SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

He has a really interesting background as a product manager and now an entrepreneur. I then worked as a product manager at NetZero/United Online in the VOIP group, and then most recently at Google as a product manager on the Picasa/Photos team based in Santa Monica. Tell me a bit about your background.

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Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

Jason Nazar

OCTOBER 14, 2009

This month’s Startups Uncensored will be on the “Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs”. It will be an open and frank town-hall conversation talking about what it takes to build a successful business and how to distinguish yourself as an entrepreneur. These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media.

Santa Monica 76

Santa Monica Entrepreneur Startup Mahalo 76

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

Silicon Beach Fest takes place June 19-22, 2013 in Santa Monica. ABC Family, Fox, Universal Music, Google, Facebook, Demand Media, MyLife, Riot Games, DFJ Frontier, Rustic Canyon, GRP Partners, Siemer and Associates, Marketshare, Saatchi Online, OMD, Ignited, Rubicon Project, Smashbox Cosmetics, NFL, UCLA, USC, and dozens of start-ups.

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GRP Partners MyLife Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 88

socalTECH

JUNE 27, 2013

In a world where we have blogs, social media, sites like TheFunded, and a variety of other sources where entrepreneurs can figure out what other people think about VCs, being open and transparent matters. Being so open, when entrepreneurs think about capital, we want to be top of mind. It''s the single best.

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Funding Venture Capital Los Angeles Social Media 196

socalTECH

MARCH 22, 2018

Santa Monica-based Ordermark (www.getordermark.com) is looking to tame that chaos with a system which takes all of those online orders, and feeds them into a single printer at a restaurant. We kept sharing content, and posting pictures on LinkedIn, which we believe is a very strong and powerful social media too.

Startup 189

Startup Santa Monica Services Social Media 189

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

” We explained what we felt the core values of a firm of the future needed to uphold: Provide real operational insights to entrepreneurs (the days of being “money men” are gone). Be open & transparent (mimicking the greater social order changes that have come with blogs & social media).

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Venture Capital Startup Blogging Platform 324

socalTECH

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Jordan Glazier: Wildfire has developed a platform for monetizing social messaging. When you look at social messaging, and talk about social messaging, we're talking about social media, text messaging, email, and chat applications. The majority of our time is now spent online.

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San Diego Social Media Commerce Snapchat 159

Jason Nazar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Commerce 81

Commerce Santa Monica Startup Social Media 81

Jason Nazar

AUGUST 14, 2009

These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Startup 86

Startup Santa Monica Social Media Media 86

socalTECH

AUGUST 7, 2014

The two of us really wanted to be entrepreneurs. We''d gone to high school together in Santa Monica, and we were both very entrepreneurial in high school. So, we wondered what we could do at a low price point, things like transcribing voicemail, things like social media sentiment analysis. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Technology Outsource Santa Monica 231

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The Santa Monica based startup accelerator, is inviting Los Angeles tech entrepreneurs for an evening of discussion highlighted by a panel of startup founders that have received funding from leading accelerators and incubators on Thursday, Nov. 10th from 7pm to 9pm at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (SMCA).

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Incubator Santa Monica Idealab Social Media 64

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Santa Monica startup airline Surf Air has been spreading its wings in recent months and spreading the word about its initiatives at Silicon Beach events such as Social Media Week LA and Techweek LA. The startup airline currently flies in California only as it strives to expand nationwide.

Social Media 89

Social Media Startup Santa Monica Santa Barbara 89

Alon Schwartz

MAY 20, 2009

These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Outsource 75

Outsource Startup Santa Monica Social Media 75

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Los Angeles has seen its own startup scene develop with Silicon Beach, which stretches between Santa Monica and Playa Vista. “As corny as it sounds, Tony Hsieh is a seller of dreams,” said Sarah Evans, founder of PR firm Sevans Strategy and social media venture FAVES + CO. “So

Social Network 111

Social Network Social Media Press Technical Review 111

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 10, 2011

South, a solid Santa Monica bar and grill was bustling earlier this Tuesday courtesy of the good people at Tech Cocktail and their winter technology mixer. Dather – A social media marketing tool that packages videos, photos, tweets, and posts into one place. “Would you like a free drink ticket?”

Technical Review 63

Technical Review Userplane Social Media Santa Monica 63

socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2020

Our interview today is with serial entrepreneur Neel Grover , the CEO and founder of Indi (indi.com). Indi operates an app which lets people get paid for sharing their social content, making product recommendations, and more. We want to help you monetize your knowledge, your skills, and your social media.

Help 113

Help Commerce Platform Orange County 113

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

This Panel is filled with investing super stars who will be going over amazing content for all the startups and entrepreneurs out there. Topic discussion: Impact of social media on startups and on funding leads for investors. Topic discussion: Impact of social media on startups and on funding leads for investors.

Venture Capital 58

Venture Capital Mixergy Orange County Tech Coast Angels 58

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The Santa Monica based startup accelerator, is inviting Los Angeles tech entrepreneurs for an evening of discussion highlighted by a panel of startup founders that have received funding from leading accelerators and incubators on Thursday, Nov. 10th from 7pm to 9pm at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (SMCA).

Incubator 40

Incubator Santa Monica Idealab Social Media 40

Jason Nazar

JUNE 8, 2009

We are joined this month by Mark Suster , a serial venture backed entrepreneur and current Partner at GRP Venture Capital. These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade.

Santa Monica 46

Santa Monica Startup Social Media Media 46

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

With the help of TechZulu I am doing what I hope to be a quarterly series of Fireside Chats featuring successful entrepreneurs who I hand select to share how they remained ‘Nice Guys’ and continue to finish 1st in business. Join me by clicking here. His client list includes elite brands such as Harley Davidson, NIKE and Honda.

Social Media 104

Social Media Santa Monica Venice Tips 104

Jason Nazar

APRIL 9, 2009

These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Santa Monica 54

Santa Monica Company Companies Startup 54

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

Jason Nazar

JULY 10, 2009

These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Advertising 41

Advertising Gorilla Nation Santa Monica Startup 41

Jason Nazar

MAY 19, 2009

These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Outsource Development 46

Outsource Development Web Development Outsource Web 46

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 14, 2014

Social media users are over 60% more likely to check email at least four times a day than those who don’t use social media. Only naive people believe that but for inexperienced entrepreneurs you can be fooled into the narrative by the press who sometimes write stories without the actual data. PHONE CALLS.

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Email SaaS Venture Capital Google 339

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 12, 2014

Silicon Beach Fest is LA’s original festival celebrating LA tech, entertainment & startups with panels, keynotes, workshops, mixers, and more in Santa Monica. Business Entrepreneurship Events Silicon Beach Fest Digital LA Entertainment Entrepreneurs Hollywood Startups Technology' The post Silicon Beach Fest Approaches!

Hollywood 81

Hollywood Entertainment Content Email 81

Alon Schwartz

MAY 20, 2009

These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Outsource 45

Outsource Startup Santa Monica Social Media 45

Jason Nazar

JANUARY 30, 2009

These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc offices in Santa Monica by the promenade. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Santa Monica 41

Santa Monica Startup Social Media Media 41

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2009

We invite you to the Second Annual Digital Family Reunion on Wednesday, December 2nd at Wokcano Restaurant in Santa Monica from 6-11pm. Join us as we kick off the holiday season in grand style and bestow the Digital Family Outstanding Achievement Honor on Scott Painter, Founder of CarsDirect and Entrepreneur.

Fandango 124

Fandango CarsDirect Case Study Santa Monica 124

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

We will be bringing you some of the hottest startups around to give you a quick rundown about their companies and get to know the entrepreneur behind those companies. This Panel is filled with investing super stars who will be going over must have content for all the startups and entrepreneurs out there. Adrenaline Fueled Angel.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Jason Nazar

DECEMBER 29, 2008

As planned, I’ll be hosting monthly presentations/conversations each month throughout 2009 on different topics for entrepreneurs. These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. Thursday, January 15, 2008 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd.

Los Angeles 46

Los Angeles Santa Monica Startup Angel 46

Jason Nazar

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Startup 44

Startup Angel Santa Monica Social Media 44

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Tanz has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine “Young Millionaires of 2011 Special Report.” Once the ad is clicked, there are options for the advertiser, including a pop-out video lightbox that can play video, as well as link to social media profiles, websites and other content. from Carnegie Mellon University.

Advertising 98

Advertising Santa Monica Startup Content 98

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

We would like give a huge thank you to Social Media Week and the supportive startup community here in Los Angeles. Topic discussion: Impact of social media on startups and on funding leads for investors. Investment trends in startups that are about or related to social media. Moderator: Giang Biscan , PhD.,

Social Media 60

Social Media Technical Review Tech Coast Angels Venture Capital 60

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Every entrepreneur at some point has probably felt like this and asked themselves the question: “now what?” Well, perhaps it’s time to consider an incubator/accelerator program: Programs like Silicon Valleys’ Y Combinator which essentially put entrepreneurs through a 3+ month startup boot camp.

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Incubator Startup Mentor Entrepreneur 107

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

We were talking about a company, Factual (disclosure my firm is an investor), which was founded by one of LA’s most talented Internet entrepreneurs, Gil Elbaz , who as co-founder of Applied Semantics (purchased by pre-IPO Google for $102 million and now Google AdSense) is responsible for a large portion of the Internet’s monetization.

Venture Capital 313

Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 5, 2013

One of the hotter topics at the last Silicon Beach Fest (SBF) in Santa Monica was the exodus of homegrown tech talent. That kind of vote isn’t exactly encouraging to companies and entrepreneurs with new and potentially disruptive business models looking to plant roots here. Some refer to it as “brain drain.” But it is the L.A.

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Los Angeles Startup Angel Southern California 98