InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

To update Marc Andreessen’s widely publicized quote from 2011, “OpenStack Software Defined Networks (SDNs) are eating the world.” For instance, in 2000 Gartner created the term Supranet to describe how software would connect disparate hardware – proclaiming the advent of the Internet Of Things a decade and a half too early.

IBM 100

IBM IBM Networking Software 100

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

https://medium.com/media/cc969482e7abf6b75d3c0958c8ee409d/href I moved to Los Angeles in 2007 and as a VC who had built his career as a programmer, database designer, program manager, CEO then VP Products at Salesforce, I wanted to build a portfolio of software investments. An obvious vector for me would be software for the media industry.

Buzzfeed 210

Buzzfeed Media Content News 210

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Apple did this with the introduction of the smartphone, which altered the value chain for computers, video, and software, which were already staples that they knew well. He entertains no sense of a static business. Richard Branson is doing it with Virgin Galactic space rides, without impacting his Virgin Airlines.

Examples 99

Examples IP Acquisition Social Media 99

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 26, 2013

Squabbler, a video engagement platform for web and mobile publishers has launched new features and the next generation of its video engagement platform in a move that will power engagement for sports, entertainment and news publishers a like. Customized content. Stage and settle debate.

Metrics 79

Metrics Platform Content Web 79

socalTECH

JUNE 21, 2012

The event--one of a number of events focused on LA tech, entertainment & startups tied into the Silicon Beach Fest--will award $20,000 in cash from StartEngine, $12,000 in cloud hosting services from Peak Hosting, and many other prizes to the top technical products cooked up at the event.

Southern California 145

Southern California Slides Entertainment Startup 145

Xconomy

JULY 20, 2018

Time to curl up in your cubicle, pop open one of these in-depth, entertaining reads, and catch up on some of what you missed during a busy week. You’ve made it to Friday. This week we’re taking a look at all the political stories that are coming out of the tech world.

Entertainment 49

Entertainment Buzzfeed Venture Capital Journal 49

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2011

And while Maker Studios is pure entertainment, TreeHouse is pure education. But getting well paying job in technology and importantly distributed all across this country is important to the future competition of the US in the world and important to helping solve our economic problems.

Invest 295

Invest Carson Technical Review Education 295

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

Throughout all of this we saw a tinkerer, a problem solver and a completely obsessed leader who was competitive and wanted to win. But we were sure that Jamie would be maniacally focused on improving the product, marketing the dream to consumers and out-maneuvering the slower-moving competition. We weren’t sure.

Startup 247

Startup Pricing Product Marketing 247

socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based Catalog (www.catalog.cc), a startup developing artificial intelligence software to help independent visual artists scale their content production efforts, announced it raised $1.5M Jacobo Lumbreras: Kelly was a previous investor in a company I was involved in before, in the enterprise software area.

Help 133

Help IP Content Google 133

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 22, 2013

The entertainment connection is readily available and getting more clients is a bigger possibility. The competition is not as big as Silicon Valley of course, but LA is going in the right direction. MR: The entertainment industry here is huge obviously. MR: The entertainment industry here is huge obviously.

Social Media 94

Social Media Startup UCLA Media 94

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2012

Tech Reporters: These individuals will write and edit informative and practical articles on a range of topics including Startups/Entrepreneurs, Gadgets, Mobile Tech, Tech in Entertainment, Gaming, Apps & Software, productivity, and cover breaking tech news. Will also report on local tech events in their respected area.

Technical Review 71

Technical Review Software Review Writing News 71

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2010

Kevin Strong: FutureDash is a software company, and our core technology is actually focused on real-time dashboards, primarily for consumers and small businesses. Our server software sits on those devices very easily. Google has its own home energy monitoring project, PowerMeter - is this competitive or different?

Startup 140

Startup OCTANE Outsource Development Google 140

socalTECH

MAY 2, 2013

In particular, funding for companies developing deep technology--software and cloud, as opposed to content and media--seems to be lacking. There is a really genuine and real opportunity in the intersection of media and entertainment technology here in Los Angeles, and people are focused here on that for a legitimate reason.

Invest 159

Invest Technology Startup Venture Capital 159

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2013

To support this growth, Internap has not only taken notice, but in response, has jumped leaps and bounds ahead of their competition to provide a foundation of support structure that Southern California needs. They may be new to LA, but I think they get it.

Redondo Beach 104

Redondo Beach IP Southern California Entertainment 104

Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Shadrach: I am the founder and CEO of cloudPWR , which is a six year-old software company headquartered in Tacoma. The Founders Series is a happy hour competition where up to five, handpicked startups have 1 minute to pitch their company and detail their value proposition in the marketplace in front of an audience.

Startup 70

Startup Class Resource Examples 70

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 14, 2014

Cojoin offers business intelligence software to collect and analyze data easily and quickly. Instead of having multiple departments to handle this function, Cojoin expects companies to easily get rid of communication problems with their business intelligence software. Matt Weghorst: Cojoin is a data integration platform.

Startup 85

Startup Southern California Mobile Software 85

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

But on the other hand if you have a product with a very high gross margin (software, virtual goods, etc.) It’s fun social entertainment that without words helps me feel connected to people that I’m close to or whom I want to follow. Use that as a source of competition. That’s why I love Instagram.

Web 334

Web Mobile Startup Software Review 334

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

A very big thanks to Alexandra Harris, the founder of FanCause , a company that aims to connect entertainment brands with their fans to raise money. Thomas and his partner lived off of credit cards, and used crappy data centers and open source software (LAMP). Sounds like a noble cause. Hope you all enjoy.

Angel 302

Angel Startup Ideas .Net 302

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

With upcoming HBO streaming likely, Hulu is more competitive now than ever. It may be harder to find Amazon’s service on your entertainment system or gaming devices. However, Hulu – and you – pay a price for these advantages. The biggest problem is the commercials, which are really annoying. Does Nothing Sound Right?

Netflix 40

Netflix Hulu Content Outsource Development 40

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The “cheat” industry started to become competitive and even combative for video game producers, and it became clear that cheats were compromising the quality of games and their experience. Finally, software had grown much more advanced and using permanent cheats in game testing was no longer necessary.

Software Review 40

Software Review Geni Course Competition 40

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

SocialNightlife is not the first startup to go after this space, though the main differentiator between them and their competition is the platform’s front-end integration with social media. All something that the $23 billion industry needs desperately to turn another corner into the digital age.

Social Media 56

Social Media Media Custom Customer 56

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

If you want to understand the details of why this is, I covered it in detail in this post, Understanding Changes in the Software Industry. Yes, it’s true that FOMO (fear of missing out) is driving some irrational behavior and valuations amongst uber competitive deals and well-financed VCs. Everybody is now payment ready.

Venture Capital 347

Venture Capital Capital Technical Review Startup 347

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Despite the growing competition, Philips Hue light bulbs are still the kings of all smart, Wi-Fi enabled light bulbs. With these apps you can truly unlock the power of your smart light bulbs, putting them to work as entertainment, scheduling and control tools. Conclusion. And it’s (almost) as easy as screwing in a light bulb.

Screening 40

Screening Slides Startup Press 40

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

These are all great tech people, who have changed the world of computers, internet and software. Myspace is a social entertainment network that suggests new musical acts to you and keeps you updated with new releases of your favourite musical acts. People we admire. What inspired you to come up with LAGbook? A Social Discovery Network.

Social Network 100

Social Network Networking Advertising Startup 100

Tech.Co

MARCH 1, 2018

Their speech recognition software has a high level of accuracy, as though a human was transcribing the information. Tapping into a niche community is part of Quirktastic Media’s competitive advantage. WythMe is changing the way people find businesses with discounts and within their budget for entertainment. Price: $1.99

Startup 79

Startup Mentor Platform Help 79

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

A bundle of software services for SMBs to manage their inventory, accounting, manufacturing, and purchasing. He was fortunate enough to attend three competitions: Atlanta, Sydney and Athens. Fun Fact: Malcolm is running a marathon to acquire skills and certificates in enterprise, software, cloud and hybrid, and security architectures.

Startup 40

Startup Training SaaS Walnut 40

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Demand Media is a leading online media company that informs, entertains and connects millions of people every day. Not limited to the technology industry, our members invest in exciting companies in a wide range of industries including biotech, consumer products, Internet, IT, life sciences, media, software and environmental, among others.

Social Media 60

Social Media Technical Review Tech Coast Angels Venture Capital 60

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Demand Media is a leading online media company that informs, entertains and connects millions of people every day. Not limited to the technology industry, our members invest in exciting companies in a wide range of industries including biotech, consumer products, Internet, IT, life sciences, media, software and environmental, among others.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2010

Software Labs: Petri Dishes for Tech Innovation. Pedro Galván, Software Guru magazine. How UX and the Cloud are Transforming Software. If you’re an entrepreneur or software ninjette who wants to make a full-time income from your web. Entrepreneurism / Monetization design, Recruiting, Software development. .

Guide 69

Guide Startup Venture Capital Entrepreneur 69