Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

I first met Andrew Stalbow , the founder & CEO of Seriously in August of 2013. On August 23rd, 2013 I had an email intro from my good friend and trusted source Jeff Berman who only sends me stuff when it is somebody he respects (ie a strong filter vs. those who send casual intros). He hit me from two very trusted sources.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

Anyone who reads this blog frequently will know that I am a big believer in low-cost video content and specifically the power of YouTube as a content creation & distribution platform. Our industry just took one big step towards legitimacy with the hiring of renowned media exec Ynon Kreiz to run Maker Studios. hours of TV / day.

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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. That is YouTube today.

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socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2017

For today's interview, we thought we'd catch up with Robert Blatt , the CEO of Los Angeles-based MomentFeed (www.momentfeed.com), which recently announced a $16.3M Our platform enables them to manage the digital representation of their locations, and engage with consumers in paid, social, and search, to improve that customer experience.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Michael is a bit of an honorary Southern California, spending a large chunk of his time in Los Angeles (where he's built many of his companies) although he's now officially living in Puerto Rico. This morning, we have a contribution from Michael Terpin , the CEO of Transform Group International and Chairman of BitAngels. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 10, 2013

We’ve teamed up with PromoJam, Digital LA, The ROC and Silicon Beach LA to host the most epic 2013 Kick Off party with the Silicon Beach LA Tech Scene !! What better way to start of the new year then with a joyous celebration. TechZulu his helping PromoJam Launch their all new 2.0 New Year – New PromoJam!! and you are INVITED!!

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Let me start with the obvious baseline that most people probably know instinctively: Los Angeles is the 3rd largest technology startup ecosystem in the US. billion 2013 figure) have been massive financings at Honest Company ($70mm), JustFab ($85mm), ZipRecruiter ($63mm) and lord only knows how much SnapChat has actually accumulated.

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Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

In recent years, the company has expanded beyond its core technology to help its customers track their customers through affiliate marketing, display advertising, and online search and social media, and to target market segments with specific product offers. “We For us, it’s never been about tags or Javascript. It’s been about data.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2013

CreatorUp was launched online in Beta in January of 2013 and our startup team is based in Los Angeles. Following graduate school, he worked in Film Finance and Sales at CAA, Creative Development at Vuguru (Michael Eisner’s multi-platform studio), and Content Partnerships at Blip Networks. When was it launched and where?

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2015

Our line-up of panelists include many of Southern California’s top VCs, Angels and Startup Accelerators. Prior to working at Greycroft, Vishal worked for Bain & Company, a management consulting firm, where he advised clients in media, healthcare, tech and utilities. YouTube, Microsoft and SyFy.

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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. To comment on the rocky state of Bitcoin affairs in the last 30 days, does Dan believe we’re past the worst of a media firestorm? Trading platforms.

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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. Savannah Peterson – Shapeaways , the social platform for 3D printing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2015

275 IPOs were completed in 2014, topping the 2013 total of 222 by more than 23%. IPO proceeds also shattered 2013’s high-water mark of $55 billion, with an impressive $85 billion in proceeds. According to Statistic Brain , angel investors, numbering almost 300,000, contributed a record $25 billion to early-stage startups in the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2013

in 2013, with aggregate proceeds of over $38 billion. According to David Rose , CEO of Gust, venture capital investors funded about 1500 startups last year, with Angel investors backing over 50,000 more. Social media is a boon for entrepreneurs and startups. business entrepreneur investment IPO social media startup'

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