socalTECH

OCTOBER 4, 2012

We teach people how to make web series and video for the web, and specifically for sites like YouTube, and independent networks like Flip and Dailymotion. We teach through video tutorials, with courses around specific sites, like how to make content for FunnyorDie, taught by one of the staff writers from FunnyOrDie.

Web 187

Web Content Startup Education 187

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2013

Mike Tringe earned his BA in History and Science from Harvard, and his MFA in Film Production from USC. He’s worked as an English and Film teacher at the American School of Tangier, and has also assistant taught film production at USC. Sara Akhteh received her BA in Film Theory from UCSC and her MFA from USC in Production.

Web 93

Web USC Course Guide 93

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

Silicon Beach Fest is gearing up to showcase the most promising startups and visionaries from across LA’s growing startup entertainment ecosystem. Mark Suster of GRP Partners and Launchpad was confirmed to keynote along with Nely Galan of Galan Entertainment, the first Latina president of Telemundo.

GRP Partners 88

GRP Partners MyLife Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 88

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 18, 2013

He is also the co-founder of Playsino, ExpressCoin (Bitcoin exchange), GoCoin (Bitcoin payment platform), Five Delta, Evertune, GamesTV, Digital Entertainment Network, KnCMiner.cn (Bitcoin Mining), and Robocoin China (Bitcoin ATM). He has also been a guest lecturer at Stanford, USC, and UCLA.

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Startup Entertainment Media Santa Barbara 111

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2009

We spoke with Sherry Gunther, CEO and founder of the firm, earlier this week to get a better look at the company and the dynamics behind the virtual world market nowadays--as well as why Sherry decided to make the jump from the world of entertainment media to online. What's special about your virtual world?

Media 150

Media Tech Coast Angels Social Network Content 150

socalTECH

DECEMBER 3, 2008

What we've done, is we've taken technology originally developed at USC, a CIA funded project, and gained global commercial rights for the non-security sector. They want a means of representing themselves that is animated, and changeable, and actively communicates in places like MySpace, Facebook, and other social networks.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Clearstone Venture Capital Media 100

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

We have universities like CalTech, UCLA, USC and many more. LA was a leader in lead generation (LowerMyBills), comparison shopping (PriceGrabber, Shopzilla), social networking (MySpace … I know, I know – Facebook won – but it was still a big business). It’s a one hour flight all – this is not an issue.

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Company Companies Technology Startup 290

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Attending discussions at SMWLA week is a great opportunity to learn and mingle with some of the world’s top content creators, strategists and all around top-tier digital influencers in Los Angeles, the mecca of entertainment. They have broken events down by two hubs: Social Tech , and Entertainment. ENTERTAINMENT HUB.

Social Media 92

Social Media Los Angeles Media Angel 92

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

SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. A SoCal native and graduate of both UCLA and USC, Richard Rosenblatt led the growth of MySpace from an unknown to a household name. In total, Demand Media owns 20 media networks in the US alone and is one of the best reasons why Paul Graham believes Hollywood is dead.

Technical Review 75

Technical Review Entrepreneur Riot Games Southern California 75