Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 28, 2012

TechCrunch, Forbes, PandoDaily, and other national and local media covered the fest, centered in Santa Monica and Venice at venues with views of the beach on picture-perfect sunny days. Panels were based at hubs including Leadership, Branding / Advertising, Social Media, Entrepreneurs, Community and more. Tons of info and tons of fun!”

Hollywood 67

Hollywood Technical Review Startup Rustic Canyon 67

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

Trust doesn’t come from one 45-minute Powerpoint pitch or 30-minute demo. In the era of social networks, LinkedIn, Facebook messaging, Quora and email addresses that are easily guessable, it’s easy to think that maybe you should just approach a VC directly. Most VCs I know these days answer emails on vacation.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Speakers: [Moderator] Scot Rubin - Owner NITROPOD /SVP Digital Media Big Door /Cofounder G4TV. As a consultant for Comcast and co-founder of G4 Media, Scot helped bring the world of video games to television in 2002. He also leads mergers and acquisitions and ran the acquisitions of SGN, MindJolt and HallPass Media.

Technical Review 94

Technical Review Technology Activision Entertainment 94

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

If you attract names like these you’re bound to attract some media attention and then Chad Hurley dropped the bomb that he was leaving YouTube while he was at the f.ounders event. He began messaging and emailing me to try and get me to come out to the event, which he was now turning into a conference called Web Summit.

Conference 392

Conference Startup Web Truecar 392

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 10, 2012

To do this, you must formulate a sound engagement plan in advance of receiving unexpected media attention. to actionable user feedback, "Just went through the demo. Although social media news sites can be effective market validation tools, they are not without their downsides. Engagement. You definitely have a nice start.

News 198

News Sites Startup RSS 198

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The myShopanion is an iPhone app that just recently launched at DEMO and intends to help bridge the gap between online and real-world shopping. Includes social functionality such as the ability to share product detail and pictures on Facebook and Twitter, as well as by email.

Software Review 58

Software Review Social Media Social Network Product 58

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2016

Let me first address VCs or anybody else who is likely above the age where they “get” Snapchat but whose customers are likely in the age demo who use it religiously. Click on the top right tool button and you’ll see your settings with your user name, birth date, email account, etc.

Snapchat 150

Snapchat Screening Venture Capital Guide 150

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2010

We held a 90-minute demo session where 150 of LA’s VC’s and senior technology executives watched the LPLA V2 group present in small groups of 12-15 each. They have developed a cloud-based platform for merchants to publish to multiple distribution networks, including social, mobile and email.

Company 276

Company Companies Startup Southern California 276

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2010

Oh, and Demo charges the startups $18,000. If you’ve got good ideas for a story – shoot it over to them in an email. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Sales & Marketing Advice Social Media Start-up Advice Startup Advice. Robert’s article is worth reading. I think Robert’s right.

Tips 307

Tips Startup Press Blogging 307

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2016

Demos and prototypes are key. Warm introductions from friends and family to existing investors is far more productive in fund-raising than email blasts, social media connections, or cold-calls to famous investors. Demonstrate your own financial commitment and progress.

Funding 60

Funding Startup Ideas Slides 60

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Speakers: [Moderator] Scot Rubin - Owner NITROPOD /SVP Digital Media Big Door /Cofounder G4TV. As a consultant for Comcast and co-founder of G4 Media, Scot helped bring the world of video games to television in 2002. He also leads mergers and acquisitions and ran the acquisitions of SGN, MindJolt and HallPass Media.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Technology Activision Entertainment 76

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Topic discussion: Impact of social media on startups and on funding leads for investors. Investment trends in startups that are about or related to social media. How startup can leverage social media to get investors attention. Most people facing this problem resort to mass text messages, and long, frustrating email chains.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

There have also been many high profile financings of infrastructure players to support these gaming platforms including Offerpal Media, SuperRewards (bought by AdKnowledge), Gambit and more recently LA-based Sometrics. million even before the demo day to help you integrate your social network with dating ambitions.

Venture Capital 255

Venture Capital Marketing Startup Social Network 255

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 26, 2011

Spotlight: LA Tech is part of a quarterly demo series that will highlight the finest technology entrepreneurship in Southern California. mt) Media Temple, Inc. TechZulu and The Entrepreneurship Association at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management are pleased to announce Spotlight: LA Tech Fall.

Tech Coast Angels 80

Tech Coast Angels Southern California Los Angeles Santa Monica 80

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

SimplyEvents is a social media website that enables a community of members to shout out location based events and stay connected by tracking fellow friends, family, public figures, organizers, bands, artists etc. Most people facing this problem resort to mass text messages, and long, frustrating email chains. to 11:00 p.m.

Company 106

Company Companies Web Evite 106

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

He sits on several boards and is involved in the virtual worlds, gaming, mobile, media, and healthcare markets. Sangster identified new media growth opportunities, developed strategy, and managed the evaluation and execution of acquisitions that helped Disney meet its strategic objectives. mt) Media Temple, Inc. RSVP: AGENDA.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Design 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded and sold numerous businesses, including agency PBJ Digital, application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media and Myspace. He sits on several boards and is involved in the virtual worlds, gaming, mobile, media, and healthcare markets.

Tech Coast Angels 96

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

thought it would be helpful to put some of my thoughts into a blog post and hopefully spur some conversation in the comments and over email. We’re Living In The Dark Ages Of Social Media - rosskimbarovsky.com , August 9, 2010 If you believe the media and social media “experts&# , we’re living in the Renaissance of social media.

Startup 191

Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Hire 191

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

The final showoff's have been selected, so that brings the count to a total of 10 showoff's plus a wild card from the demo night at UCLA (full list of showoff's below). As a serial entrepreneur and Internet visionary, Richard co-founded Demand Media in May 2006, and currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. startups.

Twiistup 40

Twiistup Riot Games UCLA Media 40

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

8:00 – 8:25pm – 5 five-minute demos, followed by brief Q&A for each company. mt) Media Temple, Inc. Since 1998, the company has provided businesses around the world with reliable, professional-class services to host websites, email, business applications, and other rich Internet content. View Larger Map. Diamond Sponsor.

UCLA 102

UCLA Company Companies Idealab 102

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

Mike passed up an offer from Ross Levinsohn of Fox Interactive Media ( around $175 Million ). Before they even launched, Mike and his team started bringing in hundreds of influencers from NYC’s technology ecosystem to their office to give them a private demo. His time at Quigo was a very difficult 5.5 How Hashable Got Buzz.

Google 302

Google Startup Advertising Acquisition 302

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2011

7:10 – 8:00pm – 5 five-minute demos, followed by brief Q&A for each company (approx. Critique^It is peer-review without barriers—feedback without managing emails, commentary and document versions. mt) Media Temple, Inc. Where: CalTech 1200 E California Blvd Pasadena, CA 91125. What: Spotlight Series Event. RSVP: AGENDA.

CalTech 100

CalTech Technical Review Company Companies 100

socalTECH

MAY 27, 2009

In terms of sectors, it's going to be Internet, Consumer Internet, Software-as-a-Service--though in that area, not enterprise as a Salesforce, but along the lines of business productivity tools and customer acquisition--and also digital media. We would like to syndicate all of our deals, if possible, although we're willing to go it alone.

Southern California 113

Southern California Venture Capital Startup SoCal 113

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 31, 2011

Groups rehearsed in every way possible, making sure their presentation covered the Problem, the Solution, How it makes Money along with showing off a killer demo. Feel free to email or drop a tweet with any questions about the journey, no matter what stage you’re in.

Los Angeles 73

Los Angeles Startup Angel Tech Coast Angels 73

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 28, 2010

It seems the focus on “virtual&# goods has been both the demo of the consumer as well as the fact that by definition virtual goods have almost no marginal costs to the seller so giving a huge slice to the carrier (and Zong) isn’t a problem since actual costs are ~ $0. It’s a hot but still relatively nascent market area.

Venture Capital 270

Venture Capital Capital Rustic Canyon Mobile 270

SoCal CTO

JULY 13, 2010

Suggestions for Angel Investors - Feld Thoughts , June 2, 2010 I’m on an Acela train between Boston and New York (listening to Boston’s More Than A Feeling – how recursive) on my way to the TechStars Boston 2010 Investor / Demo day. You can also email us at ha@hackerangels.com. It sounds like Angel Boot Camp rocked.

Startup 175

Startup Venture Capital Slides Blogging 175

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 8, 2014

We take a moment to discuss the investing world at large as Chance clears up some misnomers and provides surprising tidbits: “Media sources love reporting on large, sexy startup deals. Think of it as a virtual pitch frame that allows local angel investors to group up and run their own demo days. Clearing the Air.

Invest 83

Invest Platform Entrepreneur Paramount 83