SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 6, 2009

He talks about a bunch of the different networking events that occur in Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California. Often good topics and interesting networking. Southern California Tech Central – Brings together posts from top bloggers around Southern California including John's blog and this blog.

Southern California 243

Southern California Los Angeles Technology Council Stirrers and Shakers 243

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JULY 23, 2013

I was graduated with a double degree in economics & political science from UCSD in 1991. I was 23 and had been programming computers, designing computer networks and selling software for 10 years. My colleagues that graduated with engineering degrees from UCSD were paid $31,000 – 15% more. I was in Network Solutions.

Technical Advisors 385

Technical Advisors Marketing Startup Venture Capital 385

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AUGUST 17, 2010

Technological change is astounding and I think none more than the impact that social networks has had on our lives. If you haven’t read it I think it’s a pretty interesting piece on change in the era of Twitter (as distinct from previous social networks). This preceded Big Brother, Justin.TV, YouTube or social networks.

Social Network 320

Social Network Journal News UCSD 320

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I was reading Chris Dixon’s blog tonight. I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. I then worked in a computer store called Software Centre in high school and college (UCSD). I installed Windows 3.1

Startup 337

Startup Venture Capital Study Course 337

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 23, 2010

MySpace is one of the world’s largest social networks, with about 125 million users. He runs the Southern California Venture Capital Alliance (VCA) and is on the board of advisors for the venture capital fund of the UCSD Rady School of Business. He blogs here and tweets here. Founded in January 2004, Weblogs, Inc.

Guide 42

Guide Startup Mahalo GRP Partners 42

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FEBRUARY 14, 2016

When I started blogging it was because I was inspired by Brad Feld. I always wanted to work with Brad for this reason so I started blogging because I figured if transparency worked for Brad I would try the same approach. When I was an entrepreneur there was no public information about how term sheets worked or how investors thought.

Startup 150

Startup Company Companies Venture Capital 150