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What Mattered in 2010: Jim Andelman, Rincon Ventures

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All this week, we are sharing the opinions of some of the top influencers in Southern California's high tech community. 2010 was very good to us. A number of companies in the portfolio delivered very strong operating results in 2010, which is exciting. Earlier today, we talked with Greg Martin at Archer Venture Capital.

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Insights and Opinions: Exit Strategies in 2010

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For today's Insights and Opinions section, we have a piece from Megan Jones , an investment banker from Hadley Partners Incorporated: As I often say, I grew up in and out of Silicon Valley with a dad in high-tech. Read more of Megan's article on changing Exit Strategies for 2010. Basically, a company sale instead of an IPO.

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LaughStub Takes On Comedy Ticket Sales, With Angel Backing

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The firm--which the Tech Coast Angels revealed last week that it had funded in 2010--also has the backing of well known angel investor Paige Craig, who also sits on the firms advisory board. No details on the angel funding for LaughStub have been announced. The firm is headed by Scot Richardson. READ MORE>>.

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EvoNexus Open House

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Friday, May 21, 2010 -- EvoNexus Open House. EvoNexus is an incubator for early stage high tech companies in the San Diego area. Overview of EvoNexus application process and facility tour. See [link] (more).

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ACG 101 Networking Event

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010 -- ACG 101 Networking Event. Where High Tech Meets High Surf! Where are the next generation of high-tech companies getting their start? An Evening To Meet Start-Up Entrepreneurs and the Organizations That Back Them. See [link] (more).

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Four SoCal Startups That Thrived Despite--or Because Of--Economic Downturns

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There has been a lot of worry recently in the high tech industry and from venture investors about "headwinds" in the technology market, particularly with valuations of "unicorn" companies dropping, investors shying away from investing in rounds, and even employees looking for safer jobs. billion. >.

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San Diego Innovation Economy Extended Gains in 2015: Connect Report

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San Diego’s innovation clusters continued to grow in 2015, as local startups, funding deals, and job growth extended an economic growth spurt that began in 2013. That’s according to a report being released today by Connect, the local nonprofit group focused on technology and entrepreneurship.