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Drivetime , a developer of interactive, voice-driven audio entertainment apps for drivers, has raised $11M in a Series A funding, the company said this morning. According to the startup, the funding was led by Makers Fund and also included the Amazon Alexa Fund and Google. The company says it has now raised a total of $15M, including a $4M seed funding round a year ago. The company's other backers include Felicis Ventures, Fuel Capital, Webb Investment Network and Access Ventures. MORE
Rivian , the electric truck maker which has offices in both Irvine and Carson, California, has raised a huge, $1.3 billion funding round, the company said on Monday. The funding was a fourth round for the company, which has now raised a total of more than $2.85 billion in funding. The new funding was led by T. Rowe Price, and also included Amazon, Ford Motor Company, and BlackRock. MORE
Tired of having to drive through grinding traffic every day? La Verne, California-based FLOAT , started by Arnel Guiang, Tom Hsieh, and Rob McKinney, says that it is about to launch a new, short-distance, daily commuter flight service, aimed at allowing people to bypass all of the traffic on local roads. MORE
Validated , a new startup which offers up a mobile app which lets consumers earn transportation credits for parking, ridesharing, mass transit, and more for dining and shopping at stores, is in an expansion to Southern California today. The company--which was just featured on Shark Tank last Friday--said it has launched in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Monica, as part of a nationwide expansion beyond its home market in Seattle and Portland. MORE
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 -- Dorkbot SoCal. See [link] (more MORE
Saturday, November 3, 2012 -- ProductCamp SoCal 2012. ProductCamp SoCal is a free, user-driven, collaborative ?unconference? unconference? for product managers and marketers in Southern California. A one-day gathering of product folks to share, present, network, learn and discuss.See[link]. MORE
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 -- SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase 2019. The SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase supports, nurtures and stimulates our unique innovation culture in Southern California and promotes its position as a vibrant hub for start-ups and emerging technology. MORE
Sunday, February 27, 2011 -- Dorkbot SoCal 43. See [link] (more MORE
For our video interview this morning, we have Andy Wilson, the Executive Director of the Alliance for SoCal Innovation (www.alliancesocal.org), a new nonprofit which is trying to bring together Southern California's technology industry, universities, and others in the local ecosystem. MORE
Thursday, January 19, 2012 -- SoCal AMA Mixer. See [link] (more MORE
Thursday, June 17, 2010 -- SoCal AMA Mixer. See [link] (more MORE
Today, we share the thoughts of Andy Wilson , Managing Director of the Alliance for SoCal Innovation (www.alliancesocal.org). While 2018 was all about better understanding the SoCal opportunity, 2019 was about honing our focus and defining our core programs. So in short, the Alliance is moving beyond the big idea of strengthening SoCal innovation to defined programs that can move the ecosystem in a more targeted manner. reflections2019 socal alliance wilson andy MORE
Our first is with Andy Wilson of the Alliance for SoCal Innovation. In the Spring we publicly released the Boston Consulting Group's extremely thoughtful strategic assessment of the SoCal region. Their report crystallized the opportunity and pathways to moving SoCal forward as one of the leading global innovation ecosystem. Of course, Id like to believe the important community building work well be doing at the Alliance will be transformational to SoCal. MORE
Thursday, October 25, 2012 -- SoCal Microsoft Tech User Group. The next SoCal Microsoft Technology User Group will be focused solely on Lync! Have you noticed the buzz around Microsoft Lync? Are you curious as to why so many are incorporating this tool? Do you have a set of final questions you need answered before making the final commitment? We have just the event for you! See [link] (more MORE
Congratulations Southern California Gelsons store shoppers, you’re getting Impossible Foods on your grocery shelves. The meatless ground meat substitute will be appearing in stores across the Southern California as the first step in a phased nationwide rollout on Friday. MORE
Predicting what 2019 will hold for the SoCal innovation economy is risky. Our SoCal startup ecosystem which is barely recognizable from 10 years ago when we debuted the first US Startup Outlook. Dollar Shave Club, The Honest Company, Ring, Snap, Tinder, Service Titan and ZipRecruiter are examples of SoCal startups that have made a major mark in the past decade, some in less than half that time. Read What's Ahead for SoCal Startups? MORE
Thursday, February 18, 2010 -- SoCal AMA Networking. See [link] (more MORE
Friday, November 4, 2016 -- SoCal Bio Annual Conference. The 30-plus companies include many of Southern Californias most innovative biotech, medtech and digital health ventures. They focus on market segments ranging from regenerative medicine and bio-pharmaceuticals to molecular imaging, biosensors and personalized medicine. MORE
Saturday, October 16, 2010 -- Dorkbot SoCal. Speakers will include David Resnick, who will be discussing his work "Undulating Flux" that links Wii controllers, Max, and Arduinos in a way such that a vibrationist performer sends intense music and motion-synced vibrations into the participants body. See [link] (more MORE
ecosystem startup socal scenes techWelcome to Tech Scenes where we explore what makes tech leaders and the cities they live in thrive. MORE
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 -- New FLOWE Wind Power Tech in SoCal. Clean Technology Council. FLOWE wind power uses spatial design to increase the efficiency of very small vertical turbine arrays. It solves large turbine issues like massive constriction and maintenance costs, increased area needs, eyesore complaints and accidental bird/bat fatalities. See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/201728-flowe-wind-turbines-tickets-31145909253. MORE
Sunday, March 8, 2009 -- Dorkbot SoCal 34. See [link] (more MORE
alliance socal innovation steve poizner politics california insurance governorSteve Poizner , the serial technology entrepreneur who recently founded the Alliance for Southern California Innovation , has thrown his hat back into the political ring, and will again seek a seat heading up the California Insurance Commission. MORE
Thursday, January 27, 2011 -- SoCal AMA Mixer. Night at the Museum Mixer. See [link] (more MORE
Thursday, October 28, 2010 -- SoCal AMA Mixer. See [link] (more MORE
Personally, I couldn't be more excited about the SoCal tech scene and burgeoning local capital market. Startups are confident: According to Silicon Valley Bank's 2018 Startup Outlook, two-thirds of SoCal-based startup executives and founders we surveyed say they expect business conditions to improve in 2018. Read the full article, What's Happening in SoCal's Innovation Economy: A Perspective from Silicon Valley Bank. MORE
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 -- AFCOM SoCal. Security within the data center environment is one of the most crucial elements of data and asset protection. From cyber security to outsourcing security management, the importance of implementing a robust security program is paramount to virtually all information technology and critical infrastructure operators. See [link] (more MORE
Saturday, September 27, 2008 -- Dorkbot SoCal. See [link]. MORE
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 -- Startup World Cup - SoCal Regional hosted by LAVA and Pepperdine. Startup World Cup ("SWC") offers innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities for the startup ecosystem around the world via a global series of startup conferences and competitions that bring together phenomenal startups, VCs, and world-class tech CEOs. MORE
Los Angeles is becoming one of the more interesting destinations for startups and the investors that provide money for venture capital firms to place bets on young companies are increasingly starting to take notice. MORE
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 -- TiE SoCal. Three topics: Hidden Opportunities for Collaborating with India; Opportunities in the New Economy; Core Leadership Concepts. See [link] (more MORE
Study says SoCal tech scene leaving $100 billion on table; 2018 to bring more deals than 2017; and Chrissy Teigen latest celebrity to abandon Snapchat MORE
Los Angeles is becoming one of the more interesting destinations for startups and the investors that provide money for venture capital firms to place bets on young companies are increasingly starting to take notice. MORE
TiE SoCal. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 -- San Fernando Valley: Featuring Jassi Cheema (Utilities Consultant) and Jay Joshi (Director, CEO ally). See https://www.123signup.com/Member?PG=1521728182400andP=1521728132492409159667400andInfo. PG=1521728182400andP=1521728132492409159667400andInfo. MORE
Saturday, November 5, 2016 -- SoCal Maker Convention. Join us for the third annual Maker Convention! Within just two years we have become the largest event celebrating maker culture in the Los Angeles DMA, and we continue to grow every year. See [link] (more MORE
Pelion Venture Partners , a venture capital firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is expanding its efforts into Southern California, and has named Jeff Kearl as Managing Director in the region for the firm. Pelion has made investments in such companies as Domo, Redhat, Riverbed, MX Logic, and others. Kearl was most recently CEO of Stance, an online clothing retailer. Kearl sits on the boards of Domo and Scopely, among other companies. MORE
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socalTECH
JULY 2, 2019
For our video interview this morning, we have Andy Wilson, the Executive Director of the Alliance for SoCal Innovation (www.alliancesocal.org), a new nonprofit which is trying to bring together Southern California's technology industry, universities, and others in the local ecosystem.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2019
Today, we share the thoughts of Andy Wilson , Managing Director of the Alliance for SoCal Innovation (www.alliancesocal.org). While 2018 was all about better understanding the SoCal opportunity, 2019 was about honing our focus and defining our core programs. So in short, the Alliance is moving beyond the big idea of strengthening SoCal innovation to defined programs that can move the ecosystem in a more targeted manner. reflections2019 socal alliance wilson andy
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SoCal Tech Calendar
JANUARY 22, 2020
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 -- Startup World Cup - SoCal Regional hosted by LAVA and Pepperdine. Startup World Cup ("SWC") offers innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities for the startup ecosystem around the world via a global series of startup conferences and competitions that bring together phenomenal startups, VCs, and world-class tech CEOs.
SoCal Tech Calendar
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 -- AFCOM SoCal. Security within the data center environment is one of the most crucial elements of data and asset protection. From cyber security to outsourcing security management, the importance of implementing a robust security program is paramount to virtually all information technology and critical infrastructure operators. See [link] (more
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
ecosystem startup socal scenes techWelcome to Tech Scenes where we explore what makes tech leaders and the cities they live in thrive.
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 13, 2019
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 -- SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase 2019. The SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase supports, nurtures and stimulates our unique innovation culture in Southern California and promotes its position as a vibrant hub for start-ups and emerging technology.
TechCrunch LA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Congratulations Southern California Gelsons store shoppers, you’re getting Impossible Foods on your grocery shelves. The meatless ground meat substitute will be appearing in stores across the Southern California as the first step in a phased nationwide rollout on Friday.
socalTECH
APRIL 19, 2017
Validated , a new startup which offers up a mobile app which lets consumers earn transportation credits for parking, ridesharing, mass transit, and more for dining and shopping at stores, is in an expansion to Southern California today. The company--which was just featured on Shark Tank last Friday--said it has launched in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Monica, as part of a nationwide expansion beyond its home market in Seattle and Portland.
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
alliance socal innovation steve poizner politics california insurance governorSteve Poizner , the serial technology entrepreneur who recently founded the Alliance for Southern California Innovation , has thrown his hat back into the political ring, and will again seek a seat heading up the California Insurance Commission.
TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 29, 2018
Los Angeles is becoming one of the more interesting destinations for startups and the investors that provide money for venture capital firms to place bets on young companies are increasingly starting to take notice.
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 30, 2016
Saturday, November 5, 2016 -- SoCal Maker Convention. Join us for the third annual Maker Convention! Within just two years we have become the largest event celebrating maker culture in the Los Angeles DMA, and we continue to grow every year. See [link] (more
socalTECH
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Pelion Venture Partners , a venture capital firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is expanding its efforts into Southern California, and has named Jeff Kearl as Managing Director in the region for the firm. Pelion has made investments in such companies as Domo, Redhat, Riverbed, MX Logic, and others. Kearl was most recently CEO of Stance, an online clothing retailer. Kearl sits on the boards of Domo and Scopely, among other companies.
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Friday, November 4, 2016 -- SoCal Bio Annual Conference. The 30-plus companies include many of Southern Californias most innovative biotech, medtech and digital health ventures. They focus on market segments ranging from regenerative medicine and bio-pharmaceuticals to molecular imaging, biosensors and personalized medicine.
SoCal Tech Calendar
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 -- TiE SoCal. Three topics: Hidden Opportunities for Collaborating with India; Opportunities in the New Economy; Core Leadership Concepts. See [link] (more
socalTECH
MARCH 5, 2019
Predicting what 2019 will hold for the SoCal innovation economy is risky. Our SoCal startup ecosystem which is barely recognizable from 10 years ago when we debuted the first US Startup Outlook. Dollar Shave Club, The Honest Company, Ring, Snap, Tinder, Service Titan and ZipRecruiter are examples of SoCal startups that have made a major mark in the past decade, some in less than half that time. Read What's Ahead for SoCal Startups?
SoCal Tech Calendar
JANUARY 18, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012 -- SoCal AMA Mixer. See [link] (more
TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 29, 2018
Los Angeles is becoming one of the more interesting destinations for startups and the investors that provide money for venture capital firms to place bets on young companies are increasingly starting to take notice.
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 28, 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012 -- ProductCamp SoCal 2012. ProductCamp SoCal is a free, user-driven, collaborative ?unconference? unconference? for product managers and marketers in Southern California. A one-day gathering of product folks to share, present, network, learn and discuss.See[link].
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Personally, I couldn't be more excited about the SoCal tech scene and burgeoning local capital market. Startups are confident: According to Silicon Valley Bank's 2018 Startup Outlook, two-thirds of SoCal-based startup executives and founders we surveyed say they expect business conditions to improve in 2018. Read the full article, What's Happening in SoCal's Innovation Economy: A Perspective from Silicon Valley Bank.
SoCal Tech Calendar
MARCH 2, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009 -- Dorkbot SoCal 34. See [link] (more
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Drivetime , a developer of interactive, voice-driven audio entertainment apps for drivers, has raised $11M in a Series A funding, the company said this morning. According to the startup, the funding was led by Makers Fund and also included the Amazon Alexa Fund and Google. The company says it has now raised a total of $15M, including a $4M seed funding round a year ago. The company's other backers include Felicis Ventures, Fuel Capital, Webb Investment Network and Access Ventures.
SoCal Tech Calendar
FEBRUARY 23, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011 -- Dorkbot SoCal 43. See [link] (more
SoCal Tech Calendar
SEPTEMBER 21, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008 -- Dorkbot SoCal. See [link].
socalTECH
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Rivian , the electric truck maker which has offices in both Irvine and Carson, California, has raised a huge, $1.3 billion funding round, the company said on Monday. The funding was a fourth round for the company, which has now raised a total of more than $2.85 billion in funding. The new funding was led by T. Rowe Price, and also included Amazon, Ford Motor Company, and BlackRock.
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 27, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010 -- SoCal AMA Mixer. See [link] (more
SoCal Tech Calendar
JANUARY 24, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011 -- SoCal AMA Mixer. Night at the Museum Mixer. See [link] (more
SoCal Tech Calendar
JUNE 11, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010 -- SoCal AMA Mixer. See [link] (more
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Tired of having to drive through grinding traffic every day? La Verne, California-based FLOAT , started by Arnel Guiang, Tom Hsieh, and Rob McKinney, says that it is about to launch a new, short-distance, daily commuter flight service, aimed at allowing people to bypass all of the traffic on local roads.
SoCal Tech Calendar
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
TiE SoCal. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 -- San Fernando Valley: Featuring Jassi Cheema (Utilities Consultant) and Jay Joshi (Director, CEO ally). See https://www.123signup.com/Member?PG=1521728182400andP=1521728132492409159667400andInfo. PG=1521728182400andP=1521728132492409159667400andInfo.
SoCal Tech Calendar
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010 -- SoCal AMA Networking. See [link] (more
socalTECH
DECEMBER 26, 2018
Our first is with Andy Wilson of the Alliance for SoCal Innovation. In the Spring we publicly released the Boston Consulting Group's extremely thoughtful strategic assessment of the SoCal region. Their report crystallized the opportunity and pathways to moving SoCal forward as one of the leading global innovation ecosystem. Of course, Id like to believe the important community building work well be doing at the Alliance will be transformational to SoCal.
SoCal Tech Calendar
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 -- New FLOWE Wind Power Tech in SoCal. Clean Technology Council. FLOWE wind power uses spatial design to increase the efficiency of very small vertical turbine arrays. It solves large turbine issues like massive constriction and maintenance costs, increased area needs, eyesore complaints and accidental bird/bat fatalities. See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/201728-flowe-wind-turbines-tickets-31145909253.
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 10, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010 -- Dorkbot SoCal. Speakers will include David Resnick, who will be discussing his work "Undulating Flux" that links Wii controllers, Max, and Arduinos in a way such that a vibrationist performer sends intense music and motion-synced vibrations into the participants body. See [link] (more
SoCal Tech Calendar
OCTOBER 19, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012 -- SoCal Microsoft Tech User Group. The next SoCal Microsoft Technology User Group will be focused solely on Lync! Have you noticed the buzz around Microsoft Lync? Are you curious as to why so many are incorporating this tool? Do you have a set of final questions you need answered before making the final commitment? We have just the event for you! See [link] (more
L.A. Business Journal
MARCH 26, 2018
Study says SoCal tech scene leaving $100 billion on table; 2018 to bring more deals than 2017; and Chrissy Teigen latest celebrity to abandon Snapchat
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