Agtech Report Says Pace is Record-Setting

Agtech Report Says Pace is Record-Setting

A mid-year report by AgFunder says that agtech startups raised $2.06 billion in the first half of 2015. The report, powered in part by CrunchBase, highlighted the rising trend in agtech investing, with the comparable figure for all of 2014 at $2.36 billion.

Updating Models of Capital Efficiency and Shared Services

Updating Models of Capital Efficiency and Shared Services

One new member company of CTC will save more than their annual dues in the first three months of their membership thanks to one of the benefits we're about to launch. Over the course of a year, that's an ROI of greater than 400% and a direct contribution to cash conservation and a longer runway to a startup - all while saving the company time by delivering a proven and vetted solution.

Cyber Export Controls

Cyber Export Controls

The US government is currently considering new implementing regulations related to “intrusion software” which in December 2013 was added to the 41 nation export control regime on dual use military technology known as the Wassenaar Arrangement. This change to the agreement has the potential to significantly affect the security industry by placing controls on the export of intrusion software and pen testing software. 

Get to Know the New CTC

We’ve added to the team, rolled out a new slate of member benefits, and begun to show you the value the new California Technology Council will deliver to every member company. Now come and get to know us at our first orientation for members and interested potential members. We’ll meet at 4:00pm on Thursday, August 6th at the Exploratorium for an opportunity to learn how to get involved, which CTC initiatives make the most sense for you, and get into more detail on why membership will be essential to your business.

To learn more and sign up to attend, please click here.

Benefit Spotlight: 71 Pounds

Benefit Spotlight: 71 Pounds

"I spent 20 years in the intersection of shipping, e-commerce, and logistics," Jose Li, Founder of 71 Pounds told CTC. "I am fortunate to have sat on both sides of the shipping table - managing shipping and logistics for Jamba Juice as well as working for one of the major shipping carriers -running FedEx's Retail & eCommerce practice. I worked with thousands of small and medium size businesses. I saw how they did not have the time, resources, tools, or knowledge to get their refunds. I thought there had to be a better way."

Take the Leap!

Take the Leap!

Pete Ryan is co-founder of Gogohire, a hiring marketplace for sales talent. Pete goes Inside the Founder's Studio with CTC on the early days of a startup, making the leap as an entrepreneur, going through an accelerator, adapting your business plan and much more.