Entertainment Invest Media Study 
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 12, 2017
It conjures up a range of emotions anytime I’ve privately expressed my opinion to thought leaders in our industry that I believe it is one of the most innovative companies in digital media. Some, of course, agree with me that BuzzFeed has been and continues to be the gold standard innovator in digital media to emulate.
TechCrunch LA
AUGUST 5, 2022
From Los Angeles to Silicon Valley , a trend emerged among social media influencers and startup founders alike: move into a mansion with 10 or so collaborators, work day and night together to build fame and wealth, and hope that your new roommates do their dishes. Image Credits: Robiiiworld (Brandy Merriweather via BStarPR).
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socalTECH
DECEMBER 27, 2018
When I first joined Crosscut Ventures five years ago, the firm had $20 million under management and was just starting to invest out of its second fund. We now have $250 million under management, are investing out of our fourth fund and have made more than 80 investments.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
You will not fundamentally change consumers media consumption habits. And investing in content companies won’t return money! But audience size and consumption is massive and growing plus; Study Innovator’s Dilemma ( my cheat sheet here ). Watch out for an investment announcement from me here soon.
socalTECH
JULY 20, 2011
Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based HitFix (www.hitfix.com) an online news site focused on entertainment, announced it had raised $2M in a funding round. What's the story behind HitFix and where do you fit in the entertainment news landscape? Basically, that disruption is 18-34 year olds have changed how they consume media.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Other examples include media tech companies ZEFR and GumGum � both having record years and positioned extremely well for continued growth in 2017. I studied East Asian religions in college and was intrigued to hear that a Buddhist monk was delivering meditation and mindfulness via a mobile app. He earned a B.A.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
It means the “ torso TV ” consumption patterns will be more important than the head or the long tail for the next era of media companies. You should only worry about this if you’re a large, traditional media company with fat margins. I first wanted to invest in this trend by backing a company called Filmaka.
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