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ServiceTitan Acquires Pointman

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According to ServiceTitan, Pointman combines operations management software for contractors with ongoing coaching, analysis, feedback, and peer connections. Pointman is based in Buffalo, New York, and was founded in 2006. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced.

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Netflix Steals Back HR Exec From Scopely

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Netflix said on Thursday that it has named Jessica Neal as Chief Talent Officer of the company, to head up the company's group responsible for culture, human resources, recruiting, and coaching its team, according to the company. Neal had been Chief People Officer at Scopely in Los Angeles until earlier this year.

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Reflections On 2017: Anna Barber, Techstars LA

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In 2006 she sat next to a woman on an airplane who became her business partner in her next startup, Scribble Press. A certified executive coach, Anna works with her portfolio companies to build great teams, develop a sound strategy and create a strong network.

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Reflections on 2018: Anna Barber, Techstars LA

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In 2006 she sat next to a woman on an airplane who became her business partner in her next startup, Scribble Press. A certified executive coach, Anna works with her portfolio companies to build great teams, develop a sound strategy and create a strong network.

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Praying to the God of Valuation

Both Sides of the Table

Between 2006–2008 I sold both companies that I had started and became a VC. I had realized that I didn’t have it within me to be as good of a player as many of them did but I had the skills to help as mentor, coach, friend, sparing partner and patient capital provider.

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How Liferay Grew To More Than $100M After Starting In A Church Basement

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Diamond Bar-based LifeRay (www.liferay.com) is a company that not too many people have heard of, but which is used to run the websites for such well known organizations like Toyota, T-Mobile, Coach, Fujitsu, Allianz, and Sesame Street. But I think we attract people who are not motivated by getting rich quick on stock options.

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First Ever Startup Weekend Orange County Live!

Tech Zulu Event

He joined Miramar in 2006. In addition, he currently consults extensively with startup companies on matters related to strategy, financing, operations, and executive coaching. We are going to do what we do best and bring you all the awesome presentation action live tonight at 5PM PST. Managing Director of Miramar Venture Partners.