socalTECH

MAY 18, 2011

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based MySocialNightLife.com (www.mysocialnightlife.com) announced a seed funding round, and its technology platform for the nightclub and bar industry. Artin Nazarian: What we've pushed live as a beta, is the front-facing, social networking aspect of this. What is MySocialNightLife all about?

Social Media 174

Social Media Seed Funding Startup Design 174

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2011

Now they are coming back, and the best even provide networking, technical leadership, and seed funding, as well as investors waving money at graduates. Both provide excellent networking to investors, and on-site technical leadership, which I believe sets them apart.

Incubator 93

Incubator Startup Seed Funding Mentor 93

InfoChachkie

MAY 26, 2016

Learning To Learn - A sound college education includes gaining the insights into applying logic, researching data and assessing the veracity information. Network – Colleges are populated by motivated individuals, many of whom will excel in their chosen fields. Yes, Kobie Bryant skipped college and had a stellar career.

Entrepreneur 150

Entrepreneur Case Study Education Seed Funding 150

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2010

Now they are coming back, and the best even provide networking, technical leadership, and seed funding, as well as shared facilities and space. However, many research and technology parks also house incubation programs. About that time the bubble burst, causing more than 80% of them to disappear.

Incubator 93

Incubator Startup Seed Funding Mentor 93

socalTECH

APRIL 1, 2013

In the age of social networking, everyone has hundreds--even thousands--of connections online. But, to a business person, those connections and network are only good as the real life relationships they create. As we talk to them, and learn how they manage their network, they say two things.

Networking 178

Networking Startup Software eHarmony 178

socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2017

Last week, Los Angeles-based iExhale (www.iexhale.com) announced a seed funding round, to bring its mobile, mental health service to life. We've combined online therapy with phone calls with licensed professionals, and also added an online social networking aspect and mood checkup. What's iExhale all about?

Social Network 113

Social Network Startup Platform Networking 113

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

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. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Health, life, and other insurance at group rates.

Incubator 87

Incubator Startup Resource Seed Funding 87

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2016

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. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Health, life, and other insurance at group rates.

Incubator 106

Incubator Startup Help Resource 106

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Warm introductions from common friends are even better, so networking with potential peers and future investors is highly recommended well before it’s time to ask for money. Early stage research and development won’t excite angels. Look to grants and strategic partners for seed funding.

Angel 106

Angel Startup Venture Capital Seed Funding 106

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

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2016

We generally look for associates who are deeply quantitative, have great research & analytical skills and often have the tool kit for framing and making complex decisions. The reality is the best angels, the best seed funds and the best A-round investors have choices about whom they will refer deals to and are very selective.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Startup Invest Course 150

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

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. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Health, life, and other insurance at group rates.

Incubator 98

Incubator Startup Help Resource 98

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

Go research it. Professional angels / former entrepreneurs / seed funds – In Silicon Valley there are people like Ron Conway, Jeff Clavier, Mike Maples and many more. If you’re really an entrepreneur you’ll find a way to network with the right people. If you can’t do wireframes, learn how.

Angel 291

Angel Funding Venture Capital Startup 291

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 17, 2012

I had met Richard at a MaiTai tech networking trip of kiteboarders in Maui and ended up traveling again with her later that year with a fragment of the group to explore the tech scene in Australia. Available seed funding, check; another one down for the startup ecosystem checklist. Welcome back!” I don’t think Nasser sleeps.

Startup 109

Startup Incubator Seed Funding Platform 109

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Being a CEO begets the network to be a CEO. In fact, I would argue that most people don’t. At most startups the CEO has constant exposure to VCs and other board members through constant phone calls, updates and board meetings. The gives the CEO the chance to build these important relationships to get choice relationships in the future.

Technical Review 150

Technical Review Startup Venture Capital IP 150

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 17, 2012

I had met Richard at a MaiTai tech networking trip of kiteboarders in Maui and ended up traveling again with her later that year with a fragment of the group to explore the tech scene in Australia. Available seed funding, check; another one down for the startup ecosystem checklist. Welcome back!” I don’t think Nasser sleeps.

Startup 56

Startup Incubator Seed Funding Platform 56

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

If you research the backgrounds on some of the most successful entrepreneurs, you will find some, like Mark Cuban , espouse the “go for it” risk everything approach to give you the motivation to keep going, while others recommend a more measured approach. The challenge is when and how to make the switch to the entrepreneur lifestyle.

Startup 114

Startup Tips Coach Satisfaction 114

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Their dealflow is angels or seed investors pitching “their best deals” to you in emails. They usually have strong networks to begin with so suddenly you’re hit up by everybody you know who has a friend. You want to build your network with other VCs so you go to demo days, SxSW and so forth. Same objectives.

Startup 317

Startup Technical Review Venture Capital Email 317