socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2012

For the last week of the year, we're featuring the thoughts and reflections of some of the movers and shakers of Southern California's high tech community. See more insights from the Southern California high tech community in our continued series this whole week! What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year?

Dollar Shave Club 272

Dollar Shave Club Technical Review Santa Monica Southern California 272

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 31, 2011

USC Annenberg Innovation Lab. The USC Annenberg Innovation Lab welcomes a panel of tech-savvy innovators to discuss the digital market and social media and how they won success by engaging audiences. Our panelists come from several industries, including retail, tech, agency and social.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur USC Social Media Media 100

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 30, 2014

The University of Southern California is home to many innovative students and companies. In order to support all of these teams, there are several on-campus startup competitions every year, from the Silicon Beach USC competition to the New Venture Seed Competition, with prize funds to help build the companies.

Competition 104

Competition Startup USC Southern California 104

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 5, 2013

But, despite these advantages, the region is finding itself in the unusual position of watching qualified graduates flee Southern California for the sheen of Silicon Valley, Seattle and Austin. But it’s not just the pull of outside influences sapping the talent, as many of L.A.’s s wounds are self-inflicted. But it is the L.A.

Los Angeles 98

Los Angeles Startup Angel Southern California 98

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Individuals use social networking sites such as LinkedIn and Plaxo as career-advancing tools, even more useful in a down economy. Corporations increasingly see social media as a key PR, communications and marketing medium. Can social networking be a money-maker for companies? What are the risks and rewards?

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

ABC Family, Fox, Universal Music, Google, Facebook, Demand Media, MyLife, Riot Games, DFJ Frontier, Rustic Canyon, GRP Partners, Siemer and Associates, Marketshare, Saatchi Online, OMD, Ignited, Rubicon Project, Smashbox Cosmetics, NFL, UCLA, USC, and dozens of start-ups. Social Media. In 2012 over $3.2

GRP Partners 88

GRP Partners MyLife Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 88

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

We have world-class universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and more. But LA is not Silicon Valley and we don’t need to aspire to be so. My fund – at $200 million – is the largest in Southern California. The LA / Southern California market has many people who are now on their second and third companies.

Venture Capital 313

Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313

socalTECH

AUGUST 7, 2014

If you look at the companies in the startup space both here in Southern California, as well as across the country--especially those that are expanding rapidly and hiring hundreds of people--we''re the go-to source for how they manage their customer care and back office. What''s the story behind the company?

Startup 231

Startup Technology Outsource Santa Monica 231

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

Social Media: Snapchat. The Viterbi Student Institute for Innovation (VSI2) operates out of USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering to give students advice, support, professional access, and much more in the realm of technological innovation. Edutech: The Viterbi Student Institute for Innovation.

Startup 111

Startup Snapchat Venice Social Media 111

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 23, 2010

Southern California companies are second to only Silicon Valley in raising venture capital , there are three major universities to recruit talent – UCLA, Caltech, and USC – and a thriving startup community to mingle with. Not to mention the great weather, beaches, and beautiful people. LowerMyBills, Inc.

Guide 42

Guide Startup Mahalo GRP Partners 42

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

As lawyers in the social media and Internet law space, this duo brings to the table practical experience counseling clients in real time and explaining breaking legal news in plain English. She has guest lectured on cyberlaw at USC's Annenberg School of Journalism. Christina holds a B.A. from the University of San Francisco.

IP 81

IP Social Network Technical Review Networking 81