socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Los Angeles-based MySpace has been among the most visible of Southern California's Internet era success stories, although the site--now owned by News Corporation--has had its own share of ups-and-downs, as well as questions about its future. Here are four startups of them, and what they're doing: Demand Media. www.demandmedia.com).

Startup 178

Startup Tech Coast Angels Demand News 178

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Previously, customers had to go to T-Mobile or Slacker's web site to download the application. Slacker operates a personalized Internet radio service, accessible via PC, Slacker's own media players, as well as Blackberry and other smart phones. READ MORE>>.

Mobile 133

Mobile Mission Ventures San Diego Web 133

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 20, 2009

This is the beginning of a content community that collects and organizes the best content from blogs and web sites. One of the more interesting new features is that the site now takes into account social signals. I'm happy to announce the launch of the Los Angeles Tech Content Community.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Angel Mixergy Tech Coast Angels 150

socalTECH

JUNE 11, 2009

VMIX said that Scion will launch a new web site, www.ScionAV.com , using the firm's media management and delivery tools. VMIX is venture backed by JK&B Capital and ATA Ventures, Mission Ventures and Enterprise Partners. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

Mission Ventures 100

Mission Ventures Enterprise Partners San Diego Web 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Among changes in the firm's player include a new tool to help site producers speed up and simplify their design process, and better encoding tools. VMIX is now focused on media management tools for web publishers; originally, the firm was focused on a consumer tool for allowing users to create video slideshows. READ MORE>>

CTO Hire 100

CTO Hire Mission Ventures Enterprise Partners San Diego 100

socalTECH

APRIL 21, 2009

The new content deal also came in conjunction with new features which allow users to add their own, custom backgrounds into BigStage's site. The firm's software allows users to upload photos to create their own, 3-D avatars, which can then be inserted into online greeting cards, scenes from movies, photos, and other media.

Content 100

Content Tech Coast Angels Mission Ventures USC 100

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

socalTECH was a media sponsor of the conference). The conference, held at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, featured pitches by eight different companies vying for the attention--and pocketbooks--of venture capitalists.

Southern California 100

Southern California Conference SoCal Startup 100