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OCTOBER 1, 2009

.&# This is a direct result of innovation around the iPhone / mobile computing, Facebook / Social Networks and Twitter (as distinct from Social Networks). We spent our future since the equity was artificial. It is also a result of pent-up demand. Consumer spending is where I’m dubious. So why the ’09 bounce?

Venture Capital 269

Venture Capital Startup Funding Technical Review 269

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I continue to collect great content that is the intersection of startups, products, online and technology. aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

To say that the tech elite were cynical of Hulu’s launch would be an understatement , but by the time it launched just a few months later it was getting great reviews. Hulu emerged in the social networking era and yet Boxee has been way out in front in terms of creating social viewing experiences.

Hulu 292

Hulu Technical Review Content Advertising 292

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AUGUST 9, 2011

Let’s review all of our existing investments. In particular part three talked about what happened if we saw a double dip in 2010-11 or a “lost decade.&#. 2010 was the year of the “super angel&# and 2011 has to date been the year of unbelievably highly priced B,C & D rounds of venture capital. We did not.

Marketing 305

Marketing Venture Capital Funding Technical Review 305