Santa Barbara Social Network Google Conference 100

Tech.Co

OCTOBER 14, 2016

It’s not only SpaceX, Google, and Niantics that have challenged the status quo. This December, join Tech in Motion for an unforgettable celebration of the people and organizations driving innovation in LA and beyond. We’re celebrating everything we love about this community!

Los Angeles 70

Los Angeles Angel High Tech SpaceX 70

socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2017

But what's also happened, is we've narrowed down the set of networks that we use as consumers to engage with companies. Once you get past Facebook, Google, Apple, Amazon, and maybe Yelp and Bing, you've counted for 90 percent of all interaction. In 2013, Facebook local pages, Google Pages, and Yelp were not all that active.

Google 127

Google Paid Search Mobile Activity 127

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2021

Good examples of startup focus before success include Google with their search engine, Facebook with friends networking, and Apple with personal computers. No organization, large or small, can manage more than five goals and priorities without becoming unfocused and ineffective. Focus on the few things that really matter.

Startup 154

Startup Resource Entrepreneur Metrics 154

socalTECH

AUGUST 3, 2012

John Mudge: We launched IBN Sports in January of 2007, focused on creating an interactive, broadcast network for sports. This last season, we did over 600 high school football games all over the country, and signed a partnership with Google/YouTube and others. John Mudge: We started working with Google/YouTube last year.

Content 212

Content Google Southern California Orange County 212

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Today, most personnel organizations readily admit that they already use the Internet to validate what they see in your written resume. That’s why I emphasized in an old article, “ Google Yourself to See How Other People See You ,” how important it is to keep your online image clean.

Social Network 99

Social Network Examples Tips Startup 99

socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2014

We''ve also built a data driven platform, that allows us to drive millions of unique visitors to our network of sites every month, covering the banking, credit, and travel and vertical markets. The world here is constantly changing -- particularly with shifts to mobile, Google algorithms, etc. - What''s the story behind the company?

Startup 239

Startup El Segundo Marketing Media 239

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 12, 2013

According to Kyla Brennan, founder & CEO of HelloSociety, “Pinterest is undeniably one of the most exciting social networks to emerge recently.”. Our goal is to design effective marketing campaigns that are a natural fit with the Pinterest community and actually enhance the user experience of organic discovery,” Brennan added.

Sales 101

Sales Technical Review Marketing Technology 101

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Google team stayed tight as they developed the technology, first working out of Larry Page’s dorm room at Stanford, then a garage. CEOs who talk, and really listen, to everyone in the organization gain the highest reputation. Establishing a shared identity is the first step to creating unity.

Technical Review 107

Technical Review Startup Entrepreneur Examples 107

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2021

While we all know a few good entrepreneurs who dropped out of school, the Internet is full of stories on many more who capitalized on at least four years of college, including Sergey Brin and Larry Page of Google, Chad Hurley of YouTube and Bob Parsons of GoDaddy. Extend your networking into peer interest groups outside your school.

Entrepreneur 149

Entrepreneur Tips Writing Coach 149

SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

I have a great network of fellow CTOs, especially in the Los Angeles area. I've organized the LA CTO Forum (a private group of 150+ CTOs in Los Angeles) for 10+ years. I often will tap into that network to try to help find people for startups. It's very different than at large organizations. This is a must.

CTO Hire 282

CTO Hire CTO Coach Technical Review Startup 282

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. This software platform is used by most local Angel organizations for managing deal flow. This one claims to be the world’s largest single Angel investor network, with 1,100 accredited investor members throughout 27 chapters on t3 continents.

Angel 115

Angel Startup Funding Keiretsu 115

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2013

On the personal side, these items can kill your career, as I discussed in an old article “ Google Yourself to See How Other People See You.” Most people accept that no person or organization is perfect. So the social networks are the early place to start, in learning the discipline of building and maintaining a positive reputation.

Report 98

Report Search Engine Optimization Startup Google 98

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2015

It is a really big historical decision that Facebook made not to have Google index its pages. On the one hand it denied Facebook from enormous amounts of web traffic that Google controlled at the time but in the longer-run due to network effects of social networks it made Facebook significantly more powerful.

Startup 150

Startup Google Software Review Snapchat 150

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

Digital LA organizes mixers for professionals in online entertainment, marketing, and advertising. Stop on by for informal casual networking. Attendees work at Sony Pictures, FOX Interactive, MySpace, Google, Yahoo!, Tuesday, November 18, 2008 -- For our next Digital Drinks, we're heading to Hollywood hot spot Les Deux!

Yahoo 100

Yahoo Entertainment Hollywood Google 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Through networking with other entrepreneurs, you should find one or more to visit that have relationships with this investor. Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media. Check for positive or negative news articles, press releases, relationships, and support of community organizations.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Funding Innocal Offshore 124

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

plus a large settlement on patent disputes paid from Google) so Bill did well on it. Google had huge destination traffic. Google monetized this with AdWords (ads on their home page). So when Google started pushing AdSense (ads for affiliate or 3rd party sites) they had a HUGE cost advantage. Overture sold for $1.6

Venture Capital 271

Venture Capital Capital Google Platform 271

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2017

With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. This software platform is used by many local angel organizations for managing deal flow. AngelList has featured over 3 million businesses for potential investors in a format that is, effectively, a social network for entrepreneurs and angels.

Angel 67

Angel Keiretsu Invest Networking 67

SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

I have a great network of fellow CTOs, especially in the Los Angeles area. I've organized the LA CTO Forum (a private group of 150+ CTOs in Los Angeles) for 10+ years. I often will tap into that network to try to help find people for startups. It's very different than at large organizations. This is a must.

CTO Hire 225

CTO Hire CTO Coach Technical Review Startup 225

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2015

On the personal side, these items can kill your career, as I discussed in an old article “ Google Yourself to See How Other People See You.” Most people accept that no person or organization is perfect. So the social networks are the early place to start, in learning the discipline of building and maintaining a positive reputation.

Search Engine Optimization 101

Search Engine Optimization Content Social Network Google 101