socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2013

It seems like a "no-brainer" -- young girls are among the biggest audiences for mobile games, and there''s a huge subculture of games targeted at iPhone-carrying girls. However, Mobigirl Media (www.mobigirlmedia.com), a new mobile advertising network, is looking to change that by specifically creating an ad network focused on girls.

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Mobile Networking Media Advertising 208

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 16, 2014

Nobody had ever conceived of the Bring Your Own Device (“BYOD”) idea, because devices didn’t really exist, either. Mobile first wasn’t even a theory; it was grounds for psychiatric evaluation. In Silicon Beach, we aren’t simply embracing this mobile future, we’re feverishly working to shape it. Two simple baseline essentials.

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TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Are specific technologies or platforms involved in your project? tew_cta text="Do you have an idea for a software project? Or is your project a clean slate? Are there complexities revolving around algorithms or databases? Do you anticipate scale issues presently or in the future? Or do you need help evaluating software firms?

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 19, 2019

. “Whether it be a passion for an obscure manga or your favorite football team, Kik has shown an incredible ability to provide a platform for new friendships to be forged through your mobile phone.” In acquiring Kik, the holding company is expanding its mobile app portfolio.

Social Network 153

Social Network Los Angeles Social Media Blogging 153

Tech.Co

MAY 18, 2017

Los Angeles, for one, is not only brimming with innovative ideas, it’s also home to a wide range of unique startups that are solving the problems of the world. Coolhaus is an architecturally-themed, gourmet dessert company operating a fleet of 10 mobile ice cream trucks and carts around the country. Direct Relief. KabaFusion.

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Los Angeles Angel Startup Outsource Development 220

Xconomy

JANUARY 19, 2017

StockTwits, the Twitter-like social media platform for sharing stock market tips and ideas, has acquired San Diego’s SparkFin, a fintech mobile app for discovering and sharing stocks and other investment ideas. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Mobile 40

Mobile San Diego Social Media Services 40

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Lyfe Mobile is a new Southern California startup that combines augmented reality (AR) with traditional ad networks and real-time bidding (RTB) to offer advertisers and brands a unique opportunity to engage customers in an exciting new way. “We had this crazy idea. Lyfe Mobile works on both iOS and Android smartphones.

Mobile 102

Mobile Networking Advertising Southern California 102

socalTECH

AUGUST 13, 2013

The startup said its free app runs on both iOS and Android platforms, and lets users post anonymously, blur out faces, and more. What Went Down''said the idea was to let posters "keep your day job while letting your night life live large"--and currently is heavy on photos involving beer, too much beer, and bikinis. READ MORE>>.

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Mobile Los Angeles Platform Ideas 173

socalTECH

JULY 7, 2014

Disney is providing $120,000 in investment capital to startups to help them develop their ideas, and also provide mentoring from Disney executives. READ MORE>>. disney startup accelerator walt angeles entertainment consumer funding venture capital techstars'

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Our team has an eye for identifying legacy industries and nascent trends, and creating platforms for innovation. I need to focus my time on big ideas paired with extremely passionate entrepreneurs. In reflection, think I need to center my time around those principals and focus on bigger ideas.

Dollar Shave Club 140

Dollar Shave Club Tsavo Userplane Southern California 140

TechEmpower

JULY 2, 2013

July marks the fourth month of our ongoing project measuring the performance of web application frameworks and platforms. The new plaintext test demonstrates the extremely high request routing throughput possible on very high-performance platforms. This new chart type compares frameworks versus their underlying platform (e.g.,

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Framework Software Review Technical Review EC2 521

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

For Wedge Buster (www.wedgebuster.com), you do it by pulling together a huge collection of sports-related social and mobile games. round from the NFL's Drew Brees, skating's Rob Dyrdek, and a number of local venture and angel investors to create what the company hopes is the dominant provider of social and mobile sports game.

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Mobile Platform Startup Examples 248

socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2019

This was a big year for Crosscut because were finally delivering on our promise of implementing a full-scale investing platform after 11+ years in business. Growing our practice from 3 original partners who would meet at coffee shops into a full institutional investing platform is a constant evolution.

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Southern California News Platform Class 100

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 28, 2015

It turns out that it works fine how I did it with the web version of Twitter but not with mobile. 1/ Twitter started off positioned as a micro-blogging platform but in the end became more of an RSS reader. It forces clarity of writing & discrete ideas. Do with Tweetstorms & make it truly a microblogging platform!

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Blogging Tool RSS Platform 150

socalTECH

MAY 8, 2012

The firm--whose products previously were only available as pricey enterprise software--said its new iRise Studio MX will allow entrpereneurs to quickly and inexpensively prototype new iPad and iPhone mobile app ideas. iRise is targeting the app for use with investors, potential employees and early alpha testers.

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El Segundo Product Tool Mobile 157

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Were part of the uCast Global video highway, which is our way of illustrating how content is being driven locally, regionally, and globally, using our platform, but also technology we have integrated and continue to integrate with our partners. We are unique in being an open platform, that allows for all of these variations to happen.

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Content Startup Mobile Platform 113

socalTECH

MARCH 2, 2020

The idea is pretty simple. In the real world, the idea that what you see is what I see is a central aspect of our experience. I realized, as we were building this, this multi-user collaborative platform was so powerful and neat, we should make ti available now, before the full operating system was done. What is Croquet?

Platform 168

Platform Startup Examples Web 168

socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Kai Stubble: SupperKing is basically the first platform that enables a peer-to-peer, in-home dining experience. They can discover that event in the app, or soon, on our web platform, say--hey, this looks cool, the last event has some great pictures, looks like this might be fun--and they can buy tickets.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Kai Stubbe: SupperKing is basically the first platform that enables a peer-to-peer, in-home dining experience. They can discover that event in the app, or soon, on our web platform, say--hey, this looks cool, the last event has some great pictures, looks like this might be fun--and they can buy tickets.

Platform 247

Platform Mobile UCLA Sites 247

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Those who are more involved in traditional entertainment are seeing a major shift online which is why an additional one-day seminar was created to coincide with Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood as a partnership called, Idea to Screen. That said, YouTube Network Fullscreen platform is blazing this new trail with 2.5 See you there!

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Hollywood Screening Ideas Entertainment 100

socalTECH

JUNE 30, 2011

Their view was that HTML5 would allow them to replace the notion of having to download a Facebook App into your phone or tablet, and release them from the idea that they have to have nine different apps on different platforms, and have to maintain all of them. Right now, those Facebook apps only work on the web.

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Activision Platform Startup Mobile 217

socalTECH

OCTOBER 10, 2014

This is an interesting twist on dating, how''d you come up with the idea? Max Fischer: BeLinked, formerly LinkedUp, is the first, mobile dating app that has the popular swipe left, swipe right feature, but which is based on the LinkedIn platform and LinkedIn API. Why LinkedIn? But, so much about dating starts out very subtly.

Networking 185

Networking Startup Ideas Mobile 185

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Every entrepreneur and every business I meet in my consulting and mentoring role has great intentions of bringing real innovation to the market, yet I find that most ideas are merely small extensions to existing solutions. It addresses a growing customer need, especially in times of a pandemic, with an innovative logistical platform.

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Startup Mentor Entrepreneur Ideas 146

socalTECH

AUGUST 19, 2014

Justin Wu: Sidevision is a video e-commerce platform which allows brands and content providers to better monetize their videos with interactive apps. Justin Wu: We integrate with any video platform, such as YouTube, Vimeo, Kaltura, and we''re built on top of an API. as part of that company''s Warner Media Camp accelerator.

Commerce 153

Commerce Content Downey Media 153

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 16, 2010

This week on TechZulu Live we have special guest Michael Schneider of Mobile Roadie. While “Video Game Central” didn’t make him rich, it hooked him on the idea of using the Internet to make money. Currently Michael is CEO and founder of Mobile Roadie. Click here to watch live on Thursday 4pm PT.

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Mobile Santa Monica Startup News 66

socalTECH

JUNE 3, 2019

Citron previously founded and sold Mogreet, a developer of mobile marketing software, among other ventures. Pledgeling has built a technology platform that makes it super easy to integrate charity into their customer experience, and, as we say, grow through giving. Talk to everyone about your idea. What is Pledgeling?

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Software Review Mogreet Platform 113

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Pablo joins TechZulu and talks about Proven, job markets, and the future of mobile. The original idea was how to get jobs for people using text messages. PF: For Candidates it’s a mobile job search and applications. It’s going to be impossible to imagine not to apply for a job through some sort of mobile device.

Mobile 86

Mobile Marketing Writing Startup 86

socalTECH

OCTOBER 31, 2012

To learn more about how the company went from just an idea at an accelerator to a healthy exit, we spoke with founder Eli Portnoy. We have refind our thesis around why mobile is so special, and how it ties into location, and have spent two years working on precise, location targeted ads in the industry. Congrats on the acquisition!

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Startup Acquisition Doc Ideas 225

socalTECH

MARCH 29, 2012

We spoke with Matt and Amanda MacNaughton , the brother and sister team behind PromoJam, to hear more about the company's platform. Amanda MacNaughton: PromoJam is an enterprise, social marketing technology platform. We also have a mobile platform, which integrates with Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. What is PromoJam?

Social Media 217

Social Media Startup Platform Media 217

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 11, 2021

The link-in-bio business is heating up as more mobile website builders compete for a coveted slice of real estate on a creator’s TikTok, Instagram or Twitter. Through Snipfeed’s referral program, creators can make 5% of sales from anyone they onboard to the platform (this comes out of Snipfeed’s commission). “We

Platform 286

Platform Commerce Startup Tool 286

Xconomy

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

In the centerpiece of his education platform , Trump would redirect $20 billion in federal education spending to K-12 school choice programs. Probably the most costly long-term idea is to make a degree from an in-state public university or college either debt-free or tuition-free for students from U.S. schools don’t do now.

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Education Platform Company Companies 40

socalTECH

JULY 23, 2013

What''s one of the hottest, fastest growing mobile apps out there out of a Southern California startup? No, not Snapchat--it''s Tinder --a mobile app and service which lets users rate people nearby them, and if the feeling is mutual, connect them. But, there wasn''t a platform out there dedicated and effective to meeting new people.

Mobile 245

Mobile Southern California News Snapchat 245

InfoChachkie

JULY 25, 2012

RingRevenue's unique technology allows online and offline advertisers and publishers to consistently increase revenues from mobile, print, search and email campaigns by tracking the phone calls generated by such ads. So it only makes sense that the Facebook mobile app has been an enormous success. But, a mobile phone is still a phone.

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Netflix Blogging Mobile Advertising 191

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The roll of selfies and the idea of meeting new people had me thinking I was on Tinder, but upon closer inspection I was on the ON homepage. ON is like a smorgasbord of the best features from other social media platforms and combines it into one experience that could change the way we meet new people.

Social Media 93

Social Media Platform Snapchat Media 93

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

We set up a digital media fund, which had the goal of investing in new digital media properties, ideas, and concepts. In that sense, we're very independent of Best Buy, because it's all about aggregation and curating information, to become the leading web and mobile digital player in terms of information. What was behind that decision?

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Incubator Startup Web Technical Review 239

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

If you're a mobile app developer, who do you keep your users engaged and returning to use your app every day? Culver City-based Lootsie (www.lootsie.com) has createe a product which ties together those loyalty reward programs with the advertising and marketing efforts of brands, to help both those mobile developers and marketers.

Mobile 100

Mobile Culver City Startup Examples 100

TechCrunch LA

JULY 23, 2019

The service, which launched earlier this month, is one of the slew of new ideas coming from businesses that are angling to help build up credit scores for folks who can’t (or won’t) get a credit card, or who are rebuilding their credit. Can subscriptions and everyday payments be used to help build or rebuild a credit score?

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Services Netflix Los Angeles Help 201