socalTECH

MARCH 2, 2011

Santa Monica-based Mahalo , the online human-curated news and search site headed by Jason Calacanis, has cut 10 percent of its staff, according to reports. Citing an email sent to Mahalo's "Guides", who develop content for Mahalo, the report said that, so far, the Google changes have led to a "significant dip" in traffic and revenues.

Mahalo 133

Mahalo Report Santa Monica Guide 133

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

If I’m not mistaken, I may have been the first person to send out an angel “personal intro&# email on AngelList through their new platform when it launched or at least I was one of the first few. But before I sent it I had made 10 private phone calls, sent emails & built support. It worked like a charm.

Startup 292

Startup Venture Capital Blogging Summary 292

Jason Nazar

MARCH 22, 2011

If there were more great companies coming out of LA then it would create more demand for high quality VC firms. It’s a chicken and egg problem. But there are also less great companies in LA, BECAUSE there is less access to sophisticated capital. Opportunity #3 – There is Plenty of Capital for Great Team/Products.

Companies 111

Companies Company Startup Twiistup 111

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 23, 2010

Demand Media is an online media company operating two strategically-linked businesses: an integrated content and social media platform, and registrar solutions. Jason Calacanis – Mahalo Jason Calacanis was CEO and co-founder of Weblogs, Inc., As of June 2008 Jason is now CEO and Founder of Mahalo, Inc. , Want to sponsor?

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Guide Startup Mahalo GRP Partners 42