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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

” It’s the most common refrain I hear from investors and even entrepreneurs these days. Of course that’s not disputable. Both graduates of one of the most premier science institutions in the United States: Caltech. “There’s something going on in LA.” acquired Overture for $1.63

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Los Angeles Startup Events

SoCal CTO

Of course, given the size of this list and having kids, I really can't attend a lot of these. So, you may also want to go look at: Los Angeles Startup Events Here are some of the events and meetups that I've spoken at, attended or at least interest me. So, if you happen to read this and want to meet me, just reach out directly.

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Product Manager Entrepreneur Mark Geller

SoCal CTO

He has a really interesting background as a product manager and now an entrepreneur. On the one hand, an entrepreneur should not be overly paranoid and should know the ropes that VCs and other professional investors generally will not sign NDAs to see the concept or a prototype--and even if they did, it would not provide much protection.

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This Week’s Keynote Presentations

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We have tons of entrepreneurs but our technology community has historically been splintered across town and across industries. Of course nobody really knows what the future of social networking is and anybody who claimed to know would be a shyster (yes, a little bit too close to my last name for comfort.).

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Some Thoughts on Branding Startups and Communities

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World-class education including Caltech, USC and UCLA. And of course a place of idyllic weather, culture and a lifestyle. ” And of course it’s not a true assessment. Of course if you’re already known you could put your name or location on your fund name. This is the list I would start with. downtown LA].

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Skate Where the Puck is Going

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Anyone who works in the venture business or frankly just lives in Silicon Valley will be used to hearing a buzz word rise up out of nowhere to capture the technology zeitgeist and find its way into every entrepreneur’s product development plan or every aspiring entrepreneur’s pitch deck. And of course – badges.

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How TenOneTen Ventures Is Investing In LA's Technology Future

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Despite a growing technology industry here in Southern California, local investors and entrepreneurs tell us there''s still a shortage of local, venture capital. There''s Caltech, the Claremont Colleges, Harvey Mudd, UCLA. What''s the best way for entrepreneurs to approach you? Any advice you would give entrepreneurs?

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