socalTECH

AUGUST 31, 2016

Ventura-based The Trade Desk , which develops an advertising technology platform, says it has appointed Mark Kirschner as its new Chief Marketing Officer. He also has served at Scholastic Internet Group, MTV, Paramount Interactive and NEC Technologies. Kirschner will be based out of The Trade Desk's New York offices.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Calabasas-based surround sound and audio technology developer DTS --which is now a unit of Xperi--and IMAX Corporation announced this morning that the two are in a partnership, where they will launch a new certification and licensing program aimed at consumers. Financial details of the partnership were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 21, 2016

Los Angeles-based Livit , which is a developer of a live, mobile, virtual reality streaming app and service, said today that it has named Marty Corwin as the company's Director of Global Sports.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Research is paramount, and sources are everywhere, especially for public companies and large investment firms. A wise board and management would take their own hint and strengthen that core, whether it is your development team, your geographic dominance or other trait. There are many steps to take, each closer to assuring a success.

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Outsource Development Paramount Outsource Research 156

socalTECH

AUGUST 24, 2015

The company says it has so far linked YouTube content developers with such brands as L'Oreal, Adidas, GameFly, Marvel and Paramount Pictures, among others. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

APRIL 27, 2011

Technicolor , the provider of services to the motion picture, television, and media industry, has backed a North Carolina technology firm developing video search and discovery products. Turner, The CW Network, Paramount, and Telepictures. Durham, N.C.-based based Digitalsmiths said that it has closed on $12.5M Technicolor has its U.S.

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JUNE 23, 2017

Steve Poizner , the former California gubernatorial candidate and former founder of SnapTrack (which he sold to San Diego's Qualcomm), says he has created a new group called the Alliance for Southern California Innovation , which will focus on further developing Southern California's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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MARCH 2, 2012

Los Angeles-based Cyber Rain , the venture backed developer of smart irrigation controllers, has tapped an entrepreneur known for making waterless urinals ubiquitous in the US and around the world, as its new CEO. Krug has also previously served at Paramount Pictures and the Walt Disney Company, among other companies.

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Tech Coast Angels Paramount Los Angeles Entrepreneur 150

Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Economic development officials are justifiably salivating at the once-in-a-generation opportunity to attract what is arguably the 21st century’s most important company, and up to 50,000 high-paying technology jobs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2022

Here are the key elements of the strengths framework they have developed, with my own insights and experience added for your consideration: Money: the capital you have, or can easily raise. In the business world, your ability to raise money is often paramount to your success. Fortunately, you can develop this skill.

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socalTECH

JUNE 16, 2010

The firm said it is developing a user-created, social gaming and chat platform for Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and OpenSocial. Los Angeles-based Worlize , a new startup focused on social gaming and chat, said Wednesday that it has scored initial angel funding for the firm, and opened up a private beta.

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JANUARY 20, 2010

a developer of augmented reality software which superimposes computer generated images onto live video feeds and PC webcam images, announced today that the firm's technology has been used with a number of major DVD releases. Los Angeles-based Total Immersion.

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socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2010

Los Angeles-based Total Immersion , the developer of augmented reality software, has snagged another win in the entertainment industry with 'Iron Man 2'. The firm said its is providing augmented reality features for a digital promotion around the film, as part of a marketing campaign from LG. LG Ally is LG's first U.S. Android phone.

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socalTECH

MARCH 8, 2010

Counterpoint Systems , a developer of software for rights management, royalty accounting, and product licensing, said today that it is expanding its U.S. operations, which are headquartered in Los Angeles.

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TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Enhancing Front-End Product Search We also developed a front-end search tool that revolutionized the way users search for products. Ensuring Accuracy: How to Test Results Upon deploying AI-driven search tools, validating their accuracy is paramount.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 15, 2008

Los Angeles-based maniaTV, which develops video content for the web, said today that it has hired six new executives at the firm. Paul joins from Joost; Klein from National Lampoon; Sniffen from JumpTV and NBC; Przybylowski from G4TV, Chu from Paramount Pictures, and Lucero from Disney.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Bordo has previously served at Paramount and MGM, in addition to a stint at SocialVibe.com. My first studio role was in digital media at Paramount Pictures. How much of what you have is based on technology that is already out there, versus what you've developed? What is NowLive all about?

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Kabam indicates itself as the leading developer of hardcore social games, with titles like Global Warfare and Dragons of Atlantis , very little in the way of cutesy farm animals and social-based boardgame retakes like fellow social gaming giant Zynga. According to an announcement at a recent Web 2.0

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Brian has over a decade developing and deploying cutting-edge technology within the entertainment industry. McKelvey has led, designed and deployed gaming and web technologies for a multitude of leading companies including Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Lionsgate, TNT, GSN and Live Nation.

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Blogging Paramount Social Network Entertainment 84

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

BermanBraun Interactive--the production firm founded by Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun--has deals with MSN, NBC Universal, and Pepsi to develop online entertainment properties. Berman is former president of Fox Broadcasting and Paramount Pictures. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2010

Brian McKelvey: For the last ten years, I've worked in software engineering, ranging from building social viral games for Paramount, Lionsgate, and GSN. You can make new friends on Worlize, and then take that and make new connections on the social networks, and develop a more meaningful friendship. What's your background?

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

big requirements for development, release, and QA engineers. RightScale's software is used by developers to manage the deployment of their applications into the cloud, handling configuration, monitoring, management, and more. relationships and brand are paramount to get invited to review the best searches.". LiveNation.

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Technical Review Company Companies Southern California 279

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 28, 2012

Adam Fridman, MSF from DePaul, 4 years investment banking and 10 years in business development consulting and start ups. Review quality is paramount since Advisors are doing this to build relationships. Entrepreneurs ask Advice, when granted, they leave a review for the Advisor. Who is the founder and what his background?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2016

This year's fest has expanded to included panels on how to grow your startup internationally, maintain your company culture, manage developers in multiple countries, and reach mainstream audiences using TV advertising combined with digital. When we first started in 2012, panel programming focused on how to fund your startup, find a CTO, etc.

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2013

If you look at the industry, it's a roughly $100 billion industry, with about 80 percent of the revenue coming from the big six studios, Warner, Paramount, Disney, 20th Century Fox, and so on. Darren Marble: Top-tier, independent filmmakers. The remaining 20 percent are independent film-makers. We're targeting just below the big six.

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JUNE 13, 2013

James DeJulio: We''re a social content development platform. We work with really big businesses and brands, everyone from P&G to Lego, Mattel to NASA, to develop mostly video content. This creates a big, diverse pool of ideas, and the client can then find the three, four, or five top ideas they want to see developed.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 25, 2011

They’ll discuss how content creators and brands work together to create, develop, and market digital branded entertainment. Director, oversees creative development and physical production of derivative webisodes (Grey’s Anatomy, Cougar Town, Ugly Betty, etc.), Originals, Head of Creative Development. davidbeebe.

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socalTECH

MAY 23, 2012

Bauckhage talks about the firm's recent funding from DFJ Espirit, T-Venture, Grazia Equity, and others, and how the company has been helping studios like Twentieth Century Fox, Universal, Disney and Paramount market their upcoming releases. What is the idea behind Moviepilot? We started about four or five years ago.

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Startup Paramount Entertainment Netflix 164

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

He’s focused on that sector (not exclusively but predominantly) and therefore has an amazing network at large financial services firms to help you with business development. So they develop short-hand ways to qualify things better. So interacting with you in person is paramount. Neither can any VC. They are buying YOU.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 4, 2012

I worked on packaging independent projects, and helped send Paranormal Activity to Paramount. I saw that independent film was changing underneath us, and then I moved to work for Vuguru to do creative development for a year with Kristin Jones. That's Michael Eisner's company, and Larry Tanz is president.

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Web Content Startup Education 187

Xconomy

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

The Carlsbad, CA-based company has also developed software that it says can help healthcare providers and other organizations keep track of orthotic devices and bill patients for their use. For more than two decades, Breg has built and sold braces, splints, walking boots, and other devices designed to help rehabilitate injured patients.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

After listening to hundreds of startup pitches, and reading even more business plans, most new venture investors develop their own favorite list of “red flags” that signal the beginning of the end of their interest. Your credibility is paramount, so don’t jeopardize it with hype and too much passion. Your future depends on it.

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Funding Startup Innocal Entrepreneur 98

socalTECH

JANUARY 21, 2009

Since the, EQAL has inked a number of deals--the most recent with CBS on the show "Harper's Island"--to develop online shows which take full advantage of the Internet medium. Editor's note: Quincy Smith is CEO of CBS Interactive; Nancy Tellum is President of CBS Paramount Network Television). Frequency is very important.

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Hollywood Content Paramount Entertainment 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2016

Many people will argue that total customer satisfaction is paramount, but I’m a pragmatist who believes that treating everyone the same really means treating all of them poorly. In business, this means an entrepreneur who never says no to any customer is doomed to a hard life and some expensive mistakes.

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socalTECH

MARCH 29, 2012

We quickly branched out of music, working with television companies like NBC Universal, and working with film studios like Paramount and Warner Bros. We're hiring senior developers, and we're also focusing on sales operations as well. Now, we're getting into brands. Matt MacNaughton: We're using it to focus on our technology.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 8, 2014

Letting investor groups lead contests has been paramount in helping us move into other countries – by allowing us to focus on the connection platform, and not have to get tied up with international securities laws.” Timing has been paramount for Crowdfunder, now with a well cultivated pool of accredited investors.

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Invest Platform Entrepreneur Paramount 83

socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2011

We launched that section with Paramount, with the movie ad as the lead sponsor. Originally, our intent was to have consumer facing content, but as we developed our technology, we found out that we would be competing with our customer if we continued to do consumer facing content.

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