SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 -- The MIT Enterprise Forum of the Central Coast Presents: A Comprehensive View of Social Marketing, Social Media, and Social Networks. What separates successful companies from unsuccessful ones is often marketing.

Social Media 100

Social Media Social Network Media Enterprise Forum 100

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JANUARY 21, 2009

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 -- Savor the Success, a boutique social network and PR cooperative for female entrepreneurs, will host its first Orange County chapter event. See [link] (more).

Orange County 100

Orange County Networking Social Network Entrepreneur 100

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AUGUST 10, 2009

If you search for her (as of July 10, 2009 at 5:45pm) you will get no result and the text, “did you mean Amanda Choong?&#. Tags: Social Media social networking Twitter. It takes a while (a day or more) to get your name propagated in Twitter’s search index. Be patient – it will appear. Anything.

Tips 216

Tips Social Media Social Network Santa Monica 216

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

In my previous post, The VC Ice Age is Thawing (for now) I wrote about the reasons why the VC market came to a screeching halt in September 2008 and remained largely shut until at least April 2009. As of near the end of September 2009, we’re up 46% since the March 9th nadir (yes, I need to find a way to use one of my SAT words ; – ).

Venture Capital 255

Venture Capital Marketing Startup Social Network 255

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 -- Business Networking and Relationship Building. Networking? If one wishes to thrive in the market place, choosing not to network is no longer a strategy and smart networking has proven to be a necessity. Techbizconnection. The concept of ?Networking? can elicit very strong feelings.

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Networking TechBiz Social Network Web 100

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JUNE 12, 2010

We had a special edition of This Week in Venture Capital this week shooting out of the Next New Networks offices in New York. Recent competitive financings closed by Gilt Groupe ($35mm in 05/2010), OKL (undisclosed value in 12/2009) and Ideeli ($20mm in 12/2009). Social network app developer and ad network.

Venture Capital 217

Venture Capital Capital Metrics Competition 217

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

In the first post in this three part series I described why I believe the VC market froze between September 2008 – April 2009. Unemployment continues to rise – Unemployment as of September 2009 is 9.7% It is also a result of pent-up demand. In the following post I argue that this increased pace may be temporary.

Venture Capital 269

Venture Capital Startup Funding Technical Review 269

socalTECH

JANUARY 4, 2013

We connect consumers to great content from around the Internet, from social networks, from thousands of branded video channels, and around any particular topic they're interested in. I took a little bit of time off, then started working on Frequency in the middle of 2009. What is Frequency? Finally, what's next for you?

Social Network 232

Social Network Startup Services Organization 232

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AUGUST 3, 2009

So with the metoric rise of Twitter now forecast at 45 million as of August 3rd, 2009 (and rising fast), has Twitter Killed the Blogger Star? Tags: Social Media social networking technology Twitter. Suddenly it was about very frequent commentary in a bite-sized format. Now we could all sleep more. Or could we?

Blogging 219

Blogging Venture Capital Startup Social Media 219

Eric Greenspan

MAY 25, 2010

We launched it with KNX on March 21st, 2009. For one, we built a following by using Facebook and Twitter and other social networking sites. OSN 101 – Online Social Networking news and tips. Tech News, powered by Make It Work on CBS’s KNX1070 was our first show.

Social Media 220

Social Media Media Blogging Social Network 220

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JANUARY 30, 2009

Monday, February 2, 2009 -- Digital Music Panel. TRENDS in 2009: Join us and other digital music industry insiders and fans for our fun pre-Grammys networking event celebrating online music. s in store for digital music in 2009, from the growth of social networks and mobile distribution to new developments for P2P.

Social Network 100

Social Network Mobile Networking Services 100

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 -- OC AccessEN Business Reception. The tidal wave of online user generated content is creating billions of dollars of value for the social networks. What is the most effective way for Marketers to reach their Customers effectively? Hear a business case from Frank Huybrechts, CEO, Inferpedia.

Social Network 100

Social Network Content Networking Customer 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

PT as they kick off the new weekly tech law show "TechZulu Law" with a discussion with IP attorney Denise Grayson, who portrays the attorney of Eduardo Saverin in the film about the early days of Facebook, "The Social Network.". In "The Social Network" Denise portrays Gretchen, the attorney of Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.

IP 81

IP Social Network Technical Review Networking 81

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- SoCalBio Social. Networking event. See https://www.123signup.com/change?id=jchcp. 123signup.com/change?id=jchcp.

Social Network 100

Social Network Networking 100

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APRIL 1, 2009

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 -- Media Leaders. A night of experiential social networking at the V Lounge in Santa Monica. See [link] (more).

Media 100

Media Santa Monica Social Network Networking 100

socalTECH

MAY 24, 2011

So not 2009. So much money is going into social networking and other Internet or wireless consumer options but the more capital rich (technology rich; and excluding clean tech) start ups are seeing tighter money. LinkedIn valued at over $8 billion; Facebook at over $70 billion and star of a movie. Are we seeing a bubble?

Company 150

Company Companies Startup Social Network 150

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JULY 23, 2014

When you think about the trends of faster-growing startups due to social networking, credit card enable and mobile first consumers – the reality is that many startups are becoming very large financially before needing to go public. The “big boom” in startup financing started around March 2009?—?more and hasn’t abated.

Venture Capital 398

Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Seed Funding 398

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MAY 18, 2014

We’ve gotten to the point where after the film The Social Network and now with our own ironic HBO drama “Silicon Valley,” (makes it sound like writing a algorithm can easily net you $10 million without trying) one might think starting a company is a bit like the gold rush where riches flow to you with ease.

Startup 419

Startup Entrepreneur Design Funding 419

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MAY 14, 2009

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 -- Games Go Social - Panel. Gaming online communities, social networking, and mobile are increasing in popularity. Video games are expanding beyond core young male gamers to reach females, causal gamers, your (grand!) parents, and the mainstream. Mobile games to play on your cell, iPhone, PDA.

Social Network 100

Social Network Tips Mobile Networking 100

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AUGUST 3, 2009

Thursday, August 6, 2009 -- 6th Annual ERA Summer Social. Networking event for the local electronics industry. For: Customers  Buyers, Planners, Engineers, Q.A.; Distributors, Mfr. Reps, Friends, and others involved in the electronics industry! Contact Bill Herold at bherold@conquesttechnicalsales.com.

Social Network 100

Social Network Networking Customer Custom 100

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MAY 14, 2009

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 -- TechExecs CIO Panel Forum and Technology Showcase. TechExecs Senior IT Executives Network in Los Angeles invites you to join your Regional Technology Community and learn about trends in technology industry. See [link] (more).

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CIO Technology Social Network Los Angeles 100

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 -- How To Use Social Media To Extend Your Brand. See [link].

Social Media 100

Social Media Orange County Media Social Network 100

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APRIL 17, 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009 -- Convergence Technology Council (CTC) Meeting. We meet with technology thought leaders and business executives from vital, growing industries including Unified Communications, Entertainment, On-Line Media, Digital Distribution, Gaming, Social Networking, Medicine, Science, Energy - and many more.

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CTC Technology Council Social Network Entertainment 100

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

Thursday, October 22, 2009 -- Messaging. At this session we'll unveil The Amazing Sentimeter Project, a tool for tracking sentiment on social networks. At this session we'll unveil The Amazing Sentimeter Project, a tool for tracking sentiment on social networks. from the Ridiculous to the Sublime! Twitter Teaser.

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CTC Social Network Tool Networking 100

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DECEMBER 5, 2008

In association with some of the region's top trade associations and social networking groups, the DFR is throwing the holiday party of the millennium. The DFR will reignite old relationships, spark new ones, and set the stage to kick off 2009 with a bright new start. See [link] (more).

Southern California 100

Southern California Social Network Networking Technology 100

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Thursday, August 13, 2009 -- Industry Trends, Social Media and Web 2.0 Would you like to learn and understand the most effective ways to get the attention of the hundreds of millions of active social networkers around the world?

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Web 2.0 Social Media Web Tool 100

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NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 -- Digital Family Reunion 09. The Southern California technology and business communities will gather for Digital Family Reunion '09 at Wokcano Restaurant in Santa Monica.

Southern California 100

Southern California Santa Monica Social Network Commerce 100

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MAY 15, 2010

Following Microsoft’s addressable advertising trials with NBC in June 2009, many suspect that Google’s investment may have some defensive motivations, as well. Swipely – Blippy competitor founded by TellMe founder, Angus Davis, in Fall 2009. Swipely is a social network orientated around users credit card transaction data.

Venture Capital 285

Venture Capital Startup Advertising Redpoint 285

socalTECH

JUNE 18, 2009

Our interview today is with Santa Monica-based OneCubicle (www.onecubicle.com), a new startup we ran across recently, which is looking to provide a more professional social networking site for younger people. Gregg Champion: OneCubicle.com is a social business network for people on their first, second, and third jobs.

Social Network 100

Social Network Entertainment Startup CTO Coach 100

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JUNE 19, 2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009 -- Using Social Media to Market Your Business. Resistance to social media is futile. Millions of people are creating content for the social Web. Social networking tools are being integrated in the marketing efforts of many corporations, from start-ups to multi-nationals.

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Marketing San Diego 100

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JUNE 13, 2009

Friday, June 19, 2009 -- Three Brands Speak Out on the Effectiveness of Social Media. You've heard the buzz: it's all about social media. Twitter, Facebook, bookmarking, LinkedIn, social networks, microblogs and video. CommNexus Marketing SIG.

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Social Network Tips 100

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JUNE 9, 2010

Kathy Sierra at Business of Software 2009 - Business of Software Blog , May 4, 2010 "In the old days, getting customers was easy. Now, thanks to social media, you don't have to outspend. You could just outspend. You could use brute force to get the word out. 8211; are mostly a loss leaders for Google.

Startup 248

Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

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NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Using Twitter and Value of Market Intelligence. AccessEN will sponsor a keynote presentation by acclaimed author and columnist Mark Gibbs on the Twitter phenomenon and the value of market intelligence that companies can glean from social network analysis.

Marketing 100

Marketing Social Network Coach Networking 100

socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2012

We caught up with Andy, whose executive experience ranges from ZeroDegrees, NBC Internet/Xoom.com, Infoseek / Go Network, to CNET and Snap.com, and whose last firm was MerchEngines, which he sold last year, to hear more about his new startup. The firm is backed by Idealab, and is headed by Internet veteran Andy Steuer. What is Punchcard?

Southern California 245

Southern California Idealab Startup Custom 245

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MARCH 17, 2010

First, I’d like to quote (paraphrase) Brad Feld speaking at Twiistup in LA in 2009, “I keep hearing people in LA talking with a chip on their shoulders about building a tech business here relative to Silicon Valley. I have one message for you, ‘get over it! Just think of all the FourSquare checkins you can log at LAX.

Company 290

Company Companies Technology Startup 290

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Digital Royalty : Since 2009, Digital Royalty has given businesses and media personalities groundbreaking social media strategies to engage fans and generate tangible traction. Hachi : Hachi puts the “networking” back in social networking.

Social Network 111

Social Network Social Media Press Technical Review 111

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

I invested in LA-based Gogii , one of the fastest growing, most exciting mobile social networking companies you’ve never heard of and maker of a product called textPlus. Gogii came in my office in 2009 with three of the most talented founders I had seen. This is a post I’ve been dying to write for 18 months.

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Gogii Invest Blogging Startup 310