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Map of VC Investments

SoCal CTO

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Friday, March 9, 2007 Map of VC Investments Found this Map of 2006 VC Investments post. Social Media for Service Professionals LearnTrends Speakers and Topics Accounced Tags not Folders - LinkedIn Saved Profiles Product Management for Startups in Los Angeles – S.

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Inside the Realms of Ruin

TechCrunch LA

In 2006, a platform called FanLib raised $3 million in venture capital to launch a platform where copyright owners (like ViacomCBS, which owns “Star Trek”) could host fan fiction contests to engage fans. By 2008, FanLib was sold to Disney , which shut the site down soon after.

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Its BlogWorld Time! Los Angeles Get Ready!

Tech Zulu Event

In 2006 he was named one of the most influential authorities on Blog Marketing in the world. In 2008, Mitch was named Canada’s Most Influential Male in Social Media, one of the top 100 online marketers in the world, and was awarded the highly prestigious Canada’s Top 40 Under 40.

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Interview with Albert Ko, DealPerk.com

socalTECH

Albert Ko: I started at Cornell University in the Class of 2006, with a degree in material science engineering and a masters in management engineering. Albert Ko: With social media right now, it's definitely scalable. So, I thought that I'd not only bring it to the neighborhood, but also put my own spin on it.

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Its BlogWorld Time! Los Angeles Get Ready!

Tech Zulu Event

In 2006 he was named one of the most influential authorities on Blog Marketing in the world. In 2008, Mitch was named Canada’s Most Influential Male in Social Media, one of the top 100 online marketers in the world, and was awarded the highly prestigious Canada’s Top 40 Under 40.

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As Populist as it May Feel, 98% of VCs Aren’t Dumb

Both Sides of the Table

After all, I am no stranger to the publicly expressing the frustrations of dealing with the downside of this industry as I wrote about in 2006 when I was an entrepreneur. 2008 App ecosystem on iOS = $0. I use social media. I read Andy’s post with a knowing smile on my face. But VC is like congress. hours / day.

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This Week in VC Episode 6 with @Jason Calacanis: Best One Yet

Both Sides of the Table

SocialVibe – Social media monetization platform that benefits non-profit organizations and social causes. Founded in 2006 by Aaron Finn. OTHER DEALS. Users participate by performing tasks, taking surveys or watching advertiser videos. Joe Marchese and Willan Johnson are President and COO, respectively.