SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 1, 2018

Monday, May 7, 2018 -- Technology Services World (TSW) 2018. TSW is an unrivaled source of peer learning, networking, and idea sharing. Learn how technology companies are leveraging the expertise of both their Sales and Service teams to land, retain, and grow customers. See [link] (more)

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Services Technology Ideas Sales 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The company said the funding will go towards expanding its dealer network across North America, as well as for its technology platform and data analytics capabilities. Jillings is the former CEO of Telesign, and has a long history in Southern California's technology industry; he previously also was CEO of Vantage Media.

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Software Sales Southern California Equity 124

Tech.Co

MAY 6, 2022

Ecommerce company Shopify supports small businesses with technology like ecommerce website builders and retail Point of Sale systems. Deliverr ships over one million orders monthly and gaining its network will more than double the size of Shopify’s fulfillment team. Shopify is paying $2.1 Sign up to the Tech.co newsletter.

Networking 123

Networking Press Newsletter Startup 123

socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2010

Streaming video technology firm Move Networks --which apparently moved to Irvine sometime over the last year from Utah after a management shakeout--is reportedly shutting down, and by some reports is now looking for a buyer. Tags: move networks merger acquisition shutdown sale video streaming. and Steamboat Ventures.

Sales 140

Sales Networking Steamboat Ventures Report 140

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Santa Monica-based TrueCar , the auto pricing and sales company headed by Scott Painter, said late yesterday that it has sold its one millionth vehicle through its service, and that $31 billion in sales have gone through its network to date. monthly retail vehicle sales. READ MORE>>.

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Truecar Sales Pricing Santa Monica 176

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2014

DataDirect Networks , the data storage systems developer which has significant operations in Chatsworth, reports that it is opening up a new technology center in Paris. The company said the move will help enhance its European technology innovation. datadirect networks paris growth expansion enterprise data storage hiring jobs'

Networking 149

Networking Chatsworth Technical Review Report 149

socalTECH

AUGUST 3, 2016

Calabasas-based Ixia is in the midst of a sales team shuffle, saying in its quarterly report that it is naming Patti Key as Senior Vice President, Global Sales, with current sales VP Hans-Peter Klaey leaving the company. Ixia said that the firm and Klaey have "mutually agreed" for him to step down from the position.

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Sales Calabasas Report Technology 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 23, 2020

Too many entrepreneurs I meet in my role as a business advisor still seem to believe networking is all about selling and convincing everyone that what you have will change the world. Effective networkers are quick to empathize with other people, to understand their position and where they are coming from.

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Networking Social Media Startup Media 126

socalTECH

JUNE 17, 2013

According to FullScreen, the new funding will go towards domestic and intentional expansion, in the areas of technology, audience development and sales. Fullscreen said its clients include NBCUniversal and Ryan Seacrest Productions, and that it now has a network of over 10,000 channels, 150 million subscribers, and 2.5

Networking 174

Networking Funding Entertainment Hollywood 174

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. So can you successfully build a YouTube network? ” YouTube takes 45%.

Networking 366

Networking Media Content Customer 366

socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Federal Communications Commission has approved its sale of a block of 700 MHz spectrum. AT&T is planning to use the new spectrum as part of its 4G network via carrier aggregation technology. Qualcomm is including that carrier aggregation technology into its chipsets as part of the deal.

Sales 145

Sales San Diego Networking Technology 145

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

La Jolla-based Ortiva Wireless , which develops products for optimizing mobile video, said this morning that it has named william Archer as Senior Vice Presient of WOrldwide Sales. Archer has previously served at Flash Networks, and also been at TTI Telecom, Cash-U Mobile Technologies, and Viziqor. READ MORE>>.

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Sales Mobile Networking Product 150

socalTECH

JULY 11, 2013

Two, Los Angeles online advertising firms have linked up in a technology deal today. The two companies said that OpenX will provide United Online Media Group with its full monetization platform, including its real-time-bidding, ad network, direct sale, and other tools. READ MORE>>.

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OpenX Advertising Woodland Hills Technology 153

socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2013

San Diego-based MicroPower Technologies , which develops wireless, solar-powered surveillance hardware, has raised $5.7M The company said the new funding will go towards product development, sales, and marketing. The devices include both a surveillance camera and wireless, mesh network hub.

Tech Coast Angels 164

Tech Coast Angels Technology Funding San Diego 164

Xconomy

DECEMBER 19, 2017

From products designed by artificial intelligence to virtual reality systems that help shoppers picture merchandise in their homes, retailers are deploying technology like never before this holiday season, betting that they can win business back from the default of online shopping.

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Artificial Inteligence Sales Technology Design 61

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

One Kings Lane , the online, home furnishings flash sales site which splits its operations between San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York, said today that it has snagged former Zappos.com CTO Arun Rajan as its new Chief Technology Officer. Rajan will be at the company''s San Francisco offices. READ MORE>>.

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Chief Technology Officer Beverly Hills Technology Venture Capital 147

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Many entrepreneurs who start technology companies are product people, technologists or savvy business people who worked previously for a larger company. Most start-up entrepreneurs have little or no sales experience. But through nearly a decade of startups I learned that sales comes down to three essential elements: 1.

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Sales Startup Platform Tips 319

socalTECH

JUNE 8, 2017

Mondor was most recently President and CEO of Spectralink, and also was President and CEO of Concurrent Computer Corporation, President of Mitel Networks, and also served for over sixteen years at Nortel Networks. Inseego said it would immediately recommit to the Mi-Fi business. READ MORE>>.

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Sales Technical Review San Diego Acquisition 113

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Irvine-based Solarflare Communications announced this morning that it has hired Sean Keohane as its new Vice President of Sales. Keohane joins from Aquantia, where he was VP of Worldwide Sales; he has also served at National Semiconductor, Allied Telesyn, Accton Technology Corporation, and SMC Networks.

Sales 145

Sales Networking Technology Develop 145

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Our profile this morning is with Network Automation , a Los Angeles company competing in the IT automation market. Southern California--despite the lack of huge, name brand firms-- has a significant number of enterprise software companies, of which Network Automation is just one. The technology has just exploded.

Networking 214

Networking IBM IBM Pacific Palisades 214

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 12, 2013

Full-service Pinterest marketing and technology startup – HelloSociety recently announced it had driven $30 million in additional sales revenue for its over 350 brand clientele through Pinterest. The Science Inc accelerated startup also said it had delivered 2.9 million followers.

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Sales Technical Review Marketing Technology 101

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. Can social networking be a money-maker for companies?

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Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Yet in this age when customers have a thousand alternatives, and are overwhelmed by a multitude of messages, sales efforts can make or break a business. In fact, I believe modern entrepreneurs need to be super sales people, in the most positive sense, to their team as well as customers. No pain usually means no sales.

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Sales Entrepreneur Customer Custom 106

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2021

You can listen to the entire conversation above or via this link , but I also wanted to highlight one topic we discussed that I feel strongly about, which is how I think enterprise sales and venture fundraising are basically the same muscle. And again, just like in enterprise sales, this is all about differentiation ?—?what

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Sales Startup Invest Funding 375

TechCrunch LA

MAY 21, 2019

Propelled by new technologies, new businessmen have been landing in Los Angeles since the invention of the nickelodeon to create a studio that would dominate popular entertainment. Sales of headsets in the fourth quarter of 2018 topped 1 million for the first time and new, low cost all-in-one models may further move the needle on adoption.

Chief Technology Officer 211

Chief Technology Officer Content Hollywood Netflix 211

socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2010

Irvine-based Move Networks , the streaming video technology firm, confirmed Wednesday evening that it is looking for "strategic alternatives", including a possible sale of the firm. Tags: move networks merger acquisition strategic alternative video streaming technology software. READ MORE>>.

Steamboat Ventures 145

Steamboat Ventures Networking Sales Acquisition 145

Tech Coast Venture Network

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Manal Richa Social networking is not about technology or what you had for lunch. While creating a major shift in messaging and communication, social networking is literarily changing the way we look at the world. Keep in mind though that social networking is a two-way street. And it definitely is not about wasting time!

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Social Network Networking Search Engine Optimization Social Media 100

Tech.Co

MAY 13, 2016

TECHSPO LA is a four day technology expo taking place June 13 – 16, 2016 at the luxurious Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica, California in the heart of Silicon Beach. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for the better.

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Santa Monica Technology Conference Press 70

socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Los Angeles-based The Rubicon Project , which operates a service to optimize the selection of ads on web sites, said today that it has debuted a new technology platform is it calling REVV for Publishers. READ MORE>>.

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Platform Technology Advertising Web 173

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Los Angeles-based Wave --which was until recently known as TheWaveVR--has connected its virtual reality technology into the world of live concerts, the company said on Thursday. Wave said the platform also enables the sale of virtual and physical merchandise, bit cheering/tipping and sponsorship. READ MORE>>.

Product 124

Product Social Network Tips Entertainment 124

socalTECH

MAY 14, 2019

According to the startup, Deborah Scanlon will serve as vice president of strategic sales, and Nigel Quinnin will take on the role of vice president of development at the company. Scanlon was most recently at Gartner, and also has served at Recourse Technologies, Vormetric and BigFix, along with IBM and Verizon. READ MORE>>.

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Funding Chief Technology Officer Santa Barbara Seed Funding 133

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 23, 2009

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 -- Social Networking as a Business Strategy. LinkedIn Group's Sales and Marketing Professionals Promoting HighTech and Technology in Los Angeles invites you to the first group's networking reception and conference of the group.

Social Network 100

Social Network Networking Conference Los Angeles 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Per the latest study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic has grown 17-fold over the past 5 years, reaching 11.5 According to what I see, as outlined by Surdak, this data surge is being driven by the following six technological and social trends: Mobility: smartphones, tablets, and the “Internet of things.”

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Technology Social Media Startup Entertainment 97

SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Thursday, February 23, 2012 -- Small Business Breakfast Series - Pepperdie Graziadio Alumni Network and SBDC. The day-to-day operations of any small business entails the following components: 1) Talent recruitment 2) Marketing and sales 3) Technology 4) Finance and Legal 5) Customer support, and 6) Healthy dosage of organizational culture.

Networking 113

Networking Sales Customer Custom 113

socalTECH

JANUARY 20, 2009

San Diego-based Nirvanix has hired on a storage veteran as VP of Sales, saying today that Joseph Lyons has joined the firm. Lyon joins the company from Brocade Communications, where he was Director of Services Sales for the Americas. Tags: nirvanix sales data storage executive. READ MORE>>.

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Sales S3 San Diego Networking 100

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 26, 2009

" Kurt has a great background in sales and marketing. He is well known in the Southern California Technology scene for his work producing the Digital Family event series, along with the MOTM (Meeting of the Minds) series. Any sort of networking that gives more context is a plus in my book. What are you working on now?

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Los Angeles Southern California Technology Angel 150

socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2015

However, that process really hasn''t taken advantage of today''s mobile, always-connected, socially networked world. It''s meant to help moms get stuff done quickly, by leveraging their network. What''s your background, and that of your founders, and how did you put the technology and business aspects of this business together?

Networking 100

Networking Startup Cornerstone OnDemand Social Network 100