socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Los Angeles-based Internet Brands , which operates a suite of online, advertising driven websites across a wide range of verticals, said Monday that it would go private in a $640M, private equity deal, bucking the trend of Southern California companies filing to get to the public markets. READ MORE>>.

Internet Brands 190

Internet Brands Westlake Village Woodland Hills Beverly Hills 190

socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2011

There was a real opportunity for me to arbitrage the last decade and a half of my experience in the Internet, and apply that to a products company, and to get some real competitive advantage. We're able to build out a brand story, which is not possible when you're just dealing with store shelves at Whole Foods.

Web 225

Web Social Media SEO Media 225

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2011

Some IdeaLab successes / brand names aside from Overture & CitySearch? Cars Direct / Internet Brands. I brought up the fact that I find many larger companies abusing the patent system to slow down smaller competitors which is actually anti competitive. Shopping.com. The Wedding Channel. Commission Junction.

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Competition Idealab Product CitySearch 350