socalTECH

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

We spoke with Eyal Pfeifel , Co-founder and CTO of Imperson, about the startup and its technology�which hints at some of the impact technology development might have on Hollywood. Imperson is based in Israel, but is backed by Disney and has been aiming use of its technology in Hollywood.

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socalTECH

MARCH 7, 2019

According to LoopMedia, The Preview Channel is a 24-hour, ad-supported video-on-demand channel which will show new film trailers and video game previews, cast and director interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from major Hollywood films. Loop Media recently announced its "short-form" streaming startup, saying it raised $10M in funding.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 30, 2012

Other installments include: Jeff Bezos , Steve Jobs , Richard Branson , Walt Disney and Mark Zuckerberg. I generally encourage my UC Santa Barbara students to complete their formal education before joining or creating a startup. Effective startup mentorship can come from unlikely sources. " [Tweet this quote]. Look around.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 26, 2016

Exploring Hollywood-China Entertainment Deals, Investment and Innovations Featuring 30 speakers from Alibaba, Dalian Wanda, LeEco, Disney, River Studios, Machinima, Mattel, DMG, Variety, Wave and more Program: Panels and Chats with VCs, Innovators, Dealmakers, Startups, Strategists and Digital Entertainment Leaders.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 16, 2020

We’re seeing a lot more companies that are starting up now as a result of a [the pandemic],” said Norton. These opportunities are creating an opening for Watertower Ventures in markets far beyond the Hollywood hills. “Two years ago we started having those conversations,” said Norton in an interview.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The Los Angeles area is fast becoming the content hub for online video site YouTube , a position that takes advantage of both the LA region's long history in the entertainment business, and the rise of a slew of startups producing content specifically aimed at the YouTube audience. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 26, 2020

Los Angeles-based Bingie , a new startup, debuted a new, social recommendations app that helps users get movie recommendations from their friends on Thursday. The startup--led by Matt Knox--says the app helps users with movie recommendations across such services as Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and more.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2016

This morning, we have Kevin Winston of Digital LA (www.digitalla.net), the organization which is LA's largest digital networking group and which is behind the Silicon Beach Fest, the first and largest tech, startup and entertainment conference in LA. Similarly, the LA tech scene had had hundreds of startups pop up over the past 5 years.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 18, 2017

Los Angeles-based TeamDom , a new startup started by 19-year old social media star Jake Paul, disclosed today that it has raised $1M in a funding round. Jake Paul--a Disney star who played Dirk on The Disney Channels "Bizaardvark" -- says he has 15.5 million followers.

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 29, 2013

Startups that consist of at least one USC student or alum (less than 10 years from graduation) are encouraged to enter – and have a chance of winning up to $25,000! Silicon Beach @ USC will feature game-changers and thought leaders from Hollywood studios, technology startups, and academia.

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socalTECH

MARCH 16, 2018

Los Angeles-based content producer Desilu Studios announced this morning that it has acquired the controlling stake in an Israeli digital streaming technology startup, Vonetize , which provides content streaming, distribution, protection and monetization for major studios. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

A new, Burbank-based startup, Loop Media , said on Thursday afternoon that it has launched a new "short-form" streaming media service, which it says will feature music videos, film trailers, game trailers and TV clips. The startup--which says it has been in "stealth" mode for over two years--says it is backed by $10M in seed funding.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 29, 2016

Los Angeles-based Naritiv , a new startup developing a network of content creators for Snapchat, has raised $3M in a funding round, the company said Thursday. The startup--founded by Dan Altmann and Eric Posen--says it is enabling the creation of mobile-first content for Snapchat and other social network platforms. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

Silicon Beach Fest is gearing up to showcase the most promising startups and visionaries from across LA’s growing startup entertainment ecosystem. More than 150 speakers include top executives from local accelerators, venture capitalists, entertainment powerhouses, brands, and emerging and established start-ups.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

We caught up with M-GO''s CEO, John Batter , to hear about where M-GO fits into the streaming media market. So, they just ave up. As it turns out, as we thought about that, we started looking for partners to help us build a platform. That''s how content deals work in Hollywood. What''s the story behind M-GO?

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socalTECH

JANUARY 9, 2020

Los Angeles-based Quibi , the previously stealth-mode mobile video startup founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman, said at CES that it has raised $400M in a funding round. Investors in Quibi include Alibaba Group, Disney, Sony and Warner Bros, Viacom, MGM, eOne, Liberty Global, BBC Studios, and others. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 24, 2011

For this morning's company profile, we thought we'd connect with ShareSquare (www.getsharesquare.com), a newly funded Los Angeles startup focused on QR barcodes -- 3D barcodes -- focused on musicians and entertainers. We caught up with Matthias Galica , the firm's founder, to hear more about the company.

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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. Head to the beach on the first weekend of summer to celebrate LA’s digital innovators in tech, startups, entertainment, fashion, marketing, and more! Register for a 5-6?

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2010

We want to give our brightest new startups the connections and interactions they need to help streamline success. We had executives from the studios like Fox, Warner Bros and Disney. He teamed up with Jordanna Joaquina, a genetic counselor, to create an online version of what she was already doing in the physical world.

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socalTECH

MAY 23, 2012

How do a bunch of German moviemakers end up in Los Angeles, running a site helping studios to market and promote their films via their venture backed startup? That's the story we got from Tobi Bauckhage , the co-founder and CEO of Moviepilot (www.moviepilot.com), a German firm which is setting up shop in Los Angeles.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Startup Pitch Competition. In the end, 3 startups were awarded prize money for their spectacular business ideas. Innovation, Technology, and Startups. The conference itself was focused on innovation, technology, and startups. Tucker led the next panel on the topic of mobility in the startup revolution.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2015

As founder of Digital LA, I run one to two tech events every week bringing together tech, startups, investors, Hollywood, developers designers, and more. The themes expanded to include both hot new startups, as well as companies like Cornerstone OnDemand, Belkin, and Telesign which have been part of LA tech for more than a decade.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Yesterday, there were a lots of startups who launched at the DEMO Fall event in Silicon Valley. Scott sat down with us to tell us about the startup and how he decided to start the company. Scott sat down with us to tell us about the startup and how he decided to start the company. Scott, thanks for the time.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

The news that Ynon Kreiz is joining to run the company as Executive Chairman was first reported by Peter Kafka at AllThingsD (and later picked up by Variety , AdWeek and several other traditional media outlets. billion deal to Disney. Ynon started as shareholder, board member & advisor and switches to full-time executive.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

7083 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. Social Media and Urban Development in Hollywood. Tuesday: Startup and Entrepreneurship. Showcase: io/LA’s Most Creative Startups. 6712 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028. Socially Charged Fashion: How Social + Mobile are Building Brands from the Bottom Up.

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SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

If a person from outside Los Angeles is a fan of the city, dig a little and you’ll probably find that they like it for the celebrities, Hollywood not LA. Tech startup accelerators dot the landscape, feeding investments into the waiting arms of the nation’s most intelligent and driven entrepreneurs. I’d say yes. Yes, again.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2010

But with the introduction of Apple TV, Google TV, the Boxee Box & other initiatives it’s clear that this battle will heat up in 2011. While we won’t get through all of this, here are some of the issues in the industry that I plan to bring up and ones I hope we’ll discuss tomorrow: 1. It’s up for grabs.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 7, 2010

Should media companies offer their content on an ad-supported basis or get users to pay up front? Gannon Hall, COO, Kyte 1:45pm: Mobile Sports, Entertainment and Hollywood: How is the multi-billion dollar entertainment industry leveraging the power of mobile? But does every brand need an app?

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