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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Los Angeles-based Internet Brands , which operates a suite of online, advertising driven websites across a wide range of verticals, said Monday that it would go private in a $640M, private equity deal, bucking the trend of Southern California companies filing to get to the public markets. READ MORE>>.

Internet Brands 190

Internet Brands Westlake Village Woodland Hills Beverly Hills 190

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The fund--started by Brian Garrett and Rick Smith --has been focused on digital media investments, and so far has made investments in six companies. We're describing ourselves as a micro-cap venture fund, focused on digital media opportunities in the emerging ecosystem of Southern California. READ MORE>>.

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Southern California Startup Palomar Rustic Canyon 153

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Kanaan Jemili: uCast Global is a digital media company that is looking at creating a scalable global solution for online video. The second ones are media brand and companies and we have several of those brands on our platform. Kanaan Jemili: I have been in Southern California for more than 18 years. What is uCast?

Content 113

Content Startup Mobile Platform 113

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. Corporations increasingly see social media as a key PR, communications and marketing medium.

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Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

For today's profile, we decided to talk with Taher Scherzay , Founder of FavRav (www.FavRav.com), a Los Angeles-based firm which has created a Facebook application to help small businesses find customers through social media, and also allow consumers to better tap the referral network of their friends. What's the idea behind FavRav?

Startup 193

Startup Newsletter Customer Custom 193

socalTECH

JUNE 27, 2011

Scott Saunders: I spent nearly my entire career on the investment side, and in 2005 switched over to the entrepreneurial side of the world. He was the startup-to-profitability CFO at Fandango, and really is one of the most incredible, operational executives in all of So-Cal. Tell me the story behind Payoff.com?

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Startup Ideas Southern California Social Network 197

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Now, thanks to social media, you don't have to outspend. Facebook is about to try to dominate display ads the way Google dominates text ads - Chris Dixon , May 15, 2010 It is customary to divide online advertising into two categories: direct response and brand advertising. You could just outspend. It is to out friend.

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Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248