InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Want to be an entrepreneur? According to a recent Forbes article , UC Santa Barbara''s Technology Management Program offers students a superior startup education over the University of Pennsylvania (home of Wharton), as well Harvard, Northwestern and even its acclaimed southern neighbor, the University of Southern California.

Santa Barbara 258

Santa Barbara Technical Review Startup Venture Capital 258

Tech.Co

JULY 18, 2016

Whether it be renowned athletes looking to enjoy some sun in the off-season or movies stars basking in the glory of stardom in between takes, the number of recognizable faces in this southern California city can be too much for some fans to bear. Startup of the Year competition, which will be held in San Jose, CA during the Innovate!

Los Angeles 70

Los Angeles Angel Startup Newsletter 70

socalTECH

MAY 2, 2013

Despite a growing technology industry here in Southern California, local investors and entrepreneurs tell us there''s still a shortage of local, venture capital. What''s the best way for entrepreneurs to approach you? Any advice you would give entrepreneurs? That''s true in the Bay Area, and that''s true here.

Invest 159

Invest Technology Startup Venture Capital 159

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Over the last few years, there''s been an explosion in startup accelerators in Southern California, and in particular along "Silicon Beach" on the Los Angeles westside. Instead, you have to prepare those companies, and make them competitive with the best companies in Silicon Valley who are getting funded. That''s the minimum.

Incubator 187

Incubator Southern California Startup Ideas 187

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Los Angeles-based online advertising technology provider Rubicon Project (www.rubiconproject.com) recently had its IPO, making it one of the big success stories of Southern California''s technology startup world. It was all over, geographically, and we did not have a strong community of entrepreneurs. I think that has changed.

Startup 176

Startup Advertising Los Angeles Southern California 176

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. Entrepreneurs are neurotic about it. They’re competitive. An internal resource inside Thames Water used our upgrade and lack of 5.5 They were in LA and I was in LA.

Outsource Development 333

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 333

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. Entrepreneurs are neurotic about it. They’re competitive. An internal resource inside Thames Water used our upgrade and lack of 5.5 They were in LA and I was in LA.

Outsource Development 328

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 328

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2013

The University of Southern California has developed a reputation for innovation and entrepreneurship over the years. This event was a competition, and judges began making their rounds around noon. The students got a lot of great resources and will continue to build out their ideas towards the future.

USC 91

USC Ideas Southern California Platform 91

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2013

We were the team that called in when your local team lacked the technical resources to solve the most difficult problems you had. When I started my second company I was a serial entrepreneur. By now I had the knack for this personal branding game so I made it easier for people. I introduced myself as a serial entrepreneur.

Technical Advisors 385

Technical Advisors Marketing Startup Venture Capital 385

socalTECH

APRIL 27, 2009

We've increased our focus on Southern California, which is good for you guys. We're looking for extraordinary entrepreneurs, who are willing to take the risk--even in this environment--and try to change the technology world. We can tell whether they'll have a competitive advantage before we fund then.

Santa Barbara 124

Santa Barbara Entrepreneur Funding Invest 124

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

You’ll learn about competitive products that exist or are being built. I also will point out that in the The 15 Mistakes of First Time Entrepreneurs : 9. Entrepreneur: Following is an email describing my idea. Some resources on this: Intellectual Property is More Than Patents Does My Startup Have Intellectual Property?

Startup 211

Startup IP Ideas Patents 211

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

You’ll learn about competitive products that exist or are being built. I also will point out that in the The 15 Mistakes of First Time Entrepreneurs : 9. Entrepreneur: Following is an email describing my idea. Some resources on this: Intellectual Property is More Than Patents Does My Startup Have Intellectual Property?

Startup 198

Startup IP Ideas Patents 198

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Why Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers. In many of them I get asked similar questions, including the inevitable “what makes a great entrepreneur?” Consultants Don’t Pivot, Founders Do - Steve Blank , May 13, 2010 Consultants can help startups leverage their limited resources. If you’re an entrepreneur, the glib answer is “no.”

Startup 248

Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2009

I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. Entrepreneurs are neurotic about it. They’re competitive. An internal resource inside Thames Water used our upgrade and lack of 5.5 and that people should upgrade.

Startup 151

Startup Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review 151

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

On the legal side, my practice in North California and we have an advertising and media group in New York City. When you had an explosion of content developers that wanted to be in LA with all the resource that the entertainment industry has available here, all the creative people want to be here. Bottom-line, it’s here.

Los Angeles 84

Los Angeles Media Invest Startup 84

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

In fact, 50% of our investments are in Southern California, from Santa Barbara to San Diego. As a leader you live in a world with limited resources. She can anticipate reactions to price increases or product changes by customers and she can sustain competitive challenges because she knows the customer will stick by her.

Startup 150

Startup Coach Course Invest 150

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. As with any sales campaign you need to: Qualify your buyers early so you focus your scarce resources on people likely to buy your product. I never suggest that entrepreneurs just randomly pitch VCs. Not so much.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366