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Meet the Investors & Tech Leaders Judging at Startup Night SXSW 2018

Tech.Co

Fortunately, for those headed to SXSW, Startup Night SXSW 2018 , presented by the Kauffman Foundation and TechCo, will be filled with investors from a multitude of industries who are looking to discover and fund startups building the latest solutions and tech innovations. Blackwell, iTech Program Executive & OCT Innovation Liaison, NASA.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

Both Sides of the Table

It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. Their first fund was a $75 million fund raised in 2006 and they very recently announced a brand new $130 million fund. Greycroft is an early-stage VC. Competitors: Knewton.

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Interview with Wade Eyerly, SurfAir

socalTECH

One of the most original, subscription startups to come out of Southern California's tech accelerator boom emerged last week, looking to disrupt not just another retail sector or e-commerce category, but something else entirely: the airline industry. We take your application and review it. Wade Eyerly: They are incredible.

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Decoding the Secret of iPhone Game Popularity, With William Volk, Playscreen

socalTECH

We started in the mobile area in 2003 and 2004, and in 2006 we formed a company, MyNumo LLC, which initially started as a portal for artists to publish their ringtones, mobile videos, and more. In 2010, we sold the game assets and name PlayScreen, which we had acquired, and formed a new company with some solid financial and technology guys.

Mobile 216
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Interview with Matthew Graczyk, Zubican

socalTECH

--but businesses spend 18 trillion a year, but very few companies are trying to facilitate that kind of commerce. It was the third week of December 2006, and I was involved with a biodiesel company. You can link profiles together, rate and review companies, and reach outside companies with links. It's a double viral loop.

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What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking

Both Sides of the Table

We were looking for what I call the “6 C’s of Social Networking&# – Communications, connectedness, common experiences, content, commerce & cool experiences (fun!). No prizes for guessing … there’s ALWAYS a second act in technology. We connected for the same reasons you do today. Is the game over?