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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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

JANUARY 19, 2015

40% of all of YouTube is viewed on mobile devices and of high-quality content I believe it is between 60-70% based on my insider data. Content is a “hits driven business” and therefore you can only invest in platforms not media. YouTube as a platform in which to build your entire business is naive.

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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 !! On a mobile phone? CLICK HERE FOR MOBILE RSVP. What better way to start of the new year then with a joyous celebration. New Year – New PromoJam!! PromoJam 2.0

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Santa Monica Startup Mobile Platform 82

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 12, 2014

SYNCFAB , (Synchronized Fabrication) is a platform to bring hybrid 3D printing and connect inventors and designers with manufacturers and material specialists to bring back local manufacturing. More technically speaking, SYNCFAB is a technical hybrid 3D print and design solution platform.

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Design Platform Patents Outsource Development 84

socalTECH

OCTOBER 15, 2015

To get some insight into the growing world and business of e-sports, we caught up with Clinton Foy , a local venture capital investor at Crosscut Ventures in Los Angeles. At Crosscut, we tend to invest in platforms. Mobcrush is another we've announced, which is focused essentially on mobile streaming, and they are here in Santa Monica.

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Riot Games Southern California Invest Mobile 100

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. My estimate is that the top 5 YouTube networks will do > $200 million net revenue in 2013 (after Google’s share). New Online Video Trends.

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Media CTO Coach CTO Hire Los Angeles 320

Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

“We have a market-leading tag management platform that is the on-ramp to a marketing-led customer management platform,” Lunsford said. It’s about defining your data across the Web and now mobile.”. Lunsford joined Tealium at the beginning of 2013, after a seven-year run as the CEO of Limelight Networks in Tempe, AZ.

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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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Entrepreneur Snapchat Startup Google 376

socalTECH

JULY 20, 2015

Los Angeles-based Flipagram (www.flipagram.com) has created a potent and wildly viral mobile app, which combines photos, music, and video to create addictive, engaging mini slideshows of your life. So, in the middle of 2013, my wife came to me saying -- Farhad, I want to support you, but what exactly am I supporting?

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Flipagram Social Network Networking Blogging 100

socalTECH

JULY 20, 2015

Los Angeles-based Flipagram (www.flipagram.com) has created a potent and wildly viral mobile app, which combines photos, music, and video to create addictive, engaging mini slideshows of your life. So, in the middle of 2013, my wife came to me saying -- Farhad, I want to support you, but what exactly am I supporting?

Flipagram 100

Flipagram Social Network Networking Blogging 100

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2014

Zeroblock , the highly successful mobile and web app was recently acquired by the world’s most popular Bitcoin site and online wallet, Blockchain.info. Brock Pierce – Digital Currency Entrepreneur and Angel Investor. Brock’s project in December 2013 that we would see half a billion dollars in investments for 2014.

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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. James Citron – Outspoken , pioneering the combination of mobile messaging and advertisements.

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Entertainment Google Entrepreneur Course 99

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 Social Media Entrepreneur Satisfaction 108

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. The elements include communications, mobile platforms, and location-based services.

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Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Satisfaction 109