Xconomy

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

I started with a list of companies already screened by the San Diego Venture Group’s annual venture summit, and consulted with investors and startup mentors to refine the list. I widened my net this year. I am grateful to Mike Krenn, the venture group’s president, for his help on this project.

San Diego 40

San Diego Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Startup 40

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Let me start with the obvious baseline that most people probably know instinctively: Los Angeles is the 3rd largest technology startup ecosystem in the US. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure. When you begin to peel back the onion some surprising data presents itself.

Entrepreneur 376

Entrepreneur Snapchat Startup Truecar 376

Tech Coast Venture Network

MARCH 9, 2011

Last year, venture capitalists and angels who co-invested with them placed $7 billion into seed and early-stage deals, an 11 percent increase from 2009, according to the most recent PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree report. “Most have a strong desire to mentor and help build companies.”

Tips 100

Tips Capital Tech Coast Angels Screening 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2013

They have worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. How can you beat finding someone who has been there and done that, able to mentor Gen-Y, has lots of connections to people in your industry, and is often willing to work for equity alone? Angel investor.

Startup 98

Startup Mentor High Tech Demand 98

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

They have worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. How can you beat finding someone who has been there and done that, able to mentor Gen-Y, has lots of connections to people in your industry, and is often willing to work for equity alone? Angel Investor.

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Mentor Demand High Tech 107

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2010

They have worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. News & World Report , people over 40 were key players in 86.6% There are other positions were Boomers are sometimes not the best fit: Leading-edge technology architects, designers, consultants, and engineers.

Mentor 75

Mentor Statistics High Tech Demand 75