socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2012

It was a portal, and partnered with ISPs so that those ISPs could generate ad revenue, and create stick entertainment for customers. That was a rocket ride as well, and that took us to a top 10 website, and NBC took an equity steak in the company. So how did you end up back in Southern California?

Southern California 245

Southern California Idealab Startup Custom 245

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2019

During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions for 2019 from Southern California's technology industry. There was no monetary reward for those who participated (and Startup Boost does not take fees or equity from the companies that we help).

Technical Review 157

Technical Review Software Review Startup Coach 157

socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today, we have the thoughts of Jeb Spencer of TVC Capital (www.tvccapital.com), a software focused growth equity fund which just raised a new fund, and has had some great success in the market. Jeb Spencer: For TVC, closing on our new $115 million software focused growth equity fund at the end of last year made for an exciting 2015.

Capital 100

Capital Beverly Hills Artificial Inteligence Equity 100

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

They hold a strong presence in Southern California, with locations in 30 cities. We discuss the serendipitous circumstances that brought the founding team together (one of the most unique founder stories I’ve heard to date) and move to topics surrounding the future of digital advertising. Focus on Value, Not Advertising.

Social Media 106

Social Media Startup Screening Advertising 106

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

We talked with Richard Yen, the firm's Director of Venture Capital and New Media, about the company's link to Univision, what kinds of investments it is making, and his impressions as an investor of the opportunity here in Southern California. I also grew up in Southern California, where I also went to business school.

Southern California 100

Southern California Media Venture Capital Invest 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

We talked with Richard Yen, the firm's Director of Venture Capital and New Media, about the company's link to Univision, what kinds of investments it is making, and his impressions as an investor of the opportunity here in Southern California. I also grew up in Southern California, where I also went to business school.

Capital 100

Capital Southern California Media Venture Capital 100

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

They hold a strong presence in Southern California, with locations in 30 cities. We discuss the serendipitous circumstances that brought the founding team together (one of the most unique founder stories I’ve heard to date) and move to topics surrounding the future of digital advertising. Focus on Value, Not Advertising.

Social Media 81

Social Media Startup Screening Advertising 81

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Maybe they might be using a platform like Shopify to sell their products and power their website, and they might use Facebook for advertising, and maybe they're using paid search with Google. That was very helpful, in that it got us on the radar for a lot of Southern California venture capital firms.

Startup 113

Startup Platform Commerce San Diego 113

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

The venture capital industry is so heavily skewed to Northern California, which the remains spilled over Boston, New York & Southern California. So it was wonderful to hear from a leading venture capital firm based in Washington DC. There are of course other outposts like Austin and Seattle.

Venture Capital 277

Venture Capital Examples Startup Invest 277

socalTECH

JUNE 27, 2011

He was the startup-to-profitability CFO at Fandango, and really is one of the most incredible, operational executives in all of So-Cal. Part of our advertising, is we are sending people checks in the mail for $25, or $50. Ultimately, we expect those to be ad-funded by different advertisers involved in our platform.

Startup 197

Startup Ideas Southern California Social Network 197

socalTECH

AUGUST 4, 2011

Every so often--particularly in Southern California--you run into a serial entrepreneur, with multiple successes and great track record-- yet, who very few people are aware of. It worked so well, in fact, that venture capitalists actually came to visit us, looked at what we had, and wanted to invest because of that technology.

Startup 210

Startup Marketing Custom Customer 210

SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

A SoCal native and graduate of both UCLA and USC, Richard Rosenblatt led the growth of MySpace from an unknown to a household name. Most recently, Rosenblatt cofounded Demand Media, launching in 2006 with $120 million in equity and the acquisition of eHow.com. Iraq a hard place to work, is not SoCal. Thanks to our advertisers.

Technical Review 75

Technical Review Entrepreneur Riot Games Southern California 75

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

and also to local advertisements. What networking events in Los Angeles or Southern California do you go to? because I would like KlickFu to remain primarily a SoCal company and success story! For consulting work, I have done several projects with Lou Sokolovskiy of Genero Capital , a boutique private equity firm.

Product 150

Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

We also talked about the emergence of New York City as the “hot” new area of entrepreneurship, VC and innovation driven by the quantification of the online advertising industry. Helps content publishers and advertisers launch campaigns that develop viral distribution attributes and therefore gain “buzz.”. Total raised: $29.5mm.

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

On the legal side, my practice in North California and we have an advertising and media group in New York City. I think from the perspective of real credibility, what we need is venture capital in the private equity marketplace. Commerce to me, involves a lot of advertising spend.

Los Angeles 84

Los Angeles Media Invest Startup 84

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Technology and IP law are at the forefront of the movie, and themes include common issues in startups regarding cash flow, IP rights, tech development, product design and distribution of equity. Christina holds a B.A. from the University of San Francisco. Christina blogs in the Technology section of The Huffington Post [ [link] ].

IP 81

IP Social Network Technical Review Networking 81

SoCal Delicious

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Like any accelerator or incubator, companies and teams must be selected before being admitted to the Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Precelerator, but in a unique twist, the firm will not take anything in return for their participation, including equity or a guarantee of legal representation. Thanks to our advertisers. Comment help.

Sherman Oaks 44

Sherman Oaks Riot Games Tips Redpoint 44

SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Participating companies get between $4,000 and $8,000 in addition to mentorship and office space while participating in the 12 week program, and have to give up zero equity in exchange. Thanks to our advertisers. George Thiruvathukal. mcarney George "I see," said the blind man! by Michael Carney on September 13, 2012.

UCLA 47

UCLA Invest Startup Class 47