SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 15, 2012

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Entertainment 113

Entertainment Web Los Angeles Media 113

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Los Angeles-based Pluto TV , which is developing an online Internet TV platform aimed at curating live TV entertainment for Internet users, said Wednesday afternoon that it has signed up a roster of over 20 new content partners fro the service. READ MORE>>.

Content 100

Content Entertainment News Venture Capital 100

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MARCH 11, 2011

Los Angeles-based ShareSquare , the QR code startup headed by Matthias Galica, said Friday that it has launched a contest at SXSW. ShareSquare is marketing its QR code service to musicians and entertainers. ShareSquare is marketing its QR code service to musicians and entertainers. READ MORE>>.

Entertainment 178

Entertainment Web Los Angeles Mobile 178

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Los Angeles-based ShareSquare , a new startup focused on the QR Code creation area, has launched its services this week, focusing on helping musicians and entertainers create QR codes. QR codes are three dimensional barcodes which can be recognized by mobile phones to connect users with web sites and other information.

Seed Funding 154

Seed Funding Entertainment Los Angeles Web 154

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AUGUST 5, 2014

It might look a little like Demo Day for Warner Media Camp , the startup incubator program being run out of Los Angeles by Turner/Warner Bros. the camp is the second in the Los Angeles area. What do you get when you combine a technology investment demo day with a Hollywood-style story pitch session? READ MORE>>.

Media 124

Media Class Hollywood Incubator 124

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JUNE 29, 2010

Los Angeles-based Demand Media , the online media firm headed by Richard Rosenblatt, announced today that it has inked a partnership with celebrity model Tyra Banks , to create a new site focused on fashion and beauty. The deal will make Tyra Banks a shareholder in Demand Media, which is rumored to be in the process of filing for an IPO.

Demand 205

Demand Sites Media Social Media 205

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MAY 21, 2014

Are you a content creator for the web? Los Angeles-based Epoxy (www.epoxy.tv) launched yesterday to help content creators do just that. They''re similar to Ideo, in that they''re doing broad design and innovation, and consumer understanding and research, in areas from medical devices to mobile devices, cars, and digital.

Downey 215

Downey Content Help Startup 215

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JUNE 9, 2010

Los Angeles-based Total Immersion , the developer of augmented reality software run by Bruno Uzzan, said this week that both the U.S. Army is using Total Immersion for an augmented reality entertainment game which allows users to race against MRAP and Stryker armored vehicles via the web and at certain NASCAR events.

Entertainment 154

Entertainment Advertising Web Los Angeles 154

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Created by founder Toby Daniels , Social Media Week Los Angeles will focus this series of discussions around the theme of “Empowering Change Through Collaboration.” They have broken events down by two hubs: Social Tech , and Entertainment. Monday: Los Angeles – The Social City. ENTERTAINMENT HUB. 9:00-9:30am.

Social Media 92

Social Media Los Angeles Media Angel 92

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JUNE 23, 2010

Los Angeles-based Total Immersion , the developer of augmented reality software, has snagged another win in the entertainment industry with 'Iron Man 2'. The firm said its is providing augmented reality features for a digital promotion around the film, as part of a marketing campaign from LG.

Paramount 198

Paramount Los Angeles Entertainment Web 198

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APRIL 27, 2010

Los Angeles-based Mail.com Media Corporation (MMC), which operates the Mail.com email service and portal, as well as its own network of content-focused web sites, said today that it has acquired BGR.com , a mobile/gadget review and news site. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

Blogging 133

Blogging Content News Sites 133

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Despite the proximity to Hollywood and the entertainment world, in the world of Southern California startups, actually combining the two world is quite difficult. NowLive is trying to do just that, leveraging both technology and the entertainment world to build its business. Additionally, they are syndicated widely across the web.

Paramount 187

Paramount Entertainment Hollywood Content 187

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

The theme for Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood is startups and Hollywood, featuring leaders from movie studios, music labels, agencies, and startups in entertainment – how Hollywood studios are investing and working with startups, and how Silicon Beach startups are making entertainment businesses.

Hollywood 100

Hollywood Screening Ideas Entertainment 100

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AUGUST 20, 2010

For this morning's interview, we thought we'd talk with Los Angeles-based Sidebar (www.sidebar.com), a venture backed startup in the mobile space, to learn more about what they are up to. Patrick Kennedy: Sidebar is a company that was founded to bring consumers personalized content, focused on mobile delivery of that content.

Content 189

Content Screening Mobile Customer 189

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JULY 5, 2011

For today's interview, we spoke with Los Angeles-based Swagbucks (www.swagbucks.com), an online site which allows users to earn virtual currency in exchange for searching the Internet, as well as other activities. Those brands included the Green Bay Packers, World Wresting Entertainment, and so on. Finally, what's next for you?

Startup 266

Startup Sites Web Entertainment 266

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DECEMBER 10, 2008

Pasadena-based Big Stage Entertainment, which is developing 3D avatar technology, said today that it has opened up its proprietary 3-D facial modeling system to third parties. Big Stage is backed by Mission Ventures, Selby Venture, and the Tech Coast Angels. READ MORE>>

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Mission Ventures Sample Pasadena 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Mike Jones , Investor and Advisor Located In Los Angeles. Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup. He sits on several boards and is involved in the virtual worlds, gaming, mobile, media, and healthcare markets. In the past, Dinesh served as President of Skyy Consulting Inc.

Tech Coast Angels 96

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 31, 2011

Participating in this event also included world recognized security expert and Co-founder of Fonality , Samy Kamkar , Danny Schreiber (Managing Editor of Silicon Prairie News) and Rob Jadon (serial-entrepreneur and angel investor). Guests, visitors and teams mingled away enjoying appetizers and snacks along with this LASW’s 3rd keg.

Los Angeles 73

Los Angeles Startup Angel Tech Coast Angels 73

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 26, 2013

Squabbler, a video engagement platform for web and mobile publishers has launched new features and the next generation of its video engagement platform in a move that will power engagement for sports, entertainment and news publishers a like. Customized content. Stage and settle debate.

Metrics 79

Metrics Platform Content Web 79

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2013

Super-angels. For startup new product development, this is a strategy used for fast and quantitative market testing of a product or product feature, popularized first by Eric Ries for web applications. Social mobile web. Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Startup accelerator. Gamification. Startup pivot.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Startup Web Equity 109

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JULY 20, 2011

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based HitFix (www.hitfix.com) an online news site focused on entertainment, announced it had raised $2M in a funding round. What's the story behind HitFix and where do you fit in the entertainment news landscape? and entertainment as a whole is rapidly changing and growing.

News 173

News Entertainment Startup Bertelsmann 173

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APRIL 24, 2009

Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. BASSETT Executive Search Solutions (www.BassettSearch.com) The confidential source for executive talent -- serving emerging growth company clients in the high tech, new media, entertainment and consumer industries. An on-line community for entrepreneurs. Technology.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon Technology Council 100

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JUNE 23, 2011

Los Angeles-based Hulu , the web video site, said Thursday that it has rolled out its Hulu Plus application on Android. Hulu said the Hulu Plus application will run on six phones, including the Nexus One, Nexus S, HTC Inspire 4G, Motorola Droid II, Motorola Droid X, and the Motorola Atrix.

Hulu 145

Hulu Web Los Angeles Sites 145

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JANUARY 18, 2012

That's what Los Angeles-based Seismic Games (www.seismicgames.com) is looking to figure out, headed by Greg Borrud, Eric Gewirtz, and Chris Miller. At our core, game designers love to come up with something really compelling, to create a great piece of entertainment, and try new things. Our focus on that is through a couple of things.

Entertainment 154

Entertainment Startup Platform Content 154

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MARCH 27, 2009

Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. tech, new media, entertainment and consumer industries. Pixelgate.net (www.pixelgate.net) - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services. An on-line community for entrepreneurs. Murano Software (www.muranosoft.com). Your Software Development Partner. Technology.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon Technology Council 100

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

During this year’s 2012 Consumer Electronic Show (#CES), we were sponsors to the demoing of the new venue management solution from the nightclub and nightlife web application called SocialNightLife.com. The private beta currently includes nightlife venues from Las Vegas and Los Angeles as test markets.

Social Media 87

Social Media Web Media Platform 87

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 28, 2010

Zong – mobile payments has been a very hot area over the past couple of years with the success and growth of both Boku and Zong. Boku and Zong focus mostly on mobile payments for virtual goods. It has proven a very successful strategy to get consumers to activate the payment on their mobile phone bill. VC Financings: 1.

Venture Capital 270

Venture Capital Capital Rustic Canyon Mobile 270

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Our guest this week on #TWiVC was Dana Settle , partner at Greycroft Partners , a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Gilt Group is currently the largest private sale web site in US. Booyah – Develops a location based service platform that pairs the virtual world with mobile gaming.

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Gagnier [ [link] ] are forward-thinking Los Angeles-based intellectual property attorneys and online journalists. Gagnier serves as the Chief Executive Officer of REALPOLITECH , a digital public relations and web strategy consultancy. She has specialized in entertainment and Internet law since 1998. Christina holds a B.A.

IP 81

IP Social Network Technical Review Networking 81

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Think about how many images are on the web. GumGum is led by founder and Los Angeles native wunderkind, Ophir Tanz. Perhaps one of the reasons it took 20 years for the commercial web to monetize images is because matching images with content is a very difficult. Mobile accounts for 25% of their traffic.

Advertising 98

Advertising Santa Monica Startup Content 98

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

Whether the end goal is a functional business app or a mobile-friendly website, philosophie’s modern, open-source approach to development is sure to get the job done. Fun Fact: Los Angeles heavy hitters J.J. Entertainment Tech: Atom Factory. Atom Factory is a pioneer in the artist management field.

Startup 111

Startup Snapchat Venice Social Media 111

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Earlier this week we had the opportunity to sit in at The General Assembly, Los Angeles for a fully stacked panel on a Day in the Life of a Product Manager (PM). The challenge is in getting clear numbers, but not often as cleanly as a basic web analytics report. Web analytics, pretty clear. For example? Online usage data, easy.

Product 87

Product Fandango Design Startup 87

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JUNE 5, 2013

We have negotiated pricing for preventative, restorative, emergency, and even cosmetic dentistry, and it''s easy to use through either our web or mobile service. You often hear complaints that Los Angeles companies are too much about e-commerce and entertainment. It''s a huge opportunity. READ MORE>>.

Pricing 227

Pricing Startup Networking Software Review 227

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Today is the day Solaborate is publicly launching a beta-version of their platform on the web with an iOS and Android mobile apps for those on the road. You also have a mobile version of Solaborate launching. Where do you see social media and mobile going? We strongly believe mobile is the future.

Social Media 92

Social Media Social Network Tool Mobile 92

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 14, 2014

Is it only a web-platform or will there be a mobile-version? So mobile is a huge part of it. You aren’t going to make a mobile-centric app right now? Tablet and mobile are a huge part of that. Tablet and mobile are a huge part of that. Tell us how you got the name? MW: There are two different ones.

Startup 85

Startup Southern California Mobile Software 85

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

It is an opportunity to get frank feedback from VCs, angels, peers and the technolust. Mixergy and AsAble are also joining us to bring you an amazing VC/Angel Panel. Adrenaline Fueled Angel. Stewart Roberts , President of Orange County of Tech Coast Angels. Novimap is an online and mobile mapping platform.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

We would like give a huge thank you to Social Media Week and the supportive startup community here in Los Angeles. For those who ever said there is no startup community in Los Angeles I most certainly beg to differ. VC/Angel Panel. Adrenaline Fueled Angel. Novimap is an online and mobile mapping platform.

Social Media 60

Social Media Technical Review Tech Coast Angels Venture Capital 60