Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 13, 2014

E3 brings out developers to show off their future games to the masses. When a handheld game is released simultaneously – or around the same time – as the console game, the handheld iteration is usually terrible thanks to the console version getting more of the development attention. It looks like Nintendo has a new IP up its sleeve.

IP 77

IP Startup Design Training 77

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2010

The importance of the conference is that it assembles most of the top privately held early-to-mid-stage technology companies in the country (and some globally) as well as most VC’s, growth equity funds and corporate development departments from large industry players looking at technology acquisitions. 1 party = low price.

Venture Capital 242

Venture Capital Mission Ventures Capital Help 242

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 22, 2010

Lionhead Studios is best known for its Fable IP, a fantasy ation-RPG that probably needs no introduction here, so I'll get right down to my experience with Fable III. Players start out the game as a revolutionary in Albion. Eventually, players will lead a coup and become king. Instead, players use one magical power at a time.

IP 40

IP Press Screening Startup 40

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Developing O&O (owned & operated) businesses (outside of YouTube). For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year.

Networking 366

Networking Media Content Customer 366

socalTECH

JULY 10, 2019

For this morning's interview, we spoke with Los Angeles-based Halla , a venture backed startup, focused on personalized recommendations for the food ordering industry. The company has raised $1.9M in seed funding, from E&A Venture Capital and SOSV. We spoke with CEO and co-founder Spencer Price to learn more about the company. What is Halla?

Pricing 113

Pricing Startup North Hollywood Platform 113

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

So if you want to be a content producer and want to make money you can develop content for global “niches” of watchers who might like: Japanese Anime, South Korean drama, Bollywood productions, reality TV on any topic – fashion, cooking, travel. Sure, the revenue & margin will be significantly lower than traditional TV.

Startup 380

Startup Media Content Platform 380

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 3, 2015

These service providers do more than provide a service; they are partners and important players within your startup ecosystem, providing guidance, connections, and support. Teaming with the right service providers can have a huge impact on a startup’s ability to succeed. Here are the 4 that need to be part of your network: Legal Services.

Startup 40

Startup Outsource Development IP Outsource 40

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 7, 2015

I love those Beats commercials where the basketball player puts on his music and tunes it all out, to go win the game,” she said. I love how open Danielle has been throughout the development of her startup Mattermark including honest reflections of when she has changed her opinion. That’s what it feels like.”. Hua of Apptimize.

Angel 150

Angel Startup Seed Funding Invest 150

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 6, 2014

He points specifically to 1995, two decades ago, when consoles ruled the world and PC games were a tiny subset; but as we’ve seen the many faces of the gaming industry develop, we’re now looking at the wild success of virtual crystals, flight-indept birds; a world where free to play + micro-transaction models sit front and center.

Mobile 93

Mobile Platform Technology Screening 93

InfoChachkie

MAY 16, 2011

Thus, you must first create the playbook by which an independent sales rep can readily sell your product, including: identifying objections and developing strategies to overcome them, creating reference accounts and establishing meaningful customer adoption. 1) Expect Independent Channel Sales Reps To Perform Missionary Sales.

Startup 242

Startup Outsource Development Outsource Sales 242

socalTECH

DECEMBER 3, 2008

Pasadena-based BigStage (www.bigstage.com) is one of those rare companies that has taken technology developed from university research, and is now bringing that technology to the commercial market. We spoke with Phil Ressler--a former venture capitalist from Clearstone Ventures--who is now CEO of BigStage.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Clearstone Venture Capital Media 100