socalTECH

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Los Angeles-based Recargo , a startup which is developing mobile apps for helping electric vehicle owners find the nearest electric charging stations, said this week that it has acquired PlugInCars.com , an online news and community site focused on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 19, 2012

“The rise of couponing in late 2008 coincided with the recession of the late 2000s;” this factor combined with an increased consumer interest in mobile technology and devices led to an unprecedented decline in print media. Getting Mobile-Ready. With roughly 91% of the population using mobile devices and 26.3%

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2012

We spoke with CEO Kai Stubble to hear about how SupperKing is looking to create a service--inspired by collaborative consumption sites like Airbnb--which will let people host meals in their homes for strangers, to get to meet new people, show off your cooking skills, and hopefully make new friends. First, what is SupperKing all about?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2012

We spoke with CEO Kai Stubbe to hear about how SupperKing is looking to create a service--inspired by collaborative consumption sites like Airbnb--which will let people host meals in their homes for strangers, to get to meet new people, show off your cooking skills, and hopefully make new friends. First, what is SupperKing all about?

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

It's the age of smartphones and mobile data, where there are now apps gathering an immense amount of information about where we are, what stores we visit, and what we are doing. We take mobile behavior signals, and create actionable insights to power advertising, business intelligence, and measurement.

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SoCal CTO

JUNE 13, 2011

Of course, if you are developing native mobile apps or building something on top of a particular code base or you need to integrate tightly with something, all of those factors may push you directly towards a particular language and framework. desktop, mobile, browser). The rest is just down and dirty algorithmic programming.

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JUNE 18, 2010

Search leverages selective filtering via XMPP versus site indexing; only real-time search player to do so. Reportedly, Softbank and Zynga have discussed jointly distributing games through Softbank’s mobile-phone service in Japan and other countries. Network of vertical focused sites: BeachMint, BeachMint, WineMint, etc.;

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 7, 2010

TechZulu will be streaming Digiday : Mobile live from 8:00am - 5:00pm PST Monday 3/8. Scott will share data and results from both ChaCha and other industry sources that will highlight the compelling opportunity that brand advertisers now have in the mobile arena. Presenter: Scott A. Presenter: Scott A.

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OCTOBER 8, 2010

This year BlogWorld and New Media Expo 2010 is set to be their biggest yet. WOWee One is a rechargeable, pocket-sized, speaker+subwoofer that provides room-filling sound and deep bass on the go for the iPod™, iPad™, Nintendo DS™, PSP™, mp3 players, mobile phones, computers, or any other device using a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.

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MAY 19, 2010

Gilt Group is currently the largest private sale web site in US. Founded in November 2007 in New York City by Alexis Maybank and Kevin Ryan (co-founder of DoubleClick); CEO is Susan Lyne (ex-CEO Marta Stewart Living Omnimedia) Revenue estimates: $50mm in 2008; $170mm in 2009 (versus budget of $150mm); $450mm forecasted for 2010.

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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. 14mm in Series C; $25mm in Series B raised in March 2010; $44mm raised in total. Segment One: Jim’s background and Clearstone’s investment strategy. AppDynamics.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

The telecommunications firm says people in Los Angeles increasingly depend on mobile Internet connections for communication, entertainment and productivity at work, at home and everywhere. billion Investment. McNeely said,“I’m proud of the investment AT&T continues to make in California.

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MARCH 20, 2007

talking about Prodeges Search with Kevin Site - [link]. Take a look at other sites: [link] But the overall idea is to provide branded search in order to get merchandise from your artist, star, etc. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. When It’s Darkest Men See the Stars - Steve Blank , November 24, 2010 When It’s Darkest Men See the Stars. but: Something is Still Missing.

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JUNE 3, 2010

It’s a very product that allows you to do visual search of eBay, ETSY, Match.com, AllRecipes and several others sites. Users leave messages for each other through BlockChalk mobile app. Mobile gifting service. Provider of real-time data and predictive analytics for web site publishers. They sponsor TWiVC.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2012

It's an intensely competitive market in developing games for the iPhone and other mobile platforms, with thousands and thousands of titles competing for attention from users. In 2010, we sold the game assets and name PlayScreen, which we had acquired, and formed a new company with some solid financial and technology guys.

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JULY 13, 2010

This continues my series of posts: Top 29 Startup Posts May 2010 Startup CTO Top 30 Posts for April 16 Great Startup Posts from March There was some really great content in June. " 8 Questions to Ask When Interviewing at a Startup - Instigator Blog , June 18, 2010 Job interviews are meant to be conversations. Now I have.

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MAY 25, 2010

As I prepare for my role as emcee in June for Convergence 2010 , I began to look back at how I got involved in radio. For one, we built a following by using Facebook and Twitter and other social networking sites. APP WATCH – Spotlight on the hottest mobile applications. I spent a lot of money on Mark Germain (Mr.

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APRIL 17, 2010

They have developed a cloud-based platform for merchants to publish to multiple distribution networks, including social, mobile and email. The company’s analytics comprehensively monitors customer behavior over multiple networks, including location-based mobile networks. We’re excited to work with them. with the clips.

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JULY 5, 2011

Just as we launched a 2010 site they go all 2011 on us! Yet we wanted to be clear that we invest heavily in digital media, mobile & software companies. We liked this idea so much we decided to steal it from True Ventures. Just as we did they took it down from their website. I still loved it. Next I might steal this.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

I continually face the challenge of designing and building registration / sign-up pages on a wide variety of different web sites and mobile applications. Back in January 2010, I wrote a post that's one of the most popular on this blog: When to Use Facebook Connect – Twitter Oauth – Google Friend Connect for Authentication?

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FEBRUARY 17, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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MARCH 20, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2007

LA is a vibrant community with a rich network of angels that fund early stage companies, lots of VCs, easy access to big media, lots of innovation in media, mobile content, games, green, health care, and many, many others. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta.

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MARCH 9, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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MARCH 13, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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MARCH 1, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Asher Hunt: Overnight is a mobile app for travelers to book same day, last minute stays, with local hosts. Asher Hunt: Back in 2010, I was spending a lot of time at Coloft, which I think of as the Bauhaus of technology in LA. There's a shift to mobile, which is still happening, and that's a big thing. It's mobile first.

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MARCH 12, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2007

Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta. He is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 20, 2010

Make sure to tune in this Thursday July 22, 2010 at 2pm PST for the premiere TechZulu Live show. We'll catch up with Ryan about his latest endeavors into the mobile space. New Site Design (Going Green). TechZulu will also be going under some major overhaul with the site design.

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