David Shen Ventures, LLC : Advisor for Internet Startups, Internet Entrepreneurs, Web Startups, Web Entrepreneurs, Visual Design, Interaction Design, User Research, Product Strategy and Development, Online Advertising Strategy and Development

David Shen Ventures, LLC is currently working with these and other companies:

AdNectar is a social product placement platform helping brands reach social media users in a viral, organic and authentic way.
At betaworks, nimble, loosely connected companies match users, data and content to create superb products, great API's and profitable businesses.
Shorten, share, and track your links.
Bringing technology to restaurants.
Internet enabled baby monitors.
ideeli is a members-only shopping community for trendsetting young women.
Your expert guide to all things spirits and cocktails related.
We make really accurate and useful indoor maps of your favorite places.
Introducing our latest iPhone, iPod touch & iPad application: Miso Music, featuring our patent-pending method that can teach anyone the guitar.
OutSpark offers a virtual playground featuring free games, friends, and fun.
With PikiWiki, even novice computer users can create unique, expressive web pages by dragging and dropping pictures, video, or any other media into their browser right from their computer desktop.
Seamless Receipts is the most effective way to engage customers after they leave your store. eReceipts. Targeted Promotions. Personalized Communications.
Through TapZilla.com and AppRebates.com, we have giving out more than 20,000 paid applications to our users. We've pioneered the method of connecting developers with users by giving away paid applications for free.
Revolutionizing the industry with its real-time, "Ideas Anywhere" solution, making idea generation not only easy to integrate, but so cost-effective that any size company or organization can redefine how they learn, share and evolve their offerings.
VarLabs is a Silicon Valley based company focused on tranforming ecommerce.
Building a whole new way to access, share and publish information that matters to you from all of your favorite websites.
The evolution of the construction labor market.

Portfolio company exits:

	The ultimate media hub for online entertainment fans to create, share and enjoy fan fiction while being given an "on ramp to the big time." Acquired in 2008.
	Loudwater Labs, Inc. is the maker of an upcoming financial services website, Thrive. Acquired by Tree.com in early 2009.
	Goodrec is the easiest way to make, find and remember recommendations among friends. Mob.ly's team brings together deep product design experience, technology expertise and a passion for building world-class mobile experiences. Acquired by Groupon.com in May 2010.
	Join thousands of students who are learning languages and preparing for exams in live, one-on-one video chat tutoring sessions. Acquired by Camelback Education Group in June 2010.
	We provide free forum hosting, the forum software, forum installation, and promotion of your forum. Acquired by Crowdgather in June 2010.
	Pioneering a new dimension for online publishers by integrating pop culture games into their websites. These casual games are contextually relevant to publisher content and are centered around current events and the latest trends in entertainment, fashion and sports. Acquired by Mindspark Interactive Network/IAC in late 2010.
	Dizzywood is an exciting, story-driven virtual world for kids. Acquired by Secretbuilders in 2010.

	AdNectar is a social product placement platform helping brands reach social media users in a viral, organic and authentic way.
	At betaworks, nimble, loosely connected companies match users, data and content to create superb products, great API's and profitable businesses.
	Shorten, share, and track your links.
	Bringing technology to restaurants.
	Internet enabled baby monitors.
	ideeli is a members-only shopping community for trendsetting young women.
	Your expert guide to all things spirits and cocktails related.
	We make really accurate and useful indoor maps of your favorite places.
	Introducing our latest iPhone, iPod touch & iPad application: Miso Music, featuring our patent-pending method that can teach anyone the guitar.
	OutSpark offers a virtual playground featuring free games, friends, and fun.
	With PikiWiki, even novice computer users can create unique, expressive web pages by dragging and dropping pictures, video, or any other media into their browser right from their computer desktop.
	Seamless Receipts is the most effective way to engage customers after they leave your store. eReceipts. Targeted Promotions. Personalized Communications.
	Through TapZilla.com and AppRebates.com, we have giving out more than 20,000 paid applications to our users. We've pioneered the method of connecting developers with users by giving away paid applications for free.
	Revolutionizing the industry with its real-time, "Ideas Anywhere" solution, making idea generation not only easy to integrate, but so cost-effective that any size company or organization can redefine how they learn, share and evolve their offerings.
	VarLabs is a Silicon Valley based company focused on tranforming ecommerce.
	Building a whole new way to access, share and publish information that matters to you from all of your favorite websites.
	The evolution of the construction labor market.