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Reflections on 2016: Lawrence Ng, OnRamp Fund

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This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. 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. You can see all of our holiday reflections here.

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Accelerate Your Startup With Help From An Incubator

Startup Professionals Musings

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. To get started, go to the National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) web site, and use the lookup tool provided to see what’s available in your area.

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5 Crowdfunding Approaches To Tempt Every Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

Even if you ignore all the hype around crowdfunding, there can be no doubt that it is a real alternative for entrepreneurs to achieve visibility and funding today. In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors was only legalized via the SEC in 2016, so its impact is still in the early stages.

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Every Startup Gains From An Incubator Or Accelerator

Startup Professionals Musings

A question I often get as an adviser is whether or not to join a business incubator or accelerator as a way to move forward faster and smarter and increase the odds of business success. I find that this type offers the most value to new entrepreneurs or startups in the early idea stage. Costs, returns in equity and funding access.

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Clean Technology Council Summer Mixer

SoCal Tech Calendar

Wednesday, August 10, 2016 -- Clean Technology Council Summer Mixer. Meet Tech Executives, Entrepreneurs, Inventors, Angel/VC Investors, Joint Venture Partners, Deal Makers, Start Up Mentors, CTC and 101 Incubator founders. Hear new Fast Pitch and Kickstarter proposals.

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Trailblazing Your Own Path to Success

SoCal Tech Calendar

Thursday, November 17, 2016 -- Trailblazing Your Own Path to Success. Anyone can become an entrepreneur, but not everyone can be a trailblazer. Molina Entrepreneurship Series. So how do you blaze your own trail? How do you join the ranks of Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Mark Cuban?In

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R.E.D. Talks: Building a Successful Startup in L.A.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016 -- R.E.D. Los Angeles is fertile ground for entrepreneurs—especially for those bold enough to toss conventional wisdom out the window. An important part of the changing tech-paradigm involves Silicon Beach’s continued ascendance as a startup incubator. Talks: Building a Successful Startup in L.A.