SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 15, 2012

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Investors, startups, Internet and web enable ventures, games, web services, mobile, apps, Internet enabled services, platforms, consumer electronics, software, hardware, entertainment and media, digital media, broadband and web services, entertainment,, finance, life science, enterprise, clean tech.

Entertainment 113

Entertainment Web Los Angeles Media 113

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

San Diego-based Websense is taking aim at all of those time-wasting, viral videos your employees have been forwarding around, with its security software. The new controls work on Websense TRITON, Websense Web Security Gateway and Websense Web Security Gateway Anywhere. READ MORE>>.

Social Network 154

Social Network Entertainment San Diego Content 154

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APRIL 25, 2016

Los Angeles-based Stratalux , a provider of cloud-based, managed services for Amazon Web Services (AWS), said it has acquired Tojo Media , a company which specializes in building software for media and entertainment clients to be used in the Amazon AWS public cloud. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Media 100

Media Acquisition Entertainment Web 100

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JUNE 11, 2013

Metacloud offers up software to help businesses and enterprise deploy their own, OpenStack-based enterprise cloud. The upgraded software is based on OpenStack Grizzly. The update includes a new self-service tenant management system; new tools to maximize the performance of virtual machines; a better web interface; and more.

Services 149

Services SaaS Pasadena Entertainment 149

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APRIL 3, 2013

San Diego-based Tealium , the developer of tag management software headed by Ali Behnam, has raised $15.6M Tealium is a developer of software used for "tag management" on company web and e-commerce sites, and counts such clients as Petco, Lenovo, A+E, Mattel, Fox Networks, NOkia, Urban Outfitters, and Sony Online Entertainment as customers.

Funding 164

Funding San Diego Commerce Entertainment 164

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

WEMO Media is an interesting combination of Hollywood, computer games, and deep technical experience, one of the few companies we have seen which seems to combine both the worlds of high tech and software with content, interactive, and Hollywood. As a studio, we are building entertainment titles that capture that spirit.

Cloud Computing 208

Cloud Computing Web Entertainment Media 208

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Pasadena-based Big Stage Entertainment , which develops avatar creation software, inked a deal with MTV earlier this week as part of a campaign for MTV's Jackass. Financial details of the effort--which includes a co-branded page on the Jackassworld web site --were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

Entertainment 133

Entertainment Pasadena Web Software 133

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MAY 15, 2012

Applico , which develops Android, iPhone, and mobile web software, said it specifically decided to open an L.A. The firm's CEO said in a statement that LA has a "thriving entertainment and technology" industry and a "rapidly expanding tech and start-up scene" which attracted it to open the new office here.

Mobile 162

Mobile Develop Development Santa Monica 162

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APRIL 6, 2009

Los Angeles-based Planetwide Games , a publisher of entertainment software and web sites, has raised $3.6M Planetwide Games published the title Comic Book Creator, and runs the MashON web site, which allows users to create and shore their own graphic novels and comic books. The firm has not yet announced the funding.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Venture Capital Web Equity 100

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JULY 8, 2010

Los Angeles-based Total Immersion , the developer of augmented reality software, said this morning that it has launched a new, Adobe Flash module for its software. Total Immersion develops augmented reality software, which merges live, web-cam images with computer generated animation and data. READ MORE>>.

Entertainment 124

Entertainment Web Software Los Angeles 124

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JUNE 9, 2010

Los Angeles-based Total Immersion , the developer of augmented reality software run by Bruno Uzzan, said this week that both the U.S. Army is using Total Immersion for an augmented reality entertainment game which allows users to race against MRAP and Stryker armored vehicles via the web and at certain NASCAR events.

Entertainment 154

Entertainment Advertising Web Los Angeles 154

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MAY 21, 2014

Are you a content creator for the web? Juan Bruce: What we are doing at Epoxy, is we develop software tools for online video channels, allowing them to connect with their audiences where they audience connects most, which is social media. That was my first, deep dive into entertainment. Most recently, we created a web series.

Downey 215

Downey Content Help Startup 215

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AUGUST 5, 2014

The startups included SideVision , an ecommerce software platform; Portal Entertainment a content development company; Bubbl , a developer of mobile and web-based video editing tools; Wisemetrics , social content publishing; Incoming Media , push notification for video; and Toggle , a developer of HDMI dongles for streaming UltraViolet content.

Media 124

Media Class Hollywood Incubator 124

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AUGUST 26, 2010

Los Angeles-based RotoHog , the developer of online fantasy sports and entertainment games run by Kelly Perdew, has rolled out a new Fantasy Football Salary Cap game, the firm said this week. The firm said the new game allows any independent publisher to run their own, syndicated version of the game on their web site. READ MORE>>.

Social Network 157

Social Network Sites Entertainment Web 157

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

The LA-based accelerator is powered by Techstars and is looking for “technology-based companies focused on transformative media and entertainment experiences.” Applications are being accepted starting today, through April 16, 2014 for early-stage companies with innovative consumer media and entertainment product ideas.

Entertainment 102

Entertainment Santa Monica Ideas Mentor 102

Xconomy

AUGUST 14, 2018

Ford—one of the automakers competing in China’s huge car market—is now making a bid to provide China’s leading software infrastructure hub dedicated to streamlining transportation by connecting cars and riders with mobility services. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

Mobile 75

Mobile Cloud Computing Commerce Entertainment 75

Technology Council

MARCH 31, 2009

The Technology Council of Southern California and TechEmpower are happy to announce the launch of: Southern California Tech Central This is a community of people in Southern California who have come together to help find and organize the best content from blogs, news sources and other web sites all around technology in So Cal.

Southern California 100

Southern California TechEmpower Newsletter Technology Council 100

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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.

Paramount 198

Paramount Los Angeles Entertainment Web 198

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AUGUST 6, 2009

Santa Monica-based FlipGloss Media , a developer of visually driven, photo-centric web technology aimed at the fashion and news industry, announced today that it has launched a new web site for entertainment news provider Variety. Tags: flipgloss content news software photo photography emmy. READ MORE>>.

Santa Monica 100

Santa Monica News Yahoo Web 100

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Over the 6 hour day, each panel will be made up of thought leaders in the hardware and software space. Up to 400 guests will range from some of the web’s most influential Journalists, Bloggers, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram users, founders, VCs, CEOs, captains of industry, early adopters, PR execs and more.

Software Review 98

Software Review Entertainment Software Web 98

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 28, 2013

Join us for a special evening with InfoWorld’s Dave Linthicum as he delves into global enterprise software trends with some of LA’s most successful SaaS and cloud computing companies. Featuring panelists from SOA Software , Edgecast and Bitium , we’ll discuss: Top priorities and challenges for today’s CIO. CTO at SOA Software.

SaaS 92

SaaS Cloud Computing CIO Web 92

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 18, 2019

Along the way, we found ourselves constantly surprised by unanticipated applications that suddenly appeared and gained huge adoption across the Internet; this was the case with email, the World Wide Web, peer-to-peer file sharing, user generated content, Napster, YouTube, Instagram, social networking, etc.

UCLA 253

UCLA Social Media Social Network Santa Barbara 253

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JANUARY 9, 2013

Southern California is the center of the entertainment industry, which not only includes the world of Hollywood, movies and film, and television, but is also the home of the music industry. All of these startups are applying technology (software development and algorithms) to some aspect of music and the music business.

Southern California 254

Southern California Startup Sherman Oaks Venice 254

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Los Angeles-based cloud-based game streaming service Gaikai has bolstered its executive staff, saying today that it has named Robert Stevenson as Senior Vice President of Interactive Entertainment, and Tim Wilson as Executive Vice President, Strategic Relationships. READ MORE>>.

Rustic Canyon 162

Rustic Canyon Electronic Arts Entertainment Web 162

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Los Angeles-based ShareSquare , a new startup focused on the QR Code creation area, has launched its services this week, focusing on helping musicians and entertainers create QR codes. QR codes are three dimensional barcodes which can be recognized by mobile phones to connect users with web sites and other information.

Seed Funding 154

Seed Funding Entertainment Los Angeles Web 154

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

The theme for Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood is startups and Hollywood, featuring leaders from movie studios, music labels, agencies, and startups in entertainment – how Hollywood studios are investing and working with startups, and how Silicon Beach startups are making entertainment businesses.

Hollywood 100

Hollywood Screening Ideas Entertainment 100

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Jan Zands is the founders of Los Angeles-based phonesheet.com (www.phonesheet.com), a startup which is developing web-based software for tracking phone messages and action items. We ran into Jan and thought it would be interesting to talk to him about the story behind the firm and its software. What is Phonesheet.com?

Web 2.0 147

Web 2.0 Web Entertainment Hollywood 147

Berkonomics

JULY 6, 2012

Product marketing materials, user manuals, service manuals, sales guides, and catalogs all must migrate to the web to cut the use of paper and make them. Can a software product be delivered as a service “on demand,” saving hardware and human error in updates? Dave’s book: Positioning. more accessible over time and distance.

Guide 176

Guide Entertainment Demand Product 176

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Our online solution combines both scientific methodology, as well as highly produced, entertaining, professional development content around education and awareness of unconscious bias. How did you decide this needed to be a combination of software and content? Can you talk a bit more about how the content and software work together?

Content 150

Content Training Education Outsource Development 150

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 23, 2009

Past presenters have received millions in funding from our program; and several have sold their company for huge earnings.

Media 100

Media Social Media Commerce Entertainment 100

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

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DECEMBER 10, 2008

Pasadena-based Big Stage Entertainment, which is developing 3D avatar technology, said today that it has opened up its proprietary 3-D facial modeling system to third parties. Big Stage is backed by Mission Ventures, Selby Venture, and the Tech Coast Angels. READ MORE>>

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Mission Ventures Sample Pasadena 100

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 30, 2014

The 200-400 invited guests will range from some of the web most influential Journalists, Bloggers, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram users, founders, VCs, CEOs, captains of industry, early adopters, PR execs and more. Apps & Software Business Entertainment Entrepreneurship Events REACH GadgetReview Technology TechZulu Wearables'

Santa Monica 101

Santa Monica Entertainment Design Research 101

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Steve Gilison worked as a market researcher and product manager at a startup where my company, TechEmpower , did the software / web development. I’m currently working with several startups, helping them launch new web businesses. Likely any successful web entrepreneur has more ideas than time. What are you working on now?

Los Angeles 179

Los Angeles Product Angel Startup 179

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AUGUST 2, 2013

What we''re doing, is curating the most popular interests, brands, and entertainers, which comprise the interest in the social web, and putting in on one platform. You can go to your particular interests, pick your favorite brands and entertainers, and favorite them. How did the company start? We all have likes and interests.

Mobile 159

Mobile Startup Entertainment Tech Coast Angels 159

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FEBRUARY 23, 2009

On the entertainment side, Rubicon said that there was a "flood" of inventory into the system, with new celebrity gossip blogs, photo sites, fashion, and more, which pushed down the CPMs for that category; despite the drop, the firm also said that publishers are seeing a 70% revenue growth despite the lower CPMs for their properties.

Clearstone 100

Clearstone Advertising Report Entertainment 100

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JUNE 5, 2009

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SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100