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How to Make Better Reference Calls

Both Sides of the Table

Reference calls. Ask for at least 5 references. As your candidate for at least 5 references. Ask for at least 5 references. As your candidate for at least 5 references. I like to get a mix of people who have reported to the candidate, whom the candidate has reported to (2x) and peers.

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MaxLinear Wins Reference Design With STMicroelectronics

socalTECH

Carlsbad-based radio-frequency and mixed signal integrated circuits developer MaxLinear reported a design win with STMicroelectronics this morning, as part of a set-top box reference design aimed at Latin America. maxlinear design tuner reference stmicroelectronics' READ MORE>>.

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Bird's CEO Attacks Report On Losses, Profitability

socalTECH

The CEO of Santa Monica-based Bird has gone on the offensive, following a report that said the company was seeking $300M and making only around $15M in yearly revenues. In a series of tweets , VanderZanden called the report from The Information "(fake) news" and referred to the site as "DisInformation" and claimed Bird is making $1.75

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Conexant Rolls Video Reference Design

socalTECH

Newport Beach-based semiconductor provider Conexant Systems reported today that it has rolled out a reference design for video frame grabbers. Tags: conexant video reference. According to Conexant, the new design enables manufacturers to develop devices to capture and transfer analog videos from camcorders and VCRS. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Metrics

TechEmpower

Next, define what you need from a metrics and reporting standpoint. Don’t overcomplicate things with reporting tools. channels (search, social, viral, new media), cost-efficient distribution We often reference Dave’s work when talking to innovators. Don’t worry about scaling just yet. Apply costs to each channel.

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Report: eHarmony Eyes Job-Matching Service

socalTECH

It''s not infrequently that we''re pitched by a startup saying they are the ''eHarmony for X'', referring to the Santa Monica-based online dating and relationship site''s reputation. A report today says that the online dating site plans to launch its own, career service by the second half of the year.

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Netflix employees stage a trans solidarity walkout, pose list of demands

TechCrunch LA

In terms of employee relations and safety, they want Netflix to recruit trans people, especially BIPOC, for leadership roles, allow employees to remove themselves from previous promotional content like allyship and diversity videos, and eliminate references and imagery of transphobic titles and talent in the workplace. brb walking out.

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