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How Epoxy Is Helping Content Creators Make Their Video More Social

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We spoke with co-founders Juan Bruce and Jason Ahmad about Epoxy''s mission, its roots from projects at Team Downey, the production firm of Robert Downey Jr., What''s your background, why did you start the company? One of our small clients there was Team Downey, the production firm of Robert Downey Jr.,

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Epoxy Looks To Help Online Video Creators With Social Tools

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Venice, California-basd Epoxy --which was built by former executive from Team Downey--has launched a brand new set of tools aimed at helping online video creators use social media, and also disclosed a funding round. The startup is led by Juan Bruce, and was co-founded by fellow Team Downey executive Jason Ahmad. READ MORE>>.

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Pocketwatch Picks Up $6M For Kids Media Brand

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Culver City-based Pocketwatch , a startup media brand focused on creating and acquiring content for kids, has raised $6M in a Series A funding round. The funding was led by Third Wave Digital, and also included Les Moonves (CBS ), Jon Landau (Avatar & Titanic), United Talent Agency (UTA), Robert Downey Jr.

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Two Amazing Women Setting Out on Their Startup Journey

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She was leaving IAC to start a company. Heck, I even had Robert Downey, Jr. Somehow she was always on a flight up to Seattle or San Francisco. Didn’t I make myself clear about celebrities & startups ? Turns out she’s done this startup thing before. Kara called me on a Tuesday. Kara as CEO.

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How Online Video Companies Can Increase Margin and Build Better Businesses

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In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. So why is online video such an attractive market to build a startup? The next part of the margin mix online video companies must get control of is talent margins.

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Airware Gets $10.7M From Google, Andreessen For Unmanned Drone Technology

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A new, Newport Beach-based startup, Airware , has raised $10.7M According to the company, its Series A financing will go towards expanding its team, meeting customer demand, and scaling for growth. Airware is led by Jonathan Downey. Looking to build your own unmanned aerial vehicle?

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Loot Crate Raises $18.5M, Tops $100M In Sales

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in a Series A funding round, for the company's subscription, "fan boxes"--which feature custom, tailored mystery boxes delivered to fans from their favorite entertainment and pop culture brands, every month. Downey Ventures, M13, and SterlingVC. Los Angeles-based Loot Crate announced this morning that it has raised $18.5M

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