socalTECH
FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Newly funded and launched startup Crash --backed by Idealab--said today that it has launched its iOS-based attraction discovery app and website. The firm described itself as a combination of "Yelp meets Foursquare meets Instagram", and is initially launching the app in Austin, Hawaii, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco.
socalTECH
MAY 12, 2011
Pasadena-based Idealab is adding Harry Lin , the past CEO and President of Taaz, as an Executive In Residence. Lin said the move came to allow him to be closer to his family, due to the long commute from LA to San Diego. READ MORE>>.
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socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
the domain name startup with links to Demand Media at number 14; Idealab's Ubermedia at number 16; Machinima in West Hollywood at number 21; San Diego's PatientSafe Solutions at 24; SmartDrive Systems at 25; and SocialVibe at number 23. That list included Laguna Hills-based Glaukos at number 7; Donuts Inc. , READ MORE>>.
socalTECH
MAY 18, 2011
Aptera said that despite looking to continue its plans for a plant in North San Diego County, but that the "potential is stronger elsewhere" due to structural costs of being located in the San Diego area. Aptera is backed by Idealab, Google, Esenjay Investments, The Simons Family, and The Beall Family Trust.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
The firm was originally known as CarsDirect, the automotive buying site of Idealab, and was headed by Scott Painter--who is now head of both Zag Automotive and TrueCar. The firm changed its name to Internet Brands in June of 2005, and hit the markets with its IPO in November of 2007.
socalTECH
MARCH 3, 2011
According to the WSJ, Burbank-based eSolar , the solar thermal power firm spun out of Idealab, and San Diego-based renewable algae fuels firm Sapphire Energy were among the top companies.
socalTECH
MAY 15, 2013
Peter Csathy , the CEO of San Diego''s Sorenson Media , and digital media veteran, has departed the company, and will head up a new legal and investment group formed by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. The new digital media venture from Manatt was created by Los Angeles partner T.
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