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NOVEMBER 29, 2016

San Diego-based TicketSauce , a developer of private label event management software, has raised $2.5M TicketSauce sells its software to media organizations, associations, and event organizers. in a Series A funding, the company announced this morning. The funding was led by Draper Frontier Opp & Tech Fund.

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

San Diego-based artificial intelligence software developer Netradyne annoucned this morning that it has named Tom Schmitt as CFO. He also has served at such companies as VideoAmp, FreeWheel Media, Salesforce, NetApp, and GAP. Netradyne's AI software is aimed at driver and fleet safety.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

San Diego-based SOCi , a developer of social media management and marketing software, has raised $2.25M in funding, the company said Wednesday. SOCi is taking aim at competitors such as Hootsuite, with what it says is a "next-generation" social media content discovery and marketing product. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

San Diego-based video encoding and decoding software firm Sorenson Media bragged today that it is now powering the video encoding for half of the NFL's 32 teams. The firm said that the teams are all using Sorenson Squeeze, its video encoding software, for encoding online video footage.

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JULY 1, 2015

San Diego-based Classy , which develops cloud-based software used by nonprofits for fundraising, disclosed that it has raised $18M in a new funding round. The funding came from Mithril Capital Management and Salesforce Ventures. Classy was founded in 2006 as StayClassy, and also counts Bullpen Capital and Venture51 as backers.

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APRIL 27, 2011

San Diego-based Qualcomm has released a platform for developing augmented reality (AR) software for Android, the firm announced this morning. The firm said the software, available via its beta program, allows users to build, market, and distribute applications based on its Qualcomm AR platform. or greater smartphones.

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APRIL 19, 2010

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , a developer of video encoding software, said today that it has been selected by Internet domain and web hosting firm Go Daddy. According to Sorenson Media, its products will be used to power Go Daddy's Quick Blogcast web blogging software for Mac users. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , the developer of video encoding and decoding software, said today that it has licensed its Sorenson Spark Video decoder to semiconductor firm Renesas Electronics Corporation. Sorenson's decoding software is used to play videos from the Internet. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

San Diego-based ClickUp , which develops productivity software for the business market, says it has tapped a veteran of the online media industry as its new Chief Creative Officer. Rosenthal was most recently Executive Vice President at Cheddar, and was Global Vice President of Creative at BuzzFeed.

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JUNE 22, 2017

In a keynote talk Tuesday night that was a headliner event for Startup Week San Diego, Calacanis observed that it doesn’t feel like the millennial generation is doing as well financially as their parents’ generation.

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JANUARY 18, 2018

Two, San Diego-based software development and integration companies-- Solekai Systems and Fairway Technologies --said this morning that they have merged into a new company. Solekai's customer base is in the digital media, smart grid, and IoT areas. Financial details of the merger were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , the developer of video encoding and decoding software headed by Peter Csathy, said late last night that it has launched a new product, Sorenson Squeeze Premium.

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MARCH 28, 2018

A healthtech startup founded by two doctors who set out in 2013 to improve the overall management of their respective medical practices is emerging from beta mode Wednesday to offer fellow physicians an office software suite. See below. ]

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APRIL 26, 2011

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , the developer of video enconding software, announced today that it has opened up a new office in London. Sorenson also has offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Salt Lake City. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 11, 2011

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , the developer of video encoding and decoding software, announced this morning that it has opened up a new office in Los Angeles. Sorenson said the new office will service its clients in the media and entertainment industry. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 27, 2012

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , the developer of video encoding and decoding software, reported today that mobile Internet gateway firm Flash Networks has licensed its video decoder. Financial details of the win were not announced.

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , which develops video encoding and decoding software, said today that it has promoted its Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, Eric Quanstrom, to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Quanstrom joined Sorenson Media in May of 2009, at was previously at SightSpeed. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

San Diego-based Sorenson MEdia , which develops video encoding and decoding software and online video services, announced this morning that it has added John Greene as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Greene also served at Akamai, Tritech Software Systems, and Court TV. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 2, 2010

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , which develops video encoding software and a related content delivery network, said today that it has released a new application programming interface (API). According to Sorenson Media, the new Sorenson 360 API helps developers to integrate video into their web sites. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , which develops video encoding and decoding software, said this morning that it has licensed its technology to chip provider Sharp Corporation. Sorenson, which is led by Peter Csathy, said it has licensed its technology for use in a system-on-a-chip that will be used for mobile devices.

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APRIL 6, 2010

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , a developer of video encoding software and video hosting services, announced today that the firm had 40 percent revenue growth in its first quarter of 2010. Sorenson Media said it saw "significant" revenue growth across all of its product lines, and also has been increasing its hiring.

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MARCH 1, 2011

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , the developer of video encoding and decoding software headed by Peter Csathy, said today that it has launched a new, on-site version of its video encoding product.

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JANUARY 5, 2017

San Diego-based Lynx technology , a developer of software for managing media libraries and smart home devices, said today that it has launched its first product, called SmartLynx 1.0. Lynx said it is backed by San Diego-based J.M. Driver, LLC. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 17, 2016

After the national MoneyTree Report was released last week, PricewaterhouseCoopers partner Ryan Spencer said he spent time on a call with Thomson Reuters, which provides the raw data, trying to figure out a change in the numbers for venture capital activity in San Diego. But the San Diego data was off. So the $350.5

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

18798% San Diego Pedro Lichtinger 22 Phone Power 7642% Winnetka Ari Ramezani 23 TeleSign Corporation Software 7534% Marina del Rey Steve Jillings 26 FastSpring 6742% Santa Barbara Dan Engel 30 Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. 6225% San Diego Kevin C. 1548% San Diego Terrance H. 1548% San Diego Terrance H.

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JULY 18, 2017

The Internet pioneer Vinton Cerf came to San Diego recently on an unusual quest—to meet with dozens of local technology leaders and assess what the region has to offer in terms of innovation. The visit was unusual in part because of Cerf himself.

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JANUARY 4, 2011

San Diego-based ShowUhow , which develops video-based sales and product information for online retailers and manufacturers, said today that it has added a suite of social media integration features for the firm's offering. ShowUhow is venture backed by Syncom Ventures, and raised a round of capital back in August.

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JULY 13, 2010

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , a developer of video encoding and decoding software, said today that it had 40 percent plus revenue growth in the quarter. Tags: sorenson media video hosting growth. The firm said it is looking to grow its engineering team and workforce due to the growth. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 16, 2010

San Diego-based DivX announced today that it has released a new, updated version of its video player software for the Windows platform. The software is free and available on the DivX web site. Tags: codec encoding video software divx. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , a developer of video encoding software and related services, is looking to enable third party developers, by releasing a new software development kit (SDK). Tags: sorenson media software development video hosting. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 24, 2018

Intuit , which operates its TurboTax tax preparation software business from San Diego, says it is targeting the Latino market, with a new marketing campaign specifically focused on Latino empowerment.

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

San Diego-based XOKind , a new startup focused on building artificial intelligence software for the travel market, has raised $1.6M The startup said it is developing AI agents which will learn users' travel preferences via their calendars, emails, and photos, as well as their social media and in-app interactions.

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JUNE 22, 2009

San Diego- and Salt Lake City-based Sorenson Media , which develops video encoding software, said this morning that the firm is expanding its workforce, and hiring on sales, marketing, and engineering talent at its two locations. Tags: sorenson media hiring codec streaming software. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 2, 2013

San Diego-based Vionic , a developer of technology for helping companies create social media deals and promotions, said Wednesday that it has raised $900,000 in a funding round. vionic social offers venture capital angel media software advertising' The funding came from angel investors. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

San Diego-based Sorenson Media , a developer of Internet video compression and decompression software, said today that it has promoted Charles Sismondo to Vice President of Engineering. As part of the announcement, Sorenson Media said it is looking to hire more engineering, marketing, and sales personnel.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

So, without further ado, here''s the list of this year''s 2013 Socaltech 50 : Basil Abifaker , Transaction Wireless (San Diego, digital gift cards). Daryl Bernstein , RightSignature (Santa Barbara, software). Dev Bhatia , SRCH2 (Irvine, search engine software). Sean Callahan , SlimSurveys (San Diego, mobile apps).

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MARCH 28, 2018

San Diego-based Reachify , a new startup in the medical software space, said this morning that it has launched a new tool for medical practices, to help physician communications with patients.

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