Our view: Sexual abuse bill would protect entrepreneurs from investors
Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) has been getting well-deserved national attention for a timely effort to address sexual abuse in the venture capital industry. She has introduced a draft of SB 224, a bill that aims to deter investors from making unwanted sexual advances to entrepreneurs seeking funding. Her effort comes at a time when Read More →
Congratulations to 40 Under 40 Class of 2017
The Pacific Coast Business Times would like to congratulate the 40 Under 40 Class of 2017. These 40 men and women, all under the age of 40, are a new generation reshaping the leadership ranks and the economy of the Tri-Counties: Hallie Avolio of Latitude 34 Technologies Jennifer Caldwell of FoodShare Eusebio Cordova Jr. of Read More →
Commercial sales down but office leasing rebounds
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Dubroff: Weinman puts a nontraditional focus on ‘Venky’ award
When UC Santa Barbara hands out its annual “Venky” award for entrepreneurial leadership each spring, typically it is a top scientist who gets the hardware. That’s because the award is named after Venky Narayanamurti, the former UCSB dean of engineering and an architect of the strategy that made UCSB a world leader in materials, photonics Read More →
Cybersecurity scares spawn legislation, new businesses
Businesses, government entities and consumers are increasingly aware of the threat of cyberattacks. High-profile security breaches like the ones experienced by health insurer Anthem Blue Cross, JPMorgan Chase and social network LinkedIn have thrust cybersecurity into the national spotlight. As statewide and federal laws come into play, protecting online networks has become one of the Read More →
$130 million investment one of region’s biggest deals
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Launching IPOs in 2016 won’t be easy
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