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JULY 19, 2021
will invest more than $71 million in a 149,000 square-foot campus in Pasadena, the automotive giant announced July 13 Detroit-based General Motors Co.
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Catalyzing Innovation In Pasadena, with Innovate Pasadena
socalTECH
JULY 16, 2013
One of those high profile neighborhoods here is Pasadena, home of Idealab, Caltech, OpenX, and many other high tech companies and institutions. A new effort in Pasadena, called Innovate Pasadena (www.innovatepasadena.com), is looking to become a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship in Pasadena. We caught up with Andy Wilson , who is behind the effort, to hear about why he thinks Pasadena needs its own technology identity. What is Innovate Pasadena?
Pasadena's ArtCenter College Of Design, 3D Avatar Site IMVU Team
socalTECH
JULY 30, 2019
The ArtCenter College of Design , based in Pasadena, and social networking and 3D avatar site IMVU announced on Tuesday that the two have launched a new "studio partnership", which will let students in a course design their own, 3D experience in the IMVU world. pasadena center college design artcenter student school avatar social media networking
NASA Launches Space App Hackathon In Pasadena
socalTECH
MARCH 31, 2015
NASA is behind an event coming up in Pasadena on April 11, the International Space Apps Challenge , saying it is looking for participants in a "mass-collaboration" hackathon to develop apps both related to life on earth an in space. The challenge--which is run in 130 cities around the world--is being organized locally by Joe Brisbois, and is being held at the new Cross Campus Pasadena location. nasa space hackathon crosscampus pasadena software exploration
Catching Up With Mike Giardello, President of Innovate Pasadena
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Pasadena has a long history as a center of the technology and innovation world�all the way back to first American experiments with rocket launches in 1936�Southern California's first foray into the rocket business (sorry, SpaceX)--through the Internet boom with Idealab, to today. We caught up with Mike Giardello , President of Innovate Pasadena, to chat about what's going on in Pasadena today. Why did you focus on getting co-working spaces to Pasadena first?
Pasadena Tech Happy Hour
SoCal Tech Calendar
APRIL 4, 2018
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 -- Pasadena Tech Happy Hour. We are working to build a collaborative and engaged tech community in Pasadena to be inclusive of people who may not have easy access to more established tech hotspots.
Pasadena Angels Release 2015 Investment Totals
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
The Pasadena Angels investment group released its investment totals for 2015 this week, saying that it has invested $4.9M pasadena angels investment venture capital investor seedacross 27 deals in 2015, bringing its total invested since the group was started to over $65M in over 175 companies.
MRV Gets Win In Pasadena
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
Chatsworth-based optical networking products firm MRV Communications reported a win with the City of Pasadena, saying that the city will be using the company''s products to build a high-capacity, optical network. communications pasadena optical networking hardware network comm
ADP Setting Up Technology Center In Pasadena With 350 Employees
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
Human resources outsourcing provider ADP is launching a new location in Pasadena, looking to tap into the wealth of technical talent with a new Innovation Center on Lake Avenue. The company says it specifically is looking to capitalize on the existing tech business community in Pasadena and the surrounding Los Angeles area, along with local schools like Caltech, The Art Center College of Design and Pasadena City College.
Punchcard Links With Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
socalTECH
MARCH 28, 2012
Pasadena-based Punchcard , the startup headed by Andy Steuer which is developing mobile applications to enable local businesses to run punchcard-based loyalty programs, said today that it has linked with the Pasadena CHamber of COmmerce to enable local Pasadena businesses to use its service. The startup--which is backed by Idealab--said the effort will help Pasadena area merchants increase revenues and help communicate and reward customers of their businesses.
Innovate Pasadena Hires First Full Time Staff Member
socalTECH
AUGUST 17, 2015
Innovate Pasadena , the non-profit which is helping to promote the technology industry in Pasadena, said Monday that it has hired on its first, full-time hire. Innovate Pasadena said that Guerrero has more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and event production, and is a Pasadena native. innovate pasadena nonprofit startup promotion executive marketing
Tech Coast Angels, Pasadena Angels Among Top Angel Groups In New Report
socalTECH
MAY 1, 2017
A new report, released by the Angel Resource Institute in the last week, has spotlighted the Tech Coast Angels and the Pasadena Angels as among the top four angel groups in California, and the Tech Coast Angeles as number two in the nation in terms of the number of deals in 2016. halo report angel investment tech coast angels pasadena deals venture capital
Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Sunday, October 28, 2018 -- Innovate Pasadena's Connect Week 2018. Nnine full days of all things innovation! From AI to virtual reality demos to coding for both kids and adults, we have over 100 awesome events to choose from to help muster up your innovation savviness! See [link] (more
Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 21, 2018
Saturday, October 27, 2018 -- Innovate Pasadena's Connect Week 2018. Nnine full days of all things innovation! From AI to virtual reality demos to coding for both kids and adults, we have over 100 awesome events to choose from to help muster up your innovation savviness! See [link] (more
Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 20, 2018
Friday, October 26, 2018 -- Innovate Pasadena's Connect Week 2018. Nnine full days of all things innovation! From AI to virtual reality demos to coding for both kids and adults, we have over 100 awesome events to choose from to help muster up your innovation savviness! See [link] (more
Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Thursday, October 25, 2018 -- Innovate Pasadena's Connect Week 2018. Nnine full days of all things innovation! From AI to virtual reality demos to coding for both kids and adults, we have over 100 awesome events to choose from to help muster up your innovation savviness! See [link] (more
Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 -- Innovate Pasadena's Connect Week 2018. Nnine full days of all things innovation! From AI to virtual reality demos to coding for both kids and adults, we have over 100 awesome events to choose from to help muster up your innovation savviness! See [link] (more
Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 -- Innovate Pasadena's Connect Week 2018. Nnine full days of all things innovation! From AI to virtual reality demos to coding for both kids and adults, we have over 100 awesome events to choose from to help muster up your innovation savviness! See [link] (more
Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Monday, October 22, 2018 -- Innovate Pasadena's Connect Week 2018. Nnine full days of all things innovation! From AI to virtual reality demos to coding for both kids and adults, we have over 100 awesome events to choose from to help muster up your innovation savviness! See [link] (more
Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Sunday, October 21, 2018 -- Innovate Pasadena's Connect Week 2018. Nnine full days of all things innovation! From AI to virtual reality demos to coding for both kids and adults, we have over 100 awesome events to choose from to help muster up your innovation savviness! See [link] (more
Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Saturday, October 20, 2018 -- Innovate Pasadena's Connect Week 2018. Nnine full days of all things innovation! From AI to virtual reality demos to coding for both kids and adults, we have over 100 awesome events to choose from to help muster up your innovation savviness! See [link] (more
Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Friday, October 19, 2018 -- Innovate Pasadena's Connect Week 2018. Nnine full days of all things innovation! From AI to virtual reality demos to coding for both kids and adults, we have over 100 awesome events to choose from to help muster up your innovation savviness! See [link] (more
Attend Innovate Pasadena?s Connect Week 16
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Sunday, October 16, 2016 -- Attend Innovate Pasadenas Connect Week 16. Innovate Pasadena, a community organization dedicated to advancing greater Pasadena as a hub of technology and design innovation, presents its third annual Connect Week, a series of independently organized seminars, workshops and social events taking place across the city.
GM’s Self-Driving Unit Acquires Pasadena Tech Company
L.A. Business Journal
OCTOBER 9, 2017
announced on Monday that GM Cruise, its self-driving car subsidiary, had acquired Strobe, a Pasadena startup developing a technology that uses lasers to measure distances to other objects General Motors Co.
Pasadena Angels Back Scientific Equipment Startup
socalTECH
APRIL 25, 2012
The Pasadena Angels have backed developer of protein analysis equipment for the drug discovery and research market, investing $475,000 in a Series B for Wasatch Microfluidics , the group said this week. The investment by the Pasadena Angels was led by Dr. Kevin Scanlon. wasatch microfluidics protein analysis venture capital drug development discovery pasadena angels angel investment
Attend Innovate Pasadena?s Connect ?17
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 14, 2017
The Connect Festival provides an opportunity for partners and attendees to come together for food, fun, and interactive showcases featuring new technology and innovative projectsin a unique beautiful setting directly in front of Pasadena City Hall. Friday, October 20, 2017 -- Connect 17 Festival Friday Oct 20.
Cross Campus Plans Expansion Into Pasadena
socalTECH
JUNE 18, 2014
Los Angeles-based coworking space operator Cross Campus said Tuesday that it is planning an expansion, and will be opening up a new location in Pasadena. According to Cross Campus, it has selected a space in Old Pasadena, which will be around 16,000 square feet and encompass three floors. The new, Pasadena location is actually larger than the Cross Campus space in Santa Monica, which is 13,500 square feet.
Co-Founders Wanted Pasadena
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 9, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 -- Co-Founders Wanted Pasadena. Looking for a co-founder? You're in luck! Co-Founders Wanted is an opportunity to find a co-founder for your business, or to help you find a business to join. Brought to you by CoFoundersLab, come meet other aspiring entrepreneurs and build the team to make your business happen. Start networking now by creating a free profile at cofounderslab.com! See [link] (more
Tech Scenes: Harrison Tang of Spokeo, The Great Opportunity in Pasadena
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
In this solo episode we meet up with Harrison Tang and talk about Spokeo, the work life experience in Los Angeles, the history of tech and the unique opportunity in Pasadena, finding your why, diversity and Innovate Pasadena. techscenes video harrison tang spokeo pasadenaWelcome to Tech Scenes where we explore what makes tech founders and the cities they live in thrive.
Progress in Pasadena, Part II
Steve Reich
MARCH 9, 2013
The Pasadena Innovation Council organized a great tech executive meeting in Pasadena on Friday. This is another good step toward pulling together the tech community in the greater Pasadena area. Ted Tekippe, CEO of Doublebeam joined us, as did Kevin Scanlon, Chairman of the Pasadena Angels. You can find out about the next gathering at Innovate Pasadena. Erik Hovenec discussing a new Pasadena Accelerator.
Pasadena's Newest Venture Fund For Healthcare
SoCal Tech Calendar
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
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Makucell Names Pasadena Angels' Scanlon To Board
socalTECH
MAY 21, 2012
Scanlon is Chairman of the Pasadena Angels and also an active member of the Tech Coast Angels. makucell pasadena angels executive lifescience aestheticMakucell , a life sciences company developing anti-aging skin products, said this morning that it has appointed Kevin J. Scanlon, Ph.D., to its board of advisors. Makucell did not say if it received an investment from either group as part of the appointment.
Join the Connect Weekend with Innovate Pasadena
Steve Reich
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Innovate Pasadena is, as usual, leading the charge to showcase the Tech Community in the Greater Pasadena area. Check it out on their site at: Innovate Pasadena. Many Pasadena Angels will join the events, and I’ll be judging apps at the Hackathon. Angel Investing Entrepreneurs Incubators and Accelerators Innovate Pasadena mobile apps Pasadena Angels
Innovate Pasadena Launch Party 6/27
Steve Reich
JUNE 23, 2013
Innovate Pasadena is throwing a Launch Party–the whole Pas tech community will be there, and you should, too! You can get tickets while they last by joining the Innovate Pasadena group on LinkedIn. The Pasadena Angels will be there, in addition to representatives of CalTech, the City of Pasadena, IdeaLab, and more. Angel Investing Entrepreneurs Innovate Pasadena
New Pasadena Angels Site Launches
Steve Reich
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
The Pasadena Angels have redesigned our site with a new focus on Entrepreneurs and LA Basin tech resources. There are links to great community resources like Innovate Pasadena and others. Angel Investing Bluebeam Pasadena Angels Raising Captial We took a lesson from successful companies we have funded–we talked to the market first. We started by surveying a group of local entrepreneurs and our own members to find out what they wanted in a site.
Flippy The Robot Takes Over Burger Flipping At Pasadena Restaurant
socalTECH
MARCH 7, 2017
It looks like those days might be at an end, as a local startup, Miso Robotics , and hamburger chain CaliBurger have unveiled a new robot, "Flippy", which uses artificial intelligence to grill burgers in Pasadena. CaliBurger, which so far as rolled out the robot just to Pasadena, says it plans to roll out the AI-driven robots to more than 50 restaurants worldwide by the end of 2019. Remember those days of flipping hamburgers as your first job in high school?
Supplyframe Opens Hardware Design Lab In Pasadena
socalTECH
JUNE 23, 2016
Pasadena-based electronic hardware design and manufacturing information service Supplyframe says it is launching a new design lab in Pasadena today, where it will look to bring together investors and entrepreneurs to bring hardware projects to market.
Making The Pasadena Angels Relevant To Today's Startups, With Terry Kay
socalTECH
MARCH 21, 2014
For Friday''s interview, we spoke with Terry Kay ithe new Chairman of the Pasadena Angels (www.pasadenaangels.com) on the group, and its relevance in the technology funding world today. First off, for those not familiar with the Pasadena Angels, talk about the group? The Pasadena Angels was founded fourteen years ago by Duane Peterson, who is a really good man here in Pasadena. funding startup entrepreneur investment angel angels pasadena terry
New Tech Center Emerging in Pasadena?
Steve Reich
MARCH 2, 2013
Pasadena may be the best tech story never told. Still, Pasadena never hits anyone’s radar as a hot tech destination. The Pasadena Innovation Council, led by Wilson, has brought together the City of Pasadena, CalTech, the Art Center School of Design, the Pasadena Angels, and area business leaders and entrepreneurs to support the growth of the Greater Pasadena Area as a tech center. The City of Pasadena has given great support.
2014 Was An Amazing Year for the Pasadena Angels
Steve Reich
DECEMBER 31, 2014
2014 Pasadena Angels Performance. • I have never seen such energy at the Pasadena Angels in my decade+ as a member. Angels have been attending many outside events, both in Greater Pasadena and further afield in Silicon Beach. Our partnership with Andy Wilson and the Innovate Pasadena team has been enormously helpful, too. It’s hard to exaggerate the impact IP is having in Pasadena. Pasadena Angels Raising Captial angel investing fundraising pasadena angels
Pasadena Angels Racked Up Four Exits, Closed 17 Deals in 2014
socalTECH
JANUARY 5, 2015
The Pasadena Angels , one of the most active organized angel investment groups in the Los Angeles area, released some details on the groups'' 2014 performance over the holidays, saying that it saw a total of four exits--including a $100M exit over at Bluebeam --and closed 17 deals during the year. Among other significant events for the angel investment group was an investment in Cross Campus, the startup coworking office operator which is in the midst of building new offices in Pasadena.
Pasadena Avatar-Generating Startup Oben Inc. Raises $5 Million
L.A. Business Journal
JULY 19, 2017
Artificial intelligence startup Oben Inc. said it has raised a $5 million round led by Chinese investment firm Tencent Holdings
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