Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. In this context, there are at least six stages often included in the scope of R&D to narrow your focus: Search for new technologies. Technology pilots.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

Costa Mesa-based Veritone , a developer of artificial intelligence software, said it has received an unsolicited acquisition bid from private equity firm Apis Capital Management. The company is led by longtime technology startup veterans Chad and Ryan Steelberg, and one of its biggest investors is Acacia Research.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2023

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business which builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2014

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business that builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

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APRIL 30, 2012

El Segundo-based NanoH2O the developer of high efficiency, reverse osmosis membranes for seawater desalination, announced this morning that it has raised a total of $60M in equity and debt funding. According to the firm, it raised $40M in equity and $20.5M in credit facilities. NanoH2O is led by serial entrepreneur Jeff Green.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2018

San Diego-based antenna technology developer Airgain has named a new CFO, according to the company. Doradla was previously Equity Research Analyst at William Blair & Company. Airgain said it named Anil Doradla as its new Chief Financial Officer on Friday.

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JUNE 5, 2017

The company said its technology is based on research from the University of California San Diego (UCSD). Comhear develops audio enhancing software. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2020

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business which builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

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JANUARY 5, 2017

The funding was led by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and also included Alethea Capital, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Brace Pharma, EcoR1 Capital, F-Prime Capital, Moore Venture Partners and Tavistock Life Sciences. The company's technology is based on research originally conducted at Caltech. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

For this morning's interview, we sat down with Dr. Alfred Wong , Chief Science Officer, and Albert Liu , Vice President of Business Development, at Pong Research (www.pongresearch.com), a company developing products for redirecting cell phone antennas to reduce the radiation exposure of users. Talk about the technology behind the product?

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The two spent months pounding the pavement in Los Angeles pretending to be college students doing research on the industry. This new capital will help accelerate our mission and deliver value to salons and spas that they never imagined was possible from technology.”. billion transaction by Vista Equity Partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

According to a well-researched Motly Fool report, the challenge is very real, since around half of all businesses fail in the first five years. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. I often get asked about the real alternatives to bridge this valley, and there are some good ones I will outline here.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2016

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business which builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

LAVA inducted Mayor Riordan--who had a long and involved career in venture capital and private equity before his efforts in politics--into its LAVA Hall of Fame. In Best venture funding for clean tech, NanoH2O , the firm developing reverse osmosis membranes for desalination and water purification based on research out of UCLA scored honors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

A grant is not an equity investment, so the entrepreneur doesn’t have to give up a stake in the company either. A good place to start looking is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is a lifeline for high-tech startups. Research related tax credits and incentives. Professional help costs money.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

As you may recall the Alliance's mission is to elevate the region as a global leader in innovation, technology & entrepreneurship. What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2021? You will be able to get to all of these posts on our 2020 reflections here.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Access to intellectual property and current research. Other project and research reports in their library are a rich source of new ideas, if you are still looking for a place to start. Every startup needs to start their funding search looking for grants, with no equity dilution, as well as contests and foundations.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

San Diego-based Epic Sciences , a firm developing cancer diagnostics technology, announced today that it has raised $13M in a Series B equity round. The firm said the new funds will go towards research and development operations, as well as commercialization of its platform. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 14, 2015

Connexity also said its private equity owner, Symphony Technology Group, is acquiring Experian's Simmons division, the publisher of the consumer research database, the National Consumer Study (NCS). The two combined deals were worth $47M plus up to $5M in earnout.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Until the recession a decade ago, market research indicated that as many as 90 percent of the roughly 20 million American small business owners were motivated more by lifestyle than growth and money. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans. There is no free lunch for money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capitalists) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. The positives are that you give up no equity, and these apply to the early startup stages, but they do take time and much effort to win.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013

ImmunGene said it is developing developing antibody-cytokine fusion technology therapies to treat cancer. As part of the funding, ImmunGene said it has added Frank Yu and Mike Gresser, Ph.D. to its board of directors. READ MORE>>. immungene venture capital biotech biotechnology cancer therapeutics'

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Here are eight key insights that will help you find a productive match: Angels want equity ownership, not causes. That means you need to lead with your credentials, rather than your disruptive technology. Early stage research and development won’t excite angels. Angels prefer strong teams to big ideas.

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MAY 8, 2014

These grants include funding to educational institutions, researchers, research centers, colleges and universities, or private companies that are researching or developing leading edge solutions in several categories including agriculture, education, energy, health, medical, space, science and technology to name a few.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2015

Every investor in your startup, even friends and family, normally expects a share of your company (equity), which means your return for all your effort goes down quickly. This requires heavy research and lots of time. Professors get grants for research, but they need you for the current focus on commercialization. In the U.S.

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Xconomy

MAY 18, 2017

Assessing our current situation Women have consistently been paid less than their male counterparts and research shows that over time the number of women working in. I’ve gathered a number of ideas for what we can and should do next to make the tech industry more diverse and inclusive, starting right here in Seattle.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 22, 2018

Recognizing the tens of billions of dollars that the Southern Californian region leaves on the table, because it hasn’t taken its rightful place in the American technology industry, a new group called the Alliance for Southern California Innovation has just released a report to analyze how SoCal can work to assume its pole position.

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JULY 25, 2012

Los angeles-based NantWorks , the technology thinktank of Los Angeles billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, said Tuesday that one of its companies, NantPharma , has received $125M in an investment by private equity firm Blackstone.

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DECEMBER 30, 2016

All this holiday season, we have been sharing the reflections on 2016 from the movers and shakers in Southern California's technology ecosystem. Here, we have the thoughts of Jeb Spencer of TVC Capital (www.tvccapital.com), a software focused growth equity fund, and has had some great success in the market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2015

Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. In this context, there are at least six stages often included in the scope of R&D to narrow your focus: Search for new technologies. Technology pilots.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2023

Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors. Peer-to-peer networking with other startups and founders in the same stage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

They couldn’t possibly understand the new social media culture, new technologies, or have the determination to beat their younger counterparts in the market. Another report from the Pew Research Center confirms that Boomers are still a third of the workforce, equal in size to the Gen-X segment and the Gen-Y segment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

According to a well-researched Motly Fool report, the challenge is very real, since around half of all businesses fail in the first five years. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. I often get asked about the real alternatives to bridge this valley, and there are some good ones I will outline here.

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Xconomy

JUNE 28, 2018

BitSight Technologies is restocking its war chest to try and win the emerging market for cybersecurity ratings. The Series D round included investments from previous BitSight backers Menlo Ventures, GGV Capital, and Singtel Innov8. The new funding brings BitSight’s total venture capital haul to $155. Read more » Reprints | Share:

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 18, 2022

Molecule , a platform where DAOs can back medical research projects, secured $13 million in seed funding led by Northpond Ventures. I think it’s a technology that is now wrapping all asset classes,” Dorman said. debt, equity, derivatives) or sectors (e.g., I don’t even think digital assets [are] an asset class. TC+ analysis.

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MARCH 8, 2011

San Diego-based Sapphire Energy , a developer of algae-based biofuels technology, has scored an investment and deal with agricultural chemicals firm Monsanto , the two said this morning. Monsanto said it would make an un-specified equity investment in Sapphire, and the two will collaborate on algae-based research projects.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2020

Access to intellectual property and current research. Other project and research reports in their library are a rich source of new ideas, if you are still looking for a place to start. Every startup needs to start their funding search looking for grants, with no equity dilution, as well as contests and foundations.

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