socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

Santa Monica-based Tsavo Media, the startup headed by former Userplane CEO Michael Jones, said today that it has acquired Better Inc, the SEO and pay-per-click marketing software firm headed by Ben Padnos. According to Tsavo, Better provides SEO and PPC management to such clients at Paramount, Dreamworks, and Closet World.

Tsavo 100

Tsavo SEO PPC Userplane 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that you found most interesting in 2018? I would love to see a stabilization of the public markets and crypto markets, however, there are some larger issues I am curious about that will deeply impact the technology industry. He is also a long-time entrepreneur.

Dollar Shave Club 113

Dollar Shave Club Tsavo Userplane Malibu 113

socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that particularly caught your eye in 2017. Without a doubt, the maturing cryptocurrency markets paired with growing blockchain technology will have a bold impact on the technology industry in 2018. I expect this will drive a wave of meaningful M&A. READ MORE>>.

Dollar Shave Club 140

Dollar Shave Club Tsavo Userplane Southern California 140

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Mike has over 18 years of business development, marketing and management experience in businesses ranging from early stage start-ups to private equity and from mid-stage business to large turn-around operations. Prior to Idealab, Alex led sales and marketing efforts for venture-backed startups focused on enterprise software and services.

Tech Coast Angels 96

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96