socalTECH

MARCH 11, 2014

But, what that really did, is it allowed us to use that network to incubate the software we are building now for YouTube. We saw that fan activity, and were excited about it, and thought it was really cool. But, more often than not, they''re doing different kinds of activities around a brand. That''s when we rebranded to ZEFR.

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Hollywood Help Media Content 159

socalTECH

JULY 16, 2014

Erik Rannala: Really, it''s the quality of the companies in the market, plus the level of activity. We spent our early days validating the hypothesis that Los Angeles is a good market for seed stage investments through MuckerLab. Everyone thinks that it''s all about media and content because of those big industries in town.

Startup 206

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

In an unprecedented surge in startup support activity in Los Angeles this morning, another venture startup accelerator, Start Engine , formally launched this morning, applying the accelerator model to startup in the Los Angeles area.

Startup 219

Startup Southern California Activision Mentor 219

socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2017

So this fall, we launched Science Blockchain, a new incubator that partners with leading entrepreneurs to build a portfolio of blockchain and cryptocurrency related businesses. I think we will see the rise of a newer and larger mobile-focused media companies and the continued evolution in traditional television entertainment.

Dollar Shave Club 140

Dollar Shave Club Tsavo Userplane Southern California 140

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2010

GRP Partners is looking to hire two analysts (maybe even three) to join our practice in Los Angeles. The chosen candidate will probably have worked for a very reputable firm that is either in technology, consulting, investment banking, media or a startup. Often these jobs aren’t even publicized.&#. Are you merging?

Venture Capital 290

Venture Capital Technical Review GRP Partners Email 290

socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2012

If you're looking get your startup off the ground in Los Angeles, it always helps to have help from folks with connections to the venture and angel community. It's not a lot more, juts a little more, but it's because the Los Angeles is more difficult to sustain a startup than in Cincinnati or other places.

Startup 254

Startup Los Angeles Entrepreneur Media 254

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2012

I see it first hand in Los Angeles where given the growth of YouTube networks the worlds of art & technology are colliding. It’s becoming harder to distinguish tech companies from media companies. So we’ve seen an explosion in the number of startup companies and subsequently a huge burst in the number of incubators.

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Technology Rustic Canyon Cloud Computing Beverly Hills 313

socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2011

One of the biggest complaints you hear from both entrepreneurs and investors in Los Angeles, is the lack of a credible, visible startup accelerator in the Los Angeles area. We caught up with Erik to hear more about MuckerLab, and its efforts to grow the Los Angeles technology ecosystem.

Technical Advisors 176

Technical Advisors Startup Southern California Los Angeles 176

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded, advised, invested and sold numerous businesses, including application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media, Movoxx, PeopleMedia, Brizzly and Myspace. Mike is actively involved with early-stage start-ups as an investor, advisor and board member.

Tech Coast Angels 105

Tech Coast Angels Startup Angel Southern California 105

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2012

It turns you, you can actually do that, with Burner , a new iPhone app developed by Los Angeles startup Ad Hoc Labs. At any given time, you can have multiple numbers, turn the ringers on and off individually for any number, and have different numbers active. Let's talk first about your app. What's next big thing for you?

Yahoo 200

Yahoo Startup Mobile Ideas 200

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

In some ways it is similar to early stage incubators such as Y Combinator, although FI is even earlier stage, focusing on developing the founders themselves as entrepreneurs as opposed to actual companies. What were those and how is that changing now given how things are changing in social media? How did you do that?

Product 150

Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Mike Jones , Investor and Advisor Located In Los Angeles. A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded and sold numerous businesses, including agency PBJ Digital, application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media and Myspace. Dinesh earned his B.S. Event Details. to 9:30 p.m.

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Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

SoCal Delicious

OCTOBER 8, 2012

SIGNIFICANCE PASSING-MENTION. --> Tech Titans Hit the Beach As Silicon Valley moguls go on a home-buying spree in Los Angeles, theyre reshaping the real-estate landscape. Tech entrepreneurs and executives from Silicon Valley are moving south and buying up luxury homes in the Los Angeles area. NAME David Sacks.

Los Angeles 44

Los Angeles Software Review Technical Review Journal 44

Tech.Co

JANUARY 4, 2018

For many founders, getting noticed by investors, potential customers, incubators and other companies, is a necessity to take your product to the next level. Attendees can enjoy signature cocktails and delicious appetizers while they mingle with investors, experts, media, and other techies in the industry that can help build businesses.

Startup 70

Startup High Tech Product Design 70

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

In addition, Howard Marks unveiled Start Engine , a new LA incubator focused on helping entrepreneurs become successful in 90 days. VP, Strategic Planning at Disney Interactive Media Group. upStart.LA is a startup accelerator based in Los Angeles that helps tech entrepreneurs get their business up and going.

Idealab 77

Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 77

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

He is also an active investor with stakes in companies like Hipmunk, GroupMe, Facebook, Zynga (acquisition stock), and SV Angels. Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup. Sangster lives in Los Angeles and is actively involved in improving early childhood education.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Design 100

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

In addition, Howard Marks unveiled Start Engine , a new LA incubator focused on helping entrepreneurs become successful in 90 days. VP, Strategic Planning at Disney Interactive Media Group. upStart.LA is a startup accelerator based in Los Angeles that helps tech entrepreneurs get their business up and going.

Idealab 49

Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 49

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

Chris Dumler , Co-Founder of Los Angeles Startup Foundation. Chris Dumler is an advocate of the Los Angeles startup community and the culture that holds it together. VP, Strategic Planning at Disney Interactive Media Group. Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup.

Idealab 84

Idealab Tech Coast Angels CalTech Startup 84

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 18, 2013

Tech Coast Angel investor Dale Okuno came out because he believes that MuckerLab attracts better talent because they keep their class size small and focused. Okuno has been investing in Los Angeles startups for the past three years after selling his own company E-Z Data. Founded by L.A.’s

Class 100

Class Startup Tech Coast Angels CTO Coach 100

socalTECH

MAY 14, 2010

Generally speaking, I'm really just been along for the ride this first year, learning how Cynthia, Luis, and Janelle run the day to day activities. Launchpad is a virtual incubator and accelerator, where we put companies in and give them quantitative and qualitative feedback and mentorship.

OCTANE 174

OCTANE Orange County Technical Review Southern California 174

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

Chris Devore & Andy Sack have created Founder’s Coop with the goal of funding, incubating & launching more early-stage ventures in Seattle. In Los Angeles we don’t have “patron technology companies&# that are big enough to matter – we’re still hoping to see them emerge.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Press 317