socalTECH

MAY 24, 2010

Micro-messaging service Twitter said this morning that it is banning third-party advertising in its stream, taking direct aim at Los Angeles-based Twitter advertising service Ad.ly. is backed by GRP Partners, Greycroft Ventures, and LowerMyBills founder Matt Coffin.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

When I started investing the US advertising market was $300 billion with only 10% of it ($30 billion) of it being online and measurable. One recession later and the US advertising market is about $245 billion – but still only 10-12% is online and measurable.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

Scott’s first big foray into industry-changing companies came with CarsDirect, an IdeaLab company where he was the initial founder & CEO. Analytics also extend to iPhone and web apps using Facebook Connect. They raised around $350 million to try and sell cars direct over the Internet. And it carries no inventory. -A

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Zag Truecar Venture Capital CarsDirect 248

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 28, 2012

. “Let us come together and celebrate…” The mashup theme was reflected in the SBF programming, which included panels highlighting accelerators, VCs, startups, developers, movies, TV, music, web content, art, fashion, social good, surf & skate, and more. Photo by TechZulu). Student Pitch Fest.

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