SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 13, 2012

Thursday, July 19, 2012 -- The Emerging Wireless and Mobile Software Development SIG: Near Field Communications. It has been in development and slow deployment for a decade. We will review current technology and its deployment challenges in the dominant mobile wallet ecosystem.

Software Development 113

Software Development Software Review Mobile Develop 113

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. Blogs weren’t popularized yet so it was an oddity for me to read the founder of a software company spewing out advice.

Software Review 285

Software Review Software Blogging Startup 285

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Review the code being built. The "Questions" post is probably the most important. Plan for past the initial MVP.

Technical Review 338

Technical Review CTO Hire CTO Coach Software Review 338

socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2018

Santa Barbara, California-based ERP software developer QAD has lost its website--and has potentially undergone either mudflow or water intrusion--due to the massive disaster unfolding in Montecito, California.

Software Review 124

Software Review Santa Barbara Ventura Blogging 124

TechEmpower

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you're grappling with this issue, identifying the specific cause can be difficult, especially if you don’t have a software background. This is where a technical review can be useful!) Before we review the symptoms, though, please bear this in mind: If your team shows these signs, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re weak.

Development Team Review 260

Development Team Review Develop Development Software Review 260

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Santa Barbara-based property management software developer Yardi said this morning that it has released a new software product, called RentCafe Senior Living. Pricing on the new software was not announced. READ MORE>>.

Software Review 100

Software Review Software Santa Barbara Software Development 100

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2020

Culver City-based personalized healthcare software developer NantHealth said last week that it will offer up free access to one of its software applications, Navinet AllPayer, as a result of the challenge healthcare providers are facing during the pandemic. The company also extended the free offer to new customers.

Software Review 113

Software Review Culver City Software Software Development 113

socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2014

Financial software developer Intuit is cutting 120 employees in Woodland Hills, according to a state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, part of a larger cut involving locatoins in Illinois, Virginia, and Arizona. financial finance software employment jobs layoff intuit' READ MORE>>.

Woodland Hills 166

Woodland Hills San Fernando Layoffs Software Review 166

Inverted Software

JUNE 15, 2018

At Inverted Software we often help our clients manage offshore and onshore development teams. Our proprietary processes and unique experience helps us evaluate and correct software development practices that have proven inefficient and instill practices that insure productivity and success. Developers love to experiment.

Software Review 51

Software Review Software Development Outsource Development Development Team Review 51

socalTECH

AUGUST 12, 2014

Santa Monica-based software developer Cornerstone OnDemand said today that it has scored a win with hotel and hospitality brand Hyatt. Cornerstone said that Hyatt will use its cloud-based talent management software for performance management, compensation, performance reviews, and other employee management efforts.

Cornerstone OnDemand 138

Cornerstone OnDemand Software Review Santa Monica Software Development 138

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Friday, October 8, 2010 -- Adding Human-Centered Design to Software Requirements Engineering. In earlier SPIN presentations, the speaker covered several topics in software requirements, in particular use cases and examples of their use and misuse. See [link].

Software Review 100

Software Review Design Software Activity 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2013

San Diego-based enterprise software developer ServiceNow has been ranked the top job creator in a listing from Inc. Magazine, the company reported today.

Software Review 159

Software Review San Diego Software Development Software 159

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

San Diego-based software developer Mitchell , which develops software and other technology for the insurance and collision repair industries, says it has merged with Genex Services , a provider of clinical solutions for the workers' compensation, auto, and disability markets. READ MORE>>.

Services 133

Services Software Review Technical Review San Diego 133

socalTECH

MAY 7, 2020

Irvine-based data science and analytics software developer Alteryx says it is offering up free training to help train workers who have found themselves unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Training 160

Training Software Review Software Development Software 160

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2017

years of software development. We have built route management software so that drivers have productive routes and can cluster pick-ups and drop-offs. We have built route management software so that drivers have productive routes and can cluster pick-ups and drop-offs.

Technical Review 268

Technical Review Funding Software Review Artificial Inteligence 268

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

Founder Developer Gap I’m assuming that the founders understand what they generally want to do with the business and where the product should be going. I provided a whole set of questions that I go through with founders before Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything. Accounting?

Fractional CTO 225

Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach 225

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Dat Do: We produce valuation software that solves a lot of complex valuation issues for privately held companies, backed by venture capital and private equity. Who would be purchasing the software? Audit firms like PwC, potentially a client, they would use it to review it when they received the valuation. How to price it.

Software Review 193

Software Review Startup Venture Capital Software 193

socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Irvine-based data analytics software developer Alteryx is at the center of a massive, consumer data leak which was revealed this week , which has revealed a stunning depth of information on 120 million American households. The breach is a stunning reversal of fortune for Alteryx, which had been riding high this year due to its IPO.

Software Review 138

Software Review Software Development Web Services 138

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2022

If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. This is a critical element of a good relationship, but a tough one.

Software Review 154

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development Startup 154

socalTECH

APRIL 1, 2013

Mobile software developer Mobile Roadie looks to be in the midst of an interesting transition, saying late last week that it is increasing its pricing, to "more closely match the value we are able to offer." Details of those pricing changes were not announced by the company.

Pricing 147

Pricing Mobile Software Review Software Development 147

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Irvine-based cybersecurity software developer CrowdStrike said Monday that it has rolled out a new set of customer support and services options, to support the deployment of its CrowdStrike Falcon software. Pricing on its new services offerings were not announced. READ MORE>>.

Services 113

Services Technical Review Software Review Technical Support 113

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 1, 2010

It makes no sense to meet in August or December due to travel schedules of most investors. For the record, this is not a secret, coded messages to companies for which I am on the board! Feel free to have color coding for each member with companies for which you think they might be able to help with intros.

Startup 301

Startup Venture Capital Software Review Email 301

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Santa Monica-based enterprise software developer Cornerstone OnDemand has raised $300M in a strategic investment from private equity investor Silver Lake, according to the company. Cornerstone said the investment came after a "review of strategic alternatives", including both solicited and unsolicited interest in the company.

Silver Lake 113

Silver Lake Cornerstone OnDemand Software Review Santa Monica 113

socalTECH

APRIL 21, 2020

Los Angeles-based accounting software developer BlackLine reports that its recent switch to a "virtual" user conference was a success, drawing nearly 1,100 attendees--twice what it had expected at its in-person conference.

Conference 113

Conference Software Review Software Development Los Angeles 113

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2020

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe.

Outsource Development 122

Outsource Development Outsource Software Review Technical Review 122

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. The company said the convertible note offering was made to qualified institutional buyers.

Pricing 113

Pricing Software Review .Net Advertising 113

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.

Artificial Inteligence 113

Artificial Inteligence Sales Software Review San Diego 113

socalTECH

MAY 22, 2020

Santa Monica-based healthcare practice management software developer PatientPop is adding a new set of telehealth features to its software suite, saying this week that it has launched a new product called PatientPop Pro. READ MORE>>.

Software Review 113

Software Review Santa Monica Tool Software Development 113

TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

We have members from all walks of life – from nurses to lawyers, software developers, police officers, makeup artists, fashion designers, dog walkers, interior designers and more.”.

Electronic Arts 232

Electronic Arts Netflix Los Angeles Technical Review 232

socalTECH

MARCH 18, 2016

Australian cloud billing software developer Electricitybilling.com says that it has set up a new office in Santa Monica, to provide West Coast coverage in the United States. According to the cloud software provider, it selected Santa Monica due to the quality of the talent in the region, and the similar culture to Australia.

Santa Monica 100

Santa Monica Software Review Software Development Software 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2018

Santa Barbara-based software developer QAD announced this morning that its CEO, Karl Lopker , has passed away. According to QAD, it will consider options for a permanent CEO appointment "in due course". According to QAD, Lopker passed away on Saturday, August 25th. Lopker was just 66 years old. READ MORE>>.

Santa Barbara 100

Santa Barbara Software Review Course Software Development 100

SoCal CTO

APRIL 9, 2013

I just got an email asking about exactly this: I''m with a new company that needs some software built, but doesn''t need (or have the resources for) a large staff of software developers. Do not fall into the trap of Startups and a Common Misunderstanding in Agile Software Development. What are the review periods?

Web Development 204

Web Development Web Develop Development 204

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.

Competition 142

Competition Software Review Social Media Custom 142

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2014

If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. This is a critical element of a good relationship, but a tough one. Complementary skills.

Software Review 107

Software Review Entrepreneur CTO Hire Outsource Development 107

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. This is a critical element of a good relationship, but a tough one. Complementary skills.

Software Review 103

Software Review Equity CTO Hire Outsource Development 103

SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

There are a bunch of questions in Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything , Startup Founder Developer Gap , and in Startup CTO or Developer. Interviewing and Hiring Process Get a resume and LinkedIn profile and review both closely: Do they know the world of startup technology?

CTO Hire 282

CTO Hire CTO Coach Technical Review Startup 282

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

If you have a software development background like mine, Im sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe.

Outsource Development 95

Outsource Development Outsource Offshore Software Review 95