socalTECH

JULY 13, 2020

Techstars LA , the startup accelerator run by Techstars in the Los Angeles area, announced its 2020 class on Monday, saying that it has selected 10 companies to participate this year in a "socially distanced" program.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2020

You will be able to get to all of these posts on our 2020 reflections here. In 2020, the pandemic radically changed the customer acquisition process for many consumer-facing industries. What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2021? Contact our editors for details.

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socalTECH

MARCH 4, 2020

The Walt Disney Company has opened up applications for its startup accelerator, the 2020 Disney Accelerator , saying that applications are due by April 3rd to apply for its three month mentorship program.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Today, we have Brian Mac Mahon of startup accelerator ExpertDojo (www.expertdojo.com). You will be able to get to all of these posts on our 2020 reflections here. I believe that most of our success came from startups resonating with our message to build big, fast. They made 45 more investments in 2020.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 22, 2020

You will be able to get to all of these posts on our 2020 reflections here. Despite the challenges that COVID has presented to the broader economy and startup ecosystem, we remain optimistic about (and in awe of) the resilience of our portfolio companies and their Founders. We'll be posting these throughout the next two weeks.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Flesh will be pressed, complimentary bars emptied, but most importantly we'll get a first look at some of the gadgets that will dominate 2020. From robotic buddies to super high definition TVs, there will be plenty to catch up on and look forward to in the coming year. The post What to Expect From CES 2020 appeared first on Tech.co.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Hyundai Motor Group said it will jointly develop an electric vehicle platform with Los Angeles-based startup Canoo, the latest startup tapped by the automaker as part of an $87 billion push to invest in electrification and other future technologies. Hyundai Motor Group has committed to invest $87 billion over the next five years.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 4, 2021

You will be able to get to all of these posts on our 2020 reflections here.     For us, being a client service business, the biggest news for 2020 would have to be the initial stay at home orders, issued by both local authorities and our firm. What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2021?

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 3, 2020

However, as a business owner, you know that resting on your laurels can be dangerous, which is why staying up to date with the latest business technology is a necessity. In this article, we'll go over a few examples of the most essential business tech you're going to need to compete in 2020. Get started with a POS system today.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2020

You will be able to get to all of these posts on our 2020 reflections here. What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2021? Every year, we feature the year end reflections of founders, CEOs, investors, and others in Southern California's high tech community. Contact our editors for details. There are many.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

Photo by Scott Clark for Upfront Ventures Focus on Cash While the headlines in 2020 & 2021 touted many massive fundraising events and heady valuations, we believed that for savvy investors it also represented an opportunity for real financial gains. Venture capital is a talent game, which starts with the team that’s inside Upfront.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Tech solutions for such pressing issues as the climate crisis and social inequality have seen a 280% increase in global VC investment from 2015 to 2020, while investment in this space more than doubled in both cities over the past five years. More than 5,000 startups were surveyed to create the data. times) from 2015 to 2020.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 29, 2020

You will be able to get to all of these posts on our 2020 reflections here. Analytics and data in 2020 have become household words. The ADAPT program was intentionally designed for new graduates or unemployed individuals who want to skill up in this data economy. This is one of the benefits of COVID-19 in 2020. The

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StartUp Beat

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The post Top virtual tech events to end 2020 on a high note appeared first on StartUp Beat. Tech enthusiasts from around the globe can make the last three months of the year count by tuning in to a great variety of inspiring events that take place on online platforms.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

According to SiFi Networks, it is funding, building and operating the city wide fiber optic network throughout the City of Fullerton, offering up every resident and business in the city an opportunity to sign up for fiber service. SiFi Networks said it expects customers to start receiving service early in the New Year.

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Startup San Diego

JANUARY 6, 2020

Mark these dates in your calendar—these are the best business events in San Diego to attend in 2020! The post San Diego startup events you don’t want to miss in 2020 appeared first on Startup San Diego. From small networking events to huge seminars, we've narrowed down our top ten.

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Tech.Co

JUNE 28, 2021

Startup tech businesses used to land on the scene with big ideas about how their tech could change the world. However, in recent years, there have been precious few startups with such grand ambitions from an early stage. But the trend for world-changing mission statements is waning in the startup sphere.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2021

An edtech startup called Entity Academy — which provides women with training, in areas like data science and software development; mentoring; and ultimately job coaching — has raised $100 million on the heels of strong growth of its business, and an ambition to improve that ratio.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti --who may be looking to a Presidential run in 2020--is launching a new nonprofit which looks to take his pro-innovation and pro-startup approach in Los Angeles, and takes it nationwide. Garcetti has gained a reputation in Los Angeles for his pro-growth and pro-startup efforts.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2020

You will be able to get to all of these posts on our 2020 reflections here. While the pandemic has destroyed our ability to personally interact, it has opened up a whole new set of possibilities for virtual meetings - which has been of tremendous value to Thin Line. We'll be posting these throughout the next two weeks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 8, 2020

The 2020 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid — a first for the SUV — comes with an EPA-estimated 37 miles of all-electric driving range and 100 miles per gallon equivalent, stats that will put the redesigned model into competition with the new Toyota RAV4 Prime. The Toyota RAV4 Prime has an estimated 42-mile EV range and 94 MPGe. this summer.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 -- SoCal Startup Day. We are proud to announce the first annual SoCal Startup Day. We will have a jam packed day of festivities, exhibitors, investors, keynotes, fireside chats, activites, food trucks and cocktails, and the biggest startup event Orange County has ever seen! See [link] (more)

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2020

You don’t have to have previous startup problems to show resilience – everyone should have a story of tackling a tough challenge with minimal success, but using the failure to move on and achieve an objective. Evan Williams , for example, before cofounding Twitter, started a podcasting platform named Odeo.

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Startup San Diego

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

When 2020 hit, the Startup San Diego team had to make a pivotal decision to completely adapt San Diego Startup Week to a month-long virtual program while still delivering the same workshops, panels, and pitch competitions for the startup community, that year, San Diego Startup Month was born.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 22, 2020

Thursday, June 25, 2020 -- Inclusive Startup Pitch Competition by Startup Coil. Entrepreneurs and Seed Stage Startups pitch live to a panel of investor judges. Startup Coil is committed to supporting equity and inclusivity in search of a future that's brighter for all us. We all get the future we build together.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 1, 2020

You’ve probably already made your resolutions for 2020, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your chosen business lifestyle. The right reason to start a business is not the money, challenge, or the prestige, but the chance to follow your dream. Stay fit and rested. Marty Zwilling.

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Xconomy

APRIL 22, 2020

The start of a potentially big biomedical breakthrough is blooming within all of us. Drug research aiming to turn bacteria into microbiome therapies now spans programs aiming to address gut disorders, autism, cancer, and more.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

As a mentor to entrepreneurs, I tend to see many of the same obstacles appearing in every new startup, and since I don’t want to appear to be a downer , I’m not sure how to properly warn people ahead of time to be on the alert for these challenges. Even the strongest relationships are often tested and broken by the stresses of a new startup.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A new startup accelerator, SCALE Aerospace Ventures, launched in Los Angeles on Tuesday, backed by UCLA and Starburst, the company that had backed the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator. Starburst said it was awarded a 2020 Venture Challenge grant of $1.4 Starburst said it was awarded a 2020 Venture Challenge grant of $1.4

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Startup San Diego

JULY 16, 2019

Startup San Diego is proud to announce that the City of San Diego will again be helping to fund San Diego Startup Week (SDSW) next year, increasing its funding from $35,000 to $50,000 for SDSW 2020 and ensuring the early-stage planning of our signature annual event. This timing is perfect. We just finished SDSW 2019, […].

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Startup San Diego

MARCH 4, 2021

The post San Diego Startup Week gets reimagined with virtual worlds, month long format in 2020 appeared first on Startup San Diego.

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socalTECH

JULY 22, 2021

Los Angeles-based education technology startup Sketchy is ramping up its hiring efforts, saying today that it has added a number of new executives and advisors to the company.

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Startup San Diego

JULY 16, 2019

Startup San Diego is proud to announce that the City of San Diego will again be helping to fund San Diego Startup Week (SDSW) next year, increasing its funding from $35,000 to $50,000 for SDSW 2020 and ensuring the early-stage planning of our signature annual event. This timing is perfect. We just finished SDSW 2019, […].

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Today, we share the thoughts of Greg Monterrosa ,a startup community leader who is currently Startup Weekend organizer, facilitator, and mentor and was a former Founder of MyLLC.com and Hub101. The continued growth of startup communities in Los Angeles. What was the biggest news for you/your company this year?

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

And there’s also Root Insurance , an Ohio-based car insurance startup that uses smartpho ne technology to understand individual driver behavior. ” In 2020, Root had a direct loss ratio of 82%. It issued over 1,000 new policies in the second quarter, up “tenfold” compared to the same period in 2020.

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socalTECH

JULY 13, 2020

who is based in Los Angeles--has launched a brand new startup accelerator called Product Club , which is aiming itself at accelerating a small class of product-focused startups. The new accelerator said that applications are due on Sunday, July 19th, for its Summer 2020 class. A former Tinder VP, Jeff Morris, Jr.--who

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