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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 was in it for the love of working with entrepreneurs on business problems and marveling at technology they had built. Starting in 2009 I began writing checks consistently, year-in and year-out.

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Reflections on 2018: Anna Barber, Techstars LA

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Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. In 2006 she sat next to a woman on an airplane who became her business partner in her next startup, Scribble Press.

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As Populist as it May Feel, 98% of VCs Aren’t Dumb

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After all, I am no stranger to the publicly expressing the frustrations of dealing with the downside of this industry as I wrote about in 2006 when I was an entrepreneur. The best VCs don’t try to help entrepreneurs. And Coach Campbell. I read Andy’s post with a knowing smile on my face.

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13 Ecosystem Builders That Are Boosting Startup Growth

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If you’re an early-stage entrepreneur, technology has served you well. In 2006, a passion to help startups grew into Tech Cocktail , a company whose mission was to showcased burgeoning companies in bars around the country. The barriers to entry when it comes to launching a company require less tension and a lot less capital.

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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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Attorney and Startup Business Advisor – Aaron Shechet

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I then went to Pepperdine University School of Law and graduated in 2006 with a Certificate from the Geoffrey H. I feel too many people are discouraging, and as a result, too many entrepreneurs are discouraged and give up. Many entrepreneurs have an idea but don’t know how to monetize it.

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My Life as a CEO (and VC): Chief Psychologist

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Some entrepreneurs make the mistake of never devolving power. If you want to retain the best talent you have to be able to devolve power, coach people for performance, resolve conflicts, find ways to create growth opportunities, balance carrot / stick motivational techniques, etc.