socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Since we started Science six years ago, we've co-founded and invested in more than 70 companies and have exited multiple portfolio companies. I also love Tala, the app that uses alternative data to deliver instant credit and help users build their financial identities. What was the big news for your company this year?

Dollar Shave Club 140

Dollar Shave Club Tsavo Userplane Southern California 140

socalTECH

JUNE 3, 2010

helps celebrities, musicians, and other social influencers monetize their Twitter and other activity streams with advertising; the firm is backed by GRP Partners, Greycroft Partners, and LowerMyBills' Matt Coffin. is an investment of GRP's Mark Suster, who hosts This Week in Venture Capital along with Mahalo's Jason Calacanis.

Advertising 168

Advertising Userplane GRP Partners Mahalo 168

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded, advised, invested and sold numerous businesses, including application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media, Movoxx, PeopleMedia, Brizzly and Myspace. OrangicStartup’s is a company that helps Internet startups start.

Tech Coast Angels 105

Tech Coast Angels Startup Angel Southern California 105

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

To help curate and show off the best that LA has to offer we called in a few friends. A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded and sold numerous businesses, including agency PBJ Digital, application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media and Myspace.

Tech Coast Angels 96

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

The firm has also received investments from Greycroft Partners and AT&T. I worked at Userplane, building social applications for sites like MySpace. It's really helped to legitimize the space. There are lots of great companies helping brands to get involved, show real results, which drive value from their brand perspective.

Social Media 113

Social Media Advertising Social Network Userplane 113

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

The firm has also received investments from Greycroft Partners and AT&T. I worked at Userplane, building social applications for sites like MySpace. It's really helped to legitimize the space. There are lots of great companies helping brands to get involved, show real results, which drive value from their brand perspective.

Social Media 100

Social Media Advertising Social Network Userplane 100

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

And no wonder, lately he and his partners are on a tear, investing out of their $200+ million VC fund. They recently exited their investment in Gaikai for $380 million while their rival OnLive (who had raised > $200 million) just went through bankruptcy. I’ve laid out my policy on seed investing pretty clearly and publicly.

Rustic Canyon 279

Rustic Canyon Venture Capital Southern California Userplane 279