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MARCH 20, 2007

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MAY 12, 2010

West Hollywood-based Citysearch , the online local business guide site owned by IAC, said Tuesday afternoon that it has updated all of its mobile applications. All of the mobile applications are free. Tags: blackberry android iphone guide business application mobile citysearch. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

Purch , the online publishing company which owns Tom's Guide, Space.com, TopTenReviews, LAPTOP, and a number of other online properties, has acquired mobile shopping app developer ShopSavvy. Purch has offices in Culver City, thanks to its acquisition of Tom's Guide a few years ago , when Purch was known as Best Media Network.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Go Trexx (www.gotrexx.com), which is based in Mission Viejo, think it's by engaging kids with mobile applications which provide background information, helps to build excitement, and gets kids involved in traveling to different destinations. Our first set of products started rolling out in May, and are a set of travel guides for children.

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OCTOBER 13, 2014

Los Angeles-based Vyu , which is developing a personalized, mobile entertainment guide service, said this morning that it has raised $825,000 in a seed funding round. The company says its service helps viewers follow, share and discover TV and video via their mobile devices. The startup, led by Ahmed Nassef. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 8, 2012

However, until now, there hasn't been a mobile app to go with the name. However, a stealthy, local mobile developer--better known for their Santa Monica focused local business guides--apparently has released the first app to try to provide information about the Silicon Beach startup scene, Silicon Beach Fun.

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Santa Monica High Tech Press Guide 235

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Companies participating in the event include Adly , CentralDesktop , Cornerstone OnDemand , Crash City Guides , Demand Media , Glossi , GonnaBe , FastPay , FindTheBest , Mobile Roadie , PaeDae , Pricegrabber , Promojam , Scopely , SteelHouse , Vueplus , as well as Invested.in and Retention Science.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Santa Monica-based Geodelic , the developer of mobile location information applications headed by Rahul Sonnad, has rolled a new mobile application from Clear Channel. Tags: geodelic clear channel airport location based mobile information airline iphone flysmart android phone. The two had announced the deal in August.

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Clearstone Santa Monica Software Review Mobile 198

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JULY 27, 2010

Los Angeles-based Citysearch , the online local business guide site owned by IAC, said Monday that it has released a new, redesigned application for the BlackBerry. Tags: citysearch blackberry mobile application guide business local resaurant. Citysearch is a part of IAC's Citygrid Media unit. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Hopscotch, led by Laurence Sotsky , has built software which enables sports teams, venues, and others to rapidly create mobile apps for their fans. We caught up with Lauren to hear about Hopscotch, and why teams and schools are turning to the company to power their mobile apps. What is Hopscotch? What do your apps do?

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

How about a mobile app which taps the power of its users to find cool and unique spots in their city? The startup, led by Erick Laubach, said that the application lets anyone be their own tour guide, and explore attractions which "make a city unique."

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Idealab San Diego Incubator Guide 228

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

Burbank-based MeFeedia , the online video guide site, is on a mobile app roll, announced Thursday that it has launched a new, iPad version of its app. The firm has been on a roll with mobile apps in the last few months, having introduced both Android and iPhone apps in September. MeFeedia is headed by Frank Sinton.

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Burbank Guide Mobile Sites 157

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

West Hollywood-based Citysearch , the online local business guide operated by IAC, said this morning that it has rolled out a new mobile application fro Google Android. The firm said that its new Mobile by Citysearch app allows Android users to search for local business listings and post business reviews from their mobile device.

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JANUARY 8, 2015

TouchCommerce said that Total Gym is using its mobile TouchGuide product on smartphones, to help convert customers, by providing a step-by-step, automated product comparisons. touchcommerce total totalgym customer support sales conversion chat guide mobile' Financial impact of the win was not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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Agoura Hills Agoura Guide Mobile 147

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Mobile and web software apps may cost even less. The cost of entry for tech startups continues to go down. Twenty years ago, it cost several million dollars to launch an e-commerce startup, which can be done today for a few thousand dollars. The large investment amounts preferred by VCs are no longer needed to launch winners.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Burbank-based MeFeedia , the online video guide site headed by Frank Sinton, said today that it has launched both iPhone and Android apps. The firm said the new apps allow users to find favorite videos, linking to such sources as YouTube, Dailymotion, and Vimeo. The new apps run on the iPhone and iPod Touch, and the Android.

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Burbank Guide Sites Mobile 187

Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Using color therapy and Hindu Chakras , Deepak narrates users through a guided meditation in the hopes of helping people search for their true self and relieve stress. “I Deepak’s meditation guide will be available Fall 2016 for both mobile and desktop VR systems. Photo by Guided Meditation VR.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

In my view the best VCs are merely your guides. Mobile is now more important than desktop computer for many apps. At best they can be your history guide. They are your sparring partners. Each situation you face is different and unique. Platforms have changed. Marketing channels have changed. Crowd funding now exists.

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OCTOBER 24, 2014

Rubicon Project, which is led by Frank Addante,said the growth was fueled by its open RTB auction technologies, private exchanges, mobile, and agency marketplaces. The publicly held company is now guiding full year revenues of between $122M and $123M. The company said the revenue performance was the best in its history. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 14, 2013

Because they produce the “ LUMAscapes ” which are essentially visually guides to all of the major players in a technology market. So when somebody is going to the purchase aisle and thinking about buying a mobile analytics platform they have the brand recognition that matters. ” Of course not. It’s brilliant.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Emerging Technology: Mobile Engagement: Reaching the Connected Consumer (Miller PR, Avatar Labs). Badges & Beyond – Gamification and Mobile Apps (Mobile Roadie, Soundcloud). Social + Location + Mobile = The Perfect Beer (Untapped). Social + Location + Mobile = The Perfect Beer (Untapped).

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Southern California SoCal Guide Mixergy 89

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FEBRUARY 1, 2010

West Hollywood-based Citysearch , the online business guide owned by IAC, said late Friday that it has created a new advertising network called CityGrid. According to Citysearch, the new content and advertising network aggregates advertisers from a number of partners, enhances that content, and distributes that through partner web sites.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 2, 2013

Do you have a Technical Advisors: Every Web/Mobile Startup Must Have One ? Have you Documented Your MVP for Your Developer s? Have you looked through Things You May Have Forgot in Your MVP and provided answers to these? Don't be fooled by a Common Misunderstanding in Agile Software Development.

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CTO Coach Metrics Framework Software Development 219

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JUNE 16, 2011

Venice, California-based Tecca , the online and mobile, consumer information and review service backed by Best Buy, said today that it has bolstered its board and added a slew of executives to the company.

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Venice Guide News Content 140

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MAY 3, 2011

San Diego-based ShowUHow , the startup headed by Kim Folsom developing video-based product guides for e-commerce sites and manufacturers, has rolled out an Android version of its platform. The firm said the Android mo bile application gives users access to its content via the mob ile platform. READ MORE>>.

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Guide San Diego Commerce Platform 145

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AUGUST 20, 2010

For this morning's interview, we thought we'd talk with Los Angeles-based Sidebar (www.sidebar.com), a venture backed startup in the mobile space, to learn more about what they are up to. Patrick Kennedy: Sidebar is a company that was founded to bring consumers personalized content, focused on mobile delivery of that content.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 22, 2015

This approach of guiding consumers online and then offline ( on/offline ) through the purchasing process represents the future of commerce, whether it is online to a call or online to an in-store visit. It’s undeniable that consumers are digesting more online content on the mobile supercomputer in their pockets than via any other modality.

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JANUARY 8, 2015

TouchCommerce said that Total Gym is using its mobile TouchGuide product on smartphones, to help convert customers, by providing a step-by-step, automated product comparisons. touchcommerce total totalgym customer support sales conversion chat guide mobile' TouchCommerce says that Total Gym has been a customer for five years.

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Agoura Hills Agoura Guide Mobile 100

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JANUARY 7, 2013

In the latest roundup of fundings (big few weeks for San Diego, apparently): PatientSafe Solutions ($20M, San Diego, mobile health). It's a new year and it's time to get back to work. Broadcom Powering New Mac Wireless. Surf Air Gets First Aircraft. Solarflare ($22M, San Diego, high speed networking).

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The concise guide is here. For the first time in history content producers can build a direct relationship with views through subscribers, email addresses and mobile phone number. For the past three years I have been pounding the table as loud as I can about the future opportunities in digital video. hours of TV per day.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Burbank-based online video guide startup MeFeedia , which is run by Frank Sinton, is continuing to expand its platform support, saying Thursday that it has launched a new Android Tablet version of its software. The app is free. MeFeedia already offers Android and iPhone versions of its video viewing and discovery apps. READ MORE>>.

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Burbank Guide Platform Software 140

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Burbank-based MeFeedia , the online video guide site run by Frank Sinton, said Thursday that it has updated its Android app. According to the firm, it has improved thumbnails and layout on the software, expanded the number of devices it supports, as well as increased the amount of content in categories.

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Burbank Guide Content Sites 138

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

In this talk, we spent most of our time on Technical Advisors: Every Web/Mobile Startup Must Have One and how they should be helping you: Specify the right things to be built. Third party products are used appropriately. Structure development contracts appropriately or directing the in-house team appropriately. Plan for past the initial MVP.

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MARCH 12, 2012

The firm, which is headed by Jason Nazar, said its new, free iPhone and iPad application, Starting a Business with Venture Capital , features videos of experts to help guide entrepreneurs along the path of starting a business and raising venture capital.

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Santa Monica Venture Capital Tips Guide 183

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

The firm, which offers up video product guides for manufacturers and retailers, said users will soon be able to scan a QR code on product packages to access videos on products which are supported by ShowUHow. The new features are being demonstrated at DEMO today.

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San Diego Guide Commerce Product 162

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DECEMBER 3, 2008

Networks In Motion provides its products to wireless carriers via a white-label arrangement, including operating AAA Mobile on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, an Alltel, Verizon's VZ Navigator, Yellowpages.com MObile, Alltell Axcess Mobile Guide, and other services.

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TechEmpower

AUGUST 14, 2023

Conclusion Bottom line – if you are an early-stage startup with online or mobile technology as part of your solution, you ABSOLUTELY NEED a technical advisor. After the initial money has mostly been spent, it can be very tough to recover. Having a strategic and tactical advisor can greatly reduce the chance you’ll get stuck.

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