Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

Many observers of the venture capital industry have questioned whether its best days are behind it. I can’t help feel a bit of rear-view mirror analysis in all of “VC model is broken” bears in our industry. This has led to the creation of incubators, accelerators and seed funds. This article originally ran on PEHub.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2017

So this fall, we launched Science Blockchain, a new incubator that partners with leading entrepreneurs to build a portfolio of blockchain and cryptocurrency related businesses. I think we will see the rise of a newer and larger mobile-focused media companies and the continued evolution in traditional television entertainment.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

In an unprecedented surge in startup support activity in Los Angeles this morning, another venture startup accelerator, Start Engine , formally launched this morning, applying the accelerator model to startup in the Los Angeles area.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

We caught up with Mickie Rosen , the firm's CEO, about the company, its links to Best Buy, and how it was incubated out of Fuse Capital. Rosen--in addition to being CEO of Tecca, also is Partner at Fuse Capital. Ross Levinsohn of Fuse Capital also is involved in incubating Tecca.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 30, 2011

The panel is comprised of Southern California’s Top VC’s, Angels, and Startup Accelerator founders. Mike is actively involved with early-stage start-ups as an investor, advisor and board member. He sits on several boards and is involved in the virtual worlds, gaming, mobile, media, and healthcare markets.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

its Media Camp accelerator program wil lbe launching in Los Angeles, to help early stage companies create "disruptive innovations" in entertainment. has realized that much of the activity in startups related to content is centered closer to Hollywood and Southern California's entertainment industry. Entertainment.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2014

To be more specific, as 500 Startups’ Bitcoin head, Sean Percival described, the event was an unconference; m eaning, the open-board signup sessions were as much a part of the day’s activities as the official speaker panels. Adam Draper – Of Boost VC, an SF Incubator/Accelerator. The ultimate plan?

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 7, 2013

According to SGL, developers can now submit their apps for review and have their press releases and updates distributed on the Stained Glass Labs website, which gives them the quick feedback from other developers and the ability to submit press releases, which are sent to members of the media interested in Google Glass and wearable technologies.

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Steve Reich

AUGUST 9, 2012

With the VC ranks shrinking, founders need to tap every source of capital out there. The accelerators are succeeding in generating more companies at the same time that the VC industry is contracting. A VC I respect just told me “the environment is not flush with cash, no matter what the media is saying.”

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Erik Rannala: MuckerLab is a new startup accelerator, focused on incubation stage Internet, software, services, and media businesses here in LA. You were most recently in venture capital, what drove you to move down here to Los Angeles and start this up? It's a very similar model to YCombinator and TechStars.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

He is also an active investor with stakes in companies like Hipmunk, GroupMe, Facebook, Zynga (acquisition stock), and SV Angels. OrganicStartup incubates and accelerates innovative ventures by providing them with strategic early-stage investment, advisory, and operational assistance. He received a B.S.

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

In addition, Howard Marks unveiled Start Engine , a new LA incubator focused on helping entrepreneurs become successful in 90 days. VP, Strategic Planning at Disney Interactive Media Group. Tech Coast Angels is actively seeking great startups to fund. mt) Media Temple, Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

A serial Internet entrepreneur, Mike has founded and sold numerous businesses, including agency PBJ Digital, application platform Userplane, which he led from startup to its acquisition by AOL, Tsavo Media and Myspace. Mike continues to be actively involved with early-stage start-ups as an investor, advisor and board member.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

In addition, Howard Marks unveiled Start Engine , a new LA incubator focused on helping entrepreneurs become successful in 90 days. VP, Strategic Planning at Disney Interactive Media Group. Tech Coast Angels is actively seeking great startups to fund. mt) Media Temple, Inc.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2019

With the current strong economy I’m seeing a continued resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. In addition, young businesses that are still active after one year continues to hover at nearly 80%. Startup incubators and accelerators are popping up everywhere.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2012

It’s becoming harder to distinguish tech companies from media companies. I’ve been meeting with LPs (those who invest in VC funds) over the past year and discussing trends I see in the market and where I think we need to be as a firm to be near to and meet the needs of our customers. And make-up artists. And sound engineers.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

Known as the “coloftologist”, Chris spent the past year connecting and developing the LA startup scene by building on and offline community at Coloft, the most recognized hub for startup activity in Los Angeles. VP, Strategic Planning at Disney Interactive Media Group. Tech Coast Angels is actively seeking great startups to fund.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2015

Since the recession, and at least partially sparked by it, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. The rate of new entrepreneurs increased about 10 percent, from 280 out of 100,000 adults in the 2014 Startup Activity Index, to 310 out of 100,000 adults in the 2015 Index.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I need to take some VC meetings. But it did take Brad as a public spokesman, consummate networker and successful VC to help create legitimacy to let David’s ideas flourish. Chris Devore & Andy Sack have created Founder’s Coop with the goal of funding, incubating & launching more early-stage ventures in Seattle.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Since the recent recession, and at least partially sparked by it, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. According to the Kaufman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity (KIEA), the entrepreneurial rate in the U.S. Startup incubators and accelerators are popping up everywhere.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2018

With the current strong economy, and sparked by the last recession, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. Startup incubators and accelerators are popping up everywhere. Business incubators were all the rage before the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit).

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socalTECH

MAY 14, 2010

Generally speaking, I'm really just been along for the ride this first year, learning how Cynthia, Luis, and Janelle run the day to day activities. Launchpad is a virtual incubator and accelerator, where we put companies in and give them quantitative and qualitative feedback and mentorship. Thanks for the time this morning.

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socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2012

One of the accelerators which recently set up shop in town which does is Amplify , which is headed by Paul Bricault, who runs Amplify and also is a Venture Partner at Greycroft Partners. You can also find help with coding, programming, someone to help check out wireframes, consulting, help with capital advisors, etc.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 13, 2010

SXSWi is five days of presentations and panel discussions from some of the biggest thought leaders in Interactive digital media space. Jason Glaspey, PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment). Bootstrapping Marketing Strategy, social media marketing, web applications. . jim spencer, media convergence group. But, with the.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

It’s been a short, but action packed few months since we were introduced to The Immunity Project ‘s goal to “develop a free vaccine for HIV/AIDS” The organization’s aptly named Twitter handle is @hackHIV and they’re the second nonprofit organization ever to be backed by Bay Area Incubator, Y-Combinator (YC).

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SoCal Delicious

OCTOBER 8, 2012

There is a feeling that techies are the new celebrities," says Eric Kuhn, an agent who heads the social-media department at United Talent Agency. Talent agencies CAA and WME are incubating start-ups. These days, there are more Internet guys at the Vanity Fair Oscar party than traditional media players.". Most Active Discussions.

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