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Jade Howe. Photo Courtesy of Howe.

Catching up with Jade Howe

I haven't talked to Jade Howe since his company packed up and left Orange County. Howe now has…

News May 13, 2013
Factor54 founder Todd Miller and investor Ted Wueste

Factor54 raising money to grow

I stopped by the Costa Mesa garage that Factor54 calls home the other day and met company owners…

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L to R: Jamahl Grey

Breakfast with Rhythm General Manager Jamahl Grey

I had breakfast the other morning at Cappy's in Newport Beach with Jamahl Grey, the general manager of…

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Ambissionäó»s window display at Central Coast Surfboards.

Ambission works to break in from afar

One of the young founders of Ambission based in Arroyo Grande in the Central Coast recently emailed me…

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CJ Olivares

FuelTV going global and mobile

I drove to LA yesterday to meet CJ Olivares, the general manager of FuelTV to find out what's…

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A Truth Soul Armor marketing image

Truth Soul Armor doubles revenue in 2008; sees opportunity in 2009

At the last round of tradeshows, I saw that the Truth Soul Armor booth was packed with buyers.…

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Kurtis: The startup challenge

Kurtis: The startup challenge in a branded world

Kurtis Surf Goggles are trying to do a tough thing: Launch a new brand of eyewear in an…

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Jeff Ray

Truth 2008 sales to reach more than $3 mill

I headed down to San Clemente yesterday to meet Jeff Ray, the owner and president of Truth Soul…

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Dean Quinn of O'Quinn

O'Quinn adding juniors and other news

I caught up with Dean Quinn this week to see what is happening with his brand O'Quinn. O'Quinn…

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