TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 19, 2019

Heyward was an early star of the budding Los Angeles startup community with the launch of the anonymous messaging service, Whisper nearly 8 years ago. In 2017, TechCrunch reported that Whisper underwent significant layoffs to stave off collapse and put the company on a path to profitability.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

Irvine-based Autobytel said Friday morning that the firm has cut 75 positions, or approximately 35% of its workforce, and hired an investment bank to "review strategic alternatives" for the firm. Autobytel provides marketing services for automotive dealers. READ MORE>>

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Santa Monica-based Fair , the subscription vehicle service lead by startup veteran Scott Painter, is laying off 40 percent of its staff, according to reports , and also is replacing its CFO. The report says that current CFO Tyler Painter, the brother of CEO Scott Painter, is being replaced by Kirk Shryoc. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Even a million users on your social media site won’t pay the bills until you sell some advertising or a premium service. In a larger public company, it’s all about making your quarterly numbers, versus investing in strategic growth alternatives that may not pay off until several quarters later.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Los Angeles-based on-demand, dog walking service Wag has bought back its stake from Softbank, and is now seeking a sale, according to CNBC. The sale comes less than two years after SoftBank invested $300M in Wag , via the SoftBank Vision Fund.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Los Angeles-based on-demand, dog walking service Wag has bought back its stake from Softbank, according to CNBC. The sale comes less than two years after SoftBank invested $300M in Wag , via the SoftBank Vision Fund.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 7, 2011

The truth is that many employees merely make a simple pact: timely pay for time in service. And it is that disconnected employee, usually one or more of the better performers, that starts looking for a job when times look bad for a company.

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socalTECH

MAY 25, 2016

San Diego-based residential solar installer OneRoof Energy has cut its staff, and says it is in a major realignment of its business operations to tap into consumer services providers and partners, rather than invest in its own direct sales. Size of the cuts were not announced by the company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2013

If you try to vary the number of employees to match, that costs even more cash for hiring, firing, and layoffs. The faster you grow, the more cash you need, to build product, facilities, staff, and service. Every dollar in inventory is a dollar less in cash available, maybe even two dollars less if your gross margin is 50%.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2016

If you try to vary the number of employees to match, that costs even more cash for hiring, firing, and layoffs. The faster you grow, the more cash you need, to build product, facilities, staff, and service. Every dollar in inventory is a dollar less in cash available, maybe even two dollars less if your gross margin is 50%.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 9, 2012

In your own startup, you might experience lean times, but you never will be crushed in a stampede, like a middle-manager in a corporate layoff. In a 2010 TechCrunch article , Ron Conway discusses the success and failure rates of the ~ 500 companies he had invested in during the prior 12-years. How will your product/service look like?

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Spot Runner provides online services that help place television advertising, and is venture backed by Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), Grupo Televisa, Legg Mason Capital Management, and Groupe Arnault/LVMH, along with Allen & Company, Battery Ventures, Capital Research and Management, CBS, Index Ventures, The Interpublic Group, Tudor Investment (..)

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

San Diego-based wireless broadband technology firm NextWave Wireless said today that it has scored a new, $100M debt financing for the firm's business, and made cuts in its staff, along with hiring an investment banker. The company said the restructuring included a reduction in workforce by over 20 percent.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 6, 2013

One of our biggest challenges, in a marketing perspective is, is telling people we sell tickets below retail price, no service fees, free delivery, and it’s all guaranteed without a catch. Like I have said earlier, many people don’t know about the services we offer. I had to close the doors of businesses and layoff people.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 6, 2013

Like I have said earlier, many people don’t know about the services we offer – affordable seats, no service fees, free delivery, and guarantees that no other service out there does right now. I had to close the doors of businesses and layoff people. What challenges are you facing? We have great access to capital.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

If you do massive layoffs (RIFs) you can assume that you will need to repay your loan since the intent of the loan is to protect jobs. When the $350 billion is fully invested will more be made available? Below lists how the loan program is calculated. Do I need to rush my application? If you’re going to amend, then amend. don’t apply.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 23, 2023

We bypass the middle person for services and information. It won’t be long before another round of layoffs comes, and these new tools will create new jobs to fill the gap. An estimated $180 billion will be invested in data analytics by 2024. We use gestures or our voice to control our engagement with our technology.

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