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OCTOBER 14, 2011

Well, Los Angeles based Near Networks (www.nearnetworks.com) is looking to both reach customers online, and avoid the tacky, lousy production of typical small business ads, with a new service. What is Near Networks? I imagine it must be difficult to scale this and build out a network of filmmakers? Sam Rogoway: Yes, it has.

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Networking Search Engine Optimization Product Startup 150

socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Despite the huge surge of content specifically being developed for the web--and for sites like YouTube--making that content profitable and sustainable continues to be an issue for content creators. We had hit the masses, but the ad revenue model would take us forever to pay for the content costs.

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Content Platform Sites Web 231

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Through networking with other entrepreneurs, you should find one or more to visit that have relationships with this investor. A sample of three views is adequate.

Technical Review 138

Technical Review Startup Innocal Offshore 138

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JANUARY 25, 2013

Hulu said the revival of those titles come as part of an agreement with Prospect Park's The Online Network (TOLN). The new content development effort is being funded by private equity firm ABRY Partners; Prospect Park said it has closed a financing with ABRY Partners as part of the deal.

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Hulu Equity Los Angeles Content 197

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MARCH 12, 2013

What is it about the content delivery network market which has enabled Santa Monica-based EdgeCast to go from startup to over $100M in revenues in only a few, short years? We serve up four to five percent of the global Internet on our network. Jame Segil: Why does the world need another CDN? There's complexity in being a CDN.

CTO Hire 248

CTO Hire Content Networking Web 248

socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2012

The funding included a senior credit facility from Wells Fargo Capital Finance and a subordinated debt and equity investment from SF Capital Group. FastPay offers up credit lines of up to $5M to online content publishers, social marketers, and others to provide better liquidity to those firms.

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Equity Advertising Los Angeles Content 145

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Los Angeles-based Rubicon Project , the online advertising firm which helps web publishers optimize their ad network revenues, reported this week on the latest online ad spending, saying that ad spending tracked at its customers grew 47 percent in the first half of the year. Tags: rubicon project online advertising content.

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Advertising Clearstone Report Equity 193

socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2013

The two said they''re able to help clients figure out if they''re getting a positive return on investment from their advertising, which TV networks, programs and creatives are generating the most profit, which days and times are most effective for ads, as well as other factors. READ MORE>>.

Dollar Shave Club 171

Dollar Shave Club Advertising Media Design 171

TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Jennifer Schwab, the founder and CEO of Entity, has built the business since 2016 on virtually no outside funding, but said that this latest financing is a precursor to the company working on its first, more traditional VC-led equity round. Often speakers will donate their fees to scholarship and childcare funds, she added.

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Mentor Training Startup Course 297

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Through networking with other entrepreneurs, you should find one or more to visit that have relationships with this investor. A sample of three views is adequate.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Funding Innocal Offshore 124

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2022

You only get once chance for a great first impression, so don’t forget that content wins in relationships over style. This can be as simple as giving back as much time and emotional effort as you absorb from others, or it can be offering real business payback or equity for contributions. Incent others to contribute to your success.

Oracle 113

Oracle Entrepreneur Outsource Development Mentor 113

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2015

The funding was led by Canso Investment Council, and included both equity and debt. The company--until recently known as Tech Media Network--said the funding goes towards strategic acquisitions. Tech Media Network acquired LA's Bestofmedia Group, the publisher of Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide and Tom's IT Pro online, back in 2013.

Culver City 100

Culver City Guide Equity Media 100

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Solve began as a series developed within the mobile-focused entertainment studio, Vertical Networks. Helmed by Tom Wright and financed by Elisabeth Murdoch (through her Freelands Ventures fund, which Wright also managed) and Snap, the company was one of the early entrants to raise cash as a production studio for mobile content.

Social Media 131

Social Media Media Startup Mobile 131

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APRIL 30, 2009

The Walt Disney Company is the latest firm to invest in online video aggregator Hulu , saying this morning that it has agreed to join NBC Universal, New Corporation, and Providence Equity Partners as a joint venture partner in the site. Tags: streaming media capital venture content video hulu walt disney. READ MORE>>.

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Hulu Invest Equity Media 124

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

LAVA inducted Mayor Riordan--who had a long and involved career in venture capital and private equity before his efforts in politics--into its LAVA Hall of Fame. The group, which promotes the venture capital industry in the Los Angeles area, also honored local companies for their funding and exit activity.

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LAVA Zumbox Technology ReachLocal 166

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AUGUST 17, 2020

Indi operates an app which lets people get paid for sharing their social content, making product recommendations, and more. They can then make money from that video-on-demand, and people can pay them to watch that content. Our interview today is with serial entrepreneur Neel Grover , the CEO and founder of Indi (indi.com).

Help 113

Help Commerce Platform Orange County 113

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

One of the portfolio firms of Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Rustic Canyon , Trion World Network , is reportedly prepping for an IPO, according to reports over the weekend. Rustic Canyon's investment in Trion World Network is managed by Nate Redmond; the firm also has part of its game studio in San Diego. READ MORE>>.

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Rustic Canyon Report San Diego Venture Capital 140

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Venture backers : Oak Investment Partners, Spectrum Equity, W Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs & Co., Demand offers up a network of online, content driven web sites--plus a healthy domain name registration business--and has garnered lots of attention for specifically creating content for search engines.

Startup 178

Startup Tech Coast Angels Demand News 178

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2020

You only get once chance for a great first impression, so don’t forget that content wins in relationships over style. This can be as simple as giving back as much time and emotional effort as you absorb from others, or it can be offering real business payback or equity for contributions. Incent others to contribute to your success.

Oracle 124

Oracle Entrepreneur Outsource Development Mentor 124

TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Creators and influencers like Bernstein are forging a path from content creator to full-fledged business, with multiple revenue streams via podcasts, licensing deals, branded merchandise and even software products. “A Karat’s approach to treating individual digital content creators as future “unicorns” is not isolated.

Platform 170

Platform Marketing Tool Venture Capital 170

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 21, 2014

Next in line was content delivery network Edgecase Networks with a $54 million round in July, a few months before being acquired by Verizon for $350 million. The latest Built In LA report shows nice trends in the continued growth of Los Angeles’ equity economy and entrepreneurial culture.”

Los Angeles 105

Los Angeles Angel Startup Snapchat 105

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JANUARY 26, 2011

Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online publishing network run by Richard Rosenblatt, had a huge reception in the public markets Wednesday, closing up 32 percent in its initial public offering. Demand Media was venture backed by Oak Investment Partners, Spectrum Equity, W Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs & Co., million shares.

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Demand Media Southern California Santa Monica 164

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APRIL 13, 2021

Dave Eastman: For one thing, although we're not completely unique in this, is we don't take equity. We really focus on the mentorship, programming, and content, and the ability to access USC, and specifically its School of Engineering. How are you different from other startup incubators, etc? but the key thing is customer discovery.

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Marina Del Rey Startup USC Incubator 150

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 14, 2009

The two organizations are teaming up to provide valuable real-world content, access to capital, and a chance to connect with the "golden rolodexes" of HBSAOC and LAVA. Facilitated networking sessions will allow attendees to make connections with others with similar or complementary interests. *

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Southern California Conference Orange County LAVA 100

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

My 1,000th Post on This Blog - Tim Berry's Blog - Planning Startups Stories , July 21, 2010 HTML5 video markup, compatibility and playback - Niall Kennedy's Weblog , February 8, 2010 Your Product Needs a Soul - ArcticStartup , February 12, 2010 Product Friday: Monetizing Content is a Product Problem - This is going to be BIG.

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Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Coach 378

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APRIL 6, 2016

percent stake in Los Angeles-based AwesomenessTV , paying approximately $159M in an equity stake which values AwesomenessTV at approximately $650M. Verizon said Wednesday that it will acquire a 24.5 Dreamworks Animation will continue to hold a 51%, majority stake in AwesomenessTV.

Equity 100

Equity Mobile Los Angeles Services 100

socalTECH

JUNE 18, 2009

Our interview today is with Santa Monica-based OneCubicle (www.onecubicle.com), a new startup we ran across recently, which is looking to provide a more professional social networking site for younger people. Gregg Champion: OneCubicle.com is a social business network for people on their first, second, and third jobs.

Social Network 100

Social Network Entertainment Startup CTO Coach 100

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

LA was a leader in lead generation (LowerMyBills), comparison shopping (PriceGrabber, Shopzilla), social networking (MySpace … I know, I know – Facebook won – but it was still a big business). In content creation we definitely have assets other markets don’t have.

Company 290

Company Companies Technology Startup 290

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Through networking with other entrepreneurs, you should find one or more to visit that have relationships with this investor. A sample of three views is adequate.

Technical Review 103

Technical Review Innocal Offshore Entrepreneur 103

socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2012

We caught up with Andy, whose executive experience ranges from ZeroDegrees, NBC Internet/Xoom.com, Infoseek / Go Network, to CNET and Snap.com, and whose last firm was MerchEngines, which he sold last year, to hear more about his new startup. The firm is backed by Idealab, and is headed by Internet veteran Andy Steuer. What is Punchcard?

Southern California 245

Southern California Idealab Startup Customer 245

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2016

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Through networking with other entrepreneurs, you should find one or more to visit that have relationships with this investor. A sample of three views is adequate.

Technical Review 63

Technical Review Innocal Offshore Entrepreneur 63

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2012

But many entrepreneurs don’t realize that Angels are also extremely discerning in the projects that they will invest in, rejecting approximately 97% of the proposals submitted to them, according to the California Investment Network. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Line up an experienced team.

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Angel Screening Summary Startup 104

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

We're the venture capital arm of Saban Capital Group, which is Haim Saban's investment vehicle and private equity firm, which he founded in 2001. He's an entrepreneur and operating executive, and has made investments in companies like Univision--the largest television network in the U.S.--where where he is Chairman.

Southern California 100

Southern California Media Venture Capital Invest 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

We're the venture capital arm of Saban Capital Group, which is Haim Saban's investment vehicle and private equity firm, which he founded in 2001. He's an entrepreneur and operating executive, and has made investments in companies like Univision--the largest television network in the U.S.--where where he is Chairman.

Capital 100

Capital Southern California Media Venture Capital 100

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2013

The consumer piece is a big part of our business, and the next big piece is the advertiser platform, plus everything we wrap around the advertiser experience, helping them to manage their content, and provide great reporting, and helping them to understand the ROI of doing business with us. We''ve been very aggressive on the technology front.

Technical Review 223

Technical Review Glendale Advertising Google 223

socalTECH

MAY 21, 2013

A consumer piece is a big part of our business, and the next big piece is the advertiser platform, plus everything we wrap around the advertisers experience, helping them to manage their content, and provide great reporting, and helping them to understand the ROI of doing business with us. We''ve been very aggressive on the technology front.

Technical Review 211

Technical Review Glendale Advertising Google 211

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Barter services and use equity to get things done for minimum cash. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. The patent process is far from perfect, but it’s a huge step ahead of no proprietary content. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. Create intellectual property.

Entrepreneur 98

Entrepreneur Social Network Startup Patents 98