socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2009

For this morning's interview, we sat down and talked with Nick Desai , CEO of Global Fitness Media , which runs FitOrbit (www.fitorbit.com), an online site looking to help users put together a fitness and connect with fitness trainers. You come to our site, take a match quiz--a lot like eHarmony--to find the right trainer. READ MORE>>.

Media 168

Media Pricing Sites Training 168

SoCal CTO

MAY 21, 2012

Most notably, he was the original CTO for eHarmony for its first four years making him partly responsible for more than 4% of the marriages every year. " I realized that I've never captured topics that I've covered (I'm always willing to look at other topics), nor have I put up my speaker bio.

CTO Hire 175

CTO Hire Startup Metrics eHarmony 175

socalTECH

OCTOBER 20, 2008

Douglas joins the firm from eHarmony, where he was the firm's Vice President of Technology. Welch joins from Experian Interactive Media, and prior to that was at LowerMyBills.com before it was acquired by Experian. Douglas has also served at Oracle.

eHarmony 100

eHarmony Clearstone Oracle Advertising 100

socalTECH

APRIL 29, 2009

Southern California's venture capital industry isn't just content and media, but is gaining a reputation for companies who "actually know how to make money,"--or so says Highland Capital's Richard de Silva. He echoed the sentiment of DFJ Frontier's David Cremin, who said the industry here has grown quite a bit since he started 11 years ago.

Southern California 113

Southern California Content eHarmony Venture Capital 113

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

Google 150

Google Mobile CTO Coach Southern California 150

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 25, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Startup 150

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

Blogging 150

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2007

Found this through Ben Kuo's blog: Media Matchmaker: autopsy of a failed startup from the Frank Peters show. Because of our work on eHarmony, we often find matching as a core component of systems. Good stuff! It's worth hearing Betsy and then hearing the investors take on execution (roughly 45 minute mark). Quite a contrast.

Startup 150

Startup eHarmony Blogging Customer 150

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

Los Angeles 150

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

LA is a vibrant community with a rich network of angels that fund early stage companies, lots of VCs, easy access to big media, lots of innovation in media, mobile content, games, green, health care, and many, many others. He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. eHarmongy) as an acting CTO.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Social Media 150

SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2007

Having worked on eHarmony where the intake is 2 hours and was completely counter to the prevailing trend, I think the analyst missed the point. He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Los Angeles Social Media Starters What is Visible Networking? He has twenty years’ experience as a CTO.

MyShape 150

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 25, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Social Media 150

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

Incubator 150

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Social Media 150

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. Corporations increasingly see social media as a key PR, communications and marketing medium.

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 23, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Networking CTO Coach Angel 150

SoCal CTO

MARCH 20, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Guide CTO Coach Southern California 150

SoCal CTO

MARCH 9, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Invest CTO Coach Southern California 150

SoCal CTO

MARCH 20, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Social Media 150

SoCal CTO

MARCH 13, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Software 150

SoCal CTO

MARCH 1, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

Networking 150

Networking CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire 150

SoCal CTO

MARCH 20, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

CTO Coach 150

CTO Coach Southern California CTO Hire Social Media 150

SoCal CTO

MARCH 5, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

Southern California 150

Southern California CTO Coach CTO Hire Social Media 150

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

DigiSynd manages Disney’s brand presence in the social media space. Was the VP of Technology at eHarmony where he built personality-matching technology. Plays an Advisory role to multiple startup companies in the media space. Started Disney Interactive Labs. Co-founded DigiSynd, which was acquired by Disney in 2008.

Fractional VPE 40

Fractional VPE Entertainment SaaS Social Media 40

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

Mark Douglas, Steelhouse President and CEO, is formerly from Oracle and was the VP of Technology at eHarmony. Social Media: Snapchat. Representing Southern California industries ranging from movies, TV, web, music, social media, video games, and more, Digital LA’s reach includes more than 40,000 people.

Startup 111

Startup Snapchat Venice Social Media 111

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 2, 2012

” Jonathan’s passion for building great consumer products at MySpace and most recently for eHarmony can be seen in the Little Black Book. I got tired of remembering who I had hooked up with, what we did and where we did it. I basically built the Little Black Book for myself.”

Mobile 82

Mobile eHarmony News Metrics 82

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 14, 2009

One of the places where eHarmony really took off was on radio. Are you leveraging social media at all? Along the way, I co-authored three books on one-to-one marketing ( [link] ) to help marketers learn how to built and nature relationships with their customers. It's great to know that you have the radio and TV background. Hey, radio.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Networking Marketing Startup 150

SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

Blogging 150

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 22, 2010

eHarmony came with lots of research behind the dimensions of compatibility and how those related to marriage longevity and happiness. This post is another in my series around Matching that includes Social Media Matching , Matching Algorithms , and Match Performance Support. Every time I hear that question, it worries me a bit.

Startup 170

Startup Research Software Review Sample 170

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 5, 2011

We’re then asked a number of eHarmony style questions that would be the equivalent of finding out the personality of a hopeful single (Beansprout lists these qualities as company ‘values and beliefs’). A quick navigation of the clean website proves easy and effortless.

Statistics 61

Statistics Startup eHarmony SaaS 61

Jason Nazar

MARCH 22, 2011

There’s a fast growing group of tech companies including: Docstoc , Demand Media , BetterWorks , GoodReads , Mahalo , Beachmint , Campus Explorer , DECA , eHarmony , GumGum , Savings , Shoedazzle , Business.com , FamilyFinds , Affordit , Bestcovery , JibJab , CoLoft and many more.

Company 111

Company Companies Startup Twiistup 111

SoCal Delicious

MARCH 1, 2010

The city has, however, quietly been home to some of the most successful online companies to date, including CitySearch (sold to Ticketmaster for $260 million in 1998), Overture (acquired by Yahoo for $2 billion in 2003), eHarmony and LowerMyBills (bought by Experian for $330 million in 2005). What is happening in L.A.

Los Angeles 50

Los Angeles Company Companies Angel 50

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. The CitizenNet platform helps you measure, analyze, and automate social media marketing and engagement. It filed for an IPO on August 6th. LowerMyBills, Inc.

Guide 42

Guide Startup Mahalo GRP Partners 42

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 23, 2007

A lot of the examples that Amazon used were media related. Other storage of media: GreenLightJobs - store media / portfolio elements, LoanToolBox - content elements/videos. What's interesting about storing media is that it's not a CDN like Akamai. This will definitely be something for us to look at going forward.

Web 150

Web S3 EC2 Services 150

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see how big people like Match.com and eHarmony became on the trend of helping us find our dating partners and why this would be improved my mobile, social networks. Products like awe.sm (I’m an investor) will help you manage the efficacy of your social media marketing campaigns.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 318

SoCal CTO

MARCH 16, 2007

He has been the CTO for several start-ups, most notably eHarmony. Matching Algorithm ► October (15) eLearn 2009 Presentation – Twitter Along Los Angeles Technology Connector – Kurt Daradics Online Business Networking Los Angeles Social Media to Build Reputation and Reach Prospec.

CTO Coach 150

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