socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Santa Monica-based Tapatalk , which develops a popular mobile application to allow users to access and read online forums, is turning to Blockchain in an attempt to reward content creators. Tapatalk's software is used to access online forums and discussion communities via a native, mobile app. Tapatalk is led by CEO Winter Wong.

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Content Software Review Technical Review Santa Monica 160

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Fast forward to almost exactly one year later, and a lot has changed for the payments and software startup. Since its 2017 inception, SpotOn has been focused on providing software and payments technology to SMBs with an emphasis on restaurants and retail businesses. Image Credits: SpotOn.

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Technical Review Software Review Invest Acquisition 296

socalTECH

MARCH 16, 2021

Los Angeles-based Magnite, the sell-side advertising software developer which was previously known as Rubicon Project, says it has priced an offering of $350M in convertible senior notes. The notes are due in 2026. Magnite offers up a sell-side advertising platform for desktop, mobile, audio, and other platforms.

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Pricing Software Review .Net Advertising 113

socalTECH

JULY 8, 2013

If there were such a thing as a "Dream Team" for mobile advertising, you would be hard pressed not to pick the founding team of Los Angeles-based Gradient X (www.gradientx.com), whose founders include Michael Lum (formerly of OpenX), Brian Baumgart (formerly at Adconion), and Julie Mattern (formerly of Rubicon Project). Why tackle mobile?

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Advertising Mobile OpenX Software Review 253

socalTECH

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Santa Monica-based Geodelic , a developer of location-based mobile networking software, told its users Wednesday that it has released version 2.0 of its Sherpa mobile software. Tags: geodelic location mobile networking software. READ MORE>>.

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Mobile Software Review Clearstone Santa Monica 133

socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Los Angeles-based AppOnboard , the developer of mobile app demo technology led by Jonathan Zweig, says that it now has such app developers as FoxNext Games, Game Insight, Superheart Studios, Jam City, Huuuge Games, and Simple Habit using its tools.

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Technical Review Mobile Technology Customer 133

socalTECH

JANUARY 23, 2020

San Diego-based artificial intelligence software developer Brain Corp says it is saw "record sales and revenue growth" in 2019, on strong retailer demand for autonomous, mobile robots. The company said its software is now used on approximately 10,000 robots.

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Artificial Inteligence Sales Software Review San Diego 113

socalTECH

APRIL 9, 2013

YouMail the provider of enhanced voicemail services and mobile apps, has a popular iPhone and Android application--but, like any other firm, has had to limit how many different platforms it ports its app to. YouMail appears to have cracked the code, by making its services available via an application programming interface. READ MORE>>.

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Software Review Develop Development Software Development 208

Inverted Software

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

At Inverted Software we have gathers the top 5 marketing software tools we think every business should utilize in order to effectively reach customers while keeping time effort in check. ConstantContact is email marketing software. It even manages online reviews across all of your channels! Here is our list: Hootsuite.

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Software Review Tool Software Marketing 44

socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2010

According to Mindspeed, the three are working together to create a solutions for LTE-frequency division duplex (LTE-FDD) and LTE-Time Division Duplex (LTE-TDD) mobile networks. The companies are targeting LTE equipment suppliers with their combined products.

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Software Review Technical Review Mobile Software 140

TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” Are you targeting desktop, tablet, or mobile? Most new sites need to account for mobile delivery – but on the other hand, not every MVP needs both desktop and mobile versions. Targets Are you developing a native app and/or a web app?

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Develop Development Technical Review SEO 520

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2016

For a software startup, a patent can be the intellectual property providing the key competitive advantage, or it can be an expensive non-defensible bureaucratic nightmare -- or both. Some argue to simply eliminate software patents, while others put their hopes in U.S. Patent offices can’t keep up with software technology.

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Patents Software Review Software Technical Advisors 53

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2012

As Google starts offering more consumer products (read: mobile devices) I assure you they will find ways to take customer service calls from you. Higher conversion rates (10-15x online conversion) and higher value at closure (up to 2x higher) due to up-sell & cross-sell potential. But What About Mobile? Phone numbers.

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Mobile Technical Review Google Screening 311

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2020

According to the company, its service allows small businesses to manage their website, listings, reviews, messages, booking and payments, all in one platform. The company is targeting such businesses as hair salons, auto shops, and landscapers with its software. GoSite is led by Alex Good. READ MORE>>.

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Services Software Review San Diego Platform 113

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2013

According to Facebook,”The update represents a new way of discovering and booking great dining experiences, all within the Facebook mobile app. There’s no need to visit a separate mobile site or open a separate app.” ” Available on Facebook Mobile pages. OpenTable partners with Urbanspoon.

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Software Review Mobile Guide Sites 67

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 6, 2013

Kuapay, a mobile wallet solution that allows users to pay, enjoy loyalty programs, and manage coupons has released Kuapay’s 3.0, But for users to adopt mobile, there is need for security. Kuapay therefore makes paying with its mobile wallet more secure than paying with a physical credit card. True Mobile Wallet Experience.

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Mobile Software Review Patents Clearstone 74

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Woodland Hills-based Gumiyo , the mobile publishing software firm led by Shuki Lehavi, reported this week that it saw a surge in mobile traffic due to Hurricane Irene. Gumiyo develops software which helps publishers create mobile apps. The firm said it saw the biggest traffic on August 28th.

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Woodland Hills Software Review Mobile Venture Capital 174

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Take electricity as an input and through a process called ultrasonic transduction to convert it to a soundwave that can be beamed from a transmitter to a sleeve on your mobile phone that would use and ultrasound receiver to convert it back to electricity and charge your phone. We hired IP specialists to review prior art.

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Technical Review Software Review CTO Hire IP 418

TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 11, 2021

Healthvana , a health tech startup that began with a specific focus on providing patient information digitally for individuals living with HIV, is helping Los Angeles County roll out mobile vaccination records for COVID-19 using Apple’s Wallet technology. “We look and feel like Instagram.

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Technical Review Software Review Startup Los Angeles 201

socalTECH

JANUARY 28, 2016

Los Angeles- and Berlin-based eKomi , a developer of software to solicit ratings and reviews from e-commerce customers, has added Anastassia Lauterbach to its board of directors. eKomi is led by Michael Ambros, and says it is headquartered in Berlin and Los Angeles with additional offices in London, Paris, and Madrid.

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Beverly Hills Software Review Invest Commerce 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Urban Airship develops mobile notification and "push" software used by mobile app developers to engage with customers. Caine took over from Citrix Online''s Andreas von Blottnitz back in July of 2004, shortly after Citrix acquired ExpertCity.

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Santa Barbara Software Review Mobile Software 138

socalTECH

AUGUST 23, 2013

TigerText offers up its software to enterprise and healthcare companies, who need a way to send secure messages via mobile devices, but can''t use things like SMS and text messaging due to regulatory requirements. The company did not disclose any financials, but said it quadrupled the number of paid users of its products.

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Santa Monica Software Review Mobile Software 199

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 12, 2018

Battery isn’t the only marquee investor to find value in ServiceTitan’s business developing software managing day labor. And as Battery Ventures investor Sanjiv Kalevar noted in a blog post last year , the opportunity for software companies serving blue-collar workers is huge.

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Glendale Los Angeles Startup Technical Review 271

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

As a business advisor, I have to recommend even to established companies that they review and revamp their competitive strategy now, even if it appears to be working today. The old approaches of controlling distribution channels, saturating retail, and methodically scaling your brand awareness don’t protect you anymore.

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Competition Software Review Social Media Customer 142

socalTECH

OCTOBER 13, 2010

iSkoot Technologies includes substantially all of the assets of San Francisco-based iSkoot, a developer of social networking and Skype-compatible voice-over-IP software for mobile phones. Tags: qualcomm iskoot merger acquisition mobile software skype social networking. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed.

Social Network 157

Social Network Software Review Technical Review IP 157

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2021

Here is an entry-level benchmark for the new software personal assistants: Simple and intuitive communication. A good assistant know how get things done efficiently, recognizing user hardware and software limitations. Of course, many are still fighting it as well, due to privacy concerns. Technology environment savvy.

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Web Entrepreneur Software Review Google 152

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

Burstly, a Santa Monica based company, provides an open and free ad management platform that helps mobile application developers better monetize their inventory. The first big wave of this change came from the introduction of the iPhone, which was the first well built mobile device for using the web. The world is going mobile.

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Mobile Invest Companies Company 282

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 26, 2013

Digital publishing ecosystem Mag+ and Appboy, a mobile relationship management platform have partnered to enable digital publishers convert their readers into loyal users. Mag+ corporate clients can also use the partnership to building mobile enterprise apps and monetize them. Tools to understand and communicate with their readers.

Mobile 83

Mobile Technical Review Tool Software Review 83

socalTECH

JUNE 3, 2019

Citron previously founded and sold Mogreet, a developer of mobile marketing software, among other ventures. However, as it happened, we went into due diligence and got a term sheet to sell the company on my month off. What is Pledgeling? I'm thinking I'm going to have this life changing moment.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Software Review Mogreet Platform 113

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Santa Monica-based Geodelic , the developer of mobile location information applications headed by Rahul Sonnad, has rolled a new mobile application from Clear Channel. Powered by Geodelic's software, the FLYsmart application includes such airports as LAX, SFO, JFK, Chicago Midway, and other airports. READ MORE>>.

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Clearstone Santa Monica Software Review Mobile 198

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

In this talk, we spent most of our time on Technical Advisors: Every Web/Mobile Startup Must Have One and how they should be helping you: Specify the right things to be built. Review the code being built. The "Questions" post is probably the most important. Third party products are used appropriately.

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Technical Review CTO Hire CTO Coach Software Review 338

socalTECH

AUGUST 23, 2017

Serial entrepreneurs--those who have started and successfully sold or exited startups in the past--have been outsized contributors to the local technology industry, due to the experience they had in their prior companies. Here's a quick look at just a few of the new companies who are led by serial entrepreneurs from the LA ecosystem.

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Entrepreneur Companies Company Technical Review 113

socalTECH

MAY 13, 2009

Sling, which makes "time shifting" hardware devices to record television content, rolled out its SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone today, with a notable removal of 3G network support due to a spat with AT&T and Apple. READ MORE>>.

Software Review 170

Software Review Mobile Los Angeles Networking 170

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2013

This smart phone app places all your contact information into a single QR code image. Anyone with one of the many QR code scanning apps on their phone can take a photo of your code to be taken directly to your contact information. Several of these have good reviews, including PIMEX, Diasho, Enhilex, and Advanced Contact Manager.

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Software Review Social Network Email Google 99

socalTECH

MAY 17, 2016

According to reports, due to a bug in the company's software, a limited number of users saw video from other people's houses, instead of their own, when they used the company's apps.

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Report Santa Monica Software Review Software 124

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Big news in the mobile sector this week. Yesterday, Lookout , a mobile securities start-up based out of San Francisco, CA announced their release of an iOS version of their widely used Android compatible app. Lookout is a relatively new company, but has been a dominant figure in the mobile securities sector for Android phones.

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Mobile Startup Software Review News 88

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 20, 2020

Photo by Viktor Forgacs on Unsplash I was listening to Dan Primack’s podcast on Pro Rata and he was interviewing Senator Klobucher who is now publicly and vocally speaking out against Uber purchasing Grubhub and has tried to mobilize against this.

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SaaS Customer Custom Technical Review 242