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JANUARY 14, 2009

Santa Monica-based venture capital firm Anthem Ventures is the lead investor in an avatar-focused, social networking site called Meez. Anthem's Brian Mesic has been added to the firm's board as part of the funding. Amount and details of the funding were not disclosed.

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socalTECH

APRIL 20, 2012

in a new funding round. The firm said the firm will go to support building the largest, social casino game publisher on both social networks and mobile platforms. As part of the funding, Playsino said it has named Brock Pierce as CEO. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JUNE 28, 2010

Worlize is adding Sabri Sansoy, former CTO for Animax Entertainment, to the position. Sansoy also has served as Vice President of Interactive Entertainment Technology at Game Show Network (GSN). The firm has yet to launch its service, but said earlier this month that it had raised an initial round of funding. READ MORE>>.

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Well, Los Angeles based Near Networks (www.nearnetworks.com) is looking to both reach customers online, and avoid the tacky, lousy production of typical small business ads, with a new service. What is Near Networks? I imagine it must be difficult to scale this and build out a network of filmmakers? Sam Rogoway: Yes, it has.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 2, 2011

In association with some of the region's top trade associations and social networking groups, the fourth annual Digital Family Reunion promises to be the largest holiday party of the season and help weave our various communities of interest into the larger collective family of professionals working in and around the technology industry.

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Southern California Santa Monica Social Network Commerce 100

socalTECH

JUNE 18, 2009

Our interview today is with Santa Monica-based OneCubicle (www.onecubicle.com), a new startup we ran across recently, which is looking to provide a more professional social networking site for younger people. Gregg Champion: OneCubicle.com is a social business network for people on their first, second, and third jobs.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 7, 2014

That’s right folks TechZulu is heading to NAB with our old pals NMX to report and entertain live from the New Media Lounge. What better place for New Media content creators to network, learn, geek out on gear the most amazing gear in the world? Brad Wyman Get Funded. Brad Wyman Get Funded. Brad Wyman Get Funded.

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socalTECH

MAY 27, 2010

For this morning's interview, we have an interview with Kieve Huffman , the co-founder of Dather (www.dather.com), a new Los Angeles startup which has created a tool which helps to aggregate social networking web sites and media. Kieve Huffman: My background, and that of my business partner is digital entertainment and digital media.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Costs of product on YouTube content is literally 99% cheaper than traditional TV and; Distribution of content can now go viral and can predictably distributed via social networks. Now the largest network on YouTube according to ComScore. Eventually other networks will emerge. And we like to be entertained.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 15, 2008

Los Angeles-based Sometrics, the venture backed developer of analytics products for the social networking and social media industry, has launched another product, the firm announced this morning. The firm said the new product will manage virtual currency from Super Rewards, Offerpal, and SocialMedia Networks.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

In association with some of the region's top trade associations and social networking groups, the second annual Digital Family Reunion promises to be the largest holiday party of the season and help weave our various communities of interest into the larger collective family of professionals working in and around the technology industry.

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Southern California Santa Monica Social Network Commerce 100

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JULY 16, 2012

Los Angeles-based Fliptu (www.fliptu.com), headed by Jeremy Gocke , thinks it has this figured out, by providing a central place to access a brand's content, across social networks. The firm already has seed funding from such investors as Kelly Perdew, Sugarmaker Media, and support from talent agency ICM Partners.

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DECEMBER 11, 2008

Pasadena-based Big Stage Entertainment , which develops 3D avatar technology, said today that it has partnered with video game company GGL Global Gaming, to provide free game content on its web site. GGL operates a video game social networking site, which provides news, communities, and online gaming tournaments and competitions.

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AUGUST 10, 2009

Our interview this morning is with Babette Pepaj , CEO and founder of BakeSpace (www.bakespace.com), a local Los Angeles startup focused on social networking around food. Babette Pepaj: BakeSpace is a food social network and recipe swap. So very much a social network involved? How are you funded and backed?

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 18, 2013

He is currently a Managing Director of the Clearstone Global Gaming Fund and sits on the boards of IMI Exchange, Xfire, Playsino, ExpressCoin, GoCoin, FGL, Spicy Horse Games, KnCMiner.cn, Robocoin China and the Mastercoin Foundation. Mr. Csathy’s career spans Internet, music, motion pictures/video, live entertainment, and technology.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2009

Last Week, Calabasas-based Masher Media announced it had received a round of angel funding from the Tech Coast Angels to fund its development of MyMiniPeeps (www.myminipeeps.com), a virtual world for children. How did you get into this - looks like you came from the entertainment world? What's special about your virtual world?

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Media Tech Coast Angels Social Network Content 150

socalTECH

DECEMBER 3, 2008

The firm's technology--which creates a 3D, virtual avatar from digital photos--was originally developed at the University of Southern California for the CIA, and was spun out into a venture funded company targeting the consumer market. For those not familiar with BigStage, tell us what the company is doing with your avatar technology?

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socalTECH

MARCH 29, 2012

What's the best way to get the word out about your brand on social media? For a number of high profile brands, it's by using the software and services of Los Angeles-based PromoJam (www.promojam.com), which just announced a round of funding to accelerate it efforts last week from Golden Seeds and the Band of Angels.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

easy sharing (through social networks or platforms like YouTube). social amplification (from which memes are spread) by Twitter and the like; and … commenting. I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to fund in the video creation world. It’s entertainment. means specifically one thing.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

Funding is different – In Silicon Valley you have mega venture capital funds and many of them. They not only have gotten bigger but they have an amazing track record of funding the biggest names in the sector: Cisco, Apple, Google, Facebook. As a result many funds are OK with big bets.

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2012

We caught up with Andy, whose executive experience ranges from ZeroDegrees, NBC Internet/Xoom.com, Infoseek / Go Network, to CNET and Snap.com, and whose last firm was MerchEngines, which he sold last year, to hear more about his new startup. There were also opportunities for me down here, as I was running the venture fund.

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Southern California Idealab Startup Customer 245

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 1, 2013

Aspiring creators learn by connecting with top web filmmakers and YouTubers on a topics specific to the web: developing a web series, producing web series, writing for genres like comedy & sci-fi, directing, editing, camera, Kickstarter funding, show hosting, distribution, and marketing.

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Web USC Course Guide 93

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2013

I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is to avoid startups with a high attrition rate, like trendy restaurants and entertainment. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites. Yet everyone seems to have their own view of key risk drivers for startups, and I’m no exception.

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Startup Examples Entrepreneur Social Network 104

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Also, if out at a party or other gathering, we leave our device susceptible to being picked up by a stranger and if not outright stolen, the fear of someone accessing your favorite Social Networking site while you aren’t looking can prevent you from enjoying the atmosphere.

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Entertainment Social Network Software Demand 93

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2012

I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is to avoid startups with a high attrition rate, like trendy restaurants and entertainment. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites. Yet everyone seems to have their own view of key risk drivers for startups, and I’m no exception.

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Entrepreneur Examples Social Network Marketing 108

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 13, 2011

Users range from consumers who are bloggers and/or active on Facebook and Twitter to entertainers who want to share content and better engage with fans, small business owners who want to more effectively share promotions, discounts, contests and products, and big brands who want to generate more awareness and drive traffic. Are you Funded?

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 3, 2009

We had an excellent opening panel on early-stage investing with Dave McClure (Founders Fund – NorCal), Brad Feld (Foundry Group, Boulder) and Andy Sack (Founders Co-Op, Seattle). Jason’s cutting wit and insightful commentary made for entertaining listening on topics ranging from the Microsoft / Yahoo!

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is to avoid startups with a high attrition rate, like trendy restaurants and entertainment. On the Internet, I would add new social networking sites, and new matchmaking sites. Yet everyone seems to have their own view of key risk sources for startups, and I’m no exception.

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Startup Examples Entrepreneur Social Network 89

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 25, 2014

Addison McCaleb – Mediahound , making it easier for you to discover entertainment. Savannah Peterson – Shapeaways , the social platform for 3D printing. Anima Sarah Lavoy – Connect , Geo locational convenience for your social networks. Save the best part for last, right?

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Entertainment Google Entrepreneur Course 99

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

He has contributed to the success of dozens of companies, including the funding and strategic acquisitions of Movoxx, Tsavo and People Media. 8:30 – 9:30pm – cocktail reception and networking. Tech Coast Angels is actively seeking great startups to fund. Alex Maleki , Member of New Venture Group at Idealab. RSVP: AGENDA.

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Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

Founder and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment, the visionary multimedia venture spanning movies, TV, sports, and new media, Peter Guber is among the most successful executives in the entertainment and communications industries. Quilici is also a member of the board of directors of NeoEdge Networks and a member of Tech Coast Angels.

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Twiistup Riot Games UCLA Media 40

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

This included stabilizing a historically negative traffic and user trend, reducing the operational cost of the business by nearly 90 percent and pivoting the product from its legacy as a social network to a social entertainment destination. Tech Coast Angels is actively seeking great startups to fund.

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Tsavo Idealab Tech Coast Angels Userplane 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. Stewart Roberts , President of Orange County of Tech Coast Angels. Mark Suster , GRP Partners.

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Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 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. The Startups. The Sponsors. TCA is a not-for-profit organization.

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Social Media Technical Review Tech Coast Angels Venture Capital 60

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2010

Bootstrapping boostrapping, Funding, lean startup. . Social Networks and Citizen Commerce: Reinventing Ecommerce. Entrepreneurism / Monetization Funding, psychology , vc. . Ben Huh, Cheezburger Network. Walter Knapp, Lijit Networks (www.lijit.com). Bootstrapping a Lean Startup. Ash Maurya, WiredReach.

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Guide Startup Venture Capital Entrepreneur 69

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 31, 2011

We also had awesome group of mentors that included: David Waxman (Co-founder of PeoplePC, Spot Runner and Firefly Network), Paige Craig (CEO of BetterWorks ), Josh MacAdam (Co-founder/CTO at Ming.ly

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