Genuine VC

JANUARY 17, 2011

And given dynamics in the digital media space, we think that (especially along the Boston to New York corridor) there is a market need for a funding source like ours for early stage entrepreneurs. The three of us are looking to work with entrepreneurs to build industry-changing transformative businesses.

Seed Stage 125

Seed Stage Boston Early Stage New York 125

Genuine VC

APRIL 30, 2008

However, for the past couple years, the metrics of “success” with early-stage digital media startups (especially consumer-facing ones) have clearly focused on distribution, as opposed to monetization. Now the new plan for distribution is facilitation through low-cost viral strategies via Facebook and other social media.

Distribution 103

Distribution Widget Viral Social Media 103

Genuine VC

APRIL 30, 2008

However, for the past couple years, the metrics of “success” with early-stage digital media startups (especially consumer-facing ones) have clearly focused on distribution, as opposed to monetization. Now the new plan for distribution is facilitation through low-cost viral strategies via Facebook and other social media.

Distribution 100

Distribution Widget Viral Social Media 100

Genuine VC

OCTOBER 3, 2007

Much like the situation for natural text search in the late 90's, there is a new land grab for top search placement for these new media formats (like images, podcast, and video). Startups and other fast-movers have a unique opportunity to participate in that shift beyond just text links.

Search 100

Search San Jose SEO Engineer 100

Genuine VC

JULY 23, 2007

And so I thought it would be good post to highlight what are some very important uber-trends which starting to emerge in the digital media space. Influence and word-of-mouth marketing facilitated by online social software. To most readers, they likely may seem obvious, but perhaps serve as a reminder what’s likely in store.

Green 100

Green Bandwidth Startup Venture Capital 100

Genuine VC

OCTOBER 11, 2011

These firms are caught in the middle without much taste, just like Genesee in the beer market. But if the VC market is really resembling the beer market, what does that mean for the customers, entrepreneurs? More brewers = more sources of capital. Local brewers = geography matters.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Seed Stage Entrepreneur LP 150

Genuine VC

DECEMBER 23, 2009

In a CNBC interview a few weeks ago he explained his vision : “We’re building the world’s largest niche, you know, media business. The new system will also help determine how much freelancers get paid, as it predicts how much marketers might pay to advertise on a particular article.” And niche meaning at scale.

Arkansas 100

Arkansas Algorithm Advertising Audience 100

Genuine VC

DECEMBER 23, 2009

In a CNBC interview a few weeks ago he explained his vision : “We’re building the world’s largest niche, you know, media business. The new system will also help determine how much freelancers get paid, as it predicts how much marketers might pay to advertise on a particular article.” And niche meaning at scale.

Arkansas 100

Arkansas Algorithm Advertising Audience 100