SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 -- Social Enterprise Venture Competition. The program provides training and mentoring programs for mission-based nonprofits seeking to create an earned income stream through a social venture.

Competition 100

Competition Coach Mentor Training 100

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 group also said it is focusing on its SeedTrack program, which is specifically focused on seed stage funding and extensive mentoring.

Tech Coast Angels 157

Tech Coast Angels Orange County Seed Funding Santa Barbara 157

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

As more consumers were skipping commercials the idea of authentically integrating brands into media seemed obvious to me and ended up informing a lot of my investments in 2009 and 2010. At every entrepreneur event I through between 2008-2012 I invite Hamet because he was a great mentor for entrepreneurs. I stayed close.

Invest 340

Invest Venture Capital Startup News 340

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 18, 2010

Applications are due April 6th, 2010, the form is on the website and the Twitter address is @launchpadlad. Encourage the most successful LA tech entrepreneurs who had previously started companies to get involved as mentors, instructors or just informal advisors. We decided to be less formal about the mentor / mentee relationships.

Technical Review 259

Technical Review Venture Capital Southern California Tech Coast Angels 259

socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2010

The school said that the competition will be favoring ideas which address some of the challenges being covered by the National Academy of Engineer's Grand Challenges, which are being discussed at the 2010 NAE Grand Challenges Summit being held at USC this week.

USC 214

USC Southern California SoCalTech Competition 214

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The act only came into effect in 2010, at which point we built a system to try to find out that information for as many schools as possible. I graduated in May of 2010. The two main programmers also graduated in May of 2010 from Harvey Mudd College, and the fourth person on our team recently graduated from UCSD law school.

UCSD 185

UCSD Course Startup Sites 185

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

They've provided a completely free facility, furniture, Internet access, mentoring, sponsorship--all of those things are provided for free. I jumped in at the end of 2010, just as the majority of investments happened--I think $50M to $52M came in 2011. That's through the generosity of the Irvine Company. So, that't the foundation.

Incubator 212

Incubator San Diego Technical Review Development Team Review 212

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.

Startup 191

Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Hire 191

socalTECH

OCTOBER 26, 2016

We select ten per class, and help those startups connect with mentors and other people in that local environment who can be helpful to the business. Since then, we've replicated the model with a local managing director, local mentors, and have expanded to roughly 25 different programs around the world. billion combined.

Startup 100

Startup Los Angeles Mentor Class 100

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

That was the case I think until 2010, when I think something very beautiful happened. I think it all crystallized in 2010 on the Santa Monica promenade. David Carter: I think the biggest thing startups need to do is find mentors that they can trust and learn from. Do companies apply to your company, or how does the model work?

Startup 231

Startup Technology Incubator Silver Lake 231

socalTECH

JUNE 1, 2012

The big thing for us has been those connections to investors and mentors. The feedback, mentors, and connections are amazing. We actually know a lot about this, since we started in 2010 as a QR-code based, loyalty program. They've ben invaluable, and given us the right feedback and sent us down the right path.

CTO Coach 223

CTO Coach Startup Mobile Artificial Inteligence 223

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 20, 2014

iCracked - Founded in 2010 by UCSB and Cal Poly-SLO graduates, iCracked is now the largest on-demand network for smartphone repair and trade-in. Salty Girl Seafood - Another focus of the TMP is the recruitment and mentoring of women entrepreneurs.

Santa Barbara 258

Santa Barbara Technical Review Startup Venture Capital 258

Tech Coast Venture Network

MARCH 9, 2011

million in 2010. million in 2010. million in 2010. “Most have a strong desire to mentor and help build companies.” jewelry retailer Sikara ), raised $100,000 this way in 2010. Avoid approaching investors in July, August, and December. The group invested $8.7 Let investors help you refine your pitch.

Tips 100

Tips Capital Tech Coast Angels Screening 100

socalTECH

JULY 17, 2013

We started the company three years ago, in 2010, and started in New York City. He''s been a great mentor to me, and the company, as we''ve thought about how to build the company and think about expansion plans. Bryan Burkhart is CEO of H.Bloom, and was in Los Angeles this week to talk about the company''s launch into this market.

Legalzoom 165

Legalzoom Los Angeles Startup Class 165

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 5, 2010

This continues my series of posts: Top 40 Startup Posts for August 2010 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 Some great free resources listed this month that I thought were interesting.

Startup 191

Startup Product Technology Venture Capital 191

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 7, 2010

The technologies are used to supplement traditional courses, to support full distance learning courses, and to facilitate a variety of other collaborative interactions including virtual office hours, team meetings, professional development, student projects and mentoring and tutoring opportunities.

.Net 49

.Net Education Course Acquisition 49

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2013

Can Gen-Y, much less the new Generation Z (1995-2010), survive as entrepreneurs, and do they have the passion and commitment it takes to run a startup and attract investors? My own perspective is that the recession was good for Gen-Y (Millennials), because it forced them to face reality, often for the first time in their life. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 96

Startup Entrepreneur Report Mentor 96

Xconomy

OCTOBER 30, 2016

It’s a place where we’re going to put 250 like-minded people, where I can mentor him, you can mentor me,” Cohen said. “I have a vast network of friends in San Diego and Mexico City who are serial investors,” said Cohen, who is a principal at Walket Capital and affiliated with LM Advisors, a San Diego investment firm with over $1.3

San Diego 40

San Diego Incubator Avalon Mentor 40

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

We invested all through 2009, and are currently seeking investments to do in 2010. I do expect that 2010 will be a year of back-to-basics, with a focus on building businesses. So, are angel investors making investments, and if so, is the bar higher to get an investment? Scott Sangster: The Tech Coast Angels is still actively investing.

Tech Coast Angels 182

Tech Coast Angels Technical Review Angel Southern California 182

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

LAGbook was founded in 2010 by two twin brothers Chika and Chidi Nwaogu when they were just 19 years old and freshmen at University. 2010 and launched on 25 Apr. 2010, same day we purchased the domain name, lagbook.com. Who are your mentors, role models? We don’t have mentors at the moment.

Social Network 100

Social Network Networking Advertising Startup 100

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 26, 2011

As of May 2010, CallFire has over 20,000 customers! Providing more than just money, TCA brings connections, knowledge, mentoring and operational assistance to bold early-stage entrepreneurs with game-changing ideas. They are a unique group of intellectuals with aspirations to truly change how companies do business. Community Sponsor.

Tech Coast Angels 80

Tech Coast Angels Southern California Los Angeles Santa Monica 80

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 23, 2010

Mark founded Launchpad LA, a program designed to help mentor LA’s most promising first-time startup CEO’s. Reply Hear NoHo Muisc Festival August 25, 2010 at 12:54 pm Yes! D Reply mark burrell September 1, 2010 at 3:41 pm Would love to throw Tongal in the mix. 1B+ Revenue. Responsible for over 4% of marriages in US each year.

Guide 42

Guide Startup Mahalo GRP Partners 42

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

YOU Selling – My wise old friend & mentor, Ameet Shah, once told me after a meeting we had with clients (when I worked at Accenture), “there are two ways to run a meeting: asking or telling. But many of these aren’t integrated with the way that their customers want to communicate with them in 2010.

Sales 314

Sales Startup Venture Capital Customer 314

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2011

As of May 2010, CallFire has over 20,000 customers! We leverage our network in the Los Angeles community to provide members with access to potential employees, mentors and investors. They are a unique group of intellectuals with aspirations to truly change how companies do business. Co-Host & Venue Sponsor.

CalTech 100

CalTech Technical Review Company Companies 100

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Do you have any mentors, Investors? We had instant success in every country where we launched in 2010: Italy, Poland, France, the UK, Spain and Greece. Daimler AG and European VC firm Earlybird are strategic investors in our company. What do you like about the US startup scene? Any stats and user testimonies?

Training 82

Training Marketing Competition Platform 82

SoCal Delicious

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Main February 23, 2010 Advice for CTO Founders: Dont Let Business Kill the Business Founding a technology company is an amazing thing. I have met dozens of brilliant technologists with fantastic ideas, ideas requiring nurturing, mentoring and support. Seek advice from a mentor. Seek advice from a mentor.

CTO Coach 28

CTO Coach CTO Hire Outsource Development Mentor 28

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

As of May 2010, CallFire has over 20,000 customers! Providing more than just money, TCA brings connections, knowledge, mentoring and operational assistance to bold early-stage entrepreneurs with game-changing ideas. They are a unique group of intellectuals with aspirations to truly change how companies do business. Community Sponsor.

Tsavo 76

Tsavo Idealab Tech Coast Angels Userplane 76

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

As of May 2010, CallFire has over 20,000 customers! Providing more than just money, TCA brings connections, knowledge, mentoring and operational assistance to bold early-stage entrepreneurs with game-changing ideas. They are a unique group of intellectuals with aspirations to truly change how companies do business. Community Sponsors.

UCLA 102

UCLA Company Companies Idealab 102

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

As of May 2010, CallFire has over 20,000 customers! Providing more than just money, TCA brings connections, knowledge, mentoring and operational assistance to bold early-stage entrepreneurs with game-changing ideas. They are a unique group of intellectuals with aspirations to truly change how companies do business. Community Sponsors.

Tech Coast Angels 96

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

Amy was named one of the “Bay Area’s Most Influential Women” in 2008 & 2009 by the San Francisco Business Times, and inducted into the “Forever Influential” hall of fame in 2010. Marissa Lowman, Investor at Village Capital. Marissa leads the Education Practice at Village Capital.

Technical Review 70

Technical Review Startup Software Review Entrepreneur 70

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

As of May 2010, CallFire has over 20,000 customers! Providing more than just money, TCA brings connections, knowledge, mentoring and operational assistance to bold early-stage entrepreneurs with game-changing ideas. They are a unique group of intellectuals with aspirations to truly change how companies do business. Silver Sponsors.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Design 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

These indicate that the correct icon for an entrepreneur may now have gray hair, rather than the warm glow of youth: In every single year from 1996 to 2010, Boomers between the ages of 55 and 64 had a higher rate of entrepreneurial activity than Gen-Y, aged 20–34.

Technical Review 94

Technical Review Technical Support Study Activity 94

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2012

In every single year from 1996 to 2010, Boomers between the ages of 55 and 64 had a higher rate of entrepreneurial activity than Gen-Y, aged 20–34. With longer life expectancies and greater health in later life, older generations are moving to start new firms -- and mentor young entrepreneurs. These trends seem likely to persist.

Startup 112

Startup Technical Review Technical Support Study 112

Frank Addante

MAY 12, 2007

About Frank Addante > (from the Silicon Valley Business Journal) Twitter Updates follow me on Twitter Blog Archive ► 2010 (2) ► June (1) Part II: Optimized for Profitability ► February (1) Get Out of the Office! ► October (1) New Video!

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Outsource Software Review Startup 40

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2015

I wrote this in January 2010. tl;dr version courtesy of Tuvia Elbaum which made me laugh so I’m adding it after the fact. It’s a constant struggle and I go through periods of being really disciplined and being less disciplined. I’ve talked about that publicly, too. Summary I live the same life as you, Ezra.

Blogging 150

Blogging Writing Email Startup 150

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

This continues my series of posts: 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 The following are the top items based on social signals. Wannabe entrepreneur symptoms and cures - Gabriel Weinberg , July 25, 2010 I was once a wannabe entrepreneur.

Startup 217

Startup Venture Capital Blogging Software Review 217