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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Chance Barnett , Crowdfunder (Los Angeles, crowdfunding). Allison Beal , StyleSaint (Los Angeles, fashion). Daryl Bernstein , RightSignature (Santa Barbara, software). James Borow and Clark Landry (shared position), SHIFT (Los Angeles, Santa Monica, advertising).

Southern California 279

Southern California SoCalTech Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 279

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The full list follows: 13 EdgeCast Networks 21406% Santa Monica Alex Kazerani 15 Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1193% Santa Monica Scott Painter 116 Network Solutions Provider 1001% Long Beach Phillip Walker 119 BlackLine Systems Software 973% Los Angeles Therese Tucker 131 Kotura, Inc.

Southern California 242

Southern California Marina Del Rey El Segundo San Diego 242

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Santa Monica-based virtual reality content developre Jaunt , and Santa Monica-based online food and travel lifestyle content provider Tastemade said today that the two have tied together for a new, virtual-reality trip through Los Angeles, featuring Ryan Seacrest and Conan O'Brien, along with a host of others.

Redpoint 100

Redpoint Santa Monica Malibu Hollywood 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Raising capital for a female-led startup can be very diffiult--which is what Justine Lassoff and Melinda Moore found out when they started their own company, LovingEco, in Los Angeles. Justine Lassoff: Melinda and I founded TuesdayNights to help women connect and to impact change through networking events and infinite gatherings.

Help 224

Help Entrepreneur Capital Startup 224

socalTECH

JUNE 19, 2013

It''s all Silicon Beach, all the time, for all of the rest of the week--starting today--as Silicon Beach Fest , the combination conference, networking session, party started by Kevin Winston, kicks off at noon. Disclaimer: socalTECH is a media sponsor of Silicon Beach Fest). READ MORE>>.

Santa Monica 221

Santa Monica GRP Partners Startup Conference 221

socalTECH

MAY 9, 2012

Adconion Media Group , the online advertising network which has major operations in Los Angeles, said this morning that it has rebranded Joost Media into a its smartclip video advertising division. Joost had been spun out of Adconion into a new, independent firm in Santa Monica in January of 2011.

Santa Monica 145

Santa Monica Advertising Los Angeles Media 145

socalTECH

APRIL 25, 2013

In a big extension for personal cloud storage service Younity , the Santa Monica-based startup announced today that it has connected its service into Facebook, letting users access any file from Facebook, and also share those with friends on the popular social networking service.

Services 193

Services Santa Monica Social Network Los Angeles 193

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2018

My friend Michael Broukhim, founder & co-CEO of FabFitFun and I recently had a catch-up meeting for 3-miles on the Santa Monica “Bird Trail” No company has ever elicited so many questions by friends, colleagues, entrepreneurs, fellow VCs and journalists as has Bird, the company that pioneered the electronic scooter as a service market.

Santa Monica 256

Santa Monica Funding Startup Course 256

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

TZ Tech Crawl is back and teaming up with Social Media Week Los Angeles! !! Come take a tour of some of the hottest LA Tech companies located in Santa Monica. Social Media Week LA , Purse Case , Famous Birthday s & Pivotal Labs already on board! When: Thursday, September 25, 6-10:30pm PT.

Social Media 93

Social Media Media Santa Monica Startup 93

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Kevin Winston , is the organizer of Digital LA , the popular and widely attended networking organization for the Los Angeles startup, web, movie, music, marketing, and social media community. We'll head back to the beach on the first week of summer for a week-long Silicon Beach Fest in Santa Monica June 2013.

Dollar Shave Club 272

Dollar Shave Club Technical Review Santa Monica Southern California 272

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The magazine turned its attention this month towards the Los Angeles innovation and technology economy in a section guest edited by StartEngine co-founder Howard Marks , including a reception held Wednesday evening at the Viceroy in Santa Monica. Big disclaimer: the author and editor was one of the honorees at the event).

Ventura 182

Ventura Santa Monica Idealab High Tech 182

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Kick off what will no doubt be an unforgettable Techweek experience in Los Angeles by joining investors, sponsors and the city’s top startup founders at the Kickoff Party. Our LAUNCH competitors will be in attendance as you mingle and expand your network. Grab a drink and kick things off with a fun night!

Santa Monica 92

Santa Monica Commerce Conference Truecar 92

socalTECH

JULY 7, 2009

Twiistup , the technology and media networking event being held July 30 and 31st at the Universal Hilton, released its list of companies being featured at the event today, saying that it has picked 11 companies to present at the event. Tags: startup networking media conference twiistup.

Twiistup 100

Twiistup Santa Monica Conference Los Angeles 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Michael is a bit of an honorary Southern California, spending a large chunk of his time in Los Angeles (where he's built many of his companies) although he's now officially living in Puerto Rico. And you can now buy them with WAX tokens, where I'm an advisor and they raised $80 million (also based in Santa Monica).

Southern California 189

Southern California Santa Monica Conference Newsletter 189

Jason Nazar

NOVEMBER 23, 2008

Is there a difference between tech startups in Silicon Valley vs. Los Angeles? I’ve spent the last year running a tech company based in Santa Monica , CA and I’ve spent countless weeks in the Bay meeting with hundreds of tech founders. Peter Pham – best networker / connector in web 2.0. Most emphatically, Yes !

Los Angeles 107

Los Angeles Angel Web 2.0 Web 107

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

Silicon Beach Fest takes place June 19-22, 2013 in Santa Monica. ABC Family, Fox, Universal Music, Google, Facebook, Demand Media, MyLife, Riot Games, DFJ Frontier, Rustic Canyon, GRP Partners, Siemer and Associates, Marketshare, Saatchi Online, OMD, Ignited, Rubicon Project, Smashbox Cosmetics, NFL, UCLA, USC, and dozens of start-ups.

GRP Partners 88

GRP Partners MyLife Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 88

socalTECH

JANUARY 23, 2013

In a sign of the growth of the Silicon Beach technology world, last year, Google moved its headquarters out of a space on Arizona Avenue in Santa Monica, and into a new fancy headquarters space in Venice. This is a neutral space in Santa Monica. Digital content is the software of Los Angeles.

Google 253

Google Tech Coast Angels Screening Santa Monica 253

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In the past 5 years some of the best investors in the country could simply anoint winners by giving them large amounts of capital at high prices and then the media hype machine would create awareness, talent would race to join the next perceived $10bn winner and if the music never stops then everybody is happy. Except the music stopped.

Venture Capital 416

Venture Capital Marketing Technical Review Seed Funding 416

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 31, 2011

Friday evening, August 19th, rolled around and Startup Weekend LA was underway with attendees showing up at Coloft in Santa Monica around 6:00 pm and the classic Idealab keg there to quench everyone’s thirst. Also a big thanks to Efren Toscano of TechZulu for streaming and editing the event Sunday evening.

Los Angeles 73

Los Angeles Startup Angel Tech Coast Angels 73

socalTECH

MARCH 22, 2018

Santa Monica-based Ordermark (www.getordermark.com) is looking to tame that chaos with a system which takes all of those online orders, and feeds them into a single printer at a restaurant. We started asking our network of restaurant owners how they were handling this. Where's the company now, and what's next for you?

Startup 189

Startup Santa Monica Services Social Media 189

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 29, 2013

Silicon Beach Fest is LA’s original and largest startup tech entertainment festival, celebrating the burgeoning tech scene in Los Angeles. Silicon Beach uniquely features startup and Hollywood entertainment speakers at panels, parties, hackathon, demo day, startup showcase, and more events, June 19-22, 2013 in Los Angeles.

Santa Monica 89

Santa Monica Startup Entertainment Los Angeles 89

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

I have to admit when I first walked through the doors of the Los Angeles Convention Center to attend Blog World I asked myself why I was wasting my time. Yet “another networking event”. So here’s how to get the most value out of networking events. Ricardo Bueno @Ribeezie.

Conference 88

Conference Networking Blogging SEO 88

socalTECH

JUNE 16, 2009

Santa Monica-based Tsavo , the online media company which owns Manolith, Twirlit, Kidglue, and Nibbledish, has lost its Vice President of Product and Design, Mike Macadaan. According to Macadaan, this week is his last at Tsavo.

Tsavo 100

Tsavo Twiistup Santa Monica Content 100

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 25, 2012

CHNL aggregates content from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, SoundCloud, Tumblr, Instagram and Flickr into one place making it fast, easy, and a beautiful way to discover content as well as to easily share it back out to my social networks, or engage in the conversation happening around that content. Silicon Beach (Santa Monica).

Social Network 104

Social Network Networking Content Web 104

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 19, 2010

TechZulu and Schmoozd have joined forces to bring you Startup Demo during Social Media Week. Each company will have 5min in the hot seat with Amanda Coolong as she gives you the opportunity to tell thousands of viewers in the TechZulu network about your company live. Where: Wokcano, 1413 5 th Street, Santa Monica, CA.

Social Media 71

Social Media Media Startup Mixergy 71

Jason Nazar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

We are joined this month by Wil Schroter the former CEO of SwapaLease and founder of the GoBig Network. These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade.

Commerce 81

Commerce Santa Monica Startup Social Media 81

socalTECH

JANUARY 27, 2011

Last week, Adconion (www.adconion.com) announced that it had spun out Joost (www.joost.com), its online video service, into a separate company, which is going to be based out of Santa Monica. Nick Higgins: Adconion was founded six years ago as an advertising network. There are lots of video ad networks.

Santa Monica 149

Santa Monica Content Platform Networking 149

socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2011

One of the biggest complaints you hear from both entrepreneurs and investors in Los Angeles, is the lack of a credible, visible startup accelerator in the Los Angeles area. We caught up with Erik to hear more about MuckerLab, and its efforts to grow the Los Angeles technology ecosystem.

Technical Advisors 176

Technical Advisors Startup Southern California Los Angeles 176

Jason Nazar

AUGUST 14, 2009

These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Startup 86

Startup Santa Monica Social Media Media 86

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

The LA-based accelerator is powered by Techstars and is looking for “technology-based companies focused on transformative media and entertainment experiences.” Applications are being accepted starting today, through April 16, 2014 for early-stage companies with innovative consumer media and entertainment product ideas.

Entertainment 102

Entertainment Santa Monica Ideas Mentor 102

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 6, 2013

Held the last Friday of every month, TechZulu Final Fridays (#TZFF) are a creative blend between networking event, startup showcase, and community celebration. During TechZulu events you will connect with developers, designers, investors, media, potential new hires, and more. TZFF could be the place where you even meet your co-founder!

Santa Monica 106

Santa Monica Design Startup Media 106

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2016

My partner Greg Bettinelli (worth following on Twitter) was recently named by The LA Business Journal as the “ Top deal maker in Los Angeles in Venture Capital.” Upfront: “Direct, Approachable, Early-Stage, WYSIWYG & Unmistakenly Los Angeles” (Upfront is also a term from the media sector).

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Journal Invest Santa Monica 150

Jason Nazar

OCTOBER 14, 2009

These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Santa Monica 76

Santa Monica Entrepreneur Startup Mahalo 76

Alon Schwartz

MAY 20, 2009

These events are put on in conjunction with our friends at DealMaker Media. The event is free and is followed by a reception and mixer at the Docstoc Offices in Santa Monica by the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica Public Library (Auditorium) 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Outsource 75

Outsource Startup Santa Monica Social Media 75

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 23, 2013

and Europe and recently released its real-time on-street parking solution for drivers in Los Angeles and Santa Monica and Austin. Through its vast partner network of parking owners and operators as well as cities.” ParkMe is now available in 500 cities across the U.S. Build a Technology Team.

Santa Monica 83

Santa Monica Equity Invest Funding 83

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Los Angeles has seen its own startup scene develop with Silicon Beach, which stretches between Santa Monica and Playa Vista. “As corny as it sounds, Tony Hsieh is a seller of dreams,” said Sarah Evans, founder of PR firm Sevans Strategy and social media venture FAVES + CO. “So

Social Network 111

Social Network Social Media Press Technical Review 111

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

GumGum is led by founder and Los Angeles native wunderkind, Ophir Tanz. The old media companies were resistant to change. Early on GumGum began to experiment with overlaying rich media ads through Flash with photos until technology progressed and they moved over to Javascript. Photos…the final frontier. Much bigger.

Advertising 98

Advertising Santa Monica Startup Content 98