Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

He calls it his “Tom Sawyer&# company. Scott’s first big foray into industry-changing companies came with CarsDirect, an IdeaLab company where he was the initial founder & CEO. Scott left the company, which eventually IPO’d and became Internet Brands. Incubated by Clearstone Ventures in 2008.

Zag 248

Zag Truecar Venture Capital CarsDirect 248

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2010

Palm (acquired by HP ) – In our interview we talked about how transformational mobile computing is and why it’s different than web computing (e.g. We talked about how the metaphor for finding information might be changing and why large companies such as HP and Microsoft are betting so big on this industry. AppDynamics.

Clearstone 236

Clearstone Venture Capital ReachLocal Google 236

socalTECH

APRIL 1, 2010

We caught up with founder Evan Rifkin --who previously founded and sold TagWorld/Flux to MTVN in November of 2008--to learn more about the startup. You have advertising networks and mediation players, but you don't really have an ad management platform like ours. What is Burstly? Our space is pretty young. READ MORE>>.

Startup 164

Startup Platform Advertising GRP Partners 164

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Social networking sites and microblogs are used not only to build company brands, but to foster productivity; social media tools help build communities around the question, "What are you working on?" This Panel will explore issues such as: How can companies best utilize social networking media? What are the risks and rewards?

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. But having different funds available for different stages of one’s company is actually a really good thing. DEAL OF THE WEEK: Gilt Groupe – We both admired this company.

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Yesterday, Google announced that it was shutting down its Google Audio efforts--the search engine giant's efforts to try to sell radio advertising. Those companies are used to the precision and target-ablity of search. It has to represent a win for buyers, and also has to represent a win for sellers. Broadcast isn't like that.

Google 124

Google Advertising Media Startup 124

socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2010

Interested to hear more about how the company came about--and why it has been getting some attention for its efforts--we spoke with Tom Grasty , co-founder of the company. It ran in April of 2008. We got lots of traction on the web, and the story was picked up in many places.

Journal 187

Journal USC News Startup 187

Frank Addante

MAY 24, 2007

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Startup 3.0:

Advertising 40

Advertising Startup Venture Capital Outsource Development 40

socalTECH

JUNE 1, 2011

One of the biggest forces that has emerged in the Internet in recent years has been crowdsourcing, the way the web has empowered users to drive the creation of content and information online. I sold that company, eCRUSH, which operated espin.com, to Hearst at the end of 2006. What's the story behind Ranker?

Startup 195

Startup Platform Sites Java 195

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

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. Through advertising or direct sales, these sites harvest intent. they have purchasing intent ).*. Stay Tuned.

Startup 248

Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

socalTECH

DECEMBER 17, 2008

WordHustler launched in May of 2008 in a beta. We caught up with both Anne and John to learn more about the company. In their case, people write their scripts on a web site, and when they're done, they can submit them to contests with a single click. What's the whole idea behind WordHustler?

Writing 209

Writing Hollywood Startup Sites 209

socalTECH

JULY 20, 2011

It was the fall of 2008, when Lehman Bros. However, it was an idea and concept which had been brewing for awhile, and besides, I had a personal interest in starting my own company and wanting to be an entrepreneur. However, 18-34 year olds have been in high demand by marketers, TV advertisers, and consumer companies as an audience.

News 173

News Entertainment Startup Bertelsmann 173

socalTECH

MAY 11, 2011

So I actually started a graphic design company out of college, and got lucky with the web taking off at the right time. This is my third company. What's his role with the company? You don't need a CD, or hardware, it's completely web based. My other, non-marketable skill included philosophy.

Study 252

Study Startup Design Tips 252

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2010

Patrick Kennedy: Sidebar is a company that was founded to bring consumers personalized content, focused on mobile delivery of that content. We did a successful trial in 2008. When I joined the company, I found an amazing technology platform and analytics capability. How is the company funded? What is Sidebar all about?

Content 189

Content Screening Mobile Customer 189

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Coincident has created a platform that will allow storytellers and producers to create robust second screen stories on the fly that incorporate video, images and other web content. With the rapid trajectory of tablet devices purchased in the past few years, media and mobile companies are scrambling to create new apps for them.

Screening 109

Screening Content CTO Hire Platform 109

Frank Addante

SEPTEMBER 25, 2006

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Startup 3.0:

Company 40

Company Companies Startup Venture Capital 40

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Los Angeles-based Crosscut Ventures (www.crosscutventures.com) is one of the newest venture capital funds in the area, and has quietly been working on funding local companies over the last year. 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.

Southern California 153

Southern California Startup Palomar Rustic Canyon 153

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

We've really set out to solve the problem we saw, which is a vast category of travel information which is not aggregated well on the web. About eight years ago, I founded a recreation company, which, oddly enough, is now one of my own suppliers. I was in advertising and marketing, working in Newport Beach on the Mazda account.

Activity 164

Activity Startup Sites Web 164

socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2011

Last week, we talked with Fouad ElNaggar of Redpoint Ventures about some of the interesting companies in Southern California. So, we spun up the site, and got it up and going in the middle of 2008, and it just took off, particularly right after the elections. How is the company funded and backed? Has that been the case for you?

Redpoint 201

Redpoint Startup Content .Net 201

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Shani Higgins joined Technorati in 2007 to lead strategy and day to day operations for the company¹s advertising sales, business development and the Technorati Media advertising network. Jim Farley is Ford Motor Company’s group vice president, global marketing, sales and service. Justine Ezarik (a.k.a.

Los Angeles 75

Los Angeles Angel Social Media Media 75

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 17, 2012

She is expected to champion for new products and advance its web technology. I look forward to working with the Company’s dedicated employees to bring innovative products, content, and personalized experiences to users and advertisers all around the world.” as CEO and Member of the Board of Directors. Mail ,Yahoo!

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Yahoo Artificial Inteligence Google Design 51

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

The International Man of Advertising, developed his success at award-winning traditional agencies such at Leagas/London, Fallon/NY, Wieden/Amsterdam and Publicis MOJO/Sydney on global brands such as: Nike, Adidas, Diesel, Powerade, Gor-tex and Coke. Cameron Olthuis is an Internet Marketer and Entrepreneur that owns several Internet Companies.

Social Media 75

Social Media Social Network Media Writing 75

socalTECH

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Investors and universities are often very eager to figure out how to tap into those universities as a source of new companies, but often find its difficult to move research from the lab to an actual company. What our company is doing, is it is developing an online tool for people to find addiction treatment to meet their needs.

UCLA 204

UCLA Research Tech Coast Angels Offshore 204

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Shani Higgins joined Technorati in 2007 to lead strategy and day to day operations for the company¹s advertising sales, business development and the Technorati Media advertising network. Jim Farley is Ford Motor Company’s group vice president, global marketing, sales and service. Justine Ezarik (a.k.a.

Los Angeles 49

Los Angeles Angel Social Media Media 49

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2012

CallFire simplifies telephony, making sophisticated, expensive carrier-class telecom capabilities available through an easy-to-use GUI and API platform, which the company pioneered in 2007. Ron Paul’s presidential bid, the Arizona League of Conservation Voters and the 2008 California No on Prop.

Venture Capital 89

Venture Capital Cloud Computing Class Education 89

Frank Addante

MAY 15, 2006

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet advertising is good. Internet advertising is good. No, it’ Startup 2.0:

Advertising 40

Advertising Startup Chief Technology Officer Technical Review 40

Frank Addante

MAY 8, 2006

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet advertising is good. ► October (1) New Video! . No, it’ Startup 2.0:

Startup 40

Startup Advertising Web Design Venture Capital 40

Frank Addante

MAY 20, 2007

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Startup 3.0:

Entrepreneur 40

Entrepreneur Blogging Startup Venture Capital 40

socalTECH

APRIL 28, 2010

Dave Waldman: We started quite a while ago, back in almost September of 2008. I was one of the early folks there that came on and was there as the company grew. But, what I think has happened is you see a lot of companies that have really gone after that corporate market. How long has Bccthis been around?

Email 185

Email Startup Mobile Ideas 185

Frank Addante

DECEMBER 22, 2006

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Startup 3.0:

Startup 40

Startup Competition Venture Capital Advertising 40

Frank Addante

APRIL 16, 2007

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Startup 3.0:

Google 40

Google Advertising Startup Venture Capital 40

Frank Addante

JULY 30, 2007

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Startup 3.0:

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Outsource Development Advertising 40

Frank Addante

OCTOBER 31, 2006

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Startup 3.0:

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Advertising Email 40

Frank Addante

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Startup 3.0:

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Web 2.0 Outsource Development 40

Frank Addante

MAY 3, 2006

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet advertising is good. I am now 29 years old and on my 5th startup company.

Startup 40

Startup Blogging Venture Capital Web 2.0 40

Frank Addante

AUGUST 29, 2006

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Startup 3.0:

Venture Capital 40

Venture Capital Capital Startup Outsource Development 40

Frank Addante

AUGUST 2, 2006

► February (1) Building and Developing an A++ Team ► 2008 (14) ► December (1) Develop a Culture Roadmap ► November (2) Green Week - Save the Environment and Your Cash Creating a Culture of Innovation: Cultural Values. Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Startup 3.0:

Entrepreneur 40

Entrepreneur Startup Venture Capital Web 2.0 40