socalTECH

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based web hosting and cloud computing provider DreamHost (www.dreamhost.com) raised a big, $30M funding round for the company--the first in the company''s long history. Simon Anderson: DreamHost offers a web hosting, and now, cloud computing platform and storage. We''ve also managed to grow quite nicely.

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Software Review Cloud Computing Technical Review Platform 238

socalTECH

MARCH 12, 2013

What is it about the content delivery network market which has enabled Santa Monica-based EdgeCast to go from startup to over $100M in revenues in only a few, short years? We serve up four to five percent of the global Internet on our network. For those who don't know about EdgeCast, CDN services, who/what kind of clients you serve?

CTO Hire 248

CTO Hire Content Networking Web 248

TechEmpower

OCTOBER 30, 2018

As you review Round 17 results, you'll notice that Postgres database tests are stratified—there are groups of test implementations that seem implausibly faster than other test implementations. Thereotically (and we believe in practice) short queries could be sent together in the same network packets. Stratified database results.

Framework 75

Framework Software Review TechEmpower Writing 75

Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

I had to be successful at my new software company. My sales tax payments were due in the next few days, and I didn’t have the money. In an hour I received a phone call from the friend who was in the office where I was due later that morning. Frank Peters made his money writing software for Wall Street.

Startup 204

Startup Software Review UCLA Sales 204

Berkonomics

JUNE 16, 2016

Dave’s note: Our guest author this week is Kevin McDonald, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Alvaka Networks, a network services and security firm in Irvine, California. Many websites are compromised and have been hacked with or set up with embedded nefarious software.

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Anthem Software Review Email Organization 120

socalTECH

MAY 12, 2009

Saying that attacks on home and small office computers are compromising many networks, Fountain Valley-based networking hardware provider D-Link said today that it is adding a security scheme familiar to many Internet users -- CAPTCHA -- to its hardware.

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Software Review Web Networking Sites 100

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 20, 2014

He noted that, " Throughout the year I review my Twitter followers looking for bots, accounts that have been abandoned, or that are tweeting links with viruses and I remove them. Not surprisingly, Steve''s tagline for his PR firm is "Content Is The Currency Of The Social Web." Content matters, not puffery. . The Downside.

Social Media 274

Social Media Media Technical Review Software Review 274

Tech.Co

MAY 25, 2018

BlackTech Week was created by the leadership team from Code Fever to accelerate and support the innovation of black communities through training, networks and funding. “ The experience of pitching your product, and networking with your fellow entrepreneurs is,” said Karen Cahn, Founder and CEO of iFundWomen. Memphis, TN).

Startup 140

Startup Technical Review Competition Software Review 140

socalTECH

JANUARY 22, 2009

San Diego- and Los Angeles- based video sharing site Veoh Networks is looking to have users continually view and find videos on the site in their web browser, saying today that it has rolled out a new web browser add-on.

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Veoh Software Review San Diego Examples 100

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Speakers include Scott Hunger, a principal program Manager and Lead on the Azure Application and Platform Team; Richard Campbell, cofounder of Strangeloop Networks, Jeffrey Palermo, CIO of Headspring Systems and many more! Despite what you read in the media HTML5 web applications can be extremely powerful and engaging.

Training 65

Training Technical Review Technology Software Review 65

socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2013

We have negotiated pricing for preventative, restorative, emergency, and even cosmetic dentistry, and it''s easy to use through either our web or mobile service. The first was our business model, the second was our network of dentists, and the third was our patient experience. To do that, we had to build a new network.

Pricing 227

Pricing Startup Networking Software Review 227

socalTECH

MAY 18, 2010

"It's been tough to shake people loose from companies," Stuart Macfarlane , CEO of El Segundo-based iChange , explains, saying that the firm is actively looking to hire two to three web developers. more balanced with understanding the company's business model and management team's track-record, before making the decision to move.".

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Southern California Technical Review Playa Del Rey Technology 246

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

One of the firms launching this week there is Los Angeles-based NativeTung (www.nativetung.com), which is developing tools to help web sites translate and create multilingual versions of their sites. Idris Manley: Essentially, what we do is we create a global layer for web sites, that supports multiple language content channels.

Startup 133

Startup Technical Review Social Network Content 133

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2010

We have almost a thousand bloggers who are writing reviews about the products we offer, and we also review them from our own point of view, to help support parents decisions and learning about products in the real world. When raising money, you look to meet with people using your network. How long has the site been around?

Software Review 200

Software Review Commerce Startup Sites 200

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Los Angeles-based Signal Sciences (www.signalsciences.com), which develops web application firewall software, just inked a big, $35M series C funding round a few weeks ago, and now has plans to dramatically expand its hiring in Los Angeles. We also included existing investors we have locally in Southern California.

Startup 113

Startup Funding Technical Review Software Review 113

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Tech Diligence - Consider The Source. Rather, we value entrepreneurs' time and thus our diligence generally includes introducing them to potential customers and partners. The difference is that VoiceXML does not leverage customers' knowledge of web development. Similar to VoiceXML, the standard for the past 5-yrs.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review Southern California 100

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

He knows the ad management and ad network businesses. The first big wave of this change came from the introduction of the iPhone, which was the first well built mobile device for using the web. But I believe it’s a very comprehensive solution and our due diligence with large app developers confirmed as much.

Mobile 282

Mobile Invest Company Companies 282

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 20, 2010

On CBS MoneyWatch: Why Debit Cards Are Dangerous BNET Business Network: BNET TechRepublic ZDNet ZDNet Members login Newsletters Site Assistance RSS Feeds Home News & Blogs Videos White Papers Downloads Reviews Popular Enterprise Web 2.0 Dion Hinchcliffe Get Enterprise Web 2.0 Dion Hinchcliffe Get Enterprise Web 2.0

Web 29

Web Technical Review Web 2.0 Social Media 29

socalTECH

MAY 7, 2010

Marc was previously CEO of Syntricity, and was founding CEO at Prisa Networks (acquired by EMC). The next major change that we see, is now that they're online, they're becoming more web based, and adding things like rich media. They got an NSF grant, and basically started up the original web site, as a video web site.

Journal 124

Journal Technical Review UCSD Web 124

Xconomy

MAY 2, 2017

While his expertise lies in computer networks and infrastructure, Smarr has emerged as a de facto leader in quantified health—largely due to his relentless curiosity about his own health. In 2011, Smarr diagnosed his own Crohn’s disease long before. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

San Diego 63

San Diego Technical Review Software Review Networking 63

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Through a portfolio of vertical web properties reaching more than 80 million monthly visitors, a global network of digital partners, and a breakthrough content studio, Demand Media publishes what the world wants to know and share. TCA is a not-for-profit organization. TCA is a not-for-profit organization.

Technical Review 58

Technical Review Software Review Santa Monica Tech Coast Angels 58

socalTECH

JULY 21, 2011

Los Angeles-based MomentFeed (www.momentfeed.com) is looking to sort through that data to help marketers better tap into location based, social networking. Zumbox was essentially the USPS online, where we had networked street addresses so that email cloud flow online the same way as it did offline.

Social Media 248

Social Media Zumbox Media Startup 248

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 27, 2012

We once thought Microsoft was a monopoly on the Internet due to IE. We once thought nobody could unseat Google since all inbound traffic to the web came from them. This was obviously prior to the Internet and everything that led to: (mobile smartphones, social networks, new payment technologies, etc.). Laughable now.

Technical Review 299

Technical Review Venture Capital Yammer Google 299

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

A blog is basically a journal (“web log”) that is published on the web. For businesses, these are now prime sources of business networking, customer service, and client leads. Wikipedia started this, but it is also used for technical support, software, and product reviews. Do you have a business presence there?

SEM 95

SEM Search Engine Optimization Blogging PPC 95

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2011

We are now harnessing the ‘social’ aspect of the system where businesses and consumers begin to contribute to the data by adding or updating products listings as well as rate and review products.”. This might sound a bit off, but I actually thought the movie “The Social Network” did a phenomenal job at depicting the essence a startup.

Entrepreneur 232

Entrepreneur Competition Software Review Course 232

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

In my view, the very fact that they feel that the technical development of a web startup is only worth a couple percent speaks volumes. Here are a few perspectives on it: Building a sweat equity team You simply need to network. That’s a pretty common experience. It can be done, but it’s hard. Go to user groups.

CTO Hire 241

CTO Hire CTO Coach Equity Develop 241

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2010

A blog is basically a journal (“web log”) that is published on the web. Social networks. They became popular for socializing, but now are prime sources of business networking, customer service, and client leads. Wikipedia started this, but it is also used for technical support, software, and product reviews.

Entrepreneur 89

Entrepreneur SEM Search Engine Optimization Blogging 89

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2015

It’s convenient not to bother thinking about politics because you want to just ship really cool code and if users love it then you’ll be successful – but that’s not reality. What are the chances that SnapChat or WhatsApp would emerge without getting crushed like a bug?

Startup 150

Startup Google Software Review Snapchat 150

Xconomy

MARCH 20, 2018

Mythic, based in both Redwood City, CA, and Austin, TX, is one of the upstart companies benefiting from a surge of investing in the chip-making field, where the growing computational demands due to the use of AI are creating an opening for young entrepreneurs with out-of-the-box ideas.

Artificial Inteligence 77

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Venture Capital Software Review 77

SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

Its also been interesting to see the interaction of tools involved - Social Networking, Blogging and a Discussion Group. Open Source Business Models, speakers for Web 2.0 We have been using LinkedIn for both sourcing recruits and reviewing backgrounds for recruits. to help bloggers and blog readers with comments.

Blogging 150

Blogging CTO Coach CTO Hire Southern California 150

socalTECH

MARCH 17, 2009

The firm recently relocated its headquarters from Hawaii, and we talked with Rob about why someone might need the service, how it's different from the scores of social networking sites on the web, and what problem it's trying to solve. There are so many social networking sites, how do you define what's relevant? What Chi.mp

Social Network 147

Social Network San Diego Sites Startup 147

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 24, 2011

We are now harnessing the ‘social’ aspect of the system where businesses and consumers begin to contribute to the data by adding or updating products listings as well as rate and review products.”. This might sound a bit off, but I actually thought the movie “The Social Network,” did a phenomenal job at depicting the essence a startup.

Blogging 219

Blogging Entrepreneur Software Review Course 219

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2010

Your measurements are automatically sent via wi-fi to the cloud and stored in a password protected portal viewed on the web or on your iPhone. My favorite new software tool is DailyBurn. Problem is – Weight Watchers software TOTALLY SUCKS. Social networking meets online personal health management.

Technical Review 278

Technical Review Software Review Startup SoCal 278

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 10, 2013

Chances are you’ll come face-to-face with a dusty web design with information buried behind confusing menus, documents with inscrutable titles, and slideshows that move at the speed of continental drift. Android Apps & Software Blackberry Government iPad iPhone Politics Windows Alan Silberberg Appallicious Gov 2.0 Ten years ago?

Technical Review 105

Technical Review Software Review CIO Web Design 105

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

was the “static&# web. Traditional media companies published their stories on the web. was the 2-way web. I then remember when Amazon started selling books on the web. People mistook the fact that these text advertisements worked in Google to say they would work in social networks. That was a kerfuffle too.

Ideas 286

Ideas Advertising Google Technical Review 286

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

IngBoo is an online marketplace for information updates-where consumers receive timely updates on relevant topics and web publishers compete effectively for consumer attention. enables developers to sell cross-platform web-apps that optimize to your mobile device. You can now switch your phone and take your apps with you.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

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. I met with Seed San Diego partners Taner Halicioglu and Eric Gasser, who also reviewed the companies and provided their feedback.

San Diego 40

San Diego Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Startup 40