Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

This was in large part due to the marketing efforts of Jason that created a great top end of the funnel (100+ companies applied) and the herculean efforts of Tyler Crowley who spent days going through all of the submissions and serving up 5 very interesting companies. My personal favorite and best fit for GRP Partners was Thumbtack.

Angel 254

Angel Technical Review Software Review Platform 254

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

I’m very pleased today to announce that I invested, on behalf of GRP Partners, in Burstly alongside Rincon Venture Partners , an early stage VC in Southern California whith whom we love to work (and were our co-investors on RingRevenue ). Enter Burstly. I like that. What does it do? Burstly aslo has iPad video ad support.

Mobile 282

Mobile Invest Company Companies 282

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

My firm GRP Partners recently funded a young LA based company named Ad.Ly Wordpress), video (YouTube), pictures (Flickr), review sites (Yelp) and collaborative content (Wikipedia). Because they wouldn’t have the enormous amounts of profits that they’ve been able to sink back into research & development.

Ideas 286

Ideas Advertising Google Technical Review 286

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Mark Suster , GRP Partners. enables developers to sell cross-platform web-apps that optimize to your mobile device. InVenture has created a market for "micro venture capital," whereby everyday investors can provide expansion capital to developing businesses. Panel speakers: Paige Craig , aka. Adrenaline Fueled Angel.

Social Media 60

Social Media Technical Review Tech Coast Angels Venture Capital 60

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Mark Suster , GRP Partners. enables developers to sell cross-platform web-apps that optimize to your mobile device. InVenture has created a market for "micro venture capital," whereby everyday investors can provide expansion capital to developing businesses. Panel speakers: Paige Craig , aka. Adrenaline Fueled Angel.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 28, 2012

. “Let us come together and celebrate…” The mashup theme was reflected in the SBF programming, which included panels highlighting accelerators, VCs, startups, developers, movies, TV, music, web content, art, fashion, social good, surf & skate, and more. Code Monkey Hackathon song (VIDEO ABOVE). Geeks Unite.

Hollywood 67

Hollywood Technical Review Startup Rustic Canyon 67

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

It’s like people arguing that there’s a beautiful beach house in 2006 that represents great long-term value due to scarcity of similar property. Huge structural under-employment in much of the country and full employment in some niche tech markets where it’s impossible to hire developers, designers or sales professionals.

Pricing 309

Pricing Marketing Startup Venture Capital 309