socalTECH

JANUARY 8, 2010

El Segundo-based BridgeCo , a developer of embedded semiconductors and software for the home entertainment networking market, said Thursday at CES that it has launched the next generation of its JukeBlox product. The firm said its new, JukeBlox 2.0 The firm said its new, JukeBlox 2.0 connections.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 15, 2014

The Disney Accelerator said that Smart Toy was acquired by Los Angeles-based children''s product firm Cartwheel Kids, and that SnowShoe raised $2.2M disney startup accelerator walt angeles entertainment consumer funding venture capital techstars' in its seed funding round. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 21, 2019

Propelled by new technologies, new businessmen have been landing in Los Angeles since the invention of the nickelodeon to create a studio that would dominate popular entertainment. We are incredibly excited about how the AmazeVR platform will enable innovative, quality content to be generated at unprecedented scale and speed.”.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 3, 2020

Traditional venture capitalists may have made it rain on expensive Hollywood studios that were promising virtual reality would be the future of entertainment and social networking (given coronavirus fears, it may yet be), but Talespin and others like it are focused on much more mundane goals.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Next she took to Instagram, a new social media platform that quickly became the most effective tool in a blogger’s toolkit. Last month, the product launched with $1.2 I feel this responsibility to my industry to put the best business practices I’ve learned along the way into a platform so I can help other influencers.”.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 5, 2022

The productivity at the studio is much better than the house for business and content.”. Since the TikTok algorithm is so obfuscated, it’s difficult to confirm this particular claim, but it makes sense why Kastle worries about how she may be unjustly suppressed on platforms — as it’s happened before.

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2013

However, there's a new generation of technology driven startups who are looking to apply software and technology in a way that will change how movies are made, and marketed. Darren Marble: On average, the budget for marketing for feature films is 50 percent of their production budget. Why is this important to filmmakers?

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socalTECH

JUNE 10, 2010

The firms said that Sonic will integrate RealD's 3D format into its RoxioNow entertainment platform, in order to support 3D entertainment in consumer electronics devices. The firms said that the new 3D-enabled products from Roxio are expected sometime this summer. Financial details of the alliance were not disclosed.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

He has a really interesting background as a product manager and now an entrepreneur. Like many product managers, my background is fairly eclectic. That's where I learned I enjoyed interacting with customers and working with development teams to build and launch products. Tell me a bit about your background.

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Tech.Co

JULY 12, 2017

This corporate partnership has proven well for these startups in helping them launch their products and services into another galaxy. “This year, more than ever, we are working with companies with the potential to help define the future of media and entertainment together with Disney.” Epic Games.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Can software algorithms help drive more user engagement and video views for publishers? Rachel Payne: FEM is a video discovery platform that provides quality, relevant video recommendations for any website, app, or content network that is seeking to drive more engagement around video. What is FEM?

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socalTECH

AUGUST 5, 2014

The startups included SideVision , an ecommerce software platform; Portal Entertainment a content development company; Bubbl , a developer of mobile and web-based video editing tools; Wisemetrics , social content publishing; Incoming Media , push notification for video; and Toggle , a developer of HDMI dongles for streaming UltraViolet content.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Rather, these were the words given in response to the opening question to a panel of product managers to “describe their occupation” in 3 words or less, + an additional word on what their biggest challenge was. Jay Stakelon , VP Product Design, Fullscreen. Jen Robinson , Head of Product Manager, Bigframe.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Our team has an eye for identifying legacy industries and nascent trends, and creating platforms for innovation. I think we will see the rise of a newer and larger mobile-focused media companies and the continued evolution in traditional television entertainment. I expect this will drive a wave of meaningful M&A. in exits.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Appetize is backed by the Guggenheim, the 49ers Family Office, WME SVP of Music Marc Geiger, Roar Entertainment and others; the company recently announced deals with Live Nation and the Sacramento Kings, and is part of the Dodgers Accelerator. How'd you end up creating your products? What does Appetize do?

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Specific measures that go beyond the traditional linear thinking include the following: Develop new products for your existing segment. Rather than enhancing the offering you have, develop and offer new products that capitalize on the customers that you already know well. He entertains no sense of a static business.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Our online solution combines both scientific methodology, as well as highly produced, entertaining, professional development content around education and awareness of unconscious bias. Michele Ruiz: In the last year and a half, we have been putting together our product and content. My background is in consumer software.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 8, 2014

NewTek’s First HDMI Product Gets A Lot Right. A generation of content creators raised on YouTube is transitioning to the more social live video experience, exponentially growing the entire streaming industry and building billion dollar streaming platforms. Streaming video is at an interesting crossroads right now. Would Be Nice.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

With the speed of change and volume of market feedback today, as well as the advances in machine learning, Amazon, Alibaba, and others have proven the value of software driven strategy decisions. Only smart software can plow through the volume of live data, recognizing trends, customers, and match offerings to reality.

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socalTECH

MAY 21, 2014

We spoke with co-founders Juan Bruce and Jason Ahmad about Epoxy''s mission, its roots from projects at Team Downey, the production firm of Robert Downey Jr., As part of that, I started working for entertainment studios and networks, and saw the shift in consumer behavior to online entertainment.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Chance Barnett: Crowdfunder is an equity crowdfunding platform. We have funded deals from seed stage all the way through Series C, and have a growing pipeline of notable, celebrity technology and celebrity entertainment investors coming onto our platform. That''s what Crowdfunder uniquely does. Chance Barnett: We raised $3.5M

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018? I'm also tracking the growth of esports - both amateur participation through leagues, analytics platforms and training solutions as well as new tech around the viewer experience for pro esports - lots of exciting stuff here.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Redg Snodgrass co-founder Stained Glass Labs said the firm wants to focus on the world of Wearable Technology plus innovative consumer products beyond GLASS. The space will be that platform for entrepreneurs in the wearable industry to engage, learn and connect with the global Wearable Technology ecosystem.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 11, 2013

and their user-curated music sharing platform. By partnering with Javelin Venture Partners for their $1.25M seed round, they’ll be looking to support future product developments to grow and provide support for international growth. LOS ANGELES, December 10, 2013 – Some big news for local startup Plug.DJ About Plug.DJ.

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socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2018

Ahead of the conference, we sat down and spoke with Kevin Anderson , co-founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Appetize (www.appetizeapp.com), a rapidly growing developer of point-of-sale software, on the topic of customer service. listen to them to iterate our product, and that's how we get buy-in from our customers.

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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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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.

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socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2011

What we're giving companies, is a platform to create, manage, and measure perks for all of their employees. I have a number of investments tackling the SMB space, including InDinero and Postling, all creating platforms to help small and medium sized businesses in some distinct way. There's a fairly complex platform we've patented.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

The theme for Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood is startups and Hollywood, featuring leaders from movie studios, music labels, agencies, and startups in entertainment – how Hollywood studios are investing and working with startups, and how Silicon Beach startups are making entertainment businesses.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 18, 2013

He is also the co-founder of Playsino, ExpressCoin (Bitcoin exchange), GoCoin (Bitcoin payment platform), Five Delta, Evertune, GamesTV, Digital Entertainment Network, KnCMiner.cn (Bitcoin Mining), and Robocoin China (Bitcoin ATM). Mr. Csathy’s career spans Internet, music, motion pictures/video, live entertainment, and technology.

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Tech.Co

MAY 21, 2016

About a year ago we introduced you to VNTANA , an Los Angeles, CA-based startup that wanted to leverage hologram technology to help celebrities and brands use holograms to entertain and engage their followers and fans. We built the HOLLAGRAM in response to consumers’ proven social behavior and expectations.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based Catalog (www.catalog.cc), a startup developing artificial intelligence software to help independent visual artists scale their content production efforts, announced it raised $1.5M We put all of that into our system, and distribute it among our network through our logistics platform.

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socalTECH

JULY 27, 2015

Matt Cooper: It was a classic, scratch-your-own-itch product. We make websites, and we make banners, primarily for the entertainment industry and Hollywood. We started working in stealth mode on the product, and built the product and got it working. I started a company, Neoganda, in the digital advertising area in 2005.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2011

The era of cheap cloud computing plus open-source software plus digital natives unleashed upon society is creating some truly amazing products that will challenge the way we do business and the way we live our lives. That’s much tougher than getting people to play with your hot product for 6 months. I play with features.

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socalTECH

JULY 22, 2016

What's your product, and what is it used for? Gabe Grifoni: At Rufus Labs, we are focused heavily on building wearables and technology in a wearable platform for the enterprise. We're focused on a product which makes for a more efficient, safer, workplace. Plus, they don't collect data, and use really old, limited software.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

The idea was right but the timing was early and required a pivot into being a software company. Mike built a white label product that let large publishers leverage text based ads by building their own marketplace rather than using Ad Words. The in invest in IT (Software + Internet + Healthcare). How did you get into VC? (9:30

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2012

Tech Reporters: These individuals will write and edit informative and practical articles on a range of topics including Startups/Entrepreneurs, Gadgets, Mobile Tech, Tech in Entertainment, Gaming, Apps & Software, productivity, and cover breaking tech news. Will also report on local tech events in their respected area.

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