socalTECH

JUNE 24, 2011

alleging "false designation of origin and unfair competition" over the phrase "Memory Lane". United Online shifted Classmates into the nostalgic content market in February, as adoption of social networking sites like Facebook made the firm's prior business model irrelevant. The suit was filed by Memory Lane Inc., READ MORE>>.

Woodland Hills 145

Woodland Hills Sample Social Network Competition 145

Xconomy

OCTOBER 10, 2016

By popular acclaim, San Diego-based Echo Laboratories founder Eugene Cho claimed top honors, and a $15,000 check, for his two-minute presentation last week in the 10th annual “Quick Pitch” competition, hosted by San Diego’s Tech Coast Angels. Crowd Gathers for San Diego Tech Coast Angels “Quick Pitch” Competition.

Tech Coast Angels 40

Tech Coast Angels Technical Review San Diego Software Review 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2011

These are variations on a “crowd-funding” theme to raise money for a startup through social networks and voting at public events. Crowd-sourcing tools, usually Internet applications, use the social media to poll for interest, feedback, and ultimately some funding for the startup. Marty Zwilling.

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Funding Startup Social Media Sample 92

Xconomy

JULY 6, 2016

In addition to people sharing blood and tissue samples—which will be housed in a biobank run by the Mayo Clinic —the NIH wants to open the study to people who share personal information and health information, perhaps transmitted via wearable devices.

Study 59

Study PMI San Diego Sample 59

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2010

These are variations on a “crowd-funding” theme to raise money for a startup through social networks and voting at public events. Crowd-sourcing tools, usually Internet applications, use the social media to poll for interest, feedback, and ultimately some funding for the startup. Marty Zwilling.

Funding 59

Funding Startup Social Media Sample 59

Tech.Co

MARCH 1, 2018

This biotech company developed Xplore-PATHO as a service to test samples for the presence of pathogens – everything from bacteria and DNA virus to parasites and fungus – in a single test. Tapping into a niche community is part of Quirktastic Media’s competitive advantage. Price: $1.99 Quirktastic Media (Durham, NC).

Startup 79

Startup Mentor Platform Help 79