socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

This morning, Los Angeles-based Lottay (www.lottay.com) launched its online gifting site, announced its funding by DFJ Frontier, and also the appointment of former Evite GM Harry Lin as CEO. DFJ Frontier called me, saying they saw a fantastic company which they wanted to invest in a Series A, and they said they could really use you.

Evite 157

Evite Startup Ideas Ticketmaster 157

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2010

And I feel the same about investing. I think you make money by investing where the puck is going. And, yes, somebody has got to kill off evite. Your new idea won’t resonate with people the way “check-ins&# does because they’ve never heard of it by definition. Most innovation comes from non-conventional views.

Startup 296

Startup Evite Web Ideas 296

socalTECH

MARCH 11, 2016

Scott Chisolm: The software came about, when we realized we had totally outgrown the system we were using to take registration for the events and to allow attendees to make donation, which was a combination of Evite, Paypal, and Myspace. The lead was Mithril Capital, the investment firm of Peter Thiel, and the co-lead was Salesforce Ventures.

Help 100

Help San Diego Organization Startup 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

They make it easy to collect investment funds, track ownership, and provide targeted updates to investors. Current event planning tools (Facebook Events, Evite, Socializr) aren't useful for casual events, and don't let friends plan collaboratively. is the easy, fun and social way to get together with friends.

Company 106

Company Companies Web Evite 106

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

This Panel is filled with investing super stars who will be going over must have content for all the startups and entrepreneurs out there. Investment trends in startups that are about or related to social media. They make it easy to collect investment funds, track ownership, and provide targeted updates to investors.

Social Media 71

Social Media Technical Review Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 71

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

What would it take in investments to acquire and retain traffic to support these businesses? After a year in the market, MakeSpace was growing rapidly and our biggest issue was CAC (customer acquisition costs) relative to payback period (when we get our marketing investment back) and relative to LTV (lifetime value). TripAdvisor?

Startup 150

Startup Marketing Study SEO 150

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Investment trends in startups that are about or related to social media. They make it easy to collect investment funds, track ownership, and provide targeted updates to investors. Current event planning tools (Facebook Events, Evite, Socializr) aren't useful for casual events, and don't let friends plan collaboratively.

Social Media 60

Social Media Technical Review Tech Coast Angels Venture Capital 60