socalTECH

MAY 11, 2011

We're the only site that is specialized in people over the age of 35 in that area. How did you end up starting the site? Elizabeth Amini: I actually ran into him in 2005, when he was a keynote speaker at a conference. Out of over every ten people who see the site, one or two are really gravitate or are attached to it.

Study 252

Study Startup Design Tips 252

socalTECH

JULY 6, 2009

We recently caught up with CEO Jonno Wells to talk about the firm and its expanding network of web sites. First off, tell us about your network of sites? Our products are also syndicated into newspapers and web sites around the country. It's now a one-stop shop for surfer's entertainment, plus a utility portal.

Web 140

Web Content Mobile Sites 140

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Individuals use social networking sites such as LinkedIn and Plaxo as career-advancing tools, even more useful in a down economy. Social networking sites and microblogs are used not only to build company brands, but to foster productivity; social media tools help build communities around the question, "What are you working on?"

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

It might look a little bit like StoryBots (www.storybots.com), the new kids educational and entertainment service just launched by JibJab (www.jibjab.com). It wouldn't be a twenty two minute television show, where you'd site down at some time to watch. Gregg Spiradellis: We were producing viral video hits in 2005.

Content 138

Content Screening Startup Education 138

socalTECH

JANUARY 28, 2009

Los Angeles-based KlickSports (www.klicksports.com) recently rolled out the firm's live sports prediction web site and game, looking to harness the enthusiasm of sports fans for their favorite sports and teams. We are not trying to reinvent the fan, and are not trying to be a betting site. So what's the revenue model for the site?

Patents 179

Patents CarsDirect Sites Ideas 179

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 14, 2009

A few sponsorship spots still available for early 2010 events: TechZulu still has a few slots open for our early 2010 events for our large diverse audience — social media users, venture capitalist, PR people, developers, bloggers, Hollywood entertainment and many more. You’ll receive recognition as a thank you for your sponsorship.

Stickam 60

Stickam Content Draper Web 60

socalTECH

JUNE 6, 2011

That was five or six years ago, 2005 or so. This last month was really building out the detail of the product, and launching our web site. Another example is Mark Hoebich, a bootstrap founder of a company called TV Tracker, which is a B2B provider in the entertainment market. So, it's still a relatively recent phenomenon.

Startup 221

Startup Mentor Southern California Incubator 221

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Lisa Stone co-founded BlogHer in 2005 with Elisa Camahort Page and Jory Des Jardins. Technorati and AdAge rank his site as one of the world’s Top 10 business blogs. With Lisa as CEO, the company has grown from an idea for a grassroots conference into a diversified media company.

Los Angeles 75

Los Angeles Angel Social Media Media 75

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Lisa Stone co-founded BlogHer in 2005 with Elisa Camahort Page and Jory Des Jardins. Technorati and AdAge rank his site as one of the world’s Top 10 business blogs. With Lisa as CEO, the company has grown from an idea for a grassroots conference into a diversified media company.

Los Angeles 49

Los Angeles Angel Social Media Media 49

SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

Charlie Capen is co-founder of HowToBeADad.com , an entertainment site and dad blog for “parents, soon-to-be parents and people who have no desire to procreate, whatsoever.” The site features running commentary and visual diagrams on the idiosyncrasies of fatherhood, parenting missteps and his own adjustment to having children.

Los Angeles 78

Los Angeles Entrepreneur Angel Fractional CTO 78

SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Adam Goldenberg’s JustFab is one of the new heavy-hitting membership fashion sites. On the other hand, Rosenblatt is one of the biggest reasons why I think Silicon Beach is the future of the entertainment industry in the United States. Matt Coffin – LowerMyBills.com.

Technical Review 75

Technical Review Entrepreneur Riot Games Southern California 75

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 9, 2010

When I started my second company in 2005 we decided to do everything differently. First, how did I handle things like unexpected surges in traffic to my site (let’s say after a major press release) and then the subsequent flattening of traffic as the crowd subsided? I see the same again with the entertainment industry.

Startup 343

Startup Technical Review S3 Services 343