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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

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” in 2014 the data seems pretty conclusive because LA has now become the fastest growing tech startup region by numbers of companies being started and those of us here have noticed this pace accelerating. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure. acquired Overture for $1.63

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The Case for Optimism and Risk at Startups

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Of course the naysayers are out again. Of course backbencher has also become a slang term for “someone who exaggerates their actual power, influence, or importance, usually for nefarious purposes.” We checked patents. I, of course, am betting on the former and am not 1% swayed by the doubters. Of course not.

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Entrepreneurs Need To Reality Check Their Ideas

Startup Professionals Musings

These days, you can find existing patents and trademarks through Google and the US Patent Office online site without spending thousands of dollars with your favorite patent attorney. Of course, existing patents don’t stop you from innovating, but charging ahead into a wall is no fun.

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How Much Founder Stock Should You Offer Co-Founders?

Startup Professionals Musings

Key to required patents or trade secrets. In many cases, one of the co-founders may bring some work in progress that can be patented, trademarked or copyrighted. Every previous experience filing and winning a patent is a rare and valuable asset. Martin Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 7/28/2014.

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7 Entrepreneur Traits That Let You Soar With Angels

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, previous successes provide more direct evidence of a network of the right people. Registered patents and other intellectual property. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 11/28/2014. Exudes integrity, humility, and stability. angel investors business Elon Musk entrepreneur startup traits'

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Investors Measure Entrepreneurs By Cashflow Mileage

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. Martin Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 9/26/2014. It doesn’t take a financial genius to recognize that you need to keep your burn rate low.

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How Great, Operationally-Focused CFO’s Can Transform Your Business

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A great CFO will make sure you’re accurately measuring your CAC (along with a great marketer, of course) and your LTV. Who is leading your patent filing program? It is one of the primary reasons Sam was able to accomplish so much in 2014 because he could focus his time on what really mattered. Shame on you.