Berkonomics

MARCH 23, 2023

We watch our news and entertainment anywhere we want to on any kind of device we choose. We use QR codes to simplify the process. And we carry access to our entertainment with us, bypassing the need to be entertained by others while away from home. 62% look at online peer reviews. Will hotels be next?

Mobile 156

Mobile Commerce Software Review Yammer 156

socalTECH

AUGUST 23, 2017

Serial entrepreneurs--those who have started and successfully sold or exited startups in the past--have been outsized contributors to the local technology industry, due to the experience they had in their prior companies. Here's a quick look at just a few of the new companies who are led by serial entrepreneurs from the LA ecosystem.

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Entrepreneur Company Companies Technical Review 113

socalTECH

MAY 27, 2011

Anyone paying attention to the computer security world in the last month is no doubt aware of the catastrophic hacking attack on Sony Online Entertainment and other Sony properties, which has taken the service offline for more than a month. Phillip Lieberman , the president and founder of Lieberman Software , talks about Sony's Mega Mistakes.

Software Review 100

Software Review Entertainment Design Report 100

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Have you ever wondered why cheating and cheat codes have been such an important part of gaming for so long? Codes and Countermeasures. Why did cheat codes first become such a staple in early video games? Even the famous Konami Code was created during a debugging phase to help save time. As games changed, so did codes.

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Software Review Geni Course Competition 40

socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2013

We gather rich data on a dentists, including where they got their degree, how many years they have been in practice, and patient reviews, plus what technology they employ in their practice. You often hear complaints that Los Angeles companies are too much about e-commerce and entertainment.

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Pricing Startup Networking Software Review 227

socalTECH

JULY 27, 2015

There's been a huge debate over the future of Adobe's Flash raging over the last month, as both Google and Mozilla disabled Flash due to security holes and other issues. We make websites, and we make banners, primarily for the entertainment industry and Hollywood. Matt Cooper: It was a classic, scratch-your-own-itch product.

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Hollywood HTML Software Review Advertising 100

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

Looking ahead at the next decade I am excited by what I believe will be viewed as one of the best and most rational investment periods for venture capital due to seven discrete factors: 1. If you want to understand the details of why this is, I covered it in detail in this post, Understanding Changes in the Software Industry.

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Venture Capital Capital Technical Review Startup 347

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

TechZulu & Gadget Review present REACH. 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.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

But most of us are willing to pay as these products, apps and services have become ingrained into our regular usage, entertainment and especially in the protection of our systems. As former buyers, our costs as users goes up, sometimes dramatically. Can you convert your model without losing your customer base? An investor’s early question.

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Outsource Development Software Review Content Netflix 120

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 2, 2011

The ambitiously competitive teams were as follows: The Brownies, with Epic Tunes, an app aimed at live concert goers, to provide information, show reviews, and access to ticket purchases. The winners, Techno Unibot Freaks, with In a Flash received a prize courtesy of EA entertainment.

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Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review USC 82

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 6, 2014

This headset is designed to be implemented with various systems, though they must meet the software requirements before the technology will be operational for a specific game. Apps & Software Entertainment Entrepreneurship Gadgets google glass Home Automation Nest Oculus Rift Ring Smart Clothing Vivint wearable tech'

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Technical Review Technology Software Review Google 88

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

We give a huge Thank You to the following sponsors: Demand Media is a leading online media company that informs, entertains and connects millions of people every day. The nearly 300 members of TCA collaborate with each other on due diligence and then make individual decisions regarding potential investments.

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Technical Review Software Review Santa Monica Tech Coast Angels 58

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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Southern California Media Venture Capital Invest 100

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

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 24, 2013

TechZulu & Gadget Review present REACH. 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. Make sure to tune in!

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Technical Review Technology Activision Entertainment 76

socalTECH

JULY 22, 2016

Rufus Labs is one of a number of hardware startups which have started to proliferate in the community, due to low cost hardware, 3D printing, and crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Plus, they don't collect data, and use really old, limited software. What's your product, and what is it used for? That's a huge step.

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Technical Review Startup Software Review CTO Hire 100

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

Consumer value Once Jamie realized that he could not only sell tens of millions of dollars of home security cameras he also realized that he could get customers to sign up for a monthly subscription to keep the videos in storage in the cloud and review them after the fact.

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Startup Pricing Product Marketing 247

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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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Then there was an article about us and then reviews started coming in and that was just a triumphant moment for us. Apps & Software Entertainment Video App App Store Arthur Matiossian iOS iPad iPhone montgomery flagg online videos pheebo pheebo tv TechZulu TV Videos' So when we were rejected, that was soul crushing.

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Startup Design Mobile Software Review 106

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 25, 2011

The round was led by Don Walerstein, founding partner of entertainment law firm Rohner & Walerstein, and included Los Angeles investor Bradley Maryman, founder and president of international security and technical consulting firm Maryman & Associates.

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Twiistup Angel Technical Review Software Review 45

socalTECH

JUNE 11, 2018

I've been working in the entertainment industry for a decade, in screenplay development, distribution, and talent management. We've created a database that writers can optionally join into, to present their needs, their positive reviews across different organizations, all in one place so that the industry can discovery emerging talent.

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Technical Review Hollywood Platform Competition 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

In order to prepare for TechCrunch Disrupt 2012 I reviewed company bios via the official site and read taglines that said “cool” rather than what the company does. I first reviewed the “Alleys and Pavilions” company list provided by the TechCrunch site. In this article the focus will be on how to successfully attract media attention.

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Press Startup Technical Review Email 97

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The next company up was Storitz , operating as an online reservation system for storage units (think Orbitz), the company helps consumers not only search for available listings, but also make reservations with real time feedback on availability and customer reviews.

Technical Review 94

Technical Review Idealab Startup Mobile 94

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Demand Media is a leading online media company that informs, entertains and connects millions of people every day. The nearly 300 members of TCA collaborate with each other on due diligence and then make individual decisions regarding potential investments. The Sponsors. TCA is a not-for-profit organization.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 5, 2012

Following a quick ice-breaker game of “Half-baked” where anyone in the room throws out a word to then generate an entertaining pitch, the real pitches began. Teams reconvened Saturday morning at 9:00 AM and continued to code and build their startup throughout the day. Social lubrication was provided by Sierra Nevada along with pizza.

Startup 66

Startup Mahalo Technical Review Idealab 66

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Demand Media is a leading online media company that informs, entertains and connects millions of people every day. The nearly 300 members of TCA collaborate with each other on due diligence and then make individual decisions regarding potential investments. The Sponsors. TCA is a not-for-profit organization.

Social Media 60

Social Media Technical Review Tech Coast Angels Venture Capital 60

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Despite the fact that he can create things on Autodesk’s Maya that their own software designers may have never have dreamed up (or more accurately, that only a few people on this Earth can), being a ‘big wig’ was never May’s intention. Due to the nature of the process, this allows for on-going change.

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Technical Review Technology Examples Malibu 90

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Sites like www.pnmsoft.com use both general quotes from industry experts and information specific to their product to build a case for their product while the customer reviews their site. It is estimated that reviews and recommendations are responsible for a huge number of online purchases.

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Sites Search Engine Optimization Technical Review Web Development 40

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 8, 2015

Plenty of booths had some entertaining games, while others had some interesting quirks that have not been in the limelight yet. Bitcoin’s booth wasn’t a surprise to see at CES due to the huge noise it made in 2014 only seems fitting we find them here. One of the more stranger, but entertaining games to watch.

Software Review 40

Software Review Entertainment Technical Review .Net 40

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Secret Codes: Here’s a handy list of codes for searching various genres on Netflix. Read Gadget Review’s article to learn additional insight on What is Amazon Prime ? For additional insight, please visit Gadget Review on Hulu Plus vs Netflix. Price: $15 per month.

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Tips Netflix Hulu Services 40

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Music & Entertainment. Unedited views into traveling domestically or internationally provides valuable insights and a first look, versus any written review, on what to expect when traveling in a previously untapped location.

Technical Review 40

Technical Review Social Media Content Education 40

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 9, 2010

That is excluding a single line of code or paying any salaries. Imagine that you can develop software on your local computer but the entire service is delivered virtually through a partner in the same way people consumer energy with all of the scale benefits that go with that. I see the same again with the entertainment industry.

Startup 343

Startup Technical Review S3 Services 343

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2011

And while Maker Studios is pure entertainment, TreeHouse is pure education. I’ve talked before about problems I see with the US education system in both my post about Peter Thiel’s 20-under-20 initiative and also my review of Waiting for Superman. But its objective is to teach the world web design or to program computers.

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Invest Carson Technical Review Education 295

socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2012

We had the chance to speak with William Volk , Chief Creative Officer of Playscreen (www.playscreen.com), who talked how his company is looking to crack the code with Crickler 2: Daily Word Puzzle , which is among the most popular puzzle games on iTunes, and recently number one in free educational games. stars, mostly five star reviews.

Mobile 216

Mobile Startup Software Review Platform 216

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 28, 2012

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.

Hollywood 67

Hollywood Technical Review Startup Rustic Canyon 67

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Pretty substantial findings, when more than half of consumers surveyed admitted to abandoning a check out process due to security fears. These products included games, mobile apps, music, streaming media and entertainment, software, security services (e.g. antivirus and anti-spam), subscriptions, etc.

Mobile 68

Mobile Study Software Review Research 68

SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Adam Miller transformed his company into one of the world’s leading software-as-a-service companies, specifically in the HR world. On the other hand, Rosenblatt is one of the biggest reasons why I think Silicon Beach is the future of the entertainment industry in the United States. magazine and the LA Business Journal. jebbdykstra99.

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Technical Review Entrepreneur Riot Games Southern California 75