socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Here are four startups of them, and what they're doing: Demand Media. Demand Media, the internet publishing firm which is in the midst of an IPO effort, is the brainchild of Richard Rosenblatt, who was at the reins of Intermix, the parent firm of MySpace, and brokered the sale of MySpace to News Corporation. www.demandmedia.com).

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Startup Tech Coast Angels Demand News 178

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

Especially when he’s surrounded by Danny Rimer (who funded Skype, MySQL, Last.FM PLUS RELATED FUNDING …. 2.6mm in Series A : Canaan , Anthem. There is a lot of interest in radio these days and another high profile deal in this sector is TargetSpot funded by USV. My take: Never bet against Bill Gross.

Venture Capital 271

Venture Capital Capital Google Platform 271

Jason Nazar

MARCH 22, 2011

He just pounded out design and code for a few weeks and got Plancast up on the web and users adopting his product right away. Challenge #2 – There is Not Enough Great Tech, Product and UI/UX Design Talent in LA. Simply put LA has a lack of GREAT product, UI/UX, and design talent. It’s a chicken and egg problem.

Company 111

Company Companies Startup Twiistup 111

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2012

It’s becoming harder to distinguish tech companies from media companies. And costume & set designers. I’ve been meeting with LPs (those who invest in VC funds) over the past year and discussing trends I see in the market and where I think we need to be as a firm to be near to and meet the needs of our customers.

Technology 313

Technology Rustic Canyon Cloud Computing Beverly Hills 313