socalTECH

JUNE 27, 2013

Our 2008 fund is also performing incredibly strong. We''ve put lots of money into areas we know well, such as technology for the financial services industry, technology for retail services, and technology for digital media. Those are all categories we know well. How has your broad social media presence affected your dealflow?

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

That realization set forth our current business strategy, which is to create a portfolio of vertical shopping sites which allow consumers to discover and be passionate about categories they are interested in. Scott Morrow: Sports/outdoors is quite interesting, that's the fastest growing lifestyle category in e-commerce.

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Content Demand Sites Media 165

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

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. Of course none of these funds (my own included) want to be lumped into just one category because we all move across the spectrum. Greycroft is an early-stage VC.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2010

Palm (acquired by HP ) – In our interview we talked about how transformational mobile computing is and why it’s different than web computing (e.g. We discussed whether investing in the second largest player in a category makes sense given that Groupon is 10x the revenue, 3.5x million loss in 2008.

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Clearstone Venture Capital ReachLocal Google 236

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Now, thanks to social media, you don't have to outspend. Facebook is about to try to dominate display ads the way Google dominates text ads - Chris Dixon , May 15, 2010 It is customary to divide online advertising into two categories: direct response and brand advertising. You could just outspend. There is a much better technique.

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Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

Our Best Interviews Via Email: Monthly. Features like this, as well as our daily interviews wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of our sponsor eMinutes – a law firm here in Los Angeles that focuses on helping entrepreneurs structure their companies. Lisa Nicole Bell – CEO of Inspired Life Media Group. Idea Mensch.

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SoCal Delicious

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Home About Press IA Capital Partners Archives After 17 years in M&A, Derivatives and Trading, Im spending my time with young entrepreneurs in and around financial technology and digital media. Solicit trusted advisors help with interviewing. Solicit trusted advisors help with interviewing. Seek advice from a mentor.

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