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AUGUST 22, 2011

I first heard the term from Chris Fralic at First Round Capital. It’s intended in a discussion with an entrepreneur to get them to question whether there is really amazing underlying value in the product or service they’re offering. Awesome for these talented young entrepreneurs and awesome for their investors.

Company 295

Company Companies Gogii Google 295

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JUNE 11, 2015

I’ve worked very closely with Matt over the past four years as we share an investment in a company in Los Angeles called NextPlus and we sat on a board together for years. In this capacity I can tell any entrepreneurs raising early-stage capital that I would have Matt on my short list if I were raising. Conclusions?

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Gogii Course Activity 150

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

Personally, I've been an entrepreneur for 15 years, running companies with P and L responsibility for divisions, and watched with frustration as the Internet has grown up around us. When we thought we had the right mix, we went to look for angel capital, and raised $1.3M He's now at Gogii, which has received investment from Kleiner.

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SEO Advertising Gogii Tech Coast Angels 100

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Last year I was on Sand Hill Road in Silicon Valley meeting with one of the most prominent venture capital firms in the country. In my LA I often see computer screens open with entrepreneurs talking about digital media. When you’re one fund and have $600 million to invest it’s easier to take that kind of risk.

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Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313