TechCrunch LA

MARCH 18, 2019

After we typed the first two letters from our computer room at UCLA, namely, “Lo” for “Login,” the network crashed. When my team of graduate students and I sent the first message over the internet on a warm Los Angeles evening in October, 1969, little did we suspect that we were at the start of a worldwide revolution.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 -- Health 2.0 Come socialize, network, and connect with other individuals who are interested in health 2.0. LA Happy Hour. The event is open to health care providers, investors, techies, and leaders who want to be part of and participate in the Los Angeles health 2.0 See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 16, 2012

Thursday, March 22, 2012 -- Small Business Breakfast Series Presents: Building a Brand Through Social Media. In this generation of social media, companies have a plethora of social networking channels that can be utilized to build and sustain brands.

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MARCH 9, 2012

Monrovia, California-based Green Dot , the prepaid debit card provider headed by Steve Streit, said this morning that it has acquired Silicon Valley mobile social networking firm Loopt. The deal is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2012. Green Dot said it will pay $43.4M READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 13, 2012

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 -- Revolutionizing the Practice of Medicine: a look at how MD Revolution and its technology partners have created the medical practice of the future, today. The convergence of genomic and digital technology including ingenious wireless sensors, IT systems, data analytics, social networking, the cloud, etc.,

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AUGUST 3, 2011

Los Angeles-based SocialVibe , the online advertising firm run by Jay Samit, said today that it has launched a new, political advertising solution ahead of the 2012 elections.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Thursday, November 15, 2012 -- Driving Purchase Decisions in the Social Media Era. Driving Purchase Decisions in the Social Media Era Social media is evolving rapidly and is dramatically altering how purchase decisions are made. TCOSC Marketing and Sales Executives Society.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Thursday, November 15, 2012 --. Driving Purchase Decisions in the Social Media Era. Social media is evolving rapidly and is dramatically altering how purchase decisions are made. TCOSC Marketing and Sales Executives Society.

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JANUARY 4, 2013

We connect consumers to great content from around the Internet, from social networks, from thousands of branded video channels, and around any particular topic they're interested in. We caught up with Blair to learn more about his new startup, and why he thinks we need Frequency. What is Frequency? Finally, what's next for you?

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 25, 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 -- The Digital Data Revolution. In addition, there are more places to mine data-- think of the millions of consumers using social networks--and increasingly sophisticated tools for doing so. The data revolution has important financial, social and legal implications.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 18, 2012

ExplorerB2B is a free to join exclusive network of experts who share information that matters to you and make sure you expand your professional network, interact with a relevant audience and present your expertise. The English/International version of the platform was launched in January 2012. When was it launched and where?

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 12, 2013

According to Kyla Brennan, founder & CEO of HelloSociety, “Pinterest is undeniably one of the most exciting social networks to emerge recently.”. The startup’s tastemaker network is comprised of more than 250 influential pinners in fashion, home décor, beauty, DIY, weddings, food and travel and many more with an average reach of 1.8

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 12, 2012

According to Dow Jones , sources close to Facebook say the giant social network is reportedly working on a job board through a third party firm to be launched this summer. Job boards using social networks are expected to soar followed by those that target specific job seekers as the giant online recruitment heads close to $ 4.3

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Meanwhile while social networking was white hot 3 years ago it is now persona non grata unless your user numbers are insane. Thank you to the team that had extreme success in 2012 and a more challenging year in 2013. eCommerce was battered this year. Some Ad Tech has skyrockets some has suffered.

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

The latest IPO big tech IPO of that size was for Facebook, which raised $16 billion in its IPO back in 2012. Snapchat is in the midst of an IPO effort being led by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group. Snapchat recently changed its corporate name to Snap, Inc. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JULY 20, 2015

That was between 2010 and 2012. In 2012, we decided to pivot again, aiming at the same group of consumers, turning into Cheers, a positive social network, kind of the opposite of gripe. Fortunately, Bryan, our CTO at the time, said his wife worked with two guys who had started this thing called Flipagram in 2012.

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JULY 20, 2015

That was between 2010 and 2012. In 2012, we decided to pivot again, aiming at the same group of consumers, turning into Cheers, a positive social network, kind of the opposite of gripe. Fortunately, Bryan, our CTO at the time, said his wife worked with two guys who had started this thing called Flipagram in 2012.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 19, 2020

Ever since WeChat rolled out its content publishing function — a Facebook Page equivalent named the Official Account — back in 2012, articles posted through the social networking platform have been free to read. WeChat erects a paywall – with Apple tax. That’s finally changing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

The latest big-company addition was Ginni Rometty , who was promoted into both top titles at IBM in 2012. Women have larger social networks, for advice and resources, and relationships with other business women are more nurturing than competitive. Men network for the sake of utility. Emotional style. Investment style.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

By some measurements Twitter was the fastest growing social network of 2012. In 2012 that number skyrocketed to 26%. Brands need influencers working on their behalf because they provide the third-party credibility and social proof that validates their products. You need influencers more than advocates.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 16, 2013

It is meant to bring everyone together so that they can learn, network and leave with the sense that they now belong to a family of entrepreneurs, all trying to make LA a startup hub. About General Assembly: Back in October 2012, General Assembly arrived in Los Angeles.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

But in 2012 a visit to any major college in America will show you the massive increase in aspirations of our young talent to become the next Mark Zuckerberg and build a future Facebook. The movie, “The Social Network” might have had more of an impact on creating future entrepreneurs than any other event of the past 5 years.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

According to the “ Small Business Marketing Forecast 2012 ” from Ad-ology, Social media for small business marketing has reached its tipping point. Just ten percent say they will not use social media in 2012, down from 24 percent for 2011 and 39 percent for 2010. small businesses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2013

Based on the final report for 2012 from Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), it may appear that IPOs are back as a viable startup exit strategy. For the full year 2012, venture-backed initial public offerings raised $21.5 Make a personal connection, directly or indirectly.

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

The crux of it is we help buyers user their network to verify suppliers, primarily in Asia and China, where we started. It''s a social network for world trade, kind of a combo between Alibaba and LinkedIn. In 2011, we built our site, and in 2012, last year, we started getting content. Michael Kleist: We started in 2010.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2012

We built a Proof of Concept in 2010, went into closed beta in 2011 and opened up to the public in Dec 2012. Rob and Lance made multiple business trips to the USA and UK in order to understand the offerings and strategy of existing payment providers, social networks, banks and financial service providers. When was it launched?

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

But these requirements may go away with the Crowdfunding JOBS Act passed into law back in 2012. Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. Start in a business domain you know well. Remember that 9 out of 10 startups fail in every realm.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 9, 2013

Mikaila Ulmer is the 8 year old owner of BeeSweet Lemonade and 2012 Teenprenereur of the Year Award Recipient. Walker’s app “ Rode Dog ” enables users within pre-established social networks to send barking sounds to offending pack members to encourage them to stop.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 7, 2011

While it won’t be completely exclusive to Google+ (Facebook’s launch will be later in Q1 of 2012), the release is for Google+ gamers only. The Godfather: Five Families combines elements of MMO-style play with the connectivity and interaction of social networks. The game is Kabam’s first licensed brand game.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 10, 2013

One way Appallicious is already helping the City of San Francisco better connect with its citizens is the free Rec & Park app, developed in 2012, which utilizes open data to provide information on the city’s many parks.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 9, 2013

Mikaila Ulmer is the 8 year old owner of BeeSweet Lemonade and 2012 Teenprenereur of the Year Award Recipient. Walker’s app “ Rode Dog ” enables users within pre-established social networks to send barking sounds to offending pack members to encourage them to stop.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

What Fan Appz does; Fan Appz’ Social Experience Apps make it easy to grow and engage social audiences across multiple networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram, and capture social data. The company also released its Prediction & Trivia Game , which can live on sites of all kinds.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 18, 2013

He is also the co-founder of Playsino, ExpressCoin (Bitcoin exchange), GoCoin (Bitcoin payment platform), Five Delta, Evertune, GamesTV, Digital Entertainment Network, KnCMiner.cn (Bitcoin Mining), and Robocoin China (Bitcoin ATM). Mr. Csathy previously served as the CEO of social network and online video technology company Sightspeed, Inc.,

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Launched in 2012 in Ontario Canada, eQuibbly wants to change the way we resolve disputes by being a quick, easy and free Online Dispute Resolution service across North America and eventually to a city near you. . According to Lance Soskin, founder and president of eQuibbly. According to Lance Soskin, founder and president of eQuibbly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2012

Courting them with ongoing updates and special offers through their social networks is a natural way to keep their loyalty. Without social media, companies must rely on incoming calls and letters to address customer problems and concerns with products and services. billion in 2012. Proactive customer service.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Don’t be fooled by thinking that social networks are hot, so you should invest in the next startup you see in that realm. Marty Zwilling First published on Forbes on 9/21/2012. Start in a business domain you know well. Remember that 9 out of 10 startups fail in every realm. Fund an entrepreneur you know and trust.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 18, 2015

On the one hand innovation is clearly at an all time high unleashed by smart phones, fast telecom networks, social networks that spread commerce and the fact that we are all one click away from buying things on Amazon, Apple, Google or PayPal.

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