TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Riot Ventures , the Los Angeles-based, early-stage and deep technology investment firm is going out to market to raise a $75 million second fund to finance the development of startups in LA and beyond, according to fundraising documents viewed by TechCrunch. Marcus has a long background in angel investing and company creation.

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JUNE 4, 2012

Los Angeles-based Fandango , the movie ticketing and information service, said today that it has had the best ever number in May for traffic and ticket sales, for the company's entire 12-year history.

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JANUARY 8, 2015

For our Insights and Opinions section today, where we share advice, thoughts, and more from the local community, we have a piece from Nick Hedges , the President and CEO of Los Angeles-based Velocify. 2015 will be the year that transforms the daily activity of the sales rep. nick hedges insights sales force' Continued.).

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Cliff Allen is someone I've known for quite a few years and he's a go to person for me when I'm thinking about issues around marketing, sales, technology, startups and networking. So, naturally I have to ask: What are your thoughts on my concerns around networking and particularly visible networking? Growing our business!

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MARCH 23, 2011

The group said that the free app allows users to find their way to the nearest cookie sale nearby, with dates of the start and end of local cookie sales, and ability to post those sales to Facebook and Twitter. The app even includes an interactive voting feature for favorite Girl Scout cookies, which can also be posted online.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 2, 2015

What I’ve not written as much about is what to do if you are a CTO looking for your next opportunity – especially in Los Angeles. Targeting Your Job Search The best starting place is to visit my post on: One Page Job Networking Tool. Armed with your networking tool, now it’s time to get it out to all the people you know.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Los Angeles-based Oversee.net , which operates a network of businesses focused on domain name monetization and advertising, said today that it has linked with NameMedia , a developer and marketer of premium domain names. Tags: oversee namemedia domainer domain name resale sales monetization advertising afternicdls. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

I recently wrote a post on angel financing covering the topic of convertible notes but I realized I was thinking about the issue more from investor perspective and a very narrow topic of how to price the round. This post is for those who want to raise angel money. At an angel round you can get away with no market validation.

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JUNE 22, 2021

You can listen to the entire conversation above or via this link , but I also wanted to highlight one topic we discussed that I feel strongly about, which is how I think enterprise sales and venture fundraising are basically the same muscle. And again, just like in enterprise sales, this is all about differentiation ?—?what

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SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. This Panel will explore issues such as: How can companies best utilize social networking media?

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Our profile this morning is with Network Automation , a Los Angeles company competing in the IT automation market. Southern California--despite the lack of huge, name brand firms-- has a significant number of enterprise software companies, of which Network Automation is just one. You are self funded too, we recall.

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MARCH 8, 2010

operations, which are headquartered in Los Angeles. The company said the Los Angeles expansion comes because of "strong sales" in its music, media, and consumer products/brand licensing divisions. Tags: counterpoint systems software rights management royalty expansion angeles employment.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The Los Angeles-based dental hygiene company, which has raised at least $20 million in financing from the growth capital investment firm Volition Capital, takes a different approach to reaching consumers than competitors like Quip. Indeed, it was through the network of experts that the company arrived at the design for its dental floss.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 7, 2019

PodcastOne , the celebrity podcasting network from the founder of radio powerhouse WestwoodOne, is launching a free hosting platform for podcasters. “As the leading ad-supported podcast network, we are embracing the over 700,000 podcasts out there, and are here to support the long-term growth of independent podcasters.”.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 17, 2021

The Los Angeles-based company has a new residential solar plus energy storage program for homeowners in Queens that’s going to be rolled out in partnership with ConEd. With the virtual power plant, ConEd won’t need to build out new transmission and distribution infrastructure, but can still ensure network reliability.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 23, 2009

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 -- Social Networking as a Business Strategy. LinkedIn Group's Sales and Marketing Professionals Promoting HighTech and Technology in Los Angeles invites you to the first group's networking reception and conference of the group.

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MAY 8, 2009

Rights and royalty accounting software maker Counterpoint Systems reported recently that it has appointed Bill Woods to fill the newly created position of manager of sales for the Americas. Counterpoint described Woods as a software sales veteran who most recently served as field sales director for Nortel's Southern California region.

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AUGUST 23, 2019

According to report this week, abuse of the communications and advertising features of Los Angeles-based Snapchat is playing a significant role in the sale of firearms outlawed in California. However, the recent arrests show how easy it is for criminals to bypass those rules on any social networking platform. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 26, 2009

" Kurt has a great background in sales and marketing. I've recently co-founded the first political social network FreedomSpeaks and CitySourced.com a real time mobile civic engagement tool. You are a really great networker and help put on great networking events, what do you think about the concept of visible networking?

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Los Angeles-based Wave --which was until recently known as TheWaveVR--has connected its virtual reality technology into the world of live concerts, the company said on Thursday. Wave said the platform also enables the sale of virtual and physical merchandise, bit cheering/tipping and sponsorship. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 21, 2018

Los Angeles-based advertising software developer SteelHouse said this morning that it has named two new executives at the company. According to SteelHouse, it has named Dan Weiner as SVP of Enterprise Sales/CTV, and Rory Mitchell as VP of Client Success, Head of Accounts.

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MARCH 3, 2020

Los Angeles-based Boingo Wireless , which provides distributed antenna system (DAS), small cells and Wi-Fi services--including running its own network of Wi-Fi hotspots and small cell networks--says that it has received "multiple inquiries regarding a potential strategic transaction".

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MARCH 5, 2014

Los Angeles-based YouTube network Fullscreen said this morning that it has named Michael Wann as the company''s new Chief Revenue Officer. fullscreen content network youtube executive sales' Wann was most recently CRO at SpinMedia, and also had been EVP of Business Development at Demand Media. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 21, 2019

Propelled by new technologies, new businessmen have been landing in Los Angeles since the invention of the nickelodeon to create a studio that would dominate popular entertainment. Sales of headsets in the fourth quarter of 2018 topped 1 million for the first time and new, low cost all-in-one models may further move the needle on adoption.

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AUGUST 21, 2013

Los Angeles-based YouTube network Maker Studios has agreed to buy Blip , according to reports today. News of the sale first came via AllthingsD. News of the sale first came via AllthingsD. bliptv blip acquisition merger content network youtube studios maker' Blip operates an online, video site focused on webseries.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 30, 2022

The Los Angeles-based company partnered with NBA Top Shot NFT creator Dapper Labs to develop the storefront on Dapper’s Flow blockchain and debuted it to a group of invite-only beta users in December last year, TechCrunch reported at the time. Image Credits: Genies.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 6, 2019

Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your network in a beautiful atmosphere. DigiMarCon West 2019 Digital Marketing Conference and Exhibition will be held from June 12th to 13th, 2019 at the luxurious Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Los Angeles, California. See [link].

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MARCH 19, 2014

Los Angeles-based Wi-Fi network operator and provider Boingo Wireless said today that it has been selected by the Air Force Academy, to deploy a Wi-Fi and small cell network for the Air Force Academy''s Falcon Stadium and Cadet Field House. Boingo will also manage advertising services and sales for the venues.

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Of course, I immediately gave him the whole spiel on Visible Networking and Steve was totally game to make our networking visible. I have about 11 years in the technology sector including roles doing market research, sales and product development. What networking events in Los Angeles or Southern California do you go to?

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MARCH 3, 2015

However, that process really hasn''t taken advantage of today''s mobile, always-connected, socially networked world. Los Angeles-based startup Momstamp (www.momstamp.com) is hoping to change that with its service, which connects mothers with friends, friends-of-friends, and beyond, to personal referrals and recommendations.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The Los Angeles-based women’s subscription box and media business FabFitFun is expanding its video catalog with the launch of new live programming set to coincide with the launch of its latest seasonal box. FabFitFun is creating a new slate of live programming which will air every day on its Facebook page from 11 a.m. 24 to Oct.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Los Angeles-based CurbStand (www.curbstand.com) is hoping to change that, by offering up a mobile app which connects you with the company''s network of CurbStand valet parking companies, which offers on-demand retrieval of your car, mobil payments, and on the valet parking operator side--lots of business analytics tools and reporting.

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MAY 15, 2019

Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand and subscription box service FabFitFun announced this morning that it has expanded its service to the United Kingdom, the first time it has offered its subscription box overseas. FabFitFun's founders are Co-CEOs Daniel and Michael Broukhim, and Editor-in-Chief Katie Rosen Kitchens.

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MARCH 7, 2014

Los Angeles-based online content developer Machinima said Thursday that it has laid off 42 people at the company, all from its sales force, as the company continues to struggle with low ad rates and the large chunk of revenues that are claimed by Google from multi-channel networks. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

Sean McDonald is founder of Jute Networks (www.jutenetworks.com), which is in a startup developing highly visual, graphical tools to help people use their professional networks and connections to further their business. What is Jute Networks? Our company, Jute Networks, is a startup that is about a year and a half old.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

If your startup is looking for an angel investor, it makes sense to present your plan to flocks of angels, and assume that at least one will swoop down and scoop you up. The challenge is to find the right angel for your, and for your situation. Angel investors are people too. New England Investment Network.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The upstart, based in Los Angeles, connects fans to the game-worn apparel of their favorite athletes through a sweepstakes-style model. With each sale, 70% of money raised goes toward a cause of the athlete’s choice. “If it smells, that’s how they’re going to receive it.”. The remaining 30% goes to Mov employees and operations.

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