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DECEMBER 27, 2010

We asked the same five questions of a variety of top technology entrepreneurs, investors, and others, to hear what they're thinking about, and are sharing it here over the next two weeks. In each technology company in which Miramar invests, we are focused on supporting the management teams successful execution of its plan.

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

We asked the same five questions of a variety of top technology entrepreneurs, investors, and others, to hear what they're thinking about, and are sharing it here over the next two weeks. In your opinion, what events, companies, or people made the biggest impact on the technology world in 2010?

Truecar 203

Truecar Southern California High Tech Startup 203

Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

When do you sell your company? Those of us in the business of calculating (guessing) this mythical peak in value often make the same mistake as our entrepreneurs. Companies sometime run out of cash in the midst of their increasing success, and often find that sources of loans or investment are not freely flowing at the moment of need.

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Pricing Invest Equity Entrepreneur 156

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DECEMBER 23, 2010

We asked the same five questions of a variety of top technology entrepreneurs, investors, and others, to hear what they're thinking about, and are sharing it here over the next two weeks. It has to be the momentum of many of our companies including a bunch of exits. Yesterday, we spoke with Mark Suster of GRP Partners.

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Clearstone Southern California High Tech GRP Partners 133

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Dressed in suits with questions and passports in hand, a delegation of over 15 US entrepreneurs and investors--including a number from Southern California--entered the seat of the British government at 10 Downing Street Thursday. That we, as a company from the US, got to sit in 10 Downing Street; I doubt that would happen at the White House."

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Entrepreneur Southern California Beverly Hills Patents 170

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

We have many seasoned entrepreneurs who have built successful companies here and made a lot of money for investors and themselves. But we have a great city for building technology companies. If you decide to build a company in LA, here’s what you need to know: 1. my firm, GRP Partners, was an investor).

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Company Companies Technology Startup 290

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 -- Maverick Angels Open Evening for Entrepreneurs. Please join us for our newest event, the Maverick Angels Open Evening for Entrepreneurs. The Open Evening is a bi-monthly event geared towards familiarizing entrepreneurs with the Maverick Angels process, our members, and our sponsors.

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Entrepreneur Angel Networking Invest 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 2, 2010

Thursday, July 8, 2010 -- Maverick Angels Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs. Many entrepreneurs have promising business plans, but are not skilled in how to present their ideas to investors. Do you have a great business idea but are not quite ready to present to angel investors? See [link] (more).

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Entrepreneur Angel Training Ideas 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 8, 2010

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 -- How to Be an Entrepreneur Superhero. We are also going to be offering 2 companies the opportunity to give a 3 min pitch on their business to the investors and startups uncensored crowd. Startups Uncensored. See [link].

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Entrepreneur Email Startup Company 100

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APRIL 17, 2010

Thursday night was the unveiling of the newest batch of Launchpad LA companies. The VC’s & executives were then asked to make “commitments&# (in writing) to 3-5 of the companies that they felt they could make some sort of contribution to. Have a look at the companies below.

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Company Companies Startup Southern California 276

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

I obviously don’t have a crystal ball so the economy could fare better than my gut, but here’s why I’m cautious for some time in 2010 or early 2011: Why is the future still so unpredictable? So I believe that now is the perfect time to build a company and the perfect time for early-stage investors to bet on innovation.

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Venture Capital Startup Funding Technical Review 269

SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 26, 2010

Thursday, April 1, 2010 -- How Small Businesses Can Compete Against Fortune 100 Companies. This program is a critical component of OCTANe Foundation for Innovation's (OFI) "Building Blocks" series - a six month development program to help entrepreneurs hone the skills needed to create, manage, and grow a successful business.

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OCTANE Company Companies Entrepreneur 100

Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

Having great company culture is no longer just an option. In fact, fantastic company culture is almost expected along with other traditional benefits. It has established what the company culture is, and fitting into that culture is the most important thing managers look for when hiring. What does that culture look like?

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Examples Company Companies Google 100

Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

Having great company culture is no longer just an option. In fact, fantastic company culture is almost expected along with other traditional benefits. It has established what the company culture is, and fitting into that culture is the most important thing managers look for when hiring. What does that culture look like?

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Examples Company Companies Google 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 -- Start your own company? Using real-life examples, Dr. Allen will focus on what it takes to become an effective entrepreneurial leader and how to turn innovative ideas into successful companies. Like a Fox! Buenaventura IEEE-EMBS. See [link].

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Company Companies USC Study 100

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JUNE 29, 2017

InvestCloud was founded and is led by CEO John Wise, a British entrepreneur who started Investcloud in his Los Angeles garage in 2010. The company says it now has over 670 clients, ranging from wealth managers and family offices, to institutional investors and asset services companies and institutional asset managers.

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Incubator Startup Los Angeles Tool 113

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

More entrepreneurs want to be socially responsible these days, but fear a negative impact on profits, growth, and the ability to find an investor. I believe this option will continue to spread to other companies, states and countries. There are currently over 3,500 Certified B Corporations in more than 70 countries.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Even though it has been a long haul, it’s nice to see some optimism on the horizon for 2010. Small Business Outlook 2010: Lessons Learned – A Case for Greater Optimism ,” was published by CIT Group, Inc., Some companies turned to cutbacks over boosting financial reserves. Just yesterday, a new study “ U.S. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Guide Study Entrepreneur 48

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 24, 2014

That company was Invoca, which just announced a $20 million fund raise led by Accel. At the time I pointed out: “If I had realized exits almost certainly it would be because I invested in a company that failed. Lemons ripen early, great companies take time.” This is what I wrote on that Quora answer from Sept 2010.

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Venture Capital Downey Writing Press 387

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

It looks like the annual TCVN Survivor event is heating up this year, as the group said it will be offering up a new $25,000 cash investment for startups looking to pitch their company in front of an audience. TCVN has been running its Survivor events for a number of years, with the last event being held in 2010.

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TCVN Invest Entrepreneur Startup 229

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 1, 2011

Saturday, May 7, 2011 -- Renewable Energy and the Smarter Grid: Opportunities for the Entrepreneur. In 2010, investors poured $3.7 We will examine opportunities and strategies being pursued by early stage start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, and discuss remaining gaps and challenges to achieve the full vision of the smarter grid.

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Enterprise Forum Entrepreneur CalTech Startup 100

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

LumaTax , a new startup has offices in both San Diego and Seattle, Washington, has raised $2M in a funding, the company said on Thursday. The company is initially launching its product in California. The funding came from Madrona Venture Group, Greycroft Partners, and angels. READ MORE>>.

Software 100

Software San Diego Report Sales 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

After weeks of StartupDemo submissions we are now ready to announce the participating startup companies for the StartupDemo event being held at Wokano Sept. 22, 2010. We took great consideration for every startup company that applied. Congratulations to all the selected startup companies! Want to Sponsor? to 11:00 p.m.

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Company Companies Web Evite 106

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 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 the skills I’ve developed in my career.

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Invest Angel Venture Capital Startup 284

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 -- Foleys Emerging Technologies Conference: Do You Speak Entrepreneur?, To succeed in the tech company world, you need to talk the talk and walk the walk. presented with CONNECT. See [link] (more).

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Conference Technology Course Entrepreneur 124

Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

When do you sell your company? Those of us in the business of calculating (guessing) this mythical peak in value often make the same mistake as our entrepreneurs. Companies sometime run out of cash in the midst of success, and often find that sources of loans or investment are not freely flowing at the moment of need.

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Pricing Invest Email Competition 120

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

The Los Angeles winners of the Deloitte Fast 500 ranking of fastest growing companies was announced last night at an event at Santa Monica's Shutters on the Beach, with 26 companies recognized in the overall 2011 Technology Fast 500, and three "Technology Rising Stars" recognized in the Los Angeles area.

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Los Angeles Marina Del Rey Woodland Hills Angel 263

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JANUARY 5, 2012

Watson Foundation , which will support entrepreneurism in the San Diego region. Watson, who was an active angel investor with the TCA until his untimely death in 2010. The fund has been started by a $1M gift from the family of John G.

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Tech Coast Angels San Diego Angel Funding 159

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DECEMBER 23, 2019

Every year, at the end of the year, we share some reflections on the past year from our readers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, sponsors, and others in the local technology community. What was the biggest news for you/your company this year? What was the biggest news for you/your company this year? Since 2010, $6.3B

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Capital Technical Review Truecar Venture Capital 100

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

The bible of entertainment industry news, Variety , has been acquired by Internet entrepreneur Jay Penske, via his firm, Penske Media , the companies said today. The companies said that debt and equity for the acquisition came from Third Point LLC, and that Reed Elsevier was advised by Evercore Partners.

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Media News Entertainment Hollywood 150

SoCal CTO

APRIL 8, 2010

If I Launched a Startup - The Startup Lawyer , March 17, 2010 Great advice on initial steps of setting up a Startup. 9 Reasons Why Many Smart People Go Nowhere - Life Beyond Code , March 29, 2010 You would have met many smart people who live a mediocre life. There are MANY of them. You might be surprised why this is the case.

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Startup Software Review Competition SoCal 150

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OCTOBER 8, 2012

It's been a big weekend for tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, after another successful launch Sunday from his commercial spaceflight firm, SpaceX--based in Hawthorne--and, it turns out, another IPO filing for Musk. It turns out that Musk owns 31.9 percent of SolarCity, which was founded by his cousins, Lyndon and Peter Rive.

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SpaceX Southern California Hawthorne Entrepreneur 145

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

This continues my series of posts: Top 30 Startup Posts for July 2010 Top 30 Startup Posts in June 2010 Top 29 Startup Posts May 2010 Startup CTO Top 30 Posts for April 16 Great Startup Posts from March Here they are: How to Minimize Politics in Your Company - Ben's Blog , August 24, 2010 “Who the f@#k you think you f$&kin’ with.

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Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Hire 191

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

After months of submissions and the amazing help from our judges , the Spotlight is shinning down on awesome companies that were born right out of Southern California. And now without further ado I present the Spotlight: LA Tech Fall Companies: Spotlight Companies. As of May 2010, CallFire has over 20,000 customers!

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UCLA Company Companies Idealab 102

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Monday, October 4, 2010 -- StartupCamp: Comm Edition. StartupCamp is a fast-paced, ready, set, pitch event that gives early-stage entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their communications innovations to an audience of industry leaders, media and investors.

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Media Entrepreneur Company Companies 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 17, 2010

Thursday, August 19, 2010 -- "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: What to expect from the Venture Capitalists and Debt Providers while taking your company to the next level." Scott is the former President and CEO of Curatemedia.

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Entrepreneur Company Companies 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 24, 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 -- Southern California Venture Network. SCVN helps entrepreneurs, service providers and private equity sources to accelerate their entrepreneurial velocity. Join us for this networking mixer and company presentation event. See [link] (more).

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