socalTECH

JANUARY 4, 2019

El Segundo-based Basepaws , a new DNA testing startup, says it is launching a brand new service which will offer direct-to-consumer DNA testing for cats, providing owners with information about the ancestry and health and habits of their pet. The company is formally launching its testing service at CES next week.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2018

My friend Michael Broukhim, founder & co-CEO of FabFitFun and I recently had a catch-up meeting for 3-miles on the Santa Monica “Bird Trail” No company has ever elicited so many questions by friends, colleagues, entrepreneurs, fellow VCs and journalists as has Bird, the company that pioneered the electronic scooter as a service market.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 29, 2019

For weeks, we’ve highlighted both good and bad things about boards of directors for your company (or non-profit.) It is one of the most useful services some board members perform in any organization. This week, let’s focus upon number one – aside from the requirements of boards to protect the company itself (not the shareholders.).

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 5, 2011

To understand how one local company is making that transition, we talked with Los Angeles-based All About Addiction (www.allaboutaddiction.com), a company that grew out of Adi Jaffe's work at UCLA as a trained psychologist. First, what is All About Addiction about? The idea is really to make the process as simple as possible.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. I agree with YouTube (that they provide more (hosting, ad sales, etc.)

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

When Ethan was considering leaving Google we talked about it. He had an idea for a startup that would help consumers better book service jobs and would take on Service Magic, which he believed had a business model that could be disrupted. What do we like about OpenTable? The company was called Red Beacon.

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Southern California Edison Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

By leveraging managed network services , startups can offload time-consuming maintenance tasks and strengthen their IT infrastructure to increase their competitiveness. . Below you will learn about how managed solutions address the largest network-related challenges facing tech startups. were denial of service (DOS) attacks.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Whether you find advisors from family, friends, faculty or fellow managers, great advisors can become an informal resource that rivals that of more formal resources, including board members. Most of these people will provide time for you out of friendship, rather than seeking reward in the form of stock options or pay for service.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 14, 2014

The three largest webmail services had over 1 billion global users at the end of 2011. People don’t want to speak to customer service reps. I don’t want to speak to customer service reps!! 63% of all consumers looking to buy financial services now research online but only 33% actually buy online.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

MARCH 16, 2010

Jeff Monday watch "mind the information gap" on vimeo. It's called Information Gap Theory. Dr. George Lowenstien wrote a paper about it in 1994 and it works like this: when we come across something new that is not explained by our previous knowledge or experiences, an information gap is formed.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2011

I agreed to do the interview because the story was about what other companies can learn rather than about airbnb in particular. During the 2004 election he was accused of having made up material facts from his service in the Vietnam War in an election against somebody who didn’t serve in a war. How do you lose that debate?

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L.A. Business Journal

OCTOBER 5, 2020

an internet information and services company, has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire RetailMeNot Inc. for about $420 million. Downtown-based J2 Global Inc.,

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Ross Lipson, the chief executive officer and co-founder of the on-demand marijuana and cannabis delivery service, Dutchie, had thought he was done with the online delivery business. But with online delivery services, a whole city’s worth of restaurant options opened up to consumers (as long as they were in your delivery area).

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Tech.Co

MAY 9, 2024

Learn more about the SBIR grant, and how to apply here. Learn more about the STTR grant, and how to apply here. Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program For: Women-owned businesses Funding limit: $4 million for service contracts and $6.5 Learn more about WOSB, and how to apply here.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 28, 2022

There is so much information being shot at us daily via social media streams that we should monitor and control that which pertains to our business – and do so with some level of expertise. There are tools to inform you when your company name or personal name is mentioned. Finding your needle in the haystack. Start with a simple tool.

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TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This has significantly reduced the time team members spend searching for information, enabling them to stay focused on their core tasks. Content Recommendations in Streaming Services While many streaming platforms suggest content based on viewing history, LLMs have the power to significantly elevate this experience.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

recently wrote a post talking about how some VCs meddle in operating company decisions or some executive teams are too reliant on VCs to jump in and make hard calls for them. It isn’t uncommon for CEOs to talk about biz dev deals prematurely, hint at product announcements or even hint at acquisitions.

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L.A. Business Journal

OCTOBER 5, 2020

an internet information and services company, has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire RetailMeNot Inc. for about $420 million. Downtown-based J2 Global Inc.,

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

And the most logical one seemed to be “eyeballs” or number of unique monthly users finding their way to the site or registering for the service. per registered user of ICQ, the early messaging service. And yet, users rave about the service, and spend long durations of time on the site. And the numbers were staggering.

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Berkonomics

JULY 9, 2020

The need for real time information. Real time information is critical to real time decision-making, and increasingly in the modern business world, decisions are made by management without extended meetings or discussion with others. Managers need real time information. Consider these critical pieces of information.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Like the original Maslo, the new product is a service for journaling and personal growth, but this time it includes dashboards and visualization tools for the life coaches and training professionals that are molding the minds and leadership habits of tomorrow’s executives.

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socalTECH

JULY 1, 2020

Los Angeles-based J2 Global , which operates a variety of Internet information and services businesses, appears to be the target of a short seller, saying late Wednesday night that a short seller has issued "false claims and distortions" about its business. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 12, 2019

Santa Ana-based SuperMoney , a startup which lets users evaluate loans and financial services, has just reached $2 billion in loan requests, according to the company. SuperMoney's online site provides content about everything from mortgages to credit cards, to debt and refinancing. READ MORE>>.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 5, 2021

Information flows from the company irregularly, in fact most often when the company is urgently in need of more money. The entrepreneur often expects that person to keep fellow investors informed. And sometimes the board member does perform the service. Here is the best possible advice: Keep your investors informed.

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Tech.Co

MAY 16, 2024

Here are seven funding opportunities you should know more about if you’re serious about financially safeguarding and scaling your venture. The grant is not currently accepting applicants but is likely to release more information later in the year. Deadline: October 11th, 2024 Learn more here 4.

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Southern California Edison Blog

APRIL 8, 2021

Wavelength services are a good match for small and medium-sized telecom companies looking for cost-effective, reliable, and highly private connectivity to support their customers. . The service is fully managed by a network service provider, helping free up internal IT teams to focus on more important tasks, such as growth projects.

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Southern California Edison Blog

APRIL 8, 2021

Wavelength services are a good match for small and medium-sized telecom companies looking for cost-effective, reliable, and highly private connectivity to support their customers. . The service is fully managed by a network service provider, helping free up internal IT teams to focus on more important tasks, such as growth projects.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As you can guess, that would be an informal group with no legal responsibilities, but one able to be called upon to act as business, industry and scientific advisors to the company or CEO. How about the size of the group? How about using the names for marketing, fundraising? How about “chairman” of the advisory board?

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Berkonomics

MARCH 28, 2024

Either way, I have seen many instances over the years of my board service with VC’s on the board, which the VC’s have had information about other firms that would be classified as confidential – that they offered at least piecemeal in a board meeting of another company where they serve.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 3, 2020

If it’s fully implemented, the new Urban Air Mobility system could enable air transit for things like package delivery, taxi services, expanded air medical services, and cargo delivery to underserved or rural communities, the Agency said in a statement. It is designed to allow U.S.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 11, 2012

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 -- Managing Your Product/Service Lifecycle. Your product is just about to go out the door. But how do you ensure that your product or service is what the customer really wants, needs and will pay for? Youre reviewing your launch plan and task assignments.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 23, 2016

SaaS – or Software as a Service – platforms are all the rage. Founded by Amit Rathmore in California, Quintype delivers modern-day media operations via this cloud-based SaaS service. This could include information on LinkedIn, media sources and more. Here are four that are blazing trails right now: Quintype.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 1, 2023

Leaders and companies that innovate new products, services and methods of delivery are the ones that stand out in a crowded business world, especially when attempting to gain recognition among the throngs of competitors visible on the web. They had no mantra, and a limited vision to connect mainframe computers to share academic information.

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TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Given this diversity, it's important to be selective in the development services company with whom you choose to partner. Here are some items to think about: Have you defined the functionality? Some of the information below will apply. If you require user interface or graphic design, the selection process will differ slightly.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 21, 2021

So in its first years of existence, Welcome Tech has focused on building out a platform that provides educational resources, information and services that “they need to thrive in a new country.” In particular, Hemmat and co-founder Raul Lomeli-Azoubel recognized that access to financial services was crucial to immigrants’ success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

We all hear about the big winners, such as the game Clash of Clans , which has now surpassed $1 billion in yearly revenue, and the smartphone version of Skype , which is making huge money through credits as an extension of the website version. You provide the free app in the App Store that gives subscribers mobile access to your service.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2021

With the advent of the Internet, social media, and instant communication via texting, customer expectations for service, as part of their entire customer experience, have changed. I particularly liked her points on the evolution of customer service as a key part of the overall experience: Now available 24x7 via multiple channels.

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