Comments on: Riya’s Launch Party @ TechCrunch http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/ Startup and Technology News Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:19:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: StartupFutures.com » Blog Archive » SiliconBeat: Riya sold to Google for $40M? http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-14975 StartupFutures.com » Blog Archive » SiliconBeat: Riya sold to Google for $40M? Sat, 25 Feb 2006 18:14:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-14975 [...] Lots of buzz out there that Google has aquired Riya, the start-up that uses facial recognition technology to allow you to tag your pictures more efficiently.The rumor is $40 million, but this is still in the rumor category, because Riya chief executive Munjal Shah refused to comment on the rumors during Riya’s launch party Friday at Michael Arrington’s place in Atherton. [...] [...] Lots of buzz out there that Google has aquired Riya, the start-up that uses facial recognition technology to allow you to tag your pictures more efficiently.The rumor is $40 million, but this is still in the rumor category, because Riya chief executive Munjal Shah refused to comment on the rumors during Riya’s launch party Friday at Michael Arrington’s place in Atherton. [...]

]]> By: CrunchNotes » Next TechCrunch Party http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-6351 CrunchNotes » Next TechCrunch Party Wed, 28 Dec 2005 03:17:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-6351 [...] The next TechCrunch party will be on Feb 17. Past parties have been wonderful, and this one is going to be even better. We’ll be celebrating the publication of a new book. [...] [...] The next TechCrunch party will be on Feb 17. Past parties have been wonderful, and this one is going to be even better. We’ll be celebrating the publication of a new book. [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch » Google Passes on Riya http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-5559 TechCrunch » Google Passes on Riya Mon, 19 Dec 2005 04:36:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-5559 [...] Riya, the celebrated facial recognition company that has allowed in a few lucky alpha testers over the last few months, was the subject of significant acquisition rumors a few weeks ago. “Sources” put the price in the $30 million range, although the company was understandably silent, even during their launch party a few days later. [...] [...] Riya, the celebrated facial recognition company that has allowed in a few lucky alpha testers over the last few months, was the subject of significant acquisition rumors a few weeks ago. “Sources” put the price in the $30 million range, although the company was understandably silent, even during their launch party a few days later. [...]

]]> By: Tech Alley » In The TechCrunch Kitchen (6:07) http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-4225 Tech Alley » In The TechCrunch Kitchen (6:07) Thu, 01 Dec 2005 02:00:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-4225 [...] Here's some spoon fulls of what was cooking in the TechCrunch Kitchen on November 18, 2005.  The audio wasn't optimal since it's a small, somewhat enclosed space with other people's voices bouncing and creating interfering.  So I subtitled (abbreviating some of the sentences) in parts. [...] [...] Here’s some spoon fulls of what was cooking in the TechCrunch Kitchen on November 18, 2005.  The audio wasn’t optimal since it’s a small, somewhat enclosed space with other people’s voices bouncing and creating interfering.  So I subtitled (abbreviating some of the sentences) in parts. [...]

]]> By: Tech Alley » Riya Launch Demo (6:14) http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3846 Tech Alley » Riya Launch Demo (6:14) Thu, 24 Nov 2005 08:52:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3846 [...] Tara Hunt, Online Marketing Manager for Riya, demonstrates their photo  face and text recognition features at TechCrunch Meetup #4.  Riya is in alpha, but has already recieved positive responses from reviewers and a certain buzz. [...] [...] Tara Hunt, Online Marketing Manager for Riya, demonstrates their photo  face and text recognition features at TechCrunch Meetup #4.  Riya is in alpha, but has already recieved positive responses from reviewers and a certain buzz. [...]

]]> By: Expert Texture » Blog Archive » Time is on our side http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3841 Expert Texture » Blog Archive » Time is on our side Thu, 24 Nov 2005 06:57:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3841 [...] I do want to point out, though, that I wasn’t slamming Steve for saying office is dead, exactly. It was I who brought up Office at the TechCrunch party. I was trying to poke fun at Steve about Office “already being dead”. This came from our earlier argument at the Berkeley Geek Dinner. He has been arguing this and Robert Scoble refutes it. I think what it comes down to is that Steve is saying that Office is dead (see Office Dead) meaning that the writing is on the wall for Office. I don’t think he isn’t saying people won’t upgrade to Office 12 (though he probably doubts that the numbers are significant); however, I see plenty of sales and opportunities for Office for both Microsoft and ISVs regardless of the Office Live strategy. In the mid+ enterprise. [...] [...] I do want to point out, though, that I wasn’t slamming Steve for saying office is dead, exactly. It was I who brought up Office at the TechCrunch party. I was trying to poke fun at Steve about Office “already being dead”. This came from our earlier argument at the Berkeley Geek Dinner. He has been arguing this and Robert Scoble refutes it. I think what it comes down to is that Steve is saying that Office is dead (see Office Dead) meaning that the writing is on the wall for Office. I don’t think he isn’t saying people won’t upgrade to Office 12 (though he probably doubts that the numbers are significant); however, I see plenty of sales and opportunities for Office for both Microsoft and ISVs regardless of the Office Live strategy. In the mid+ enterprise. [...]

]]> By: piecing IT together yeah - Networks and the Future, or we are all connected http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3778 piecing IT together yeah - Networks and the Future, or we are all connected Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:42:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3778 [...] On the web and throughout Silicon Valley, there is a lot of discussion about “Web 2.0″ from great parties to discussions by senior VC’s. And while I’m myself helping co-organize the San Francisco Web Innovators meetups, these are great (and fun) but they are also missing a much bigger picture about the world and business. In this essay, I hope to illustrate a number of opportunities, some “online” but many only partially virtual. These opportunities exist as a result of the economic network which ties all businesses, individuals, governments and other entities together, perhaps in increasingly detailed and complex ways. [...] [...] On the web and throughout Silicon Valley, there is a lot of discussion about “Web 2.0″ from great parties to discussions by senior VC’s. And while I’m myself helping co-organize the San Francisco Web Innovators meetups, these are great (and fun) but they are also missing a much bigger picture about the world and business. In this essay, I hope to illustrate a number of opportunities, some “online” but many only partially virtual. These opportunities exist as a result of the economic network which ties all businesses, individuals, governments and other entities together, perhaps in increasingly detailed and complex ways. [...]

]]> By: jibber jabber: the eddie underworld » As the Bubble Fattens Up http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3684 jibber jabber: the eddie underworld » As the Bubble Fattens Up Tue, 22 Nov 2005 11:17:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3684 [...] There’s been a lot of talk about whether there is another tech or Internet bubble on the inflate. Yes, there have a been a bunch of launch parties as of late. Yes, more companies are getting funded. It’s giving the blogosphere much to ponder,. But one only has to look at the latest issue of Wired magazine to find the answer. It’s fat again! Yes, it’s a heavy ass slab this month. Compare it to say 2 or 3 years ago, during Wired’s anorexic years. I can’t remember it being this obese in years. [...] [...] There’s been a lot of talk about whether there is another tech or Internet bubble on the inflate. Yes, there have a been a bunch of launch parties as of late. Yes, more companies are getting funded. It’s giving the blogosphere much to ponder,. But one only has to look at the latest issue of Wired magazine to find the answer. It’s fat again! Yes, it’s a heavy ass slab this month. Compare it to say 2 or 3 years ago, during Wired’s anorexic years. I can’t remember it being this obese in years. [...]

]]> By: Mark Balabanian http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3611 Mark Balabanian Mon, 21 Nov 2005 19:35:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3611 Great party Michael. Thank you for bringing so many bright and talented people together. And, thanks for the scotch. #-) I'll sponsor the bottle at the next TechCrunch party. Great party Michael. Thank you for bringing so many bright and talented people together.

And, thanks for the scotch. #-) I’ll sponsor the bottle at the next TechCrunch party.

]]> By: Michael Arrington http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3587 Michael Arrington Mon, 21 Nov 2005 06:51:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3587 Thank you Chris...but "they" will just drink it all again. :-) Thank you Chris…but “they” will just drink it all again. :-)

]]> By: Chris Messina http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3586 Chris Messina Mon, 21 Nov 2005 06:42:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3586 Hey Michael, Next time I have a party, I'll repay you with your own bottle of scotch. Thanks for your generosity and a fab party! :D Hey Michael,

Next time I have a party, I’ll repay you with your own bottle of scotch. Thanks for your generosity and a fab party! :D

]]> By: Fellaheen Radio Network » http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3576 Fellaheen Radio Network » Mon, 21 Nov 2005 04:36:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3576 [...] What is this? No, it’s not Riya’s Launch Party @ TechCrunch, it’s really the kickoff party to commemorate the launching of the International Association For the Destruction of Facial Hair. This group of Budweiser Select drinkers is bent on the complete destruction and non-proliferation of any follicle based life form that resides on a human beings face. Keep your sideburns covered, these bastards are bloodthirsty conservatives. [...] [...] What is this? No, it’s not Riya’s Launch Party @ TechCrunch, it’s really the kickoff party to commemorate the launching of the International Association For the Destruction of Facial Hair. This group of Budweiser Select drinkers is bent on the complete destruction and non-proliferation of any follicle based life form that resides on a human beings face. Keep your sideburns covered, these bastards are bloodthirsty conservatives. [...]

]]> By: Andrew http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3557 Andrew Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:03:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3557 Great party, thanks for opening you home to us, was great meeting you. Look forward to the next one! Great party, thanks for opening you home to us, was great meeting you. Look forward to the next one!

]]> By: Mathew Ingram http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3556 Mathew Ingram Sun, 20 Nov 2005 17:44:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3556 Sounds like a great party. I just posted something to my blog (at http://www.mathewingram.com/work) about how reading about all these great parties makes me feel even farther away from the Web 2.0 action than I already do (I live in Toronto). Oh well. At least I can look at the pictures :-) Sounds like a great party. I just posted something to my blog (at http://www.mathewingram.com/work) about how reading about all these great parties makes me feel even farther away from the Web 2.0 action than I already do (I live in Toronto). Oh well. At least I can look at the pictures :-)

]]> By: mathewingram.com/work http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3555 mathewingram.com/work Sun, 20 Nov 2005 17:19:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3555 <strong>Is Web 2.0 just one big party?</strong> Am I the only one who feels left out of the whole buzz and hum that is Web 2.0, with its launch parties and takeover parties and Flickr galleries of same? I’m joking, more or less, but sometimes Toronto — or just about anywhere that isn&#8... Is Web 2.0 just one big party?

Am I the only one who feels left out of the whole buzz and hum that is Web 2.0, with its launch parties and takeover parties and Flickr galleries of same? I’m joking, more or less, but sometimes Toronto — or just about anywhere that isn&#8…

]]> By: Peter Rip http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3552 Peter Rip Sun, 20 Nov 2005 16:13:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3552 Michael - Great party. But I need to know, are all the rumors about Techcrunch true?? Michael -

Great party.

But I need to know, are all the rumors about Techcrunch true??

]]> By: Rock Star Soldier » Losing Track Of Code http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3543 Rock Star Soldier » Losing Track Of Code Sun, 20 Nov 2005 09:10:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3543 [...] Tech Crunch has become one of my favorite sites to peruse during down times these days. It must be cool to live in the valley where all these exciting new digital developments are happening; I could see myself fitting in perfectly with all the other “geeks” who attend parties like the one Michael Arrington held for Riya last night. [...] [...] Tech Crunch has become one of my favorite sites to peruse during down times these days. It must be cool to live in the valley where all these exciting new digital developments are happening; I could see myself fitting in perfectly with all the other “geeks” who attend parties like the one Michael Arrington held for Riya last night. [...]

]]> By: skobee snacks http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3537 skobee snacks Sun, 20 Nov 2005 08:01:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3537 <strong>those old familiar faces</strong> We couldn’t resist! Another Friday night brought us to another great event at the Techcrunch ranch. It seemed like everyone we saw last time was back at the ranch for another fun event. It’s always nice to see a familiar face, but Silicon ... those old familiar faces

We couldn’t resist! Another Friday night brought us to another great event at the Techcrunch ranch. It seemed like everyone we saw last time was back at the ranch for another fun event. It’s always nice to see a familiar face, but Silicon …

]]> By: POP! PR Jots http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3536 POP! PR Jots Sun, 20 Nov 2005 07:37:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3536 <strong>Do Web 2.0 Companies Have Launch Parties?</strong> They do, if they are Riya. They also buy too much swag, which really does not seem to be Web 2.0. Well, it is actually not just the launch party and swag that has me scratching my head in confusion - it is that the launch party seems to represent a r... Do Web 2.0 Companies Have Launch Parties?

They do, if they are Riya. They also buy too much swag, which really does not seem to be Web 2.0. Well, it is actually not just the launch party and swag that has me scratching my head in confusion - it is that the launch party seems to represent a r…

]]> By: Michael Arrington http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3533 Michael Arrington Sun, 20 Nov 2005 06:26:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3533 Shel, Thanks for the comment. It was great to finally meet you as well. You will certainly be invited to the launch party I mentioned. :-) Shel, Thanks for the comment. It was great to finally meet you as well. You will certainly be invited to the launch party I mentioned. :-)

]]> By: Expert Texture » Blog Archive » TechCrunch / Riya launch party http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3531 Expert Texture » Blog Archive » TechCrunch / Riya launch party Sun, 20 Nov 2005 05:53:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3531 [...] I attended the TechCrunch / Riya launch party last night. Pictures on Flickr are here. It was a good time — thanks to Michael Arrington for hosting the party. [...] [...] I attended the TechCrunch / Riya launch party last night. Pictures on Flickr are here. It was a good time — thanks to Michael Arrington for hosting the party. [...]

]]> By: shel Israel http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3530 shel Israel Sun, 20 Nov 2005 05:36:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3530 Mike, What a blast and what a pleasure to finally actually meet you in the real world. I don't have your email, but I wrote about the party here: http://redcouch.typepad.com/weblog/2005/11/riya_party_rock.html I look forward to hearing about this next party you mentioned and hope you are kind enough to invite me. Mike,
What a blast and what a pleasure to finally actually meet you in the real world. I don’t have your email, but I wrote about the party here:
http://redcouch.typepad.com/we....._rock.html

I look forward to hearing about this next party you mentioned and hope you are kind enough to invite me.

]]> By: Michael Arrington http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3528 Michael Arrington Sun, 20 Nov 2005 04:57:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3528 Richard, Those are the Riya tshirts they gave to everyone. Black, long sleeve, cool. Richard, Those are the Riya tshirts they gave to everyone. Black, long sleeve, cool.

]]> By: Richard MacManus http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3527 Richard MacManus Sun, 20 Nov 2005 04:54:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3527 Sounds like it was a great event and cool that your Dad was there. Sounds like Laguna got stuck into the pizzas. :-) What are those black tee-shirts with the green circle on it about? Sounds like it was a great event and cool that your Dad was there. Sounds like Laguna got stuck into the pizzas. :-)

What are those black tee-shirts with the green circle on it about?

]]> By: CrunchNotes » Jetlag and a Hangover http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/11/19/riyas-launch-party-techcrunch/#comment-3526 CrunchNotes » Jetlag and a Hangover Sun, 20 Nov 2005 04:12:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=401#comment-3526 [...] I arrived back in San Francisco at noon and had to get ready for the party past night at my house. It was a great party, but after three days of little sleep, I was barely able to stay awake. [...] [...] I arrived back in San Francisco at noon and had to get ready for the party past night at my house. It was a great party, but after three days of little sleep, I was barely able to stay awake. [...]

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