socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Playa Vista-based Appetize , which develops tablet-based point-of-sale (POS) products, said this morning that it has added integration with Quick Server Restaurant (QSR) software and services providers Olo, Punchh, and SynergySuite.

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socalTECH

JUNE 9, 2011

Woodland Hills-based ReachLocal , the online marketing and advertising firm headed by Zorik Gordon, said Thursday afternoon that it has launched ReachDeals, a daily deals syndication platform. ReachDeals is a relaunch of the deal commerce software platform it acquired when it acquired DealOn, a daily deals publisher, in February.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 20, 2020

Wix has announced a limited-time half price sale on its website builder plans, with a 50% off deal beginning today and ending on Wednesday. The half price sale is open to new users and anyone currently using Wix's free plan. Let's take a closer look at the new deal, and whether Wix is the right platform for you.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 23, 2013

Every sales organization with more than a handful of reps or that is across multiple offices or time zones would benefit from having a sales methodology. But the number one reason sales stall when customers see the value in what you do is because they often don’t have a reason to buy NOW. The USP solves the, “Why Buy Me?”

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socalTECH

APRIL 12, 2017

Fullerton-based Digsy has rolled out a new, sales software platform specifically aimed at helping commercial real estate brokers better manage their sales teams. The company said it has users at such companies as CBRE, JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, Colliers International, NAI Capital, Sandler Sales Training and others.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

In the VC insider baseball world a discussion has gone on about “VC platforms” over the past 5 or so years. While firms define platforms differently, let’s just say they are the services that a VC offers outside of investment capital and partner time on boards or providing intros.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 12, 2017

San Diego-based Airgain , which provides wireless communications platforms for the automotive, public safety, and M2M markets, says it has named Reed Pangborn as its new Vice President of Channel Sales for North America. Airgain said that Pangborn has more than 25 years of experience working for AT&T. READ MORE>>.

Sales 100

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socalTECH

AUGUST 18, 2015

Santa Monica-based GumGum , which operates an online digital advertising platform aimed at visual content, said Tuesday that it has named John Weisgerber as its new Senior Vice President of Sales. The company's platform is used to place advertising within visual content, such as photos. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JULY 16, 2020

According to the company, its platform allows users to market their home on MLS and other channels, accept and review offers, complete paperwork and track milestones from an online dashboard. The company was founded by Joe Peterson, a real estate broker, and Louis Taylor, also a real estate veteran.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2022

A question that I still hear debated often is whether a new online platform startup growth strategy should focus on user count or profits. You might sell one of two of your widgets for $1 million each, entering profitability immediately, but then die because you can’t grow sales at that price.

Platform 118

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socalTECH

AUGUST 22, 2014

Sizmek , which provides digital advertising technology and services, says it has named Ray Erickson as Director of Video and Rich Media Sales, Western and South Central Regions, based in Los Angeles. Erickson has been at Sizmek serving as Director of Platform Sales, and previously served at Eyewonder and Katz Media Group.

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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. The funding was led by Kayne Partners Fund, the growth private equity arm of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP. Steve Jillings is led by co-founder and CEO of the company.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 10, 2010

Westlake Village-based ValueClick said this morning that it has launched a new Platform Services offering within its ValueClick Media division. As part of the new platform, the firm said it has named Nancy Hall as Vice President, Platform Services, the lead the new offering. READ MORE>>. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Activision said that its digital sales results have broken records across all of its platforms, although Activision has not yet commented on overall sales of the title. READ MORE>>

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 23, 2018

The research organization CIRP announced in August that sales of smart speakers had exceeded 50 million, with sales expected to grow 48% over the following twelve months. Neither Google nor Amazon offer ads on their platforms. However, sales of Google’s Home product appear to be outstripping those of Amazon.

Platform 100

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socalTECH

AUGUST 9, 2016

Camarillo-based Semtech has completed a deal to sell of a bundle of IP assets to Rambus , in a sale that was worth $32M, Rambus said Monday afternoon. Rambus said that the assets become part of its Memory and Interfaces Division.

IP 100

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TechEmpower

MARCH 4, 2024

Key Functions with High Impact Generative AI is revolutionizing sales by enabling dynamic pricing and personalized customer interactions, boosting conversion rates and customer satisfaction. Post-sale, AI analyzes customer data to improve service and loyalty, making it a cornerstone of modern sales methodologies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2019

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” Is it Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or one of the other 200 active platforms vying for attention these days? Almost 40% of small businesses that sell on Facebook say it is their sole sales channel.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Irvine-based WebVisible , the provider of local online marketing software for small and medium sized businesses, said Wednesday that it has enhanced its technology platform, adding new mobile optimized landing pages, use of Amazon Cloud Front for video, and expanded listings in business directories. READ MORE>>.

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Platform Mobile Advertising Content 160

socalTECH

JANUARY 24, 2012

San Diego-based Active Network , the operator of a number of sports related registration and sports events management websites, said yesterday that it has named Kevin Biggs as its Executive Vice President of Global Technology Sales. The company said that Biggs will lead its technology sales organization.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Santa Barbara-based Invoca, which develops artificial intelligence powered, sales conversation tools and call tracking products, says it is launching a certification program for its agency customers. The company said the new program is free.

Artificial Inteligence 113

Artificial Inteligence Santa Barbara Training Sales 113

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

According to the company, the new funding will go towards product offerings, strategic partnerships, and awareness of its platform. Leads360's software is used for managing and tracking sales leads. The round was led by Volition Capital, and also included Rustic Canyon Partners. READ MORE>>.

Rustic Canyon 153

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

San Diego-based KidZui said this week that it has launched a new advertising platform focused on family-friendly brands. The firm said its new platform, KidClicks, allows brands to reach kids through the KidZui browser. Mullen joins the firm from The Nickelodeon Kids & Family Group, where he was VP Sales and Marketing.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 9, 2021

Even as NFT sales dip below their most speculative highs, startups aiming to tap into their potential are still scoring big funding rounds from investors who believe there’s much more to crypto collectibles than the past few months of hype. The round was led by WestCap. NFT marketplace OpenSea raises $23 million from a16z.

Platform 308

Platform Framework Los Angeles Design 308

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Santa Monica-based secure messaging app provider TigerText , which is led by Brad Brooks, said yesterday that its annual sales grew more than 300 percent in 2014, and also doubled the size of its staff. TigerText did say that more than 500 million messages per month are now being sent using its platform.

Sales 100

Sales Santa Monica Report Platform 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Irvine-based Digital Motors , which develops an online car sales platform for car dealers, said this week that it has named Paul Edmonds as its VP of Customer Success. The company says Edmonds will head up its sales and service teams. The company says Edmonds will head up its sales and service teams. READ MORE>>.

Truecar 113

Truecar Sales Platform Software 113

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>>.

Platform 173

Platform Technology Advertising Web 173

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Newport Beach-based Indi, which operates an app and platform which helps individuals make money through direct sales to their social connections, says it has added a new "live events" feature for its app. Indi provides the links to retail partners, who pay individuals using its products when sales are made.

Sales 113

Sales Platform Product Help 113

socalTECH

MARCH 19, 2014

Sales tax compliance is not a typical sexy startup area. So, it was a surprise when a number of smart, insider angels -- including Roy Rubin (founder of Magento, which he sold to eBay), and Dan Rose (VP of Partnerships at Facebook)--put their money behind TaxJar (www.taxjar.com), a San Diego startup developing sales tax compliance software.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 11, 2022

In February, ecommerce platform Etsy revealed that a record fourth quarter had earned them $717.1 on each sale. And, in addition to the sellers themselves suspending sales, the strikers are urging Etsy customers to boycott this week as well, by avoiding any purchases through the platform. Granted, the platform has 5.3

Platform 136

Platform Startup Sales Demand 136

socalTECH

MAY 2, 2017

We spoke with Andrew about how the company pivoted from its original model after finding a huge amount of traction for its sales software and data, and its ability to guide brokers on the best practices for them to close more deals, which it is now offering as software-as-a-service. What is Digsy? How's the startup funded?

Sales 145

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SoCal CTO

JUNE 14, 2008

The topic is: Betting Your Company On An Internet Platform? However, these platforms could be interesting for prototype and pilot solutions. The other conclusion was that you need to have a migration path from the platform. Must design your application differently to live on top of the platform. It's funny.

Platform 150

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The Los Angeles-based operations and security management software service, Replicated has raised $25 million to ramp up its staffing and scale its sales and marketing efforts. Last year, the company unveiled its tools for managing Kubernetes deployments and immediately saw sales increase.

Software 224

Software Tool SaaS Los Angeles 224

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Under Bruce’s innovative guidance, the company was an early adopter of the Internet, creating online videos long before platforms such as YouTube became ubiquitous. Similarly, Bruce’s short-lived career in sales reinforced that his talents were better applied creating technology, rather than trying to sell it. [10:10]

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Los Angeles-based eTailPet, a developer of point-of-sale software for the pet retail market, said it has launched new features for its software. According to the company, it has added text messaging and subscriptoin features for its POS platform. eTailPet is led by founder and president Bere Giannini.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 2, 2021

. “ 2020 was a blowout year… People needed an interactive streaming platform that they could spin up quickly that they could launch on their website.” Since the launch of monetization tools in May of last year, Evans estimated that the platform has paid out at least $5 million to entertainers who used the service. “We

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L.A. Business Journal

OCTOBER 5, 2020

While TikTok awaits further developments in the proposed sale of its U.S. the social media platform notched a victory last week in its fight against the Trump administration. operations to Oracle Corp. and Walmart Inc.,

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