socalTECH

DECEMBER 16, 2011

as a media company. Rovio, now says it is planning an IPO on the Hong Kong stock exchange in 2013, according to an interview in a Finland paper. is on the markets. Rovio , the Finnish maker of the popular Angry Birds games, is talking up an initial public offering saying that it is looking to rival Burbank-based Walt Disney Co.

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Burbank Media Marketing Company 153

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2015

.” You have an “Elvis Presley like moment” where you realize the next generation is already consuming different media than our tastes might appreciate. Content is a “hits driven business” and therefore you can only invest in platforms not media. For me this was a simple market analysis.

SEM 150

SEM Content Platform Acquisition 150

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 13, 2013

With the E3 Expo wrapping up, SGN announced early this morning the acquisition of Mob Science further expanding its game portfolio and development team. Mob Science will join in the ranks of prior acquisitions including Hallpass Media and Mindjolt all under the strong and successful SGN umbrella.

Develop 76

Develop Development Technical Review Southern California 76

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

If you want the full SlideShare deck with many slides not in either post it’s in this link –> The LA Tech Market. Has it begun to mature or is it just better marketed than in was say 5 years ago? Given how efficient markets are when a large market like LA starts to blossom it attracts capital pretty quickly.

Entrepreneur 376

Entrepreneur Snapchat Startup Google 376

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Date : Thursday, October 24, 2013. Speakers: [Moderator] Scot Rubin - Owner NITROPOD /SVP Digital Media Big Door /Cofounder G4TV. As a consultant for Comcast and co-founder of G4 Media, Scot helped bring the world of video games to television in 2002. Event Details: Where : Cross Campus 820 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Technology Activision Entertainment 76

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

It’s a market, after all. In 2013 it is expected to be around $35 billion. Compare the state of play in 2013 versus 15 years ago. Compare the state of play in 2013 versus 15 years ago. 2013 = $25 billion of which Apples stage is more than $8 billion at > 90% gross margin. I use social media.

Venture Capital 374

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Invest Funding 374

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2013

CreatorUp is the online web series school teaching the next generation of web series creators how to make and market their own new video projects on the web. CreatorUp was launched online in Beta in January of 2013 and our startup team is based in Los Angeles. When was it launched and where? Who are its founders? What inspired you?

Web 93

Web USC Course Guide 93

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 9, 2014

From huge acquisitions to fast moving VC deals and product development (hardware + software), it appears as if we’re at the starting line of a connected home future. As of December, 2013, Rocki was successfully funded at more than 4x the amount of their $50,000 goal. Music, Anywhere in Your Home. I nspired Through Music.

Startup 96

Startup Software Product Venture Capital 96

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2014

Bitcoin has had a rough start to the year (to say the least) – with a never-ending news feed consisting of massive bankruptcy , scandal stories, and car chase media fiascos. Dan, now named as Product Manager for the Blockchain acquired Zeroblock apps, tells the audience about life after acquisition. The ultimate plan?

Startup 104

Startup Venture Capital Draper Invest 104

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 25, 2014

As we know, long gone are the days of experiencing SXSW Interactive with just 9,000 other tech entrepreneurs and business brights – with 30,000 registrants in 2013 and the final numbers for 2014 still in the works. Erin Korogosky – Beckon , Performance management for marketing companies.

Entertainment 99

Entertainment Google Entrepreneur Course 99