Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). encouraging an open platform where 3rd parties can make lots of money]. And so it goes with social networking.

Social Network 319

Social Network Networking Web 2.0 Startup 319

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2010

They talk about: 5 Trends Converging (3G + Social Networking + Video + VoIP + Impressive Mobile Devices) which is more than what I think of as mobile internet. social networking, etc. I’m not so sure that a bet on Facebook as the platform is a good one. that’s been a cycle much shorter than 10 years.

Mobile 204

Mobile Slides Web 2.0 Social Network 204

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

We built a platform to manage multiple verticals, the first around nutrition and weight loss. But, the concept is that we can take the same platform, and extend it to other areas. Part of the plan which we are already doing, is working on top of existing social networks like Facebook. READ MORE>>.

Social Network 259

Social Network Tool Southern California Networking 259

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

Social network app developer and ad network. RockYou (Asia) is primarily focused on the development of social networking apps and games; founded as a joint venture between RockYou, SoftBank and SK Telecom. Competitor: Slide. Online DSP (demand-side platform) and ad exchange for display advertisers.

Venture Capital 217

Venture Capital Capital Metrics Competition 217

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

SocialVibe – Social media monetization platform that benefits non-profit organizations and social causes. Ad.ly – (disclosure: I led the funding on Ad.ly) Provides an in-stream advertising platform for any content creator (individual or organization) with an online social presence. OTHER DEALS.

Venture Capital 286

Venture Capital Startup Advertising Redpoint 286

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2010

If one vocal person blurts out, “just give us the details, we all know social networking&# don’t assume that person speaks for the entire room. Vice versa is it’s a SaaS platform company where I spent nearly 10 years running companies. But … watch out. Happy to do that. Is that OK with you?&#.

Venture Capital 318

Venture Capital Startup Sales Writing 318

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

“We are all now online and at significantly greater speeds with computers in our pockets that are one-click from purchasing anything and recommending the best products to everybody we know through social networks. Here are some simple slides that outline the point: a. We are now all social. Want some context?

Venture Capital 292

Venture Capital Capital Startup Funding 292