Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

When Troy and Lady Gaga were introduced the market had been in a free fall from the financial crisis of 2007-09 and Troy had had some setbacks professionally while Lady Gaga was sleeping on her grandmother’s couch in West Virginia, having just been dropped by Def Jam Records. Same with Gaga. “It was a series of inflection points.

Mentor 150

Mentor Venture Capital Marketing Product 150

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2016

I joined Upfront Ventures in 2007 and took over as co-Managing Partner in 2011 along with the founder, Yves Sisteron. Invest more heavily in platform services. From 2007-2012 I scoured LA constantly. I created an accelerator & mentor network (Launchpad LA). He’s pushed us to be out in the community more.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Journal Invest Santa Monica 150

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Earbits is an online radio platform where artists, labels and concert promoters bid for airtime on a per-song-played basis, and use the exposure to sell their music, event tickets and more. It’s the first performance-based marketing platform specifically designed for the music industry.

UCLA 102

UCLA Company Companies Idealab 102

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Please join us in congratulating this quarter’s Spotlight companies: Earbits is an online radio platform where artists, labels and concert promoters bid for airtime on a per-song-played basis, and use the exposure to sell their music, event tickets and more. CitySourced is a real time mobile civic engagement platform.

Idealab 77

Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 77

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Please join us in congratulating this quarter’s Spotlight companies: Earbits is an online radio platform where artists, labels and concert promoters bid for airtime on a per-song-played basis, and use the exposure to sell their music, event tickets and more. CitySourced is a real time mobile civic engagement platform.

Idealab 49

Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 49

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

In December 2007, I described how I commonly take on an Acting CTO Role in a Start-up. Specific skills: Platform selection and technical design Seeing the big picture (in graphic detail) Provide options Find the 80/20 Grow technical leaders Own the development methodology Charlie O'Donnell, an EIR at First Round Capital - Looking for a CTO?

Fractional CTO 225

Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach 225

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 23, 2010

Demand Media is an online media company operating two strategically-linked businesses: an integrated content and social media platform, and registrar solutions. The CitizenNet platform helps you measure, analyze, and automate social media marketing and engagement. What are some examples of successful companies that were started here?

Guide 42

Guide Startup Mahalo GRP Partners 42