socalTECH
JULY 16, 2013
My own history, is I was here when Overture was doing great things, and Citysearch, Earthlink, and eHarmony were all here. I think part of that is eHarmony moved, Overture got sold, and other things that were driving critical mass somehow faded away. Andy Wilson: Great question. Honestly, I''m not sure what happened.
Tech Zulu Event
JULY 16, 2013
Their roster of success includes numerous pioneering tech companies, many of which continue to be industry leaders today — Overture, BillMeLater, CitySearch, and more. Mark Douglas, Steelhouse President and CEO, is formerly from Oracle and was the VP of Technology at eHarmony. Make sure to check out Both Sides of the Table !
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Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 18, 2010
Yet in LA we have hugely successful entrepreneurs who have built big companies like Overture, CitySearch, MySpace, TicketMaster.com, LowerMyBills, Commission Junction, eHarmony and on and on. I though to myself, “too many young entrepreneurs in LA seem to feel pressured by NorCal VCs to move to the Bay Area.
SoCal Delicious
MARCH 1, 2010
The city has, however, quietly been home to some of the most successful online companies to date, including CitySearch (sold to Ticketmaster for $260 million in 1998), Overture (acquired by Yahoo for $2 billion in 2003), eHarmony and LowerMyBills (bought by Experian for $330 million in 2005). before which is second-time entrepreneurs.
SoCal Delicious
AUGUST 23, 2010
Citysearch is an online guide that offers information and recommendations regarding local businesses including restaurants, shops, bars, hotels, and others. LowerMyBills, Inc. provides online service to compile and compare plans and rates across multiple monthly services. It was acquired by Experian in 2005 for $330M. 1B+ Revenue.
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