SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 -- Los Angeles County Technology Week. The 10th Annual Techweek will be hosted once again at the award-winning Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County - California's largest high tech business incubator located in Altadena (near Caltech, JPL and other major research institutions).

Los Angeles 100

Los Angeles Altadena Technology Angel 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2022

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. If you can explain the problem to a mentor, or even write it down, you will more likely get to the root cause quickly, and avoid emotional and blame-infused responses. Explore solutions, outcomes, and options calmly.

Startup 135

Startup Mentor Entrepreneur Technical Review 135

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. Access to entrepreneurs-in-residence, business mentors. Visit the university library for access to otherwise costly business reports.

Entrepreneur 110

Entrepreneur Class Startup Resource 110

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2021

This may seem counter-intuitive to technologists, especially in an era when technology seems to be driving the world. Yet the sad truth is that a technology not focused on a real problem is not a business, and will probably fail in the marketplace. Even the best have mentors they really use.

Mentor 139

Mentor Entrepreneur Ideas Networking 139

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. Access to entrepreneurs-in-residence, business mentors. Visit the university library for access to otherwise costly business reports.

Class 124

Class Startup Resource Mentor 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2022

I offer here their summary of purposes and inspirations that have motivated existing business leaders, with insights from my own mentoring and coaching experience. Many technologists have a passion for a new technology, but only a few are able to communicate the value in terms of future impact on society.

Technical Review 143

Technical Review Coach Mentor Customer 143

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Workship - Mentor. Unlike the mentor, who is a coach and teacher, the advocate inspires you to be the best that you can be. The communicator is always researching the latest info, and keeps you in the loop on what’s happening in the business and why. Workship - Advocate. Workship - Communicator.

Mentor 91

Mentor Competition Summary Coach 91

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. In particular, funding for companies developing deep technology--software and cloud, as opposed to content and media--seems to be lacking.

Invest 159

Invest Technology Startup Venture Capital 159

Tech.Co

JANUARY 29, 2018

Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the producers of CES and Eureka Park, are the brains and brawn behind the Park and are potent partners to get startups in the spotlight. Add Mentors to Your Roster. Regardless of one’s stage, mentors are a must have for any founder. I am a big proponent of the mentorship program.

Startup 87

Startup Mentor Artificial Inteligence Research 87

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2021

The best leaders are mentors to their team, and they are stewards of a company’s assets and vision. Your task is follow-up in support, mentoring, and setting goals. Build rock-solid processes first, then increase the through-put and accuracy by introducing the right technologies where it makes sense.

Tips 170

Tips Startup Mentor Press 170

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

In a bid to help research from the University of Southern California reach the market, the USC Stevens Institute for Innovation said Wednesday afternoon that it is awarding $439,000 in gap funding to seven projects from USC, which have a high potential to spin out of the school. READ MORE>>.

USC 170

USC Funding Southern California Technical Review 170

socalTECH

JANUARY 31, 2013

It was standing room only at StartEngine 's Demo Day Wednesday afternoon, held at Santa Monica's Cross Campus , as the startup accelerator launched eight of its latest startups into the world, after a 90 day process of mentoring, honing their business model, and heads down development. It's unclear.

Startup 256

Startup Commerce Santa Monica Mentor 256

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. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors.

Organization 92

Organization Incubator Startup Resource 92

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.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur Report 147

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2010

The group--which was started by Richard Koffler and John Morris , two well known investors in Los Angeles--has been trying to help connect CEOs with interesting university and other technology projects. We're looking for inventors interested in commercializing and spinning out their technology into a company. Thanks for the time today.

Networking 215

Networking Research Startup USC 215

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

In my role as a mentor to business professionals and entrepreneurs over the years, I have found that it’s important to take a hard look at the relationships around you on a regular basis. But, like most other skills, you can learn from these priorities: Everyone benefits from active mentoring.

Tips 95

Tips Mentor Coach Activity 95

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. If you can explain the problem to a mentor, or even write it down, you will more likely get to the root cause quickly, and avoid emotional and blame-infused responses. Explore solutions, outcomes, and options calmly.

Mentor 85

Mentor Entrepreneur Technical Review Summary 85

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

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. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors.

Resource 159

Resource Startup Incubator Seed Funding 159

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Workship - Mentor. Unlike the mentor, who is a coach and teacher, the advocate inspires you to be the best that you can be. The communicator is always researching the latest info, and keeps you in the loop on what’s happening in the business and why. Workship - Advocate. Workship - Communicator.

Mentor 135

Mentor Competition Summary Coach 135

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2016

The idea is to have a partnership between Cedars-Sinai and Techstars, where we select ten healthcare startup companies focused on innovative technology and care delivery in healthcare. Both sets of mentors re really united to help drive the pace of growth of these startups, must faster than they might have grown traditionally.

Mentor 100

Mentor Startup Coach Ideas 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2016

The idea is to have a partnership between Cedars Sinai and Techstars, where we select ten healthcare startup companies focused on innovative technology and care delivery in healthcare. Both sets of mentors re really united to help drive the pace of growth of these startups, must faster than they might have grown traditionally.

Mentor 100

Mentor Startup Coach Ideas 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Based on my own experience mentoring real entrepreneurs and likely candidates, there are at least eight categories of non-starters. I know very talented inventors who have been working on the same technology for 20 years, and still want to do more research to make sure it’s perfect before selling a product.

Entrepreneur 153

Entrepreneur Startup Ideas Knowledge Base 153

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Additionally, research has revealed that the average age of the founders of technology companies in the United States is a surprisingly high 39 - with twice as many over age 50 as under age 25. One new incentive is the falling transaction costs and barriers to entry for entrepreneurs of every age.

Technical Review 126

Technical Review Technical Support Entrepreneur Startup 126

socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2013

What''s the idea behind the incubator--which gives its startups $20,000 in capital, education, mentoring, working space, and more--and how is it tied to USC? Ashish Soni: I don''t want to talk for them, but what I can say, is they are a big believer in engineering backed companies, technology ventures which are led by engineers.

Incubator 233

Incubator USC Startup Artificial Inteligence 233

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Most entrepreneurs are too stubborn to seek a mentor for guidance: They have so much confidence in themselves and their ideas that they don’t see the need to ask anyone for advice. Mentoring does not happen by accident, or require large stipends. Select mentors to fill your strength gaps.

Entrepreneur 57

Entrepreneur Mentor Help Email 57

Xconomy

JUNE 22, 2016

The areas where the accelerator is scoping for promising technology include genomics, seeds, biological products that can be used for crop protection, and big data analytics with applications in precision agriculture. In Michigan, the Great Lakes Ag Technology Business Incubator is helping farmers turn their ag ideas into businesses.

Funding 68

Funding Research San Diego Incubator 68

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Universities are a rich source of new ideas from their students, their professors, and their own research, and they value entrepreneurs from the real world to decide which ones are viable in the marketplace. Product research and prototype development. Connections to a mentor. Business plan assistance. Early-stage funding.

Startup 95

Startup Incubator Resource Mentor 95

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

As a mentor and advisor to entrepreneurs and startups, and an angel investor, my passion is to find and nurture those entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas and acumen, to make them into successful business owners. Market research and a business plan should be the focus at this stage. Startup and development stage.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Startup Ideas Satisfaction 108

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2012

Universities are a rich source of new ideas from their students, their professors, and their own research, and they value entrepreneurs from the real world to decide which ones are viable in the marketplace. Product research and prototype development. Connections to a mentor. Business plan assistance. Legal guidance.

Entrepreneur 92

Entrepreneur Incubator Mentor Research 92

socalTECH

JUNE 7, 2010

USC said that the program aims to identify the "most exciting and game-changing ideas imagined in the minds of USC researchers." The Institute said the program will provide both funding and mentoring to student and faculty teams, with the aim of getting those teams investment funding within a year or so.

USC 207

USC Southern California Guide Ideas 207

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

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.

Startup 124

Startup Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur 124

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2022

After their research and discussions with many Fortune 500 CEOs, they detailed six mindsets they found most prevalent in effective and inspirational business leaders in large companies. You need to build and maintain a team culture of engagement, accountability, and results, always looking for talent and new technology.

Template 109

Template Demand Social Media Summary 109

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Take the initiative to find the ones you need, and do your research on how they can help you, how you can help them, what they like, and what you might have in common. Whether the business topics are investing or mentoring, networking is personal as well as business. Everyone loves initiative.

Networking 86

Networking Startup Mentor .Net 86

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2012

TechStars has several excellent mentors on staff, led by founder and CEO David Cohen. The goal of most business incubators today is to strengthen the local economy, and commercialize new technologies. However, many research and technology parks also house incubation programs. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 86

Entrepreneur Incubator Startup Seed Funding 86

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 5, 2013

This may seem counter-intuitive to technologists, especially in an era when technology seems to be driving the world. Yet the sad truth is that a technology not focused on a real problem is not a business, and will probably fail in the marketplace. Even the best have mentors they really use.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Mentor Ideas Startup 101

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Additionally, Kauffman research has revealed that the average age of the founders of technology companies in the United States is a surprisingly high 39 - with twice as many over age 50 as under age 25. One new incentive is the falling transaction costs and barriers to entry for entrepreneurs of every age.

Startup 119

Startup Technical Review Technical Support Entrepreneur 119

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. Erik, thanks for the time.

Technical Advisors 176

Technical Advisors Startup Southern California Los Angeles 176