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JUNE 3, 2021

Los Angeles-based DRINKS, a startup which is developing software which helps companies sell alcoholic beverages online via e-commerce, has named two executives, according to the company. Hunter previously served as Senior Manager of Global Analytics at Activision Blizzard and a Lead Senior Data Scientist at Microsoft.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 2, 2021

The pandemic also helped as artists who were cut off from their audiences began to explore alternative ways to reach fans — and make money. “ We’re helping creators make money and build a business on top of video. “ We were targeted to a small number of very premier customers. ”

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DECEMBER 26, 2014

Our first post over the holidays is from Howard Marks --who co-founded Activision--and recently founded startup accelerator StartEngine, and who has been very active in encouraging the technology industry in Los Angeles. After investing in 60 startups, we realized that the biggest pain point was to help them raise the first $1M in financing.

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MAY 13, 2013

Los Angeles-based Fans.lu , a developer of an e-commerce storefront to help game companies sell merchandise such as shirts, hats, posters, and more directly to their gamer fans, said over the weekend that it has partnered with the International Game Developers Association (IGDA).

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017

3Rodeo has invested so far in Fair, the car buying startup led by Scott Painter; Mira, which makes augmented reality glasses; and a food startup which helps recommend meals, personalized for users. Size of the new fund was not announced.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 9, 2018

For Overwatch League , the esports conference created by fiat from Activision Blizzard , the move is the first step in its plans for housing esports teams in cities around the country. What could be more perfect than moving the inaugural championship finals for an esports league from its Los Angeles home to Brooklyn?

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JUNE 20, 2017

According to AEG, the investment will help it further expand its footprint in esports. Los Angeles-based esports team, Immortals has received an investment from AEG , which said that the Immortals will host its home events at L.A. The size of the strategic investment was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Santa Monica-based videogame maker Activision said today that it has officially released its latest title, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The new title was developed for Activision by studios Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games. The sequel to its popular Call of Duty war games has hit retail stores at midnight. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 26, 2014

Our first post over the holidays is from Howard Marks --who co-founded Activision--and recently founded startup accelerator StartEngine, and who has been very active in encouraging the technology industry in Los Angeles. After investing in 60 startups, we realized that the biggest pain point was to help them raise the first $1M in financing.

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JANUARY 30, 2013

StartEngine provides $20,000 to $100,000 in funding to promising startups, and also offers up mentoring, office space, and help in getting those startups to the next stage. StartEngine's founders are Howard Marks, who co-founded Activision, and investor Paul Kessler.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Payoff.com , the online service which is using gamification to help consumers pay off credit cards and save for goals, said Monday that Pandemic Studios co-founder Josh Resnick has joined the company's board of directors. He also previously served at Activision. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 19, 2020

Eleven-year-old TiMi currently has a team working out of Los Angeles on global business and plans to grow it into a full development studio that “helps us understand Western players and gives us a stronger global perspective,” said the studio’s international business director Vincent Gao.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

We're helping Los Angeles-based StartEngine screen possible startups this Wednesday at their offices all day. StartEngine is the startup accelerator headed by Howard Marks , the co-founder of Activision, which invests up to $20,000 in startups and helps them build their businesses through a 90 day mentoring program.

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JULY 19, 2012

A mobile app new project by a local, Los Angeles team has taken to Kickstarter to help fund its efforts to create an animated, interactive caveman for your iPhone and iPad. The team includes entertainment and tech vets who have worked on computer games from Activision, animation from Dreamworks and Disney, and who have worked at Yahoo!

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Los Angeles-based Start Engine , the business accelerator being spearheaded by Activision co-founder Howard Marks, said today that it has created a new, $15M investment fund for its portfolio of startups, and added former Governor Gray Davis as an advisor. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 11, 2013

StartEngine , the startup accelerator founded by Howard Marks, the co-founder of Activision, is expanding, saying thta it is opening up a new location in downtown Los Angeles. StartEngine announced the new location in an invitation to an opening event January 15th for its mentors and companies. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Los Angeles MiniTime debuted its service this week to help families find reviews and information for their family vacation. Activision launched its latest Call of Duty title, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, on November 13th. Planning your family vacation with MiniTime. SpaceX Grasshopper. Call of Black Duty: Black Ops II Trailer.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the nonprofit which helps to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Blizzard Entertainment is a division of Activision Blizzard. Demonstrating the sheer money making power of the online gaming space, Irvine-based Blizzard Entertainment is making a $1.1M READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 5, 2015

Howard founded StartEngine in 2011 to help LA based startups grow successfully. Founded the rebirth of Activision in 1991 with a business partner. His core belief is as technology continues to transform our work, tinkerers will inherit the earth. Invested in 60 startups.

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

Clinton Foy: As you know, I helped to co-found the Immortals, the eSports franchise, back in 2015 with Noah Winston. As we brought on those investors, the team has become even more professional, and we've worked more with publishers like Activision Blizzard and Bobby Kotic and the Overwatch League. We can still help those companies.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

In what has been an unprecedented surge in interest in helping entrepreneurs, there have been more than a half dozen accelerators--most patterned after the successful YCombinator and TechStars programs elsewhere in the country--established in Southern California in the last month or so. How many companies will you be helping in each class?

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Prior to founding MuckerLab, Erik was most recently at Harrison Metal Capital where he helped lead one of the most successful seed-stage venture capital firms in Silicon Valley. Marks was the founder and CEO of Acclaim Games (now owned by Disney), and the co-Founder of Activision and Chairman of Activision Studios (1991-1997).

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

Howard Marks is co-founder of Activision , and head of Los Angeles-based startup accelerator StartEngine. As we come to rely more and more on the internet for everything - and I mean everything - people who don't have the skills or time to produce what they need are going to turn to others to help them get their message out there.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

As a consultant for Comcast and co-founder of G4 Media, Scot helped bring the world of video games to television in 2002. Prior to joining DWA Chris worked at Activision Blizzard for 13 years, during which time he held a number of role including Executive Producer and Lead Game Designer.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 24, 2013

As a consultant for Comcast and co-founder of G4 Media, Scot helped bring the world of video games to television in 2002. Prior to joining DWA Chris worked at Activision Blizzard for 13 years, during which time he held a number of role including Executive Producer and Lead Game Designer.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Scott was one of the first employees at Activision and was VP of their Studio Business. He also was an executive talent at Activision having designed & managed two products (Mechwarrior 2 and ? So creating and launching hundred million dollar+ video game titles was part of Scott’s DNA. Zack is the creative talent.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

OrangicStartup’s is a company that helps Internet startups start. Howard Marks , Co-Founder at Activision / StartEngine. A 20-year industry veteran, having co-founded juggernaut Activision as well as Acclaim Games. Dan has helped his companies raise more than $50 million in venture and corporate financing.

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MARCH 21, 2012

If you're looking get your startup off the ground in Los Angeles, it always helps to have help from folks with connections to the venture and angel community. You can also find help with coding, programming, someone to help check out wireframes, consulting, help with capital advisors, etc.

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APRIL 25, 2011

Most people don't know it, but JAMDAT, and eventually EA Mobile, helped launch the iPod game channel, so we saw what was coming. I learned that from Bob Kotick, when I joined Activision to work with him, and we did that when we put together the team at Jamdat, and we're applying that same philosophy at GOGII.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

Alex previously helped lead the Proto Group at Idealab, working to determine the feasibility of new business ideas. Howard Marks , Co-Founder at Activision / StartEngine. A 20-year industry veteran, having co-founded juggernaut Activision as well as Acclaim Games. Bill received his B.S. Navy, Pfizer, & Unisys Corp.

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OCTOBER 15, 2015

It's super interesting, in particular, for Southern California, where Blizzard and Riot Games have been really helping to lead that charge, both locally and internationally. It's something that has been increasing year of year for the last ten years or so.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Josh was formerly the President of Pandemic Studios, and helped co-found the company, merge it with Bioware, and eventually sell the combined firm to Electronic Arts for $860M. I started at Activision, and worked as a producer and director. We're also partnering with local charities, to help drive awareness for those charities.

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SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

When he was 23 years old in 1993, Sky heard about the Internet and realized that it was the future, not the next wave, not a “passing trend” Following Earthlink’s incredible success, Sky founded eCompanies, an accelerator that helped spawn LowerMyBills.com, JAMDAT Mobile, and business.com. Comment help. 13 comments.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

In addition, Howard Marks unveiled Start Engine , a new LA incubator focused on helping entrepreneurs become successful in 90 days. Howard Marks is a 30-year industry entrepreneur, having co-founded juggernaut Activision as well as Acclaim Games. Gold Sponsor. . VP, Strategic Planning at Disney Interactive Media Group.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

In addition, Howard Marks unveiled Start Engine , a new LA incubator focused on helping entrepreneurs become successful in 90 days. Howard Marks is a 30-year industry entrepreneur, having co-founded juggernaut Activision as well as Acclaim Games. Gold Sponsor. . VP, Strategic Planning at Disney Interactive Media Group.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 2, 2012

He recently produced the Silicon Beach Fest along with Kevin Winston of Digital LA , and his mobile ad optimization and re-engagement company PageWoo came out of the 1st graduating class for the new Los Angeles accelerator Start Engine (developed by serial entrepreneur of Activision fame, Howard Marks). On the Develop.la

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JANUARY 30, 2012

Months of submissions and the amazing help from our judges , the Spotlight is shinning down on awesome companies that were born right out of Southern California. Start Engine is a rapid accelerator focused on helping Los Angeles-based technology startups build a solid foundation for success in 90 days. The time has finally arrived!

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