“Greg is an awesome leader and strategic thinker. Having worked for him at two companies, the highest compliment I can pay him is that I would not hesitate to support him again at a future venture in either mobile or software. He is a true market maker - smartly developing technology, relationships and people to create monetizable value on a global level.”
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I felt like Tony Stark at Meta Connect. AR/AI glasses (98g) bring up multiple screens for multitasking while I'm walking about the world, allow me…
I felt like Tony Stark at Meta Connect. AR/AI glasses (98g) bring up multiple screens for multitasking while I'm walking about the world, allow me…
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So proud to walk the red carpet with my son, Sky, at the world premiere of the first-ever wide-release theatrical motion picture based on a YouTube…
So proud to walk the red carpet with my son, Sky, at the world premiere of the first-ever wide-release theatrical motion picture based on a YouTube…
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What can Hollywood learn from games and vice versa? We (Baobab Studios) love being the bridge between the 2. I had a thoughtful panel discussion at…
What can Hollywood learn from games and vice versa? We (Baobab Studios) love being the bridge between the 2. I had a thoughtful panel discussion at…
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Systems, devices, and methods for increasing location based service accuracy
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Virtual hard keys on a wireless device
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Best Social Gaming Experience 2022 - Honoree
The Webby Awards
Ryan's World on Roblox
Online games that set an industry standard for gameplay through social networks.
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Best Online Interactive Game for Kids 2019
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Best Managed Service
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International Game Developers Association (IGDA)
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Dude Perfect raised $100M for global biz expansion. The deal is getting lots of buzz, but our team’s math signals challenges ahead. Let’s break it down… DEAL DETAILS • $100 - 300M growth capital investment • Led by Highmount Capital • Unclear if 100% invested upfront OR draw down of commitment over time • No previous capital raised USE OF FUNDS • Hire mgmt team to expand biz • More live experiences incl int’l tour, consumer products • Grow content formats, frequency, channels, global localization e.g. animation, TV, movies, streaming • Extend brand beyond 5 founders by building talent network • New HQ in Frisco, TX as prod facility and “family-friendly entertainment destination”: – Retail store, podcasts / gaming / fan UGC spaces, trick shot tower, DP museum, mini golf, restaurants – Original plans for 3-story, 30 acre facility est to cost $100M+, 2 yrs to build COMPANY OVERVIEW: Dude Perfect • Digital-native comedy and sports media brand • Faith-based mission: “We’re about giving back, spreading joy and glorifying Jesus Christ” • Other YouTube franchises: “Stereotypes,” “Overtime”, “Bucket List” • Media brand also incl books, mobile games, board games and toys, and merch / retail / food and beverage partnerships • 25 current team members PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS • 60M YouTube Followers, 17B views • Est 2024 revenue: $50M per DP • Est 2023 and 2022 revenue: $25M and $20M per WSJ • Consumer product partnerships incl Nerf toy line, Columbia Sportswear • Partnered with A Parent Media co to launch a streaming service • ESPN “30 for 30” doc premiering at Dallas Int’l film festival • TV series on CMT in 2016, later aired on Nickelodeon • Alternate broadcasts for Amazon’s Thursday Night Football • 4 live nationwide tours as of 2023 ORIGIN STORY • Founded 2009 by 5 friends at Texas A&M • Cofounders = twins Coby Cotton and Cory Cotton, Tyler Toney, Cody Jones, Garrett Hilbert • Started as YT channel featuring trick shot videos INVESTOR OVERVIEW: Highmount Capital • Growth stage and middle mkt PE fund for tech, media, healthcare • Founded in 2023 by jason illian and David Hawkins • 4 team members on website + advisor • 3 team members have faith-based ties per bios • No other investments listed on website other than DP My takeaway... I really like and support the trend of increased investment into YouTubers and digital-native media brands. But as I wrote about in my 2024 State of Creator x Media capital markets reports (will link them below), investment must match market and opportunity size. To ensure good ROI, and to set good precedent for future investment into our space. The DP bet is exciting, but could be overly optimistic based on our prelim math. My colleague Michael Booth's post breaks the math down (link below). More analysis to come in my Friday newsletter. —- I’m the founder of RockWater Industries. We do m&a and strategy advisory for media, agencies, and creator economy. My dm’s are open. #media #agency #creatoreconomy
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“9 months ago, I wrote about a major development in AI called step-by-step reasoning, which was being developed by OpenAI and initially known as Q* (Q-Star). Earlier this year, Reuters reported that a significant factor behind Sam Altman's brief departure from OpenAI was linked to this mysterious breakthrough. I wrote about how this breakthrough could be a fusion of Q-Learning and the A* algorithm, aimed at creating a new AI model with enhanced reasoning and planning capabilities. Since then, further details have emerged, revealing that Q* has apparently evolved into a new project, codenamed "Strawberry," which is set to redefine the boundaries of AI reasoning. The latest reports indicate that Strawberry is not just an incremental improvement but a substantial leap forward in AI's ability to plan, reason, and solve complex problems autonomously. Strawberry's capabilities were first hinted at in OpenAI's demonstrations, where it reportedly excelled in answering challenging science and maths questions—tasks that have traditionally stumped earlier AI models. The project has since been refined, with sources revealing that Strawberry aims to enable AI models to navigate the internet autonomously, perform deep research, and undertake tasks requiring long-term planning. One of the key innovations within Strawberry is the use of a technique known as the Self-Taught Reasoner (STaR). This method allows the AI to iteratively improve its reasoning abilities by generating its own training data, akin to a mathematician developing new proofs. STaR pushes AI beyond mere pattern recognition, fostering genuine problem-solving skills that enable it to tackle novel and complex tasks with a level of sophistication not seen before.” “…As OpenAI refines Strawberry, the company is also developing another model, codenamed Orion. While details on Orion remain scarce, it is expected to build on the advances made with Strawberry, potentially serving as the foundation for GPT-5. Orion's development focuses on improving the reliability and accuracy of AI interactions, aiming to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve in both reasoning and natural language processing.” Read the full article for more: #AI #OpenAI #Q #QSTaR #AGI #StrawberryAI #TechInnovation #AIResearch #FutureOfAI #OrionAI #ArtificialIntelligence #CoolTech #FutureTools #ChatGPT #STaR #Strawberry #Orion
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