socalTECH

AUGUST 25, 2015

Tucker Kain: In 2012, when the current ownership group bought the Dodgers, the group they pulled together was pretty heavily investment focused. They all had come from backgrounds as investment professionals, which is how they had built their own businesses. We saw the opportunity, and decided to put resources where our heads where.

Startup 100

Startup Invest Resource Entertainment 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2023

Cash isn’t always the scarcest resource startups have to invest – more often it’s the leadership capital of under-experienced and over-stretched entrepreneurs and co-founders. They require your lowest energy investment for the highest output. You count on these to deliver ongoing outstanding results. Rising stars.

Resource 107

Resource Entrepreneur Startup Guide 107

socalTECH

AUGUST 21, 2012

The organization's LaunchPAD programs help early stage technology companies with mentoring and othe resources, as well as access to investment capital. The group said the investment amounts were an increase of 30 percent over the same period last year.

OCTANE 150

OCTANE Orange County High Tech Mentor 150

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 7, 2016

Csathy said the new venture is a media innovation, investment, and advisory firm. According to Csathy, the new company will provide access to talent, expertise, network, resources, and capital in the media and tech-related industry.

Media 100

Media Yahoo Mentor Resource 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2016

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Get help with grant funding and incubator resources. Access to entrepreneurs-in-residence, business mentors.

Entrepreneur 55

Entrepreneur Capital Class Startup 55

socalTECH

APRIL 15, 2015

The accelerator said it is initially looking for 10 startups for the program, who will gain the "full resources" of the Dodgers, owners, and partner organizations. baseball capital venture sports entertainment accelerator startup dodgers' READ MORE>>.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Technology Mentor Los Angeles 100

socalTECH

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Los Angeles-based Start Engine , the business accelerator being spearheaded by Activision co-founder Howard Marks, said today that it has created a new, $15M investment fund for its portfolio of startups, and added former Governor Gray Davis as an advisor. Start Engine did not provide deals on the structure of its new $15M investment fund.

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Funding Southern California Activision Class 214

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2020

Cash isn’t always the scarcest resource startups have to invest – more often it’s the leadership capital of under-experienced and over-stretched entrepreneurs and co-founders. They require your lowest energy investment for the highest output. You count on these to deliver ongoing outstanding results. Rising stars.

Entrepreneur 126

Entrepreneur Resource Startup Guide 126

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million dollar investment before they even have a business plan. Don’t waste your resources on the wrong ones. Usually these will not give you money, but will provide inexpensive expert mentoring and office services.

Funding 94

Funding Startup Organization Incubator 94

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2022

Dini, tied together several threads I have often seen in my own experience of mentoring and helping aspiring entrepreneurs. They love the continuous hunt, for investment capital, resources, talent, and new markets. Dini makes the case that entrepreneurs are hunters, while the rest of us (large majority) are farmers.

Entrepreneur 124

Entrepreneur Marketing News Slides 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2021

If the entrepreneur wants total control of their own venture, with no one looking over their shoulder, they should work within the limits of their own resources, a process called bootstrapping. Investors will expect at least one seat on the board, and expect a board report from you each month on key items.

Funding 173

Funding Startup Entrepreneur Report 173

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2015

One of the questions we discussed is, “How much capital should a startup raise?” ” Fred & I are both in agreement that there is a tension between capital constraints and creativity. Not to mention USV’s investments in MongoDB (10Gen), Lending Club and a host of others. That always stuck with me.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Startup Writing Blogging 150

Tech.Co

MAY 25, 2018

The barriers to entry when it comes to launching a company require less tension and a lot less capital. Still though, when founders are seeking funding, “ 75 percent of the venture capital goes to three states: Massachusetts, New York, and California,” said Steve Case in an interview with Recode. BlackTech Week (Miami, FL).

Startup 141

Startup Technical Review Competition Software Review 141

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million dollar investment before they even have a business plan. Don’t waste your resources on the wrong ones. Usually these will not give you money, but will provide inexpensive expert mentoring and office services.

Organization 93

Organization Startup Incubator Ideas 93

Berkonomics

MAY 29, 2014

Richa is a successful entrepreneur and technologist giving back to the entrepreneurial community in many ways, including his weekly Internet TV program on entrepreneurism, and participation in several mentoring programs. . Assists you in raising capital. I’m not seeking a bank loan or investment. Determines feasibility.

Startup 166

Startup Guide Help Mentor 166

socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2011

To that end, last week, Los Angeles-based MuckerLab (www.muckerlab.com) announced its plans--and a big lineup of local CEO mentors--to start up a new, YCombinator- and TechStars-type program in Los Angeles, headed by former Silicon Valley venture capitalist Erik Rannala , and affiliated with the TechStars Network.

Technical Advisors 176

Technical Advisors Startup Southern California Los Angeles 176

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” Most provide free resources to startups, including office facilities and consulting, but many provide seed funding as well. Solicit venture capital investors.

Funding 174

Funding Startup Equity Examples 174

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

The Walt Disney Company & Techstars have officially announced the Disney Accelerator, a three-month mentorship and seed-stage investment program for 10 lucky companies. Another interesting tidbit: participants will have access to stories, characters, technology, and other resources from across The Walt Disney Company.

Entertainment 102

Entertainment Santa Monica Ideas Mentor 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2015

Cash isn’t always the scarcest resource startups have to invest – more often it’s the leadership capital of under-experienced and over-stretched entrepreneurs and co-founders. They require your lowest energy investment for the highest output. You count on these to deliver ongoing outstanding results. Rising stars.

Startup 104

Startup Entrepreneur Resource Guide 104

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 7, 2013

If you use the mentor-driven model that we pioneered at TechStars, you get entrepreneurs who are deeply connected with the broader entrepreneurial landscape. The Numbers - Most Accelerators offer participating startups a modest capital investment in exchange for a 5% to 10% equity interest.

Incubator 238

Incubator Startup News Entrepreneur 238

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2017

Most business leaders today realize that smart management of scarce resources is the key to competitive success. Yet the truth is that a more scarce resource is really the time, talent, and energy of your team. Time investment standards fall directly on the CEO. That’s why they manage money so carefully. Only you can do that.

Product 58

Product Startup Guide Framework 58

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2010

A little known, but valuable resource, every startup should investigate is a formal or informal connection to your local university. These resources are definitely are not limited to students, since every university wants and needs the real world exposure and experience of entrepreneurs who already have credibility in the marketplace.

Help 94

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2018

Cash isn’t always the scarcest resource startups have to invest – more often it’s the leadership capital of under-experienced and over-stretched entrepreneurs and co-founders. They require your lowest energy investment for the highest output. You count on these to deliver ongoing outstanding results. Rising stars.

Resource 51

Resource Entrepreneur Startup Guide 51

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2016

The simple answer is always yes, but like any other resource, finding the right one depends on your implementation stage, your own expertise, and what’s available in your geographic area. Direction, mentoring and resources required. Your challenge is to make the right tradeoffs, with limited resources and time.

Incubator 58

Incubator Startup Seed Funding Equity 58

socalTECH

OCTOBER 27, 2011

K5Launch (www.k5launch.com) is modeled after the successful Y-Combinator and TechStars acceleration programs, and invests equity, provides mentors, and runs a three month program to get very early stage startups off the ground. However, the main benefit is the one-on-one assistance of entrepreneurs, and access to capital.

Orange County 192

Orange County Southern California Startup Class 192

Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

Lisha is a member of Pipeline Angels , a social impact angel investing group focused on women and non-binary femmes, and serves as the Deal Flow lead. The program has been so successful that the startups have leveraged $48M in private capital to further their development. Joanne Chen, Partner at Foundation Capital.

Technical Review 70

Technical Review Startup Software Review Entrepreneur 70

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Dini, tied together several threads I have often seen in my own experience of mentoring and helping aspiring entrepreneurs. They love the continuous hunt, for investment capital, resources, talent, and new markets. Dini makes the case that entrepreneurs are hunters, while the rest of us (large majority) are farmers.

Entrepreneur 95

Entrepreneur News Slides Startup 95

InfoChachkie

MAY 12, 2016

If you are a recent college graduate, mentor college students. Surprise your boss by launching a project that requires little to no resources, but has an outsized impact on your business. Like athletes, entrepreneurs benefit greatly from a coach, in the form of a caring mentor. Refine Your Personal Pitch. Keep An Idea Journal.

Company 80

Company Companies Startup Mentor 80

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2016

Cash isn’t always the scarcest resource startups have to invest – more often it’s the leadership capital of under-experienced and over-stretched entrepreneurs and co-founders. They require your lowest energy investment for the highest output. You count on these to deliver ongoing outstanding results. Rising stars.

Entrepreneur 57

Entrepreneur Startup Resource Guide 57

Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The aim, according to the private college’s press release, is to provide “mentoring, advising and access to resources for up to 15 student- and community-run companies with a philanthropic twist.” Salt Lake City, Utah’s Westminster College debuted it’s Social Impact Incubator on August 30 of this year.

Incubator 70

Incubator Santa Clarita Technical Advisors FAQ 70

Tech.Co

APRIL 30, 2018

Just across the Potomac river from our nation’s capital sits Arlington, Virginia, a beautiful city filled with bustling businesses, thriving tech startups , and an innovative vibe that is drawing founders to this growing region. . The app can help provide users a snapshot of all financial accounts from one’s phone. The Washington, D.C.

Startup 70

Startup Tool Platform Metrics 70

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Bockerstette, Main Street Venture Fund Angel investing in most parts of the country remains a relatively informal and unstructured process. Professional angel investing takes time, knowledge, skills and resources. The trophy investor understands these challenges and has developed a professional process to manage his investments.

Entrepreneur 83

Entrepreneur Mentor Invest Angel 83

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

Venture Capital: Upfront Ventures. Previously known as GRP Partners, Upfront Ventures has focused on early stage investments since 1996. Abrams, Jim Wiatt, and Zach James have presented at Amplify’s Wednesday evening mentor events. If that’s news to you, here are eleven of Los Angles’ best and brightest. E-Commerce: Nasty Gal.

Startup 111

Startup Snapchat Venice Social Media 111

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

The creators of Angelhack regonized the importance of education and unlike other hackathon events, teams and individuals are provided with the added resources they need to succeed – team building, mentorship, and investor pitch education. Main Prize: 50k seed investment from Start Up Labs. Location: Adobe, 601 Townsend St.,

Startup 88

Startup Incubator Education Mentor 88

Xconomy

OCTOBER 30, 2016

We would like to launch an accelerator based here, and bring in additional resources from the Bay Area.”. In the Bay Area, Roudi said about 180 companies pay Plug and Play an annual fee to get an inside track on incubating startups, and in some cases could be making investments in San Diego companies as well. billion under management.

San Diego 40

San Diego Incubator Avalon Mentor 40

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” Most provide free resources to startups, including office facilities and consulting, but many provide seed funding as well. Solicit venture capital investors.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Funding 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2015

Dini, tied together several threads I have often seen in my own experience of mentoring and helping aspiring entrepreneurs. They love the continuous hunt, for investment capital, resources, talent, and new markets. Dini makes the case that entrepreneurs are hunters, while the rest of us (large majority) are farmers.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur News Slides Startup 106