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. The concept is quite interesting.

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Mobile Networking Advertising Southern California 102

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APRIL 4, 2013

That''s what Los Angeles-based FieldLevel (www.fieldlevel.com) has been working on, making it easier for coaches to network and exchange information on athletes. We spoke with co-founder Brenton Sullivan about the company''s platform, and how it''s hoping to transform the athletic recruiting process. What''s the idea behind FieldLevel?

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Coach USC Statistics Startup 252

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

I’m very pleased today to announce that I invested, on behalf of GRP Partners, in Burstly alongside Rincon Venture Partners , an early stage VC in Southern California whith whom we love to work (and were our co-investors on RingRevenue ). He knows the ad management and ad network businesses. Enter Burstly.

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Mobile Invest Company Companies 282

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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. How is this different from a typical content delivery network (CDN)?

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Content Startup Mobile Platform 113

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JANUARY 30, 2017

In the world of social networking, there are lots of apps and services which connect you with people you know, but not so many which help you connect with others like you. So, for example, I might say, hey, I see you're into snow skiing, thought I'd catch up with you, maybe we can meet up at Mammoth sometime next weekend.

Startup 100

Startup Social Network Southern California Mobile 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

All in a room at the University of Southern California Silicon Beach Event on September 18th, 2013. In the end, 3 startups were awarded prize money for their spectacular business ideas. Sellbot, an e-commerce platform for sellers made by USC graduates Michael and Payam Ahdoot, took home the grand prize of $25,000.

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USC Cornerstone OnDemand Southern California Netflix 98

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

One of the players in that market is San Diego-based Proximetry , which is a venture-backed company which develops software to control the quality of service in those outdoor networks. What's the idea behind Proximetry? In the smart grid communications space, we're working with the big Southern California utilities.

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Networking Software Southern California Ideas 153

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 31, 2014

It isn’t the biggest secret that the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruins aren’t the best of friends, especially on the football field. On Sunday, March 2 nd at USC, these rivals took their battle to a new platform: startups.

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MARCH 8, 2013

What's the idea behind the incubator? So, I set out a little bit in an ad-hoc way starting companies as ideas came to me. We are the founders of these companies, and the ideas come from our own team. We've got a very strong team of general partners, and increasingly we're getting ideas from our major partners.

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Incubator Startup CTO Hire Ideas 208

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JULY 23, 2013

What''s one of the hottest, fastest growing mobile apps out there out of a Southern California startup? There are plenty of other social networks out there, who do a good job of connecting you with your existing network of friends. But, there wasn''t a platform out there dedicated and effective to meeting new people.

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Mobile Southern California News Snapchat 245

Tech.Co

JULY 18, 2016

Whether it be renowned athletes looking to enjoy some sun in the off-season or movies stars basking in the glory of stardom in between takes, the number of recognizable faces in this southern California city can be too much for some fans to bear. We will have cocktails, snacks, and great networking. And for those L.A.

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Los Angeles Angel Startup Newsletter 70

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JUNE 13, 2013

James DeJulio: We''re a social content development platform. Say, if you''re making a TV commercial or web video, each project unfolds over phases, so anyone, regardless of their skill, can participate. Round one is for ideas, then there''s a round for storyboarding, and a round for execution. Explain how Tongal works?

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MAY 10, 2017

That led to my experience and the idea, wondering if I could create the same kind of native experience people are used to with an app, except bring that through SMS. They liked the idea of being engaged with text messaging, and getting paid at the end of the day for hard work. What kind of jobs are coming through your platform?

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Startup Orange County Platform Capital 100

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

One of the largest areas of Southern California's technology base is in the wireless and communications market. To get an idea of what one startup in the industry is doing, we spoke to San Diego-based AirHop (www.airhopcomm-web.com), a developer of software being used for small-, pico-, and femto-cell networks.

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Networking Startup Software Tips 153

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Jackson: CapLinked is actually a collaborative platform, a social platform that connects entrepreneurs and investors. For investors, it's like Schwab -- you can track you investments in one place, and have an idea of what is going on with your companies. So how'd you end up here in Southern California?

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Southern California Entrepreneur Software Review Yammer 243

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APRIL 13, 2021

For today's interview, we spoke to Dave Eastman, the Director of the Viterbi Startup Garage, a startup incubator that is run by the University of Southern California, out of its location in Marina Del Rey. Those are faculty members who have a commercialization idea and want help with that.

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Marina Del Rey Startup USC Incubator 150

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2013

The University of Southern California has developed a reputation for innovation and entrepreneurship over the years. In this yearly event put on by the Stevens Center for Innovation , 30 teams, selected from a pool of 70 applicants, presented their unique ideas to crowds of students, parents, and judges.

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USC Ideas Southern California Platform 91

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

After months of submissions and the amazing help from our judges , the Spotlight is shinning down on awesome companies that were born right out of Southern California. The evening will consist of a series of live stage demonstrations guaranteed to impress and inspire new ideas among all in attendance. Event Details.

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UCLA Company Companies Idealab 102

SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 20, 2011

What will be the hot games and gaming platforms in 2011 and beyond? Over 300 of the most influential decision-makers in the games industry gather for the LA Games Conference to network, do deals, and share ideas about the future of console, PC, online and mobile games. What trends will be shaping the games industry?

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Conference Press Hollywood Competition 124

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JUNE 27, 2011

To do that, the firm has combined the world of social networking and personal finance with its newly launched service. He was the startup-to-profitability CFO at Fandango, and really is one of the most incredible, operational executives in all of So-Cal. Tell me the story behind Payoff.com?

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Startup Ideas Southern California Social Network 197

SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Mindshare is a monthly event that was created to serve as a platform for networking and the sharing of ideas across a wide range of fields. Thursday, December 18, 2008 -- Mindshare. See [link] (more).

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Platform Ideas Networking 100

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 25, 2013

Shervin Talieh, founder and CEO of Drumbi , an OC-based startup, is one of the bright tech stars in Orange County who is disrupting telephony through the creation of an innovative communications platform. Many consider him to be the godfather of the burgeoning tech scene in the region.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

For today's profile, we decided to talk with Taher Scherzay , Founder of FavRav (www.FavRav.com), a Los Angeles-based firm which has created a Facebook application to help small businesses find customers through social media, and also allow consumers to better tap the referral network of their friends. What's the idea behind FavRav?

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Startup Newsletter Customer Custom 193

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MAY 2, 2013

Despite a growing technology industry here in Southern California, local investors and entrepreneurs tell us there''s still a shortage of local, venture capital. We also did a company in Northern California, Weoutta, which is a consumer app for making future plans, which is built on top of a pretty robust data platform.

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Invest Technology Startup Venture Capital 159

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JANUARY 25, 2010

It was a local, SoCal company right here in Manhattan Beach. Lunch.com was the platform to do all of that. Johnson: We launched in April of 2009, so it's coming up on almost a year. We spent a lot of time proving out the platform, to see that it works. Lunch.com is based in Los Angeles. What's the story behind Lunch.com?

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Content Startup Sites Manhattan Beach 204

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

That's when phone calls were a dime, so you get an idea how long ago that was. So cheer up everybody, this too will pass. The firm used to be called Fotouhi Alonso and were one of LA's top mid-sized agencies for 20 years, working with clients like Honda, Epson, the LA DWP, and the FX Network. Having fun again.

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Marketing Social Media Blogging Media 150

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The Los Angeles area has seen a surge in the last month in companies and organizations looking to bolster entrepreneurial activity and startups in Southern California. So, I went out to the community, and we were able to raise $10 million, or around there, for Science. It really has three core structures to how this works.

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Incubator Startup Commerce Los Angeles 196

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Visible networking is turning into a really great opportunity to get to know people better, get to meet new people, and have some interesting conversations. We are creating a platform that enables users to play instant games and apps directly on the computer desktop. The idea of supporting people who have a day job is great!

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Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

The Draft team will answer questions there and so will Greg and I if you have anything for us. They just announced their Android app (you can download here if you’re on Android or the iOS version if you’re on that platform ). Online games had now become a monster industry and mobile was a huge driver through casual gamers.

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Startup Outsource Development Mobile Southern California 150

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 20, 2011

TechZulu and The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) are pleased to announce Spotlight: LA Tech Winter. Spotlight: LA Tech is part of a quarterly demo series that will highlight the finest technology entrepreneurship in Southern California. 9:00 – 10:00pm – cocktail reception and networking. Diamond Sponsor.

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CalTech Idealab Tech Coast Angels Enterprise Forum 79

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 30, 2012

Months of submissions and the amazing help from our judges , the Spotlight is shinning down on awesome companies that were born right out of Southern California. The evening will consist of a series of live stage demonstrations guaranteed to impress and inspire new ideas among all in attendance. The time has finally arrived!

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CalTech Company Companies Idealab 91

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

a perks platform for small medium businesses. sold to Zynga Game Networks, Inc.). After the acquisition, MyMiniLife became the common technology platform at Zynga and powers 150M monthly users including games like Cityville, Farmville, and Frontierville. Where: CalTech 1200 E California Blvd Pasadena, CA 91125.

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Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Design 100

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Booyah – Develops a location based service platform that pairs the virtual world with mobile gaming. We also talked a lot about Stickybits (who uses the SimpleGeo platform) and Occipital who has the red-hot RedLaser scanning product. Provides an enterprise collaboration and storage platform. OTHER DEALS: 1. Go Boulder!

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Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Please join us in congratulating this quarter’s Spotlight companies: Earbits is an online radio platform where artists, labels and concert promoters bid for airtime on a per-song-played basis, and use the exposure to sell their music, event tickets and more. Making Spotlight: LA Tech Fall Possible. Diamond Sponsor. Community Sponsors.

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Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 77

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Southern California has had its share of new startup accelerators launch in the last few months, however, few people here have actually experienced an accelerator firsthand. SocialEngine is a white-label, community platform. Is the idea to have multiple projects as part of the company? We're also updating the format.

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Startup CTO Coach Blogging Social Media 242

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MARCH 26, 2009

Eric Hovanec: We're a distribution and revenue platform for specialty lodging providers, including vacation rentals, condominium hotels--anything that isn't a hotel. We've got a software-as-a-service platform that handles all of that for them--all they have to do is hand the guest the key. Our platform allows that.

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Startup Platform Clearstone Content 113

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 9, 2010

With the amount of networking possibilities, if you had an awesome idea I could almost guarantee you would have found someone to either help you bring your idea to fruition, or if already fully developed a chance to setup a meeting with a network executive. Being in attendance, AJ's quote rang true throughout the event.

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OCTANE Beverly Hills Southern California Content 78