L.A. Business Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

SpaceX files paperwork for satellite network, Warner Bros. acquires Machinima in nine figure deal, and AMC Networks acquires minority stake in Funny or Die.

SpaceX 100

SpaceX Networking Report 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Hawthorne-based SpaceX has been testing encrypted, military communications through its broadband Internet, Starlink satellite constellation, according to Reuters , saying the U.S Air Force has been testing very high speed communications using Elon Musk's network of low earth orbit satellites. READ MORE>>.

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SpaceX Hawthorne Report Networking 113

socalTECH

JULY 25, 2018

SpaceX successfully launched another Falcon 9 into space on Wednesday morning, putting the Iridium-7 NEXT mission into space at 4:39 a.m. The very early morning launch is the seventh of 75 satellites that SpaceX will be delivering into space for Iridium for that company's global satellite communications network. READ MORE>>.

SpaceX 100

SpaceX Networking Company Companies 100

socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2018

Hawthorne-based SpaceX has added another satellite customer, DigitalGlobe , to its queue of launch contracts, the two companies said Wednesday morning. The two said that the first block of satellites for DigitalGlobe's WorldView Legion satellites will be launched in two separate flights in 2021, on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets.

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socalTECH

JULY 8, 2019

Amazon is quickly moving forward on its plans to challenge Hawthorne-based SpaceX in the race to providing high speed Internet across the globe, saying in an FCC filing last week that it hopes to launch 3,236 satellites as part of its own satellite network. READ MORE>>

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Networking SpaceX Hawthorne 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 6, 2017

SpaceX had announced the launch would be on Sunday last week, and has not yet given an update on the launch time or the delay. Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, said in a tweet on Thursday that the "hold-down firing" of the Falcon 9 at Vandenberg completed, and that all systems are go for "a launch next week." READ MORE>>.

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SpaceX Networking 113

socalTECH

MAY 22, 2018

Those stepping outside for lunch today might just see a rocket up in the sky--if the latest, SpaceX launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base goes off as planned. SpaceX is planning to launch another series of satellites for Iridium today, May 22nd, at 12:57:58pm, plus a payload for NASA.

SpaceX 100

SpaceX Southern California Networking 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Hawthorne-based SpaceX , the commercial rocket and spaceflight firm headed by Elon Musk, has signed a new satellite launch deal this morning. SpaceX and European firm SES said they are in an agreement to launch three, additional SES satellites on the SpaceX Falcon 9 or Falcon Heavy. READ MORE>>.

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SpaceX Hawthorne Networking 154

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Hawthorne-based SpaceX has signed another contract with satellite constellation operator Iridium Communications , for the launch of as many as five additional satellites for its satellite network. Separately, the next launch by SpaceX appears to be from Florida, of a NASA payload to the International Space Station.

SpaceX 100

SpaceX Santa Barbara Hawthorne Networking 100

L.A. Business Journal

APRIL 5, 2017

SpaceX gains substantial cost savings from reused Falcon 9, TaskUs moves headquarters to Santa Monica Airport, and Enthusiast Network launches Motor Trend streaming video in UK and Europe.

SpaceX 133

SpaceX Santa Monica Report Networking 133

L.A. Business Journal

OCTOBER 11, 2017

SpaceX to launch another used rocket; SpringRole, professional reputation management network, rolls out of Science Inc. incubator; and Hulu adds channel guide to live TV web user interface.

SpaceX 100

SpaceX Hulu Incubator Guide 100

L.A. Business Journal

MARCH 30, 2018

million; Los Angeles tech workers data released; SpaceX gets approval to build satellite-powered broadband network. Female-focused venture fund raises $10.4

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Funding SpaceX Los Angeles Report 187

socalTECH

JULY 26, 2017

For Elon Musk , the technology mogul behind SpaceX and Tesla Motors, you post a video of the car elevator you built in Hawthorne, for The Boring Company and it's efforts to whisk cars, people, and stuff around via a network of underground tunnels in Los Angeles.

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Company Companies SpaceX Hawthorne 133

socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2017

Elon Musk has released several videos of tunnel construction at the SpaceX , showing the installation of an elevator designed to take cars or "pods" down to a newly completed tunnel. The tunnel's entrace is apparently being built in SpaceX's parking lot.

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SpaceX Los Angeles Design Networking 145

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 24, 2020

We’ve actually pre-sold more launches than any other company in the industry since SpaceX.” ” Iridium has put 66 satellites in orbit over the last few years on SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets, but there are several in storage as spares should it become necessary to replace one.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Techstars Los Angeles , the local Los Angeles-focused branch of the global accelerator network, has named Matt Kozlov as its new managing director. It’s the home of social networking favorites Snap and TikTok’s U.S.

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Los Angeles Angel Southern California Social Media 191

Tech.Co

JULY 24, 2017

So with no real barometer for reliable talent and a fast-evaporating social network, where should early founders snag that elusive star talent. Tap Into Your Network. It may be the case that the engineer friend of yours at SpaceX won’t be able to join simply because she’s supporting her parents back home.

Networking 83

Networking Startup Software Review Conference 83

L.A. Business Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Exactly Right podcast network debuts; SpaceX delays Vandenberg launch; ComicBlitz acquired by film distributor.

SpaceX 100

SpaceX Report Networking 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Cleantech Group, known for a second-to-none network of investors, entrepreneurs, technologies and policy leaders, has developed a unique understanding of where commercial opportunity lies in the deployment of cleantech business models. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 -- Cleantech Focus Los Angeles: Water Efficiency and the Corporate Perspective.

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SpaceX Conference Los Angeles Networking 133

socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Musk's company--which has been digging tunnels beneath SpaceX's headquarters in Hawthorne--says the hat costs $20, including shipping and tax.

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Company Companies Hawthorne SpaceX 113

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Musk did not provide any other details on what The Boring Company might propose for the Chicago route, however, the company has been busy in Los Angeles building a tunnel for a high speed transportation network, starting in the SpaceX parking lot. READ MORE>>.

Company 113

Company Companies SpaceX Training 113

socalTECH

OCTOBER 31, 2013

JumpStartFund--which is based in El Segundo--said its community has voted to name the company Hyperloop Transportation Technologies , and also has tapped into ANSYS, GloCal Network Corporation, and UCLA"s Architecture and Urban Design program SUPRASTUDIO to work on the effort. READ MORE>>.

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El Segundo SpaceX UCLA Incubator 124

socalTECH

MAY 18, 2012

As Mountain View-based social networking site Facebook hits the market today, in what is the largest tech initial public offering in history, one question is if it will spur what has, so far, been a lackluster IPO market for Southern California technology firms. Despite the huge interest in Facebook's IPO--the firm priced at $38.00

Southern California 159

Southern California Activity Legalzoom Marketing 159

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg envisioned Facebook as a virtual social network built on a lifetime of friendships, while offering advertisers a powerful and targeted marketing tool. Überpreneurs are willing and able to jump organizational, cultural, and geographic boundaries as they sense their way toward novel but practical solutions. Marty Zwilling.

Examples 131

Examples Entrepreneur Technology Resource 131

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2011

Southern California has had its own share of IPOs over the last year, including Demand Media, Active Network, and Boingo Wireless. SpaceX [ profile ]. Why: Interest in electric cars at a high; successful IPO at Tesla (see SpaceX) might have been driving these rumors. Those firms are: 1. eHarmony [ profile ]. READ MORE>>.

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Southern California eHarmony Legalzoom SoCal 171

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2021

Let’s assume that you’re a reasonably well-connected person, you have a strong network of friends & colleagues who work in the technology sector and you have many friends who are investors either professionally or as individuals. Focus a lot on the denominator. Chances are you’ll see a lot of good deals. to start their next company.

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Funding UCSD CalTech Netflix 301

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The Founder Institute said that it has added Steve Lehman , Founder, Chairman and CEO of Premiere Radio Networks, and Cheryl Tiegs , the businesswoman and fashion model, as two of the mentors. Other mentors to the effort include Elon Musk (Tesla/SpaceX), Kelly Perdew (Fastpoint Games), Michael Robertson (MP3.com),

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Mentor Startup Incubator SpaceX 196

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2023

Customers have come to expect disruptive change, so yet another social network is not the way to get traction. Take a hard look at SpaceX or HyperLoop. Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more.

Entrepreneur 118

Entrepreneur Startup Social Network SpaceX 118

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

James told us a bit about the lessons he's learned as the founder of a successful startup (SHIFT, which he sold to Brand Network for $50M in 2015), as well as his time as an executive at Snap. When you are trying to build a business which is headquartered in this market, it's really about the network.

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Snapchat Startup SpaceX Marketing 113

Tech.Co

OCTOBER 14, 2016

It’s not only SpaceX, Google, and Niantics that have challenged the status quo. Tech in Motion’s End of Year Celebration is a can’t-miss opportunity to network with 1,000+ tech professionals and enthusiasts across our 11 chapters. The evening will be a celebration of 2016 tech and provide previews of 2017 innovation.

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Los Angeles Angel High Tech SpaceX 70

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

All schmoozing and networking aside, what are investors, entrepreneurs, and others in the industry thinking about? Big disclaimer: the author and editor was one of the honorees at the event).

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Ventura Santa Monica Idealab High Tech 182

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Customers have come to expect disruptive change, so yet another social network is not the way to get traction. Take a hard look at SpaceX or HyperLoop. Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more.

Entrepreneur 143

Entrepreneur Social Network SpaceX Ideas 143

Tech.Co

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Former SpaceX rocket designer Brogan BamBrogan was one of the initial cofounders of Hyperloop One. While Musk had supported the development of the Hyperloop market, including holding annual Hyperloop Pod competitions with SpaceX, throughout 2017, Musk has also been developing a company around tunnel boring machines.

SpaceX 102

SpaceX Design Technology Competition 102

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Alex Kazerani and James Segil (shared), EdgeCast Networks (Los Angeles, content delivery network). Jerry Jao , Retention Science (Los Angeles, analytics/advertising). John Jersin , Connectifier (Newport Beach, recruiting software). Jason Koch , Telogis (Irvine, fleet tracking software).

Southern California 279

Southern California SoCalTech Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 279

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg envisioned Facebook as a virtual social network built on a lifetime of friendships, while offering advertisers a powerful and targeted marketing tool. Überpreneurs are willing and able to jump organizational, cultural, and geographic boundaries as they sense their way toward novel but practical solutions. Marty Zwilling.

Resource 97

Resource Entrepreneur Social Network SpaceX 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2019

That’s why Elon Musk, and a few others you could name, don’t have any trouble getting investor attention – they have the reputation and networks to successfully commercialize creative ideas. Successful business innovators excel at networking, through both strong and weak social ties, to get the resources and support they need.

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Product Ideas Resource Capital 93

LATechDigest

JUNE 13, 2016

SPACEX to Reuse Rockets for First Time ( link ). Daqri, Snapchat, SpaceX Make CNBC ‘s Disruptor 50 ( link ). Breakfast networking at #stream16 at @FairmontHotels @thebungalowSM pic.twitter.com/ug6gklIne7. Midroll / Scripps Purchases STITCHER for $4.5M ( link ). SNAPCHAT Showing Phenomenal Growth ( link ).

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Snapchat SpaceX Santa Monica Journal 40