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Writers' strike could spark new Web startups

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Published December 17, 2007 at 2:48 PM

moviecamera.jpgA number of Hollywood writers are talking to venture capitalists about founding startups that would provide professional online content, according to a report in Monday's LA Times. It's been a tricky area for VC investment, as advertisers are finicky about associating their products with often poorly produced online video. But an influx of talent from strike-ravaged Hollywood might help change that. - Olaf de Senerpont Domis

See Dec. 17 story from LATimes.com
See July 17 post from Tech Confidential

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