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MARCH 11, 2011

Google was clear that they WOULD NOT go into this business. They were a juggernaut and Google was a small company. But obviously Google won the war. Mostly, Google just had way better organic results (“the loss leader&# ) so it was always preferred by consumers. That gave Google a huge cost advantage.

Competition 350

Competition Idealab Product CitySearch 350

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APRIL 15, 2010

plus a large settlement on patent disputes paid from Google) so Bill did well on it. He’s behind IdeaLab and has created many interesting companies including innovating in solar energy ( eSolar ) and electric cars ( Aptera ). Google had huge destination traffic. It kicked Google Video’s ass.

Venture Capital 271

Venture Capital Capital Google Platform 271

SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Google quickly bought AdSense in 2003 and Elbaz’s AS team became Google Santa Monica. Elbaz’ AdSense accounted for 28 percent of Google’s total revenue, or more than $2 billion. Bill Gross – Idealab. Since 1996, Gross has been running Idealab. Share on Google+. It also won a number of key patents bit.ly/RiJCFI

Technical Review 75

Technical Review Entrepreneur Riot Games Southern California 75

SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

There are five prominent ones in town, Launchpad, Amplify, MuckerLab, StartEngine, and IdeaLab. Share on Google+. It also won a number of key patents bit.ly/RiJCFI In many cases, the next logical step for one of these young companies will be to join another, later-stage accelerator. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter.

UCLA 47

UCLA Invest Startup Class 47