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Reflections on 2016: Cody Simms, Techstars

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This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on the year from Southern California's technology community. You'll be able to see all the many 2016 reflections here as they are posted. The idea of entrepreneurship as a path and of technology as a change catalyst is taking root in cities and ecosystems all over the world.

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Why You Should Put Yourself Out There and Try New Products

Both Sides of the Table

In 2008 I started VC blogging. I had blogged when I was an entrepreneur. In 2016 I finally cracked SnapChat with the launch of Discovery. But how can you invest in technology unless you’re going to use the tools and understand them? David Tirazona (@TirazonaD) March 7, 2016. Sometimes they’re just a bit of fun.

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New U.S. “Roadmap” Lays Out Routes to Accelerate Robotic Technologies

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Robotics technology is progressing faster than expected for self-driving cars, and drones are becoming ubiquitous throughout the United States, according to a lead scientist overseeing a robotics technology roadmap released last week. Robotics Roadmap. break down or malfunction).”

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Freight trucking startup Shipwell gets a $10 million boost

TechCrunch LA

A booming American economy coupled with failing infrastructure and a low-margin business reluctant to adopt new technologies have put stress on domestic logistics companies in the $900 billion market for U.S. The two men began planning the business in 2016 and only launched the service in the beginning of this year. trucking services.

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UCSB Distinguished Speaker Series: Brad Feld

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016 -- UCSB Distinguished Speaker Series: Brad Feld. Brad is a nationally recognized speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship and writes the widely read blogs Feld Thoughts (link is external), Startup Revolution (link is external), and Ask the VC (link is external).

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Fintech VC Backing Dipped 13 Percent in 2016, Mirroring Rest of Tech

Xconomy

The final numbers on 2016 fintech funding deals are in from New York-based research firm and investment database CB Insights, and venture capitalists seem to be cooling on the industry. According to a report released today, financial technology companies around the world attracted $12.7 Fintech has seen a frothy flood of.

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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

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By now you have many smart people around your board but probably people who don’t totally understand the nuances of your employees, customers, sales reps, marketing messages, technology challenges, competitors and strategic choices. As we have invested millions in building out our sales organization efficiency really matters.

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