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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Adeo Ressi is a serial entrepreneur turned investor and entrepreneur advocate. Adeo Co-Founded the entrepreneur-friendly website The Funded and he is the Founder and CEO of The Founder Institute , whose goal is to create and foster local startup ecosystems across the globe. Sharing The Spoils With Entrepreneurs.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

I invested in LA-based Gogii , one of the fastest growing, most exciting mobile social networking companies you’ve never heard of and maker of a product called textPlus. I only recently invested and I only got here through persistence. The opportunity came up to invest in this one and I pounced. But I never gave up.

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DECEMBER 16, 2014

The speaks to the continued confidence in the venture capital markets and as I had predicted some time ago the VC markets right now are a great place to invest – especially relative to other places to put one’s money. Our last fund we raised was in 2012 and we began investing it in April of 2012. But that’s it.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

This is the third article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). I’d rather be Roger Ehrenberg with a thesis around data-centric companies and base my investment decisions on my background. Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 9, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Friday, March 9, 2007 Map of VC Investments Found this Map of 2006 VC Investments post. Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. in Computer Science.

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MAY 25, 2013

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. Most top tier VCs return about 3x invested capital and outlier funds (the best of a vintage) might return 6-8x. The best VCs don’t try to help entrepreneurs.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 15, 2010

According to Morphlabs, the investment came from BroadBand Tower, a provider of Internet services, hosting, and other services in Japan. Morphlabs said that BroadBand Tower has been using its platform since late 2009. Morphlabs is headed by serial entrepreneur Winston Damarillo.

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JUNE 18, 2015

I rarely talk to any startup entrepreneur or VC who doesn’t feel it and somehow long for simpler times despite the benefits we all enjoy from increased enthusiasm for our sector. For entrepreneurs there’s too much money sloshing around. I still plan to keep more normal pace of investment which is 1-2 deals per year.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2011

Many entrepreneurs still dream of “going public,” making billions of dollars, and playing with the big boys. companies made the IPO transition in 2009, out of thousands of startups. Expensive new IT systems, consultants, and investment bankers are usually required. Only about a dozen U.S. Increasing government regulations.

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MARCH 24, 2014

As a result I didn’t write my first venture capital check until March 2009 – exactly 5 years ago. At the time I pointed out: “If I had realized exits almost certainly it would be because I invested in a company that failed. “I think the best VCs help drive exits alongside their entrepreneurs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2020

As an investor, innovation is a term I certainly like to hear these days, but many of you entrepreneurs try to take it to the next level, by claiming to have a “ disruptive innovation.” Within all large markets, there are many opportunities for smaller innovations that don’t require a huge investment.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 11, 2010

Thursday, June 17, 2010 -- Have Breakfast with Entrepreneur/Investor Frank Peters. Have Breakfast with Entrepreneur/Investor Frank Peters for our Annual Update on local Angel Investor and Venture Capital activities. Frank Peters will provide us an update on angel and venture capital investments in OC during 2009.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

And so do entrepreneurs who are quick to pivot to new businesses or to sell in an acquihire. LPs (the people who invest in VC funds) want to know what “hot” deals you’re in. It’s been high tide since 2009 so an entire batch of entrepreneurs don’t know what low tide even looks like.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2015

This was 2009 and his understanding of audience engagement was far beyond anything I was hearing from most people at that time. After seeing Chamillionaire interact with several entrepreneurs both at events and as an investor I started introducing him to startups in an advisory capacity. I reached out after the event to learn more.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 28, 2009

Thursday, May 28, 2009 -- Meet The VC. Dave will describe his firm's investment philosphy, investment process, and the current state of VC fundraising and investment. This event is for entrepreneurs only. Join us for an informative (and informal) discussion with Dave Ryan of Mission Ventures.

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JUNE 5, 2009

Thursday, June 11, 2009 -- CONNECT Cleantech Venture Roundtable. Selected entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to present to a group of premier venture capital providers actively funding investments. CONNECT's Cleantech Venture Roundtable will take place on June 11, 2009. See [link] (more).

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socalTECH

JANUARY 27, 2010

The Tech Coast Angels is stressing its mixer program, seed investment efforts, and a new website, as it kicks off a 2010 program, according to the angel investing group. The TCA is the biggest angel investment group in Southern California, and is among the largest nationally. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 2, 2009

Thursday, October 8, 2009 -- San Diego 3rd Annual Quick Pitch Competition. Announcing the third annual Quick Pitch competition, showcasing talented entrepreneurs seeking funding. Each pitch will be judged based upon investment potential and presentation quality. See [link] (more).

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JUNE 5, 2015

Pre-money ($8m) + investment ($2m) = Post-money ($10m) and the investors now own 20% of your company $2m / $10m. This was until about 2009 because most the investments in companies came from one, maybe two, sources. How much am I willing to invest in your company? How much do I want to own % wise of your company?

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 -- LAVA hosts PricewaterhouseCoopers' Shaking the MoneyTree. The MoneyTree Report is a quarterly study of venture capital investment activity in the United States. The study is a staple of the financial community, entrepreneurs, government policymakers and the business press worldwide.

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DECEMBER 14, 2014

It was 2009 and it was terribly difficult to get any financing (if you can remember a time like that!) and I thought if we brought the community together for common purpose we could create more of a sense of community to help new entrepreneurs get funded, assemble teams, raise profiles and help with biz dev, product, etc.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 6, 2009

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 -- Return of the Angels: How angel investing is changing, and what it means for entrepreneurs. In a down market, with venture activity slowing, many entrepreneurs are looking to angels for salvation. Angel investors are the new black.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Today's contribution is from Lawrence Ng , serial entrepreneur who, last year, founded OnRamp Fund , a $10 million incubator that invests in early stage startups. Ng is successful serial entrepreneur who, last year, founded OnRamp Fund, a $10 million incubator that invests in early stage startups. Lawrence C.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009 -- Meet the VC: Accuitive Medical Ventures. OCTANe's Meet the VC series brings entrepreneurs and VCs together. Gerard will tell us about his firm, his experience in the medical device and technology space, and their investment strategy. See [link] (more).

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

Thursday, October 22, 2009 -- Space Angels Network: Aerospace Venture Forum. In this unique Forum, you will find pre-screened investment opportunities, hear presentations from the entrepreneurs, and then meet with them at their exhibit tables. See [link] (more).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 -- Meet the VCs: The thrill of speed dating for startups. An interactive networking roundtable at which more than 30 venture capitalists from California, will talk with local entrepreneurs about deal flow and the types of investments they're looking to fund.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 19, 2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009 -- TCVN: Calling on Angels. Are they looking for the same thing or are there differences in their investment decision? Are they ready to invest? Lets find out what the angels consider investor ready and what our two entrepreneurs learned about securing angel funding. Let's approach some angels.

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APRIL 14, 2009

Monday, April 20, 2009 -- Southern California Business Growth Conference. Panel discussions will feature industry-leading experts and successful entrepreneurs speaking on the most urgent issues facing growing businesses. This is the "must-attend" event for 2009 for everyone involved in Southern California business.

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JUNE 3, 2009

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 -- The Tech Coast Angels Presents the 9th Annual Orange County Fast Pitch Competition. Network with hundreds of investors and entrepreneurs. Learn about exciting new startup investment opportunities. Enjoy a sumptuous walk-around gourmet dinner and wine with the Angels.

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AUGUST 24, 2015

So why invest in that period of uncertainty unless it’s early-stage and thus valuation matters less. If the next 30 days stays calm then investment will pick up. So, too, investments. It will also mean a certain amount of triage and also some mortality rates amongst investments. So plan your start date accordingly.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 1, 2009

Saturday, March 7, 2009 -- Intellectual Property Workshop for Techies by IEEE. They will join those representing the investment community and entrepreneurs on a panel discussion about 'Common mistakes entrepreneurs make regarding intellectual property'. See [link] (more).

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

What they do, is accelerate that team or company to get them to the next level, and then go through and put in some investment money, help them build out the management team, and help with vendor relationships, help with overall strategy, and then help those companies riase their next round of capital. We actually are ideating internally.

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

In the first post in this three part series I described why I believe the VC market froze between September 2008 – April 2009. Unemployment continues to rise – Unemployment as of September 2009 is 9.7% This has a tangible impact on the valuation of start-ups and the pace of investment.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The VC industry has different segments in it that have different fund sizes, different investment amounts and different risk / return expectations. These days that’s not the case and it’s a great outcome for entrepreneurs and for innovation. If you invest it in startups you’re a VC professional money manager.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 16, 2009

Thursday, January 22, 2009 -- "How to Win the Funding Game" TCVN. While entrepreneurs spend countless hours defining their market and their customers, they tend not to develop deep expertise when it comes to raising capital.

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JUNE 3, 2010

This was really a fun week at TWiVC because we decided to have an entrepreneur come and talk about raising capital rather than having a VC come on. It’s always such a pleasure for me to spend time with Farb because he has all of the enthusiasm and energy you love to see in entrepreneurs. He’s also candid, humble and helpful.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 2, 2010

With 2009 finally behind us, what can we expect in 2010? Will investments pick up? What can an entrepreneur do to improve his or her company's chances of raising money in this environment? What does it take for a San Diego company to raise a Seed or Series A round? Where will the funding come from? Just how high is the bar?

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