Posts Tagged ‘dadlabs’

DadLabs for Father’s Day

Friday, June 13th, 2008

If your dad, or you’re A dad that feels a little lost in the aspects of parenting that used to be considered “Mommy Stuff,” head on over to DadLabs.

Blending video, social media and fatherhood, DadLabs has built a strong parenting community proving that dads know dads best, and are committed to “Taking Back Paternity.”

“Working and stay-at-home dads are all becoming much more active in the lives of their children and are interested in learning what it takes to be a great dad,” says Clay Nichols, co-founder and co-host of DadLabs. “We want to provide dads with the most honest, informative and entertaining information and support all through our guy-colored lenses.”

Whether you are - or have - an already great dad looking to be even greater, or are a brand new dad looking for some tips, or just want to send your dad a subtle hint on Father’s Day, tune in to DadLabs.

And before I forget, Happy Father’s Day to my own dad, my brother and father of my spectacualr niece, and all my friends who are dads. And a special Happy Father’s Day to one of my best friends, Jason, who is celebrating his very first Father’s Day, courtesy of his wife, Lynn, and their new baby, Degan. (Hint: Jason, tune in. You’ll need it.)

For Your Imagination Raises Funds

Friday, March 28th, 2008

According to FYI’s blog this morning, the company has raised $1 million in capital and will be seeking to raise a Series A round in the near future.

For Your Imagination, a New York City based online media company and executive producers of acclaimed web series DadLabs and Break a Leg, has received an additional $1 million in seed capital from ConsensusOne Ventures, LLC and will partner with the firm to raise a Series A round of capital.

CEO Paul Kontonis tells OVW that, “The funding will be allocated to cover our operating expenses for the rest of this year. We anticipate that our gross revenues will continue to grow, we are already at 60% of 2007’s gross revenues, and will provide enough capital to expand into new video content networks that will be revenue generators as well. Given the state of the financial markets we are focusing on growing our business upon a very stable financial base and to further develop our revenue generating channels.”