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What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking

Both Sides of the Table

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 ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking. The Past (1985-2002).

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The R/GA Connected Devices Accelerator, Powered by Techstars

Feld Thoughts

s Superman to 2006?s We’ve been investing in this area since we started Foundry Group in 2007 through our human computer interaction theme and recently added an investment in Dragon Innovation into the mix. They are the force behind the opening title sequence for 1978?s s Nike+ platform to 2010?s s HBO Go connected device.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

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Their first fund was a $75 million fund raised in 2006 and they very recently announced a brand new $130 million fund. Founded in October 2006 by Jonah Peretti (co-founder of Huffington Post). Founded in 2007. Founded in December 2006 in San Francisco by Farb Nivi (ex-Princeton Review/Kaplan top instructor).

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Map of VC Investments

SoCal CTO

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Friday, March 9, 2007 Map of VC Investments Found this Map of 2006 VC Investments post. Marketing, Startups and Networking in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Social Media Starters What is Visible Networking? Los Angeles Social Media Starters What is Visible Networking?

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Cracking The Code: Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007

Cracking the Code

Thursday, December 28, 2006. Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. ► 2007. (10). ▼ 2006. (7). Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network. Being a San Francisco-Menlo Park commuter, I spend an average of 90mn per day on the road.

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Google Adds Reputation Management to Dashboard :: Small Business.

Duct Tape Marketing

It also appears that this is another way for Google to place emphasis on creating and using Profile pages – something that likely plays heavily in their plans for a social network of some sort. Note: There have been some updates since I published th. 5 Practical Tips for Gett. : As the importance of Facebook as small business marketi.

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Google Finally Weaving Local Strategy :: Small Business Marketing.

Duct Tape Marketing

Both of these moved signal a renewed focus on making both Profiles and Places pages more important in their ecosystem and perhaps ultimately in a social network of some sort.