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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! You probably haven’t heard of Raymond “Pappy” Smith, but he parlayed his Junior High education into an entertainment empire that changed the way Americans viewed gambling.

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AUGUST 12, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Entertainment. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! This makes attending YouTube meetups like VidCon a rewarding experience, for both fans and industry insiders alike. Hollywood Gap. See you there.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. Yes, the band also created an entertaining catalog of classic Americana music. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! However, it was not solely their music upon which they established their legacy. Jerry Garcia.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Rachel Payne , the CEO and one of the co-founders of FEM, is a veteran of Google, and is taking her experience there and applying it into the video recommendations and engagement area. I was running the largest deals in the media and entertainment video area across many different Google products. What is FEM?

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InfoChachkie

JULY 16, 2012

Apologies: an incomplete draft of this article was inadvertently sent out previously via RSS. This article originally appeared on Forbes HERE. Fortunately, several startups have devised tools which make it possible for content creators to maintain the entertainment integrity of their videos while embedding relevant calls-to-action.

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MARCH 6, 2018

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. This is in contrast to the myth of the lone inventor who experiences epiphanies while locked away in a lab. I am fortunate to have two groups of friends that challenge, entertain and keep me mentally stimulated. Optimize on people who are: Entertaining.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Entertainment." If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! As I write this article, Crash Course stands at 83% of its pledge goal, with nearly 10,800 fans funding the show''s production costs for its upcoming season.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. These sites (so far) have managed to balance facilitating product discovery and purchase capabilities with users'' desires to entertain and educate themselves without feeling like they are in a marketplace. Search Meets Social = Commerce.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Lead With Team - Establish credibility with your audience at the outset by graphically depicting you (and your team's) experiences by displaying organizational logos. 9 Steps To Better Slides. Presentation slides serve two primary purposes.

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AUGUST 12, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Entertainment. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! This makes attending YouTube meetups like VidCon a rewarding experience, for both fans and industry insiders alike. Hollywood Gap. See you there.

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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.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Inc. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! However, a number of them wanted to vicariously experience the startup world through John and Kyle''s venture. article also generated tremendous interest in the newsletter.

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AUGUST 4, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! For example, some people have special destination experience, perhaps Peace Corps that they can parlay into a meaningful and unique travel experience.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

As we were developing the product, we noticed that more and more articles were popping up about people going through dates due to LinkedIN''s platform. Max Fischer: I''m a former investment banker and investment professional, and I have worked a little bit in the entertainment space as well. What''s your own background? Why LinkedIn?

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 16, 2013

Guest article by Eva Hibnick with General Assembly LA. Article after article points out that Los Angeles is on its way to becoming one of the most robust startup communities in the United States. We have seen this growth first hand, and are always impressed by the community’s appetite for learning new age technical skills.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Enter Vidzey , the in-video shopping platform that seamlessly combines media, entertainment and e-commerce. We discuss advertising, Vidzey’s story, technology, business, interns, and entertainment. Valuable personality traits in his previous life working in entertainment, no doubt. Two articles, side by side.

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OCTOBER 2, 2015

Like many of you I read the Is Web Summit a Scam article making the rounds this week. I even wrote about my experiences attending Web Summit , something I rarely ever write about. It was on par with DreamForce in attention to detail, networking potential, entertainment and speaker quality. Let me get that out of the way.

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JUNE 3, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Inc. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! However, a number of them wanted to vicariously experience the startup world through John and Kyle''s venture. article also generated tremendous interest in the newsletter.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

free weekly Infochachkie articles! As Seth Epstein makes clear in this talk , entrepreneurs constantly experience breakdowns, followed by breakthroughs. Money allowed Walt to do more of what he loved to do, which was create entertaining content. Entertain Yourself. "We "We are not trying to entertain the critics.

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APRIL 16, 2012

Article first published as Steve Blank Discusses Origin And Future Of Lean Startup Movement on Technorati. free weekly Infochachkie articles! I recently spoke with Steve Blank, author of the new book The Startup Owner’s Manual. Steve is also a Stanford Professor and noted marketing entrepreneur. Preaching What You Live.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. This conversational approach has proven more entertaining than the conventional “speaker behind a lectern” methodology, which has further increased our viewership. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles!

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APRIL 28, 2013

I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is to avoid startups with a high attrition rate, like trendy restaurants and entertainment. Here is my own priority list of key risk drivers that every entrepreneur and every investor should evaluate and minimize in starting a business: Team experience and depth risk.

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MAY 13, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! you had to have at least two years of experience in the company mailroom and that it could take three to four years to get promoted. Don''t let them get in your way.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

These magazines are full of wonderful photos and articles depicting the “good life”. Today we are in the era of “Customer Experience”. In fact, Customer Experience (CX) turns the product development chart upside down. It is now CX and UX (User Experience) that is driving adoption rates and even design aspects.

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MARCH 25, 2012

I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is to avoid startups with a high attrition rate, like trendy restaurants and entertainment. Here is my own priority list of key risk drivers that every entrepreneur and every investor should evaluate and minimize in starting a business: Team experience and depth risk.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Seth discusses below what happened in Austin when he tried to rock the largest hospitality tradeshow of the year and what he learned from this humorous, but stressful experience. I suggest you check out both the video and Seth’s entertaining depiction below. You can watch my interview with Seth below or on YouTube here: [link].

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MAY 30, 2011

I recently had lunch with a good friend with whom I have a shared experience. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! The recent purchase of Skype by Microsoft for $8.5 Their utter stupidity is a bit disheartening, but highly instructional. Witnessing The Idiot’s Dilemma.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

A lot of this comes out of my co-founder's experience, Tony Karrer, and his experience as a blogger. Back in the early days of LA venture capital, I was first an associate of a fund, and then partner of a fund, Entertainment Media Venture Partners. Entertainment is confusing--we didn't make investments in pure content plays.

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MARCH 24, 2016

A version of this article previously appeared Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Ultimately, we aim to generate accurate prediction data, increase political participation, and provide an entertaining experience for our users. Fantasy Pollster.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Those three organizations have very strong networks inventure capital, entertainment, and academia, and put together the incubator. We now have a team of nine engineers and scientists, with experience from companies like IBM, Demand Media, and Google, all part of our core engineering team. What drove your interest in this area?

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JANUARY 23, 2012

free weekly Infochachkie articles! When enhancing your value proposition, ask the same question a newcomer would ask, "what is the best way for users to interact with the new features, irrespective of the existing customer experience?" . "I started the site when I was 19. I didn't know much about business back then."

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APRIL 10, 2013

This article is to shine a digital light on a few other companies who have “WOWED” me and their secret sauce to create long term impact that makes at least my day a little bit easier. Through Jason’s tweets I discovered the actionable, entertaining and authentic podcast ProductPeople.tv, “for people who love building products”.

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APRIL 6, 2018

His startup, CounterFind , is tackling the $4 billion problem of counterfeit merchandise and is the leading “online police” company that shuts down fake sport and entertainment merchandise ads and product listings in real time. Launching a startup has been an eye-opening experience for Woodson. Your Team Will Keep You Going.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is to avoid startups with a high attrition rate, like trendy restaurants and entertainment. Here is my own priority list of key risk sources that every entrepreneur and every investor should evaluate and minimize in starting a business: Team experience and depth risk.

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JULY 1, 2016

The articles were selected, in part, because they paint a bigger picture of what’s happening nationally. Unusual “Xtern” Experience Aims to Help Indiana Attract Tech Talent. Bernadette Tansey dives into the world of virtual reality from a consumer and entertainment perspective.

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JANUARY 9, 2018

Their team is filled with data scientists with experience in deep learning, machine learning and predictive algorithms in defense and medicine. Their Siggy Robot is a self-balancing robot that rolls on a pink segway and can be coded to dance, go through obstacle courses, and engineered for entertainment.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A version of this article previously appeared Forbes. However, without experiencing my stories first hand, he always suspected there was a degree of embellishment involved to make my stories a bit more entertaining. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles!

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