Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

In my LA I often see computer screens open with entrepreneurs talking about digital media. I don’t see this changing much like I don’t see you building blockbuster movies outside LA or shift the media buying center of gravity out of NY. In New York you have access to fashion, media, art and of course, financial services.

Venture Capital 313

Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

To interconnect these computers we needed IP-based telecommunications equipment build by the likes of Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks. And when you think about the three C’s you begin to realize that the first two of these activities are ones where the economic powerhouse networks are driven in cities outside of Silicon Valley.

Startup 390

Startup Venture Capital Capital Funding 390

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

And we’re left with a city with idyllic weather, major commerce, the media center of the world, and a great emerging technology scene. We were also an investor in the early local listing company, CitySearch – an LA company. Los Angeles. People either love it our hate it. All the stereotypes and caricatures are overblown.

Companies 290

Companies Company Technology Startup 290

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 4, 2011

They are looking for coders, roboticist, marketing managers, and community managers, to fill the areas of their Green Tech, Social Media, Big Data, and Enterprise companies. That’s right folks Idealab is hosting a job fair at their offices for 10 of their startups companies.

Idealab 95

Idealab CitySearch Social Media Pasadena 95

socalTECH

AUGUST 12, 2009

I meet these founders one-on-one, and I'm introduced to them through our own personal network -- Mike Paolucci, John Waller, and myself have been in the startup game on and off, in New York and Southern California for a lot of years between us. John Waller met him 10 years ago at 24/7 Media as well. We've got lots of contacts.

Venture Capital 165

Venture Capital Startup Idealab Technical Review 165

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

But it did take Brad as a public spokesman, consummate networker and successful VC to help create legitimacy to let David’s ideas flourish. Every region needs its local media & events. There is a long tradition of these and it’s what formed the original angel network groups. It takes both to build a community.

Venture Capital 317

Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Press 317

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

Their roster of success includes numerous pioneering tech companies, many of which continue to be industry leaders today — Overture, BillMeLater, CitySearch, and more. Social Media: Snapchat. Digital LA is the startup world’s largest networking organization focused on digital professionals. Social Enterprise: Hub LA.

Startup 111

Startup Snapchat Venice Social Media 111

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 23, 2010

Demand Media is an online media company operating two strategically-linked businesses: an integrated content and social media platform, and registrar solutions. Citysearch is an online guide that offers information and recommendations regarding local businesses including restaurants, shops, bars, hotels, and others.

Guide 42

Guide Startup Mahalo GRP Partners 42

SoCal Delicious

MARCH 1, 2010

The city has, however, quietly been home to some of the most successful online companies to date, including CitySearch (sold to Ticketmaster for $260 million in 1998), Overture (acquired by Yahoo for $2 billion in 2003), eHarmony and LowerMyBills (bought by Experian for $330 million in 2005). before which is second-time entrepreneurs.

Los Angeles 50

Los Angeles Company Companies Angel 50

SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Richard Rosenblatt – Demand Media. Most recently, Rosenblatt cofounded Demand Media, launching in 2006 with $120 million in equity and the acquisition of eHow.com. You might know Demand Media better as the people behind Cracked, DailyPuppy, and GolfLink. Matt Coffin – LowerMyBills.com.

Technical Review 75

Technical Review Entrepreneur Riot Games Southern California 75

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

He’s focused on that sector (not exclusively but predominantly) and therefore has an amazing network at large financial services firms to help you with business development. Fred Wilson likes, “large networks of socially connected people” while Foundry lists its 5 key themes on its website. Do your homework.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366