socalTECH

JUNE 6, 2011

Those programs--epitomized by YCombinator in the Bay Area, and TechStars in Boulder, Colorado--attract newly minted entrepreneurs with a mixture of cash and mentoring, and a program which rapidly takes ideas and turns them into viable, executing businesses. Those mentors are not just Bruce and I, although we are full time on this.

Startup 221

Startup Mentor Southern California Incubator 221

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2013

In the latest roundup of fundings (big few weeks for San Diego, apparently): PatientSafe Solutions ($20M, San Diego, mobile health). Independa ($5M, San Diego, software for senior independence). How to find a startup mentor. Solarflare ($22M, San Diego, high speed networking). Ignyta ($6M, San Diego, personalized medicine).

Southern California 168

Southern California Technical Review SoCal San Diego 168

socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2014

The startups included SideVision , an ecommerce software platform; Portal Entertainment a content development company; Bubbl , a developer of mobile and web-based video editing tools; Wisemetrics , social content publishing; Incoming Media , push notification for video; and Toggle , a developer of HDMI dongles for streaming UltraViolet content.

Media 124

Media Class Hollywood Incubator 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Mobile Computing. From tablets to smart phones to the Apple watch, people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Ever have an idea for a great mobile startup but get stuck with just a dream because you have no skills to design or develop it and no money to pay to get it done? With the help of your team, you flush out your ideas on the business model canvas and mentors will guide you through the process.

Design 92

Design Web Design Mobile Ideas 92

socalTECH

JANUARY 20, 2015

Last week, Los Angeles-based Sense360 raised $2.75M in a funding round, to go towards its development of a platform to help developers pull together information and make sense of all the data coming from your mobile phone. Why would a developer need your software if those sensors are already there? Tell us about your new company?

Startup 100

Startup Platform Mobile Advertising 100

Tech.Co

JULY 12, 2017

” For startups entering program they receive investment capital, access to coworking space at Disney’s creative campus and mentor support and guidance from top Disney executives, entrepreneurs, investors and other notable business leaders from the entertainment and technology communities, and have a Demo Day at the campus.

Artificial Inteligence 109

Artificial Inteligence Startup Entertainment Press 109

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2016

We believe that it is incrementally harder to differentiate on simple Internet products or mobile apps and while great companies are built doing this, our goal as a fund is to try and fund things that can be 100x returns if they work. We’re not Pollyannaish about this. In short, we’re after venture returns.

Company 207

Company Companies CTO Coach Funding 207

socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2012

We were also about to build a really solid mentor network in a short period of time, pulling in about 250 CEO's and CTOs, from all backgrounds and locations. Definitely Software as a Service (SAAS). We are going to see a real explosion in companies offering software for a subscription price. It was a big year for us.

Southern California 168

Southern California High Tech SaaS Social Media 168

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Chander Dhall , a microsoft MP, anuthor, trainer, mentor, professional software architect/lead developer, INTETA speaker, open source contributor, community leader and organizer with years of experience in enterprise Software Development. Hattan Shobokshi , a Microsoft Community Contributor, Speaker and Senior Software Engineer.

JavaScript 93

JavaScript Long Beach Java Web Design 93

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Mobile Computing. From tablets to smart phones to the Apple watch, people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

socalTECH

OCTOBER 27, 2011

K5Launch (www.k5launch.com) is modeled after the successful Y-Combinator and TechStars acceleration programs, and invests equity, provides mentors, and runs a three month program to get very early stage startups off the ground. All of our mentors are investors as well. What kinds of things are you doing to work on that issue?

Orange County 192

Orange County Southern California Startup Class 192

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Mobile Computing. From tablets to smart phones to the Apple watch, people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media SaaS 61

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 7, 2013

According to Snodgrass, SGL wants to deliver products and services that can quickly help entrepreneurs get the attention, and funding they need and have been overwhelmed with mentor, Angels, and VC requests since launch and to date.

Google 87

Google Technical Review Press Software Review 87

Tech.Co

MARCH 1, 2018

The event is open to tech enthusiasts who want to join an event filled with some of the top leaders, investors and mentors from tech industry to network, find mentors and build their companies. Beast Mobile (Kirkland, WA). How will Beast Mobile cut down the cost of your ever-increasing cell phone bill?

Startup 80

Startup Mentor Platform Help 80

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Mobile Computing. From tablets to smart phones to Google Glass , people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur SaaS 99

socalTECH

JULY 13, 2009

Mark has also been quite active mentoring entrepreneurs, We caught up with Mark to hear about what kinds of investments GRP is looking at nowadays, his view on the software-as-a-service market, and how best to approach him with a pitch. My own background, is I built and sold two software-as-a-service companies.

GRP Partners 157

GRP Partners Southern California Santa Barbara Rustic Canyon 157

Xconomy

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

View the Slideshow A little more than a year ago, amid a resurgence in San Diego’s software sector, Xconomy identified a baker’s dozen of local tech companies to watch in 2016. The results were so encouraging, we’re doing it again. Financial terms were not disclosed. Webroot withheld terms of the deal.).

San Diego 40

San Diego Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Startup 40

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 30, 2012

Mobile Web America, Inc. has created a simple to use, online application for your business to create a mobile site and secure its mobile presence. We utilize the content of your existing website and create a mobile version on-the-fly. CitySourced is a real time mobile civic engagement platform.

CalTech 91

CalTech Company Companies Idealab 91

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Using his connections, he was able to raise funding from his family and other investors to co-found Appboy , a customer relationship management platform for mobile app developers and marketers. Appboy is creating a new category within Mobile Apps, an industry which is growing by 50% each year. Who inspires you? About Appboy.

Startup 82

Startup Mobile Platform Ideas 82

socalTECH

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Orange County startup Beatshare --backed by the Tech Coast Angels, Pasadena Angels, Harvard Business School Angels, and Archangels, among others�thinks it's figured out the formula to make music the message in its mobile app. I've always been a mobile enthusiast, in technology and design and user experience. That's how Barry came in.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels CTO Coach Startup Pasadena Angels 100

Tech.Co

APRIL 30, 2018

Their financial planning tool helps people track their spending, investments, and credit rating all in one mobile platform. The team at Headai creates software bots to help automate everyday intellectual tasks. Tracking one’s finances can be a time-consuming process if you don’t have the right tools at your fingertips.

Startup 70

Startup Tool Platform Metrics 70

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 10, 2015

Decisive is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that uses real time data to enable advertisers to optimize mobile ad creative and targeting based on user engagement. The participants will receive up to $120,000 in investment from Disney to develop their ideas, along with mentoring from executives. Advertiser Optimization.

Artificial Inteligence 40

Artificial Inteligence Class AMA Platform 40

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

I admit that I haven’t yet read it but I’ve had numerous discussions with Brad over the years about board structure & conduct and consider him a mentor on the topic. Selling tons of “shelfware” (customers who buy but don’t use your software) and thus having bad customer references. In the Early Days.

Startup 325

Startup Sales Technical Review Software Review 325

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

Sergey’s diverse experience as an entrepreneur, technology consultant and software executive qualifies him to lead amSTATZ’s technology development. For the fitness professional: A simple software solution that streamlines their business operations and keeps clients engaged. opportunities for every software engineer in the field.

Social Network 92

Social Network Networking Training Summary 92

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

What is perhaps different from other regions is that we have large indigenous aerospace industry and a big high-tech import/export trade as opposed to a lot of software companies. But our best Internet software engineers have historically been exported on a net basis to the Bay Area. They estimate that high-tech work contributes $108.3

Entrepreneur 376

Entrepreneur Snapchat Startup Truecar 376

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 22, 2013

CFI is looking to enlist Indian-origin tech professionals, some who are software engineers from Microsoft, Google, eBay, VISA and Facebook among others to join other volunteers and organizations to give back to their community. Think Local, Hack Global. The teams of volunteer individuals and organizations are not just in for hype.

Clearstone 79

Clearstone Organization Education Google 79

socalTECH

AUGUST 21, 2015

We caught up with co-founder Ray Christian to hear about how the app--which would make Cyrano de Bergerac proud-- came about, and why the startup thinks it's the next thing in mobile dating. There are probably millions of pieces of advice you get on who to bring on board, tactics, from mentors and advisors.

Startup 100

Startup Technical Review Help Ideas 100

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

In 1985, Lotus Development Corporation acquired GNP and Bill became a software entrepreneur at Lotus Development. Prior to Idealab, Alex led sales and marketing efforts for venture-backed startups focused on enterprise software and services. Still Time to Submit Your Company!

Idealab 84

Idealab Tech Coast Angels CalTech Startup 84

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 26, 2012

Palomino has 12 years experience in the mobile industry and the firm’s’ creative mind. Any mentors or VC’s? No mentors and no investors so far, we are open to discussion. It made sense that we’d become co-founders next and we found Ioui Apps. We have been serial entrepreneurs since we knew each other. So why Gabi?

Social Network 89

Social Network Startup CTO Coach Social Media 89

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 18, 2013

MuckerLab has already secured its reputation as one of the hottest startup accelerators in town with a particular emphasis on product for incubation-stage software, services and media ventures. GetMeRated , a mobile app where teens and twentysomethings find new friends through photos and chat.

Class 100

Class Startup Tech Coast Angels CTO Coach 100

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Leveraging mobile application and online platform. Based in Los Angeles, we are software developers and designers that specialize in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Cloud Computing, Mobile Development, Application Design, and most importantly, helping you solve problems. CitySourced is a real time mobile civic engagement platform.

UCLA 102

UCLA Company Companies Idealab 102

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 28, 2012

Software Engineer, Back End – Games.com Games.com Sr. Software Engineer, Front End Games.com Mid-Senior Full Stack / Front-End Engineer (HTML5, CSS3, JS, Ruby) John McNeil Studio Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer Universum USA Product Manager - Local Business Products Yelp. Enterprise. Smartphones. Digital Cameras. Headphones. CrunchBase.

SoCal 77

SoCal Southern California Startup Tips 77

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Prior to Idealab, Alex led sales and marketing efforts for venture-backed startups focused on enterprise software and services. He sits on several boards and is involved in the virtual worlds, gaming, mobile, media, and healthcare markets. Avesta Rasouli , Founder of Coloft. Most recently Mike Jones served as the CEO of Myspace.

Tech Coast Angels 96

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Howard is now CEO of Gamzee, a new social game company building games for the new Facebook mobile platform. Based in Los Angeles, we are software developers and designers that specialize in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Cloud Computing, Mobile Development, Application Design, and most importantly, helping you solve problems.

Idealab 77

Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 77

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Top CEO’s, entrepreneurs, technology gurus, venture capitalists and executives will be looking at the tech ecosystem from different perspectives, including e-commerce, enterprise software, digital media and consumer technologies.” See you there!

Hollywood 100

Hollywood Screening Ideas Entertainment 100

Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

Lisha served a lengthy tenure fulfilling multiple roles at Wells Fargo, most recently as VP of Consumer Financial Services, where she led the mobile payments strategy and implementation for the credit card business. She began her career as an engineer at Cisco Systems and later cofounded a mobile gaming company.

Technical Review 70

Technical Review Startup Software Review Entrepreneur 70