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MAY 16, 2019

For our interview this morning, we caught up with Isaac Garcia , a serial entrepreneur who previously founded and sold his last company, Central Desktop, and now is working on a new startup, Sales Insider. What is Sales Insider? Isaac Garcia: Sales Insider is a talent marketplace for hiring software sales reps.

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MARCH 22, 2012

Pasadena-based LeisureLink , the developer of a vacation rental marketplace and software, said that its relationship with travel site Travelocity is paying off for its clients. LeisureLink's platform allows hotel clients to send their room rates and information to Travelocity, as well as other online travel sites. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

Pasadena-based Honey , the developer of the Google Chrome plugin to automatically save users with coupon codes, said that it has now earned $7.2M in sales for its retail partners, and reached over 100,000 installs. Honey is headed by Ryan Hudson.

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Pasadena Google Sales Software 190

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JUNE 5, 2018

According to Paycom, the office will be its seventh in California, including locations in Sacramento and Pasadena, and its fourth in Southern California. The company said it will be hiring and recruiting sales staff in the new location. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 10, 2014

Pasadena-based DoubleBeam , the payment startup led by Ted Tekippe said today that it is powering the developer of a mobile, beacon-enabled shopping app called Slyde. DoubleBeam''s GoPago system provides point-of-sale functionality through an Android tablet. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 17, 2011

A report today from Greentech Media says that Pasadena-based Idealab 's sale of portfolio firm RayTracker was worth $44.8M. RayTracker was also based in Pasadena, but was acquired in January by solar panel firm First Solar. RayTracker was also based in Pasadena, but was acquired in January by solar panel firm First Solar.

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2010

Pasadena-based Central Desktop , a provider of online, software-as-a-service project management tools and applications, is in the midst of a growth spurt, says CEO Isaac Garcia. The firm says that it's been seeing lots of customer and sales growth, and is hiring across the board to grow faster. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Pasadena-based LeisureLink , a provider of distribution services for specialty lodging and vacation rentals, announced today that it has raised $9M in a Series C funding round. The company said the new funding will go towards investments in its technology platform, and also for its sales efforts. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Pasadena-based Guidance Software , the developer of electronic discovery and forensics software, said Wednesday that the company is planning to grow in the EMEA, and has hired a new Vice President of EMEA Sales to head up the effort. Tags: guidance software emea europe expansion sales executive. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 8, 2010

Pasadena-based Central Desktop , which operates a software-as-a-service project management and collaboration site, said today that it has launched a new partner program.

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JUNE 14, 2017

Pasadena-based Episona has raised $4M in seed funding, to go towards expansion of its male fertility testing product, Seed, the company said last week. According to Episona, the funding came from the Pasadena Angeles, as well as other high-net worth individuals from Pasadena and San Francisco.

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socalTECH

JULY 11, 2011

Los Angeles-based Internet Brands said Monday that it has acquired two web sites aimed at women, Weddingbee.com , and JustMommies.com from Pasadena-based eHarmony. Internet Brands and eHarmony said that eHarmony had been operating the two sites for "several years" before the sale. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Internet Brands eHarmony Sites Pasadena 157

socalTECH

JANUARY 6, 2020

According to PayPal, the deal will "transform the shopping experience for PayPal's consumers while increasing sales and customer engagement for its merchants." Honey--which was based in Pasadena--is one of the largest exits out of Southern California in recent years.

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MAY 30, 2014

Pasadena-based CPO Commerce , an e-commerce company focused on tools, equipment, outdoor and yard equipment, and other related products, has been acquired by United Stationers. CPO Commerce had $78M in fiscal 2013 year sales, according to United Stationers. United Stationers said the move would help bolster its e-commerce expertise.

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MAY 10, 2012

Pasadena-based Central Desktop , the developer of cloud-based, project collaboration software which is headed by Isaac Garcia, said Wednesday that it has bolstered its board. The firm said it has added Brent Rasmussen, president of CareerBuilder North America, to its board of directors. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 4, 2010

Pasadena-based Central Desktop , the software-as-a-service project management startup headed by Isaac Garcia, announced a new tool aimed at Microsoft Office users today. The company said the new co-authoring tools are aimed at letting people collaborate on documents such as project plans, budget forecasts, and sales presentations.

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SaaS Pasadena Tool Software 157

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JULY 11, 2013

Pasadena-based OpenX Technologies , and Woodland Hills-based United Online said that the companies are in a deal, where OpenX will become the exclusive provider of digital monetization technology for display ad inventory for United Online''s Juno, NetZero, and Classmates properties. Financial details of the link were not announced.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Pasadena-based Evolution Robotics Retail , the Idealab firm which develops a visual recognition system for preventing bottom-of-the-cart loss at grocery stores, reported today that it has now deployed its systems in over 1,000 U.S. The firm did not say what kind of financial impact the sales have had on the company. grocery stores.

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Report Idealab Pasadena Sales 150

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DECEMBER 16, 2014

Pasadena-based forensics investigation software developer Guidance Software named Jay Ackerman as its new Chief Revenue Officer this morning. Ackerman joins the company from ServiceSource, and also had served at WNS North America and Exult.

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APRIL 17, 2013

Pasadena-based X1 Discovery , the Idealab-backed developer of enterprise search and electronic discovery software, said Wednesday that it has added Ingram Micro as a distributor. discovery idealab electronic ediscovery software channel sales distributor ingram micro' X1 Discovery says it now has over 300,000 end-users. READ MORE>>.

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Idealab Pasadena Software Sales 138

socalTECH

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Pasadena-based eSolar , a developer of solar thermal power technology being used for power plants, said this morning that the firm has inked a deal with a South African firm to expand sales through Sub-Saharan Africa. eSolar is backed by Idealab, Google, Oak Investment Partners, and others.

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SoCal CTO

MAY 19, 2010

By way of background for the question, there’s a great post by Bob Aholt, a Pasadena Angel: An Angel Investor’s Thoughts on Valuation. My guess is that there’s potential with Bob individually, but not for TCA or Pasadena Angels collectively. Can you raise $750K - $1M with no future investments planned?

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DECEMBER 13, 2011

The firm--whose software is used to manage fitness, yoga, salon, and other businesses--said the new feature integrates social coupon redemption into its users' point-of-sale (POS) systems.

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Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels Pasadena Software 140

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

The company--which develops software-as-a-service which helps local businesses manage scheduling, staff management, point of sale, ecommerce, marketing, and more--said the funding came from Bessemer Venture Partners, Institutional Venture Partners, Catalyst Investors, W Capital Partners and Montreux Equity Partners. READ MORE>>.

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Steve Reich

AUGUST 17, 2013

Why are there great tech companies in Pasadena that no one has heard of? They employ 100+ people, have sales in the low tens of millions, are profitable, and have hundreds of thousands of users world-wide. And they have done it all with minimal financing–a Pasadena Angels round years ago. One example is Bluebeam.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

Pasadena-based Arrowhead Research and RNAi therapeutics firm Alnylam Pharmaceuticals announced this morning that the two are in a collaboration and licensing agreement. Financial details of the agreement were not announced.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Pasadena-based Evolution Robotics , the robotics technology firm out of Idealab, reports today that its first foray into the commercial market is seeing strong sales demand.

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APRIL 2, 2014

Pasadena-based Smartify (www.getsmartify.com)''s CEO, Carla Bourque , recently talked to us about the company''s online marketing platform, and how it differentiates itself from a lot of other competitors in the market. Carla Bourque: Smartify has been based in Pasadena for the past three and a half years. What is Smartify?

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AUGUST 9, 2021

Pasadena-based Fox Dealer, which creates custom websites for car dealerships, says it has acquired Brea-based Simplext Digital, a provider of texting products for the automotive industry. Simplext develops a tool which lets shoppers text car dealerships, enabling a direct discussion with a sales or service representative.

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JULY 18, 2013

According to the firm, the funding was led by the Tech Coast Angels, and also included the Desert Angels, Pasadena Angels, and other independent angel investors. The company said it will use the funding for continued platform expansion and sales and marketing. San Diego-based Yapert said this morning that it has raised $1.2M

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Connect Pasadena. Media Technologies MarketPlace, a boutique tech sales and service company, is hosting a fun evening of networking, need to know tech showcases, tea and tequila tasting, live music and culinary goodies. Tuesday, October 17, 2017 -- Tea Tech and Tequila Autumn Mixer Fundraiser. See [link] (more)

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

Pasadena-based e-discovery software developer X1 has raised $5.1M According to X1, the new funding will go to hire aggressively in development and sales. more in a Series B funding round, the company said Wednesday, in a round led by Palisades Growth Capital. X1 is led by CEO Craig Carpenter and CTO Brent Botta.

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CTO Hire Idealab Pasadena Software Development 124

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AUGUST 30, 2011

AnyMeeting, which was previously known as Freebinar, is angel backed by the Pasadena Angels and the Tech Coast Angels. The company said the new feature is idea for trainers, educators, speakers and professional webinar hosts. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 15, 2010

One of the firms poised to take advantage of that growth is Pasadena-based OpenX (www.openx.org), which develops one of the most widely used ad serving solutions available. For a big company, that might be through their own sales force, and for a smaller company it might be a small team which is operating the site themselves.

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OpenX Advertising Yahoo Pasadena 242

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JANUARY 15, 2016

Pasadena-based Guidance Sofdtware , the developer of computer forensics and security software, said it has undergone a restructuring of its sales, training, channel and product development efforts. Guidance Software also said it has named Scott Skidmore as its Vice Preisdent, Global Channel Sales. READ MORE>>.

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Software Chief Technology Officer Pasadena Training 100

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MAY 8, 2020

Pasadena-based Green Dot Corporation , which offers up banking services, and is best known for its prepaid Mastercard products, has named former Walmart executive Daniel Eckert as Executive Vice President & Chief Product, Strategy and Development Officer. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 7, 2015

Pasadena-based enterprise search software developer X1 --one of the longest running offshoots of Idealab--reported today that it had a "record" sales year for the company in 2014. The company said it saw a sales increase of nearly 70 percent over 2013. Actual company financials were not announced.

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