socalTECH

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Ryan Blair: As you know, I sold ViSalus back in 2012, but ended up buying it back in 2014, and then we sold the company to a public company. I want to invest in entrepreneurs that have the capacity to be number one at whatever they are doing, and do it within our skill base, which is direct-to-consumer. I love entrepreneurs.

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Venture Capital Entrepreneur Technical Review Software Review 100

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Want to be an entrepreneur? In addition, Entrepreneur Magazine recently included UCSB in its Top 50 Schools For VC Backed Entrepreneurs at number 37. This allowed the curriculum to efficiently find its product / market fit. A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Don''t go to Wharton or Harvard.

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Santa Barbara Technical Review Startup Venture Capital 258

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 12, 2013

He shared tons of information about how how they were using marketing to quantitatively make marketing decisions at HauteLook and acquire customers for prices that were far cheaper than similar companies. The feedback was always universal, “that was the most helpful marketing meeting I’ve every had.”

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Venture Capital GRP Partners Startup Invest 360

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

With the SOLD OUT Startup Weekend Los Angeles quickly approaching (February 24th-26th, 2012) it’s time to start getting in the creation mindset. Those dynamics offer new opportunities for entrepreneurs as well as ‘teacher-preneurs,’ educators who have a passion for building scalable solutions.”.

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Education Entrepreneur Startup Mentor 71

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

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. By 2011 the market had started to change dramatically. So we went for it. But by 2014 much had started to change.

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Venture Capital Startup Idealab Funding 290

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2013

More and more entrepreneurs are hearing about the successful graduates and investors queued behind a few well-known startup incubators, including Y Combinator, TechStars, and the Founder Institute. Expert mentoring and training. The reality is far different. All the rest of us might be the real beneficiaries, with a lot more to learn.

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Incubator Help Startup Technical Review 115

socalTECH

OCTOBER 26, 2016

We spoke earlier with Cody Simms , Executive Director of Techstars America and who leads the program in LA, to hear more about why the startup accelerator operator is opening up its third accelerator here, why Los Angeles has turned out to be one of the leading sources for startups across its network, as well as Cody's advice to entrepreneurs.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 27, 2011

K5Launch (www.k5launch.com) is modeled after the successful Y-Combinator and TechStars acceleration programs, and invests equity, provides mentors, and runs a three month program to get very early stage startups off the ground. However, the main benefit is the one-on-one assistance of entrepreneurs, and access to capital.

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Orange County Southern California Startup Class 192

Both Sides of the Table

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. One needs to be in during bull markets and bear markets.

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Software Review Startup Venture Capital Invest 150

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2016

But his challenges only make us a better place, he’s pushed us to make sure we’re building systems to better track our markets and measure performance. From 2007-2012 I scoured LA constantly. I created an accelerator & mentor network (Launchpad LA). He’s pushed us to be out in the community more.

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Venture Capital Journal Invest Santa Monica 150

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Reuters TV Interview by Rhonda Schaffler Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. Fund an entrepreneur you know and trust. Most entrepreneurs start asking for money from this tier, when they have very little more than an idea.

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Startup Invest Incubator Ideas 91

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

Always looking to provide the very best for our community so that you may learn and grow as a startup or entrepreneur, Bill Gross is one of the best experts we could provide. A lifelong entrepreneur, Bill started several companies prior to Idealab. SuperDemo: Bill Gross. which made a natural language product for Lotus 1-2-3 called HAL.

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Idealab Tech Coast Angels CalTech Startup 84

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 22, 2013

Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur and VC, Karl Mehta has launched Code For India (CFI) to empower the country’s citizens to actively participate in improving their communities. and international markets, something great will happen. The teams of volunteer individuals and organizations are not just in for hype.

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Clearstone Organization Education Google 79

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Entries will be closed for company submissions at midnight of January 22nd, 2012. CallFire provides Voice and SMS Solutions to over 40,000 customers including political groups, non-profits, insurance agents, small business owners, and marketers. The event will take place Thursday, Febuary 2, at 7pm. Diamond Sponsor.

CalTech 79

CalTech Idealab Tech Coast Angels Enterprise Forum 79

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

In addition to the 330+ students, entrepreneurs and investors in attendance, the event also achieved over 45,000 views on the TechZulu live stream. It’s the first performance-based marketing platform specifically designed for the music industry. Parking In Motion (PIM) is a provider of dynamic and real-time parking data.

Idealab 77

Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 77

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 30, 2012

When: Thursday, February 2, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. Directions to the Spotlight: LA Tech Winter 2012. CallFire provides Voice and SMS Solutions to over 40,000 customers including political groups, non-profits, insurance agents, small business owners, and marketers. Event Details. to 10:00 p.m. What: Spotlight Series Event.

CalTech 91

CalTech Company Companies Idealab 91

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Wednesday November 20 th , 2013 was a special day for the technology entrepreneurs at the University of Southern California. The USC Entrepreneur Club and the Kairos Society brought Howard Marks , a successful entrepreneur and founder and CEO of StartEngine , on campus to speak about his past experiences. The Time Is Now. “We

Startup 107

Startup Los Angeles USC Southern California 107

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

It’s the first performance-based marketing platform specifically designed for the music industry. Additionally, the database includes on-street meter and sign restrictions in the top 26 US markets. upStart.LA is a startup accelerator based in Los Angeles that helps tech entrepreneurs get their business up and going.

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UCLA Company Companies Idealab 102

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

In addition to the 330+ students, entrepreneurs and investors in attendance, the event also achieved over 45,000 views on the TechZulu live stream. It’s the first performance-based marketing platform specifically designed for the music industry. Parking In Motion (PIM) is a provider of dynamic and real-time parking data.

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Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 49

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 18, 2013

Rannala said being an entrepreneur is all about figuring things out, getting hands dirty and executing cheaply. Eventum , an enterprise event marketing and engagement platform that enables Fortune 1000 brands to amplify event marketing dollars and create digital relationships with attendees. Founded by L.A.’s

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Class Startup Tech Coast Angels CTO Coach 100

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

TrueCar, an LA-based company, sells more cars now than any physical dealer in the country and recently went public and has a $1 billion market cap. While the costs of starting a tech company have plummeted it still does take money to hire a team, launch products and market oneself. Indeed we have already seen the beginnings.

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