Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Of course, every lifestyle entrepreneur wants their business to be “successful,” but I find that the definition of success and the expectations along the way differs from that usually associated with what I call “growth startups.” If your passion is customers, you definitely will be happier as a lifestyle entrepreneur.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 3, 2020

Traditional venture capitalists may have made it rain on expensive Hollywood studios that were promising virtual reality would be the future of entertainment and social networking (given coronavirus fears, it may yet be), but Talespin and others like it are focused on much more mundane goals.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

High-end hors d'oeuvres, an open bar with top-shelf liquor and little entertainments throughout the event. and Nextspace have definitely made a mark with this event which was, as told to me by Amplify's Managing Director, Paul Bricault, essentially to celebrate the end of work on their new building. These parties are always the same.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 14, 2010

Burbank-based 3ality Digital , a developer of live-action 3D camera and related technology, said Thursday that it has inked a deal with UK entertainment and communications firm BSkyB. According to the two companies, they are collaborating on the launch of 3D TV services in the UK and Ireland.

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Berkonomics

MAY 23, 2019

It is an old warning in the entertainment industry. A mantra, tag line, motto, or logo with your unique brand definition is a good start. Define your persona the way you want others to view you – before someone else defines you by comparing you to someone not as flattering as you would like. How do you define yourself?

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Despite the proximity to Hollywood and the entertainment world, in the world of Southern California startups, actually combining the two world is quite difficult. NowLive is trying to do just that, leveraging both technology and the entertainment world to build its business. We also are dong the Twilight premiere from LA.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 14, 2019

version of this new breed of entertainer, the collective behind the account is far from the only one. Or, depending on your definition, perhaps as early as Space Ghost Coast to Coast , the mid-1990s Cartoon Network series featuring an animated superhero interviewing real celebrities. million followers. Brud declined to comment.

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socalTECH

JULY 20, 2011

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based HitFix (www.hitfix.com) an online news site focused on entertainment, announced it had raised $2M in a funding round. What's the story behind HitFix and where do you fit in the entertainment news landscape? and entertainment as a whole is rapidly changing and growing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2022

These cultures bring a whole new set of needs in food, entertainment, and lifestyle. Women professionals are definitely increasing their ranks. The Asian population is expected to double by 2050, and Latinos are projected to jump from 17 to 25 percent in the same time frame. Women: On the move.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 2, 2015

It was on par with DreamForce in attention to detail, networking potential, entertainment and speaker quality. Big conferences in part are about education and entertainment. I’ve noticed your Twitter handle over the years so definitely know who you are. But if you want a great trip to Dublin then you should definitely go!

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Third Wave Digital (Allen DeBevoise), Dream Maker Entertainment Ltd. Entertainment Co., Nikhil Jain: We actually are working on different use cases, in areas of entertainment, healthcare, and enterprise, and also in gaming, which is the reason a lot of these partners starting working with us.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Max Fischer: I''m a former investment banker and investment professional, and I have worked a little bit in the entertainment space as well. Max Fischer: There definitely is the idea that LinkedIn is a professional networking site. Why LinkedIn? Not too many people think of LinkedIn in conjunction with dating.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2015

My most significant event of 2014 is definitely Silicon Beach Fest, the multi-day tech community fest, which just keeps getting bigger. Beyond entertainment, ad tech is huge with Rubicon''s IPO and the TrueX $200M acquisition by Fox. This is just the start. Watch for more in 2015. What technologies are you looking at in 2015?

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Our online solution combines both scientific methodology, as well as highly produced, entertaining, professional development content around education and awareness of unconscious bias. There was definitely some work to get all of the technology folks, who had not worked in content production, working with the people in production.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

So this was definitely an introduction I was going to take. Andrew was SVP of Mobile at Fox Digital Entertainment which launched the very successful Simpsons online game (curse you for wasting tons of my kids free time!) They also had much experience before that.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2008

According to Sonic Solutions, it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CinemaNow, which will be combined with Sonic's Qlix team to create a new Premium Content Group. EchoStar Communications, Index Ventures, Lions Gate Entertainment, Menlo Ventures, and Trans Cosmos USA. CinemaNow was backed by Cisco Corp., READ MORE>>

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

The theme for Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood is startups and Hollywood, featuring leaders from movie studios, music labels, agencies, and startups in entertainment – how Hollywood studios are investing and working with startups, and how Silicon Beach startups are making entertainment businesses. See you there!

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

It's as important as eating and sleeping for me and I definitely feel the difference in focus, presence and in my relationships. My interests are eclectic and range from SpaceX and innovations in aerospace, transportation, robotics, autonomous vehicles, to esports, the future of work, and the future of entertainment.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Ever since sound was first introduced into movies, the entertainment business has never really faced a huge change. However, the online presence has shifted the entertainment landscape drastically and is threatening to change the business for better or for worse. You have to break into the entertainment industry somehow.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 22, 2012

It is an old warning in the entertainment industry. A mantra, tag line, motto, or logo with your unique brand definition is a good start. Define your persona the way you want others to view you – before someone else defines you by comparing you to someone not as flattering as you would like. How do you define yourself?

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Mentor Statistics Press Entertainment 136

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I was running the largest deals in the media and entertainment video area across many different Google products. I also lead our media and entertainment vertical practice. However, I definitely see value in video discovery beyond what''s already been built. Rachel Payne: That''s a great question.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 18, 2011

We used to travel with her, going to restaurants, with a backpack or bag full of books to keep her entertained. Name brand properties are also high on the radar in terms of awareness, and that also definitely helps with discovery as well. We're definitely looking to get things spiced up in terms of interactivity.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 21, 2020

” The financial terms of the deal to bring the franchise to Los Angeles, aren’t being disclosed, but they definitely run in the tens of millions of dollars. . “And can we do it in a way that we could have a female led group.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 16, 2019

These cultures bring a whole new set of needs in food, entertainment, and lifestyle. Women professionals are definitely increasing their ranks. The Asian population is expected to double by 2050, and Latinos are projected to jump from 17 to 25 percent in the same time frame. Women: On the move.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 9, 2011

Google can definitely work complimentary to what we are doing. Such lists are great fun, but what are some Ranker lists that you think provide the greatest utility, beyond the pure entertainment factor? We have a lot of entertaining content… but that tends to be the stuff that takes off at the earlier stages.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 25, 2015

You have to start and end with our ownership, particularly Mark Walter of Guggenheim Financial, Magic Johnson, who needs no introduction due to his brand and businesses in sports and entertainment; and Peter Guber, one of our co-owners, who also is an owner of the Golden State Warriors, and the new Los Angeles Football Club. READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

While South by Southwest (SXSW) is easily one of the most recognizable events in the world, its definition is surprisingly hazy. And while the entertainment industry takes a lot of credit for the awesomeness that is SXSW, tech holds its own when it comes to creating the electric atmosphere of this epic coming-together.

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socalTECH

MAY 23, 2012

and has set up shop here to connect with the local entertainment industry. and are now one of the largest media outlets for entertainment on the web and Facebook. It's the definite portal about movie information, TV listings, ticketing, and all these different thing. We have over 4 million fans on Facebook in the U.S.,

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socalTECH

JUNE 15, 2011

You've been in more traditional entertainment firms--as an executive in a big studio--why jump to a startup? Did those prior entertainment relationships help to get those celebrities to work with you? We've been innovating over the last fifteen months, and have to patents pending on the technology right now.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Sam Rogoway: I'm an entertainment attorney by trade, and have represented a number of the largest reality production companies, as well as award winning filmmakers, both scripted and documentark filmmakers. Not having an enormous production crew, which businesses don't need, definitely keeps costs down. Sam Rogoway.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 8, 2012

It was DAMN entertaining. One part arts, culture, and entertainment showcase; two parts variety show; three parts toilet humor infused banter, The show was hosted by “Attack of the Show” (G4)’s host Kevin Pereira (who also founded and produced the show). ” I thought. “SERIOUSLY?” ” Absolutely.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2014

They definitely look for more personalization, and more “me, myself, and I” in the message. Offer a story, entertainment, or a compelling idea that you can link convincingly to your brand, rather than trying to sell products or services directly. Thus customers and partners rely more and more on personal engagement with people.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 18, 2019

I spent the last seven years running a company called ScoreBig, a LA-based tech startup in the live entertainment space. Joel Milne: It definitely helps in having a Fortune 100 company backing you. I did four startups prior to this, and thats all Ive done my entire career. A couple were successful, and a couple were not.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 25, 2014

I’ve definitely thought to myself “take me back” multiple times. This year, it being our third year in a row conducting on site interviews and live streaming, we definitely had to ensure this year’s lineup was up to snuff with the great ongoings of SXSW.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

It’s not clear exactly who they will be, but articles such as this one in the Hartford Business Journal indicate that they are definitely out there. Apps & Software Entertainment Gadgets AI Automation communication Connected Consumers Google Homes innovation Verizon Wireless Voice Authentication'

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

They definitely look for more personalization, and more “me, myself, and I” in the message. Offer a story, entertainment, or a compelling idea that you can link convincingly to your brand, rather than trying to sell products or services directly. Thus customers and partners rely more and more on personal engagement with people.

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socalTECH

MAY 14, 2013

However, we are here in Santa Monica, and we are a celebrity and entertainment site, and the next step for us in monetization is to get direct partnerships and deals with entertainment advertisers. That''s definitely on our roadmap. We do have to be careful with where we place our ads, because of the user experience.

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