note: Deloitte is also a sponsor of socalTECH). Deloitte has announced its Deloitte Technology Fast 500 , its annual ranking of the fastest growing firms in the nation in the technology industry. The list is based on the five year growth rates for firms (based this year on 2005 to 2009). 2010 Ranking. Company. Revenue Growth. 2005 to 2009). MORE >>

I strongly disagree with Wil Schroter’s recent post on SoCalTech (SoCalTech.com ) that people are“eager to write checks.”  Tags: Managing an Early Stage Company Raising Capital Andy Wilson entrepreneur entrepreneurship investors Momentum Venture Management MVM SoCal Tech start-up venture capital Entrepreneurial Optimism. It is ugly. .really MORE >>

Ways socalTECH Can Help You With Your New Year's Resolutions. It's a new year and it's time to get back to work. LaunchpadLA Opens Up Spring Applications. Broadcom Powering New Mac Wireless. Surf Air Gets First Aircraft. Solarflare ($22M, San Diego, high speed networking). Ignyta ($6M, San Diego, personalized medicine). Comment below! MORE >>

The SoCal Biotech Ventures Summit came out of the efforts of Brent Reinke, who started the Gold Coast Business Forum for educational and networking for executives, and John Dilts, who started Maverick Angels for investors interested in financing and mentoring startup companies. Privacy Policy. Terms & Conditions MORE >>

SocalTech has secured a great discount for our members. For those looking to network with the high tech community in Southern California, there are two great events Thursday you might want to check out (among many great events this week). The first is Vator LA , and the second is MOTM. Vator Splash LA. Where. 32037 Agoura Road. 818) 889-9105. MORE >>