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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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

The LA-based accelerator is powered by Techstars and is looking for “technology-based companies focused on transformative media and entertainment experiences.” Applications are being accepted starting today, through April 16, 2014 for early-stage companies with innovative consumer media and entertainment product ideas.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The CE and distribution industries have similarly spent generations developing products and resources to connect consumers to entertainment and to each other. The current renaissance of 3D is an unexpected consequence of the entertainment and consumer electronics industries conversion from analog to digital technology.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2019

We are hoping to continue to discover amazing entrepreneurs, give them resources and strategic guidance, and watch them take off. Scott advises clients across a number of industries, including software, technology, digital media, interactive entertainment and video games, cyber security and life sciences. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 18, 2019

The ARPANET, as it was called back then, was designed by government, industry and academia so scientists and academics could access each other’s computing resources and trade large research files, saving time, money and travel costs. On the one hand, it has led to valuable services of great value.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2016

The introduction of KidGuard, new cell phone monitoring software that gives parents the ability to access their child's digital interactions, was a major accomplishment. It solidified our ability to launch new technology using resources both here and abroad. It combines innovation and entertainment.

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socalTECH

MARCH 2, 2016

Zootopia's technical staff--located here in Southern California--included more than 120 software engineers, IT, and other technology professionals, who build a huge body of very advanced, modeling and simulation software, which drove the animation that eventually made it to the big screen. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 5, 2022

The price of membership varies depending on what resources an applicant is looking for, whether that’s marketing, help connecting with potential brand partners or use of studio space. At launch, members estimate that one-day access to the workspace will cost $25, while the use of the studio will range between $150 and $250 an hour.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 9, 2013

A new partnership between Wearable World Labs , the world’s first accelerator solely focused on Wearable Technologies and the Internet of Wearable Things and Technicolor , a media and entertainment technology leader. ” Create products that change the world. “This is the core meaning of “Valley Innovation.’

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socalTECH

JULY 22, 2019

There are lots of resources available to entrepreneurs in the industry, but they are not necessarily that easy to access, whether that's deep insight into how to work with the government or with NASA, or how to work with the big primes, we felt that we could help create that resource.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 12, 2012

The startup--which has the backing of such high profile investors as Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary's A-Grade Investments, Dreamworks, and Live Nation--also has some major partnership with entertainers like Madonna and No Doubt to create crowdsourced videos of their events. To supplement my income, I started a software business.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Check out the entertaining video here.) We received a $40,000 grant and have raised sponsorship to expand our efforts to connect manufacturers and emerging brands with each other and the resources they need to scale in LA in the coming year. And I'm especially proud to have received our 501(c)(3) charitable designation from the I.R.S.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Apps & Software Business Entertainment Entrepreneurship glazed Kyle Ellicott Redg Snodgrass Stained Glass Labs Wearable World' The post Stained Glass Labs Rebrands to Wearable World to Commit to Wearable Tech & the Internet of Wearable Things appeared first on TechZulu.

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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. Same with CreatorUp.

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Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Shadrach: I am the founder and CEO of cloudPWR , which is a six year-old software company headquartered in Tacoma. Lee: Startup253 is an aggregator of ecosystem resources, including coworking spaces, investment capitals, service providers, meet ups. The way I see it, for Tacoma, the sky’s the limit.

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socalTECH

MARCH 29, 2012

For a number of high profile brands, it's by using the software and services of Los Angeles-based PromoJam (www.promojam.com), which just announced a round of funding to accelerate it efforts last week from Golden Seeds and the Band of Angels. What's the best way to get the word out about your brand on social media?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

But on the other hand if you have a product with a very high gross margin (software, virtual goods, etc.) It’s fun social entertainment that without words helps me feel connected to people that I’m close to or whom I want to follow. I recognize there is an issue with resource scarcity. Come on, Mark.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 11, 2014

This takes both time and bandwidth which are becoming ever more limited resources in our ever-busy, on the go lives. Android Apps & Software Entertainment Gadgets Android-based music OnAir Box streaming' The post The Music Lover’s Dream | OnAir Box appeared first on TechZulu.

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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 Jacobo Lumbreras: Kelly was a previous investor in a company I was involved in before, in the enterprise software area.

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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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socalTECH

MAY 2, 2013

In particular, funding for companies developing deep technology--software and cloud, as opposed to content and media--seems to be lacking. There is a really genuine and real opportunity in the intersection of media and entertainment technology here in Los Angeles, and people are focused here on that for a legitimate reason.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

Haim's background is in media and the entertainment industry, for several decades. But we're also technology focused, looking primarily at consumer facing software and services firms in digital media. We're also looking, at the same time, at infrastructure--infrastructure software, which advertising agencies or marketers would use.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2008

Haim's background is in media and the entertainment industry, for several decades. But we're also technology focused, looking primarily at consumer facing software and services firms in digital media. We're also looking, at the same time, at infrastructure--infrastructure software, which advertising agencies or marketers would use.

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Capital Southern California Media Venture Capital 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Back in the early days of LA venture capital, I was first an associate of a fund, and then partner of a fund, Entertainment Media Venture Partners. Entertainment is confusing--we didn't make investments in pure content plays. What we did was we owned television stations, radio stations, cable stations.

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socalTECH

JULY 16, 2012

We had limited time and resources, and to keep stuff fresh was a nightmare. We showed it to other brands, and colleagues in music, sports, and entertainment, and finally brought it to the MAGIC apparel trade show.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2013

Through the use of high-efficiency lighting, HVAC systems and intelligent control software, Internap’s new facility has been able to create almost a 50% energy use reduction compared to similar buildings. They may be new to LA, but I think they get it.

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Redondo Beach IP Southern California Entertainment 104

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

We are all coming from a background in entertainment. You have a limited amount of resources. We came from an entertainment background and not a typical tech startup background. We have been meeting with a lot of entertainment companies and people and the experience has been great. TechZulu: Why call Bedloo, Bedloo?

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

From there, I became the first non-founder employee at an e-commerce startup called BITSource, which was the first electronic software distributor delivering electronic volume software licenses to corporations. to work on an entertainment-related technology project and have stayed ever since. Details coming soon!)

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

What IMVU thought was game changing technology was not why customers used the software. So much so that as a society we are somewhat spoiled (but we will leave that topic to another blog) and therefore focus on attributes such as: ease of use, customer service and entertainment value as much as we do the actual product or service.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 3, 2014

TheSunJack , who used this resource, said to expect video production to take about a month and allow at least 2 weeks extra solely to put together your campaign. Check out Smartshoot which is a site of videographers ready to lend their creativity to your campaign development by crowdsourcing their ideas and services.

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Startup Examples Social Media Media 109

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

When you spend large chunks of time (and resources) looking at data, you begin to wonder what you’re watching and what information is really worth gathering. Jay Stakelon is like a Swiss army knife for digital products with expertise in product management, user experience design and software development.

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Product Fandango Design Startup 87

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Is the strategy to reach high profile DJ’s to back your software, or are you going with a more grass roots approach? So you can imagine our situation of being a small company who’s put a lot of resources into our technology, there’s very little left for marketing and advertisement.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 18, 2013

MuckerLab has already secured its reputation as one of the hottest startup accelerators in town with a particular emphasis on product for incubation-stage software, services and media ventures. Blayze CEO Ben Smith started first as a mentor and a resource to the community, believing in give before you get.

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Class Startup Tech Coast Angels CTO Coach 100

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

Founder and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment, the visionary multimedia venture spanning movies, TV, sports, and new media, Peter Guber is among the most successful executives in the entertainment and communications industries. BrianSolis.com is ranked among the top of world's leading business and marketing online resources. .

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Twiistup Riot Games UCLA Media 40

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Prior to Idealab, Alex led sales and marketing efforts for venture-backed startups focused on enterprise software and services. Idealab also continues to partner with leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors to provide the resources to maximize the potential of these companies. Event Details. mt) Media Temple, Inc.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

If the crowd is gathered to see an entertainer, you could sell T-shirts, posters, etc. The two Founders then offered their security software for free on the Internet and it quickly became one of the most popular open-source security solutions on the market. These free downloads were intended to be solely for personal use. Track Record.

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Ideas Startup Pricing Entrepreneur 153

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2010

Software Labs: Petri Dishes for Tech Innovation. Making Decisions as a Resource Starved Dev Team. Pedro Galván, Software Guru magazine. How UX and the Cloud are Transforming Software. If you’re an entrepreneur or software ninjette who wants to make a full-time income from your web. Spencer Fry, Carbonmade, LLC.

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