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What Mattered in 2010: Mike Jones, Myspace

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Yesterday, we heard from Bruce Hallett of Miramar Venture Partners. For us, it was a big departure from social networking and a new commitment to social entertainment. Today, we're sharing the thoughts of Mike Jones , CEO of Myspace. What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year?

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Southern California Venture Totals Drop in Q4

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Most sectors saw drops in investment during the year, with the exception of few--including a couple of sectors where Southern California has a significant presence, in Clean Technology and Media & Entertainment. Media & Entertainment also saw an increase, up 3 percent to $2.0 billion in 277 deals. billion and 407 deals in 2008.

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Crowdfunder Hosts 1st Crowdsourced Startup Contest | Crowdstart LA

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On Tuesday, July 10, Crowdfunder hosted Crowdstart LA, the first crowdsourced startup contest at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica. BTW, if there was an award for most entertaining pitch, Addroid would win it hands down! Founder, Matt Cooper was a very crowd-pleasing, almost comedian-esqe speaker!

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Silicon Beach Fest Celebrates Tech Startups and Hollywood in LA | Pics, Highlights and What’s Next!

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The first-ever Silicon Beach Fest attracted more than 2,000 attendees from LA, San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Barbara, New York, Toronto, and London to celebrate LA startups and entertainment with panels, parties, pitch fests, hackathon, and beach games: volleyball, basketball and surfing lessons in Santa Monica and Venice on June 21-23, 2012.