Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 3, 2009

I believe that Twiistup is now a platform from which to grow and highlight what is uniquely LA. In SoCal we are also leaders in affiliate marketing (Commission Junction), Internet video (Hulu) and bringing local businesses online (ReachLocal). No doubt the platform that Francisco built will take Twiistup 7 to a whole different level.

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Twiistup SoCal Southern California Yammer 228

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

It’s not uncommon for incredibly smart and talented Phd’s or CS majors from Stanford to raise $10 million on an early-stage “platform&# that if it succeeds it will be huge. But ultimately we’re on the Internet to communicate, buy stuff, become informed and be entertained. LA investors are more pragmatic.

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Companies Company Technology Startup 290

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Scot has been an entrepreneur and executive responsible for the launch of several interactive entertainment ventures. Scot has 15+ years experience developing product integration and interactive campaigns for major sports, entertainment and consumer brands. Josh Yguado - President SGN.

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Technical Review Technology Activision Entertainment 94

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Scot has been an entrepreneur and executive responsible for the launch of several interactive entertainment ventures. Scot has 15+ years experience developing product integration and interactive campaigns for major sports, entertainment and consumer brands. Josh Yguado - President SGN.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Technology Activision Entertainment 76

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 20, 2012

The platform allows users to sync content and commands across all four screens — the smartphone, tablet/pad, computer and TV. There is a true renaissance happening in entertainment today, where the distribution channels of television and cable are being disrupted and transformed quickly into new models.

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Screening Content Mobile Netflix 82

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

Haim's background is in media and the entertainment industry, for several decades. I was looking to transition to a platform that focused on digital media, and Saban has a strong legacy in that area. There's lots of examples--iTunes, which is now a dominant player, opportunities like Hulu, which didn't exist until recently.

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Southern California Media Venture Capital Invest 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

Haim's background is in media and the entertainment industry, for several decades. I was looking to transition to a platform that focused on digital media, and Saban has a strong legacy in that area. There's lots of examples--iTunes, which is now a dominant player, opportunities like Hulu, which didn't exist until recently.

Capital 100

Capital Southern California Media Venture Capital 100

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 8, 2012

3M and Roku have partnered to create a truly unique and affordable entertainment experience by bringing back big-screen viewing. Strategic Partnership. And what a partnership, getting viewers these experience! The 3M Streaming Projector creates a big-screen Roku experience for people to enjoy content in any setting.”. US $30 Billion Sales.

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Screening Netflix Hulu Platform 65

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 4, 2011

Netflix, Hulu, and even YouTube and other content streaming sites have all but obliterated the independent DVD rental business of yesterday. has provided a platform since 2005 for indie producers, distributors and advertisers to provide viewers with this kind of content. The folks over at Blip.tv To date, Blip.tv

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Web Netflix Social Media Product 65

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 9, 2016

In the creative media side of things, there is an emergence of standalone, OTT services, and we now have more and more standalone video services, such as Hulu, Amazon Prime, NBC, CBS All Access, and on and on. You've worked on both sides, in both entertainment and traditional media, and technology.

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Media Blogging Hulu Invest 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 31, 2015

Los Angeles-based streaming television site Hulu scored a major win this weekend, and has inked a deal with television network Epix , after Netflix said it would not renew and existing deal with Epix for its content. Epix--known for its Hollywood movie lineup--is a joint venture of MGM, Lions Gate Entertainment, and Paramount.

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Netflix Hulu Paramount Hollywood 100

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Enter Vidzey , the in-video shopping platform that seamlessly combines media, entertainment and e-commerce. We discuss advertising, Vidzey’s story, technology, business, interns, and entertainment. Valuable personality traits in his previous life working in entertainment, no doubt. ” THE SALES PLATFORM.

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Entertainment Advertising Startup Media 98

Tech.Co

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

VOD Streaming Platforms Are Open for Independent Filmmakers. But VOD also provides Indie producers a platform forth which to display their works. For those who are more confident in their Indie film brand, they usually move onto platforms like Hulu that offer income from ad supported platforms (AVOD).

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Hollywood Demand Marketing Netflix 84

Jason Nazar

JUNE 18, 2009

It should be the next generation content/ entertainment portal that leverages millions of user profiles to more accurately provide data to advertisers on what is appealing to specific demographics. Work with the studios to have premium Hulu-ish content prominently branded and for sale. MySpace = Yahoo2.0: Kill the “friends” concept.

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Development Team Review Content Sites eHow 76

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Dana Settle & I are hosting a dinner tonight (10/20/10) with some of the biggest companies in entertainment to talk about the future of television, film & digital media. Thus you see television manufacturers rushing to create content ecosystems, app platforms, TV OS’s and Internet offerings. Enter Google.

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