Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

Both companies were in Los Angeles. But my take: Gaikai had superior technology & a superior business strategy. I don’t know the company or the details first hand. He talked in the video about how he finds it helpful in companies to think about practical theory and frameworks for thinking about company strategy.

Rustic Canyon 279

Rustic Canyon Venture Capital Southern California Userplane 279

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The Los Angeles area has seen a surge in the last month in companies and organizations looking to bolster entrepreneurial activity and startups in Southern California. Science is looking to incubate its own set of companies, make investments, and otherwise work to create the next successful startups. We'll do only a few every year.

Incubator 196

Incubator Startup Commerce Los Angeles 196

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 10, 2011

South, a solid Santa Monica bar and grill was bustling earlier this Tuesday courtesy of the good people at Tech Cocktail and their winter technology mixer. We really enjoyed how open to chatting the companies present were. ” Said the smiling girl at the check-in table. As soon as I walked in I could detect a good positive vibe.

Technical Review 63

Technical Review Userplane Social Media Santa Monica 63

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

A long-time entrepreneur, Mike founded his first successful Internet company in college and since then, has founded, built and sold numerous online and mobile businesses. His experience and expertise in both large and small companies focuses on strategy, growth, and operational efficiency resulting in many successful investor outcomes.

Tsavo 76

Tsavo Idealab Tech Coast Angels Userplane 76

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Topics of discussion will be Saas, Cloud, Mobile, Gaming, Social Markets, what surprises are coming for 2012, creating value with your company, hiring problem solvers, and building sensible businesses. OrangicStartup’s is a company that helps Internet startups start. There will be plenty of FREE Pizza and drinks!

Tech Coast Angels 105

Tech Coast Angels Startup Angel Southern California 105

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The Spotlight: LA Tech Fall is garnering some excellent companies being submitted and most of which I wish could all be part of this amazing night. He has contributed to the success of dozens of companies, including the funding and strategic acquisitions of Movoxx, Tsavo and People Media. Still Time to Submit Your Company!

Tech Coast Angels 96

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

One of the recent trends in the technology industry here in Los Angeles is the use of "coworking" spaces--flexible workspaces where companies can rent open office space. If you're running a company, why not just go to an executive suite, or sublease some space? Mike's latest claim to fame was selling Userplane to AOL.

Startup 100

Startup Web 2.0 Tsavo Userplane 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

As companies figure out a way to monetize social media, one of the areas which has been lacking is a way to measure the impact and effectiveness of social media advertising. Ian Swanson: Sometrics is a social analytics and advertising company. I worked at Userplane, building social applications for sites like MySpace.

Social Media 113

Social Media Advertising Social Network Userplane 113

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

As companies figure out a way to monetize social media, one of the areas which has been lacking is a way to measure the impact and effectiveness of social media advertising. Ian Swanson: Sometrics is a social analytics and advertising company. I worked at Userplane, building social applications for sites like MySpace.

Social Media 100

Social Media Advertising Social Network Userplane 100