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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Glendale-based ServiceTitan , the developer of home service business management software, says this morning that it has named David Burt, former NetFlix Vice President of Content Planning & Analysis and Co-Head of Corporate Development as its new Chief Financial Officer--as the appears poised for an IPO.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Streaming entertainment provider Netflix is boosting its consumer products efforts out of its Los Angeles office, saying on Tuesday that it has tapped a Disney Parks veteran as its new global products head.

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APRIL 23, 2018

Netflix , the provider of online streaming services which has major operations in Los Angeles, is planning to raise $1.5 billion in debt to fund content acquisition, production and development, potential acquisitions and strategic transactions, and other efforts, the company said this morning. READ MORE>>.

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MAY 13, 2014

Wall was most recently at Netflix, as part of that company''s global creative team. Hulu said wall had headed up the Netflix "Watch Responsibly" compaign, plus campaigns for "House of Cards," "Orange is the New Black," "Arrested Development," and "Hemlock Grove". hulu marketing streaming executive television netflix'

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

By now you probably know that Netflix is splitting its business into two parts: its digital streaming business (retains the name Netflix) and its DVD mailing business, which was its original business (to be called Qwikster). With nearly 25 million customers using Netflix it’s clear that everyone will have an opinion on this.

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APRIL 12, 2013

Beverly Hills-based Hasbro Studios , the content division of toy maker Hasbro, and streaming media provider Netflix said Thursday that the two are in an expanded, multi-year programming agreement. hasbro netflix content streaming video hollywood' Financial details of the content deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

Irvine-based VIZIO , the developer of HDTV and other electronic products, announced this morning that its VIZIO 8" Tablet with Wi-Fi is now pre-loaded with Netflix. The addition of Netflix comes about a month after VIZIO inked a deal to carry Hulu Plus on the tablet device.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

One of the quickest ways to become an entrepreneur these days is to develop and publish a smartphone app. According to Tim Cook at Apple, there are over 34 million registered developers in 2022. This is a tough one to accomplish, but it has paid off handsomely for the first to win in other categories, such as Amazon Kindle and Netflix.

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

These include companies across multiple industry spectrums, notably NetFlix in entertainment, AirBnB in hospitality, and Whole Foods for groceries. These teams are motivated to develop approaches to creatively explore new opportunities for growth. For team members, the ongoing challenge is figuring out what not to do.

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JUNE 25, 2020

San Diego-based ClickUp , a startup which develops "remote work" software aimed at helping organizations collaborate on projects, has raised $35M in a Series A funding round. According to ClickUp, its customers included Google, Nike, Uber, Airbnb, Netflix, and Ubisoft, where it helps replace or integrate workplace applications for employees.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2020

One of the quickest ways to become an entrepreneur these days is to develop and publish a smartphone app. According to Tim Cook at Apple, there were over 20 million registered developers in 2018. Above all, don’t forget to develop a comprehensive marketing and promotion strategy. Build your own marketplace platform.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

San Diego-based productivity software developer ClickUp said this morning that it has raised a huge, $400M Series C funding round, which gives it a valuation of $4 billion. According to the company, it has tripled its revenue, and now counts such clients as McDonalds, Booking.com, Papa Johns, and Netflix as customers.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

The big three options right now are Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon, and they’re getting bigger: Americans are watching more than an hour of streaming content per day , a number excepted to steadily increase over time. Netflix Basics. Netflix has both quantity and quality.but isn’t very timely. Hulu Basics.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Santa Monica-based Heard , a startup developing social sharing and networking software for iOS, Android, and the desktop said this week that it has launched a brand new "social exchange" software product aimed at letting people share and exchange content online. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Netflix Inc and The Walt Disney Company have joined hands to give US film lovers high quality animated and live action films. ” Sarandos added, “It’s a bold leap forward for Internet television and we are incredibly pleased and proud this iconic family brand is teaming with Netflix to make it happen.”

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L.A. Business Journal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Meditation app Headspace acquires artificial intelligence conversation developer; geolocation data company Factual raises $42 million; Netflix hires former Disney executive as head of global products

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JANUARY 25, 2021

Los Angeles-based Perch, a startup which operates a service that lets users build their credit by paying for Netflix, Spotify, Hulu, and other services on credit, has scored an investment from financial giant Citi, via Citi's new Citi Impact Fund. Size of the investment was not announced. Citi announced the investment this morning.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 23, 2019

So Bayen resolved to be more of a sourcing partner for new customers rather than developing a credit and lending business hmimself. Bayen scrapped the Lenny business model after realizing that he’d have a hard time finding a debt financing partner.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Netflix is, Spotify is and we think FabFitFun is a no brainer,” said Daniel Broukhim co-founder and co-chief executive of FabFitFun. . We have members from all walks of life – from nurses to lawyers, software developers, police officers, makeup artists, fashion designers, dog walkers, interior designers and more.”.

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MAY 23, 2018

According to the two, Electronic Arts also acquired the Israeli team which had developed GameFly's streaming service for games, which had allowed videogame users to rent videogames via the Internet, much like one might stream videos using Netflix or other online streaming services.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

It turns out that Technicolor had already been separately developing a platform for digital media distribution. Why a new, streaming service -- and how is this different from Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, etc? The second piece, is you asked about Netflix, and we''re really not competitive with Netflix at all. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

We are the ‘Netflix’ of Africa – with iROKOtv we stream Nollywood (Nigerian Hollywood) movies online, so they are accessible to anyone with an Internet line, anywhere in the world. The team in London is around 15 people – mostly tech, design, business development and marketing people there. iROKO Partners was launched in December 2010.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

The half- dozen movie giants that have been with us in one form or another since the 1930s, plus huge upstarts like Netflix and Amazon (Prime). Many of the studios have sizable in-house technology development operations, but all acquire technology or technology products from outside their corporate borders. See [link] (more)

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2021

In the current market it’s not that hard to find executives leaving: Facebook, Google, Airbnb, Netflix, Snap, Salesforce.com, SpaceX … you name it?—?to You need to develop pattern recognition for what truly exceptional looks like. Chances are you’ll see a lot of good deals. to start their next company. Don’t rush to do deals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2023

Not all innovations have to be as disruptive as the Netflix digital download was to Blockbuster’s DVD business. Have the courage to develop an independent point of view and be prepared to ignore discouragement and assumptions from the pundits. I found many non-disruption recommendations in the new book, “ Beyond Disruption ,” by W.

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JUNE 15, 2011

Peacock has previously served at such firms as Teradata , Netflix , and Capital one. Gaikai develops an instant game streaming service, which allows game players to play games from their web browser, rather than having to download and install games. Wayne Peacock as its Senior VP, Business Intelligence.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Two of those startup founders, longtime Apple executive Cedric Rogers and former developer for VEVO and MLB digital Shaun Newsum, are now pulling the curtains back on the first fruit of their production studio, Culture Genesis , with the launch of TriviaMob — a new quiz show targeting urban audiences.

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OCTOBER 6, 2011

Irvine-based Western Digital , the developer of disk drives and other electronics products, said today that it has launched a new version of its streaming media player which connects with the Spotify music service.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 21, 2019

We believe cloud-based VR is the future, and AmazeVR has developed elegant technology that enables users to create and share interactive content very easily,” said Dong-Su Kim, CEO of LG Technology Ventures, in a statement. “We We see no reason that VR content shouldn’t be compelling enough to support a Netflix model.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

San Diego-based Chumby , the developer of Internet-connected hardware, software widgets, and other related technology, is powering a new television from Best Buy. The new Best Buy TV also includes access to Netflix, CinemaNow, YouTube, Pandora, Napster, and other online services, using Tivo's user interface.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

The licensing deal is part of a growing trend of online video streaming services--Hulu, Netflix, Amazon--to develop their own stable of exclusive online content, to attract viewers and subscribers to their services.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Canoo has spent the past year discussing the development of its prototype vehicle with the manufacturer so the company could provide advice on how to design and develop the car. The idea, the company says, is to bring convenience and afforability of a Netflix movie service to the auto industry.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 17, 2019

The slate of programming in development includes: The Hating Game – A Sally Thorne bestseller that’s also being adapted into a film later this year starring Lucy Hale and Robbie Amell. He points to the success of Netflix’s hit “You”, which the streaming service picked up from Lifetime.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To promote passion, you need to develop a sense of purpose, promote collaboration, and have fun. Netflix, which is known for its creative culture, tells employees to “Say what you think, even if it is controversial. With a team full of passion, you can accomplish just about anything. Celebrate ideas. Encourage courage.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 14, 2019

Meanwhile, new venture-backed companies like the superstealthy Shadows, SuperPlastic and Toonstar are all developing virtual characters that will launch via social media channels like Snap and Instagram, or on their own platforms. We want to develop characters and we want to tell fictional stories rooted in reality.”

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Pasadena-based software-as-a-service developer Central Desktop reported today that the firm had 44 percent, year-over-year growth, and boosted its staff by 50 percent in 2009, as a result of demand for the firm's online project collaboration tools. The firm said its customers now include such companies as Netflix, U.S.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 17, 2013

The package of a lifetime. Jump on board, applications are open for individuals and teams until December 15 th , 2013.

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