Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Lisa is a skilled public speaking coach. I responded to his tweet, we chatted on the phone and he asked me to co-host the event on Dec 14th, 2010. As a board member of the Technology Council of Southern California (now an official sponsor of the event), I first reached out to my fellow board members. I’m honored.

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Social Network Networking Social Media Yahoo 196

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

Jason Calacanis started this initiative in response to the pay-to-play network of angel events that he despised. The first event was a big success and brought out many of LA’s angel elite. The second event was in Boulder. Tonight’s event at the 5A5 Steak Lounge in San Francisco was even better.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

ABC Family, Fox, Universal Music, Google, Facebook, Demand Media, MyLife, Riot Games, DFJ Frontier, Rustic Canyon, GRP Partners, Siemer and Associates, Marketshare, Saatchi Online, OMD, Ignited, Rubicon Project, Smashbox Cosmetics, NFL, UCLA, USC, and dozens of start-ups. Opening Party hosted by Demand Media with KCRW at the Viceroy.

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GRP Partners MyLife Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 88

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 25, 2012

The event was held in the heart of Balboa Park at the Hall of Champions near Downtown San Diego. Open to both military and non-military participants, the event kicked off Thursday evening with the first ever Google for Entrepreneurs Day for Veterans, Service Members and Military Families. Flutterly was also voted Crowd Favorite.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 9, 2014

I inquired, “Why do you choose to maintain a notoriously low profile in a day and age when social media has blown open the doors between our personal and professional lives?” You would have found me coaching youth soccer teams on the weekends. He shared, “It has never been about putting myself first or not.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2012

Below are a few event highlights, to get the complete schedule of events, panels and parties check them out here. Gretchen Fox, Live Nation , VP of Marketing, Social Media. Lindsay Gabler, The GRAMMYs , Social Media Specialist. We are just a week away from the Silicon Beach fest and registration is open. Register Here.

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Rustic Canyon CTO Coach Santa Monica Press 85

Xconomy

DECEMBER 28, 2017

If you’ve spent any time in the business-events industry, you know destinations like Las Vegas, Paris, Chicago, or Barcelona like the back of your hand. In 2016, the renowned international university programming tournament — attended by student competitors, coaches, and parents — took place in Phuket, Thailand. Petersburg, Russia.

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InfoChachkie

AUGUST 8, 2012

This week the SBW2012 Conference in DC offers sessions geared for small businesses including a Social Media forum, Business Matchmaking, and Federal Contracting 101. This event honors Small Business Champions– individuals or organizations dedicated to supporting small businesses. The conference ends with the Champion Awards Dinner.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2016

It also helps to create office events for family members and local community groups. These might include anyone bringing in a new customer, representing the company in a good social cause, or participating in a video or social media campaign on their own time. Encourage networking. Reward success.

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Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Lisa is an a skilled public speaking coach. I responded to his tweet, we chatted on the phone and he asked me to co-host the event on Dec 14th, 2010. who gladly offered to sponsor the event and provide the venue at Yahoo!’s She invited me to be her guest on her radio show this week. I’m honored.

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Social Network Networking Yahoo Social Media 180

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Successful leaders are good coaches and mentors, as well as being on the lookout for personal learning opportunities. Sponsor internal events to build team synergy. Events need to be inspirational as well as directional. Promote your culture and innovations through social media and the press to make the team proud of their jobs.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

chapter of the Media, Entertainment and Technology Alliance (METal) and the voice of KenRadio's World Technology Roundup on CBS Radio, Rutkowski has recruited a roster of mentors to coach entrepreneurs who enroll in the institute's programs in LA. For example, there's an idea for an events company we're considering.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

You need them not only to close business, but also to keep internal productivity and motivation high, and to use their own social media and friends to spread the word. You set the tone when you schedule and hold regular “all-hands meetings” to provide updates on progress and recognize participation of others in outside events.

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Marketing Tips Technical Review Social Media 71

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

All universities love and need to get help from people in the “real world” for coaching and judging activities in their Entrepreneurship and MBA programs. In return, you will meet or be connected to many people who can help you. Attend an investment conference.

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Networking Entrepreneur Social Network Activity 90

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

There were regular events where experts talked about: fund raising, term sheets, constructing a team, product development, establishing biz dev partners, M&A, dealing with the press, etc. He previously co-founded Charlie , a Los Angeles based media company and interactive agency. ” We get feedback like this often.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. Use visibility and social media to pull clients in. Don’t forget seminars and events.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Yes, I know it’s my job as the CEO to be the coach for people and that’s fine. There’s a guy in Los Angeles that I met at several tech networking events. You’re sales person is getting blocked by the CTO who says she shouldn’t go above him but the CTO isn’t approving the deal. Making Things Happen.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

I attended events. The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. We are judging how well you are coached on stage. I did speaking gigs.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

Planning and dealing with extra-ordinary events: M&A, fund raising, crises. As we’ve ramped up direct sales over the last few years our need to have relationships with the major media & advertising companies has become critical. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions. Mentorship.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 24, 2012

Four days off the grid – with no clocks, technology or media – a chance to getaway from the fast paced world and truly recharge. So, this is not a networking event? Do you do corporate retreats, coaching or even? In addition, we do in-house team, management and employee consulting/coaching.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

The basic components are obvious: talented founders, great engineers, angel money, venture capital, access to larger corporates (for business, funding & talent), great education / research (for IP breakthroughs) and a sufficient ecosystem of mentors, advisors, executive coaches and mavens. The Components of any Great startup community.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 5, 2012

Startup Weekend LA has grown to become a very special event here in Los Angeles. This past SWLA (February 24-26) was like non other and the 5th event to take place at Coloft here in Santa Monica. Tyler has helped coach dozens of companies through pitching and presenting at Launch Conf and formerly TechCrunch 50.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

I attended events. The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. We are judging how well you are coached on stage. I did speaking gigs.

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Venture Capital Startup Pricing Invest 347

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Its an event that provides a platform for the worldwide twitter community to: listen, connect, share and engage with each other, while collectively exploring the effects of the emerging real-time internet on business. Carlos R (@CarlosHernandez) - Social media educator & co-creator of Social Media for the Uncomfortable.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

In addition to our seminars, we issue out a qualification application for women entrepreneurs for our signature event, the Pitch Summit. In addition to coaching and mentoring, I want to put them in the game of investing into startups. We are creating even more capital than the initial group commitment. Pitching isn’t a zero-sum game.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2019

The book itself raises your visibility through media coverage. Once you have a book, media coverage can come from book reviews and academic discussions, as well as from you and your customers. The book can also give you access to speaking engagements, television interviews, special events, lecture halls, and people’s minds.

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Steve Reich

AUGUST 9, 2012

At a recent accelerator event on the West Side, a friendly young founder told me that he had been coached by his mentor not to talk to Angel groups. A VC I respect just told me “the environment is not flush with cash, no matter what the media is saying.” The Angel funding process can be arduous.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 16, 2009

He also represents sports companies and professional athletes with social media marketing and branding. He also creates opportunities for online connections to gather face-to-face through his live “LinkedWorking” events around the country.". SportsNetworker.com is a site that connects sports professionals in the industry.

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SoCal Delicious

MARCH 1, 2010

It will be exciting to see what they can accomplish, but I think its challenging to get the same level of exposure in tech business media as Bay Area startups -- although sites like Lalawag and TrendSlate are trying to change that. Sponsored by Westin. All rights reserved. Fast Company, 7 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007-2195.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

One of the best sales coaches I ever worked with used to talk to me about “testing prospects.” GroupOn, Living Social, AdMeld, Gilt Group, Demand Media, ShoeDazzle, Tumblr, FourSquare, etc. You can’t just do those things in business that you enjoy. Make fund raising a habit. Don’t only engage every 18 months.

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