SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2010

They point to lots of different mobile computing devices – Smartphone, Kindle, Tablet, MP3, Cell Phone, PDA, Car Electronics, GPS, ABS, A/V – but then they add in other things that to me are more about convergence than mobile, e.g., home entertainment, home appliances. I’m not so sure that a bet on Facebook as the platform is a good one.

Mobile 204

Mobile Slides Web 2.0 Social Network 204

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Summary Version. I called this trend “ Torso TV ” because the “head” of consumption (largest number of views) was dominated by platforms that had massive distribution (think TV stations, radio or retail outlets that sell CDs and DVDs. easy sharing (through social networks or platforms like YouTube).

Startup 380

Startup Media Content Platform 380

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

I took the opportunity this past week to publish summary notes of some of the VCs and entrepreneurs I had interviewed on This Week in VC. TWIVC Summary – Richard de Silva. What’s your point of view on next generation video entertainment? (34:30 I’m now back & ready for action. Thank you. (if 1:00 – 3:40).

Capital 265

Capital Venture Capital Veoh Startup 265

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AUGUST 3, 2009

I believe that Twiistup is now a platform from which to grow and highlight what is uniquely LA. For highlighting what is uniquely LA, for adhering to a strict quality standard for speakers and for building this great platform for the future Francisco Dao (aka “ The Man ”) should feel proud of what he has accomplished.

Twiistup 228

Twiistup SoCal Southern California Yammer 228

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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.

Company 290

Company Companies Technology Startup 290

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. Richard Yen: I have been at this for five years, working for Blueprint Ventures in Silicon Valley.

Southern California 100

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. Richard Yen: I have been at this for five years, working for Blueprint Ventures in Silicon Valley.

Capital 100

Capital Southern California Media Venture Capital 100