SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 15, 2017

Saturday, January 21, 2017 -- Aerospace and Defense: Finding and Funding Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Southern California. Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum. From small sat’s and drones to headline-making rocketry by the “big guys,” our Southern California Aerospace landscape has been revitalized.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Saturday, September 16, 2017 -- First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. KAVA is extremely pleased to announce its next First Time Entrepreneur training program. The program is open to entrepreneurs that are starting companies in areas that are likely to draw venture capital investment.

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Entrepreneur LAVA Training Venture Capital 100

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JANUARY 16, 2017

Saturday, January 21, 2017 -- First Time Entrepreneurs Workshop.

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Entrepreneur LAVA Screening Patents 100

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OCTOBER 8, 2017

Saturday, October 14, 2017 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Cybersecurity. The Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum will be devoted to identifying entrepreneurial opportunities for providing tools to combat cyber threats.

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MAY 18, 2017

Saturday, May 20, 2017 -- POSiBLE LA Entrepreneur Summit. POSiBLE LA Entrepreneur Summit, a one-day event to empower aspiring business owners to build their ideas and grow their companies. a new campaign to help budding female entrepreneurs or family business owners build their financial futures. See [link] (more)

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Entrepreneur Los Angeles Ideas Networking 100

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JANUARY 16, 2017

Saturday, January 21, 2017 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Aerospace. Our Southern California Aerospace landscape has been revitalized.

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CalTech Entrepreneur Southern California Technology 100

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MARCH 19, 2017

Saturday, March 25, 2017 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Funding. The Snapchat Effect: How the company’s mega IPO may enhance the odds of your startup getting funded. Will LA overtake New York as the second most interesting tech ecosystem after Silicon Valley?

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CalTech Entrepreneur Funding Snapchat 100

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APRIL 16, 2017

Saturday, April 22, 2017 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - The Future of Startups. Startups in 2027 and Beyond: Opportunities and Challenges for Entrepreneurs in the Next Decade. Dr McAfee and a panel of speakers will share their views on these opportunities and the challenges entrepreneurs will face with future Startups.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Saturday, February 25, 2017 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Entertainment. Southern California is still the home of Hollywood -- the symbolic name for the motion picture industry, but that industry has changed dramatically in recent years.

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CalTech Entertainment Entrepreneur Southern California 100

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Upgrading ParkMobile’s license plate-based service with a computer vision based system that recognizes cars as they enter and leave garages has been Metropolis’ mission since founder and chief executive Alex Israel first formed the business back in 2017. Israel, a serial entrepreneur, has spent decades thinking about parking.

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APRIL 16, 2017

Saturday, April 22, 2017 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - The Future of Startups. Dr McAfee and a panel of speakers will share their views on these opportunities and the challenges entrepreneurs will face with future Startups. What is the future of Entrepreneurship? See [link] (more)

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CalTech Entrepreneur Startup Metrics 100

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NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Saturday, November 11, 2017 --.

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MAY 7, 2017

Saturday, May 13, 2017 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Robots, Computer Vision and Deep AI. Against that substrate then, how does an entrepreneur transform a concept for a new robotic application into a viable start up that gains traction?

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CalTech Entrepreneur .Net Startup 100

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APRIL 13, 2017

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 -- TCVN Workshop: How to Avoid Common Entrepreneur Mistakes. Starting a business is hard! If only it was as simple as building your prototype and executing on your business plan!

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TCVN Entrepreneur Company Companies 100

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Thursday, February 23, 2017 -- Startup Superhero Series with Kimberly Brooks - Dot-Com Entrepreneur, Artist and Tech Wizard at Lightray. When: Thursday, February 23, 2017 5:30-6:15pm – Networking 6:15-7:30pm - Fireside Chat with Kimberly Brooks. What is a Startup Superhero?

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Entrepreneur Startup Networking 100

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 -- The Entrepreneurs Journey: Show Some Grit or Time to Quit. Entrepreneurs often face many challenges, many frustrations, and many victories. USC Alumni Society. The entrepreneurial journey is not for everyone and it definitely is not for the faint of heart.

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USC Entrepreneur Tips 100

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 -- Eric Ries: Entrepreneur and bestselling author of The Lean Startup discussing his upcoming book, The Startup Way: How Modern Companies Use Entrepreneurial Management to Transform Culture and Drive Long-Term Growth. Live Talks. See [link] (more)

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Entrepreneur Startup Venture Capital Capital 100

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FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Thursday, February 23, 2017 -- Startup Superhero Series. See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-superhero-series-with-kimberly-brooks-dot-com-entrepreneur-artist-and-tech-wizard-at-tickets-31838876938?aff=erelexpmlt. What is a Startup Superhero? aff=erelexpmlt.

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Entrepreneur Startup 100

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 -- How To Get Your Startup Funded - Tips From Entrepreneur and Renowed Angel Investor Jason Calacanis. Jason Calacanis founded Silicon Alley Reporter, Weblogs Inc, Mahalo, and Inside.com. He turned down a $20 million offer for Silicon Alley Reporter.

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Tips Mahalo Angel Entrepreneur 100

TechCrunch LA

MAY 23, 2019

The firm was launched in 2017 by general partners Eva Ho and TX Zhuo, formerly of Susa Ventures and Karlin Ventures, respectively. “We feel over the next couple of years, we’ll start to see repeat entrepreneurs come out of these LA companies. The timing is ripe for a fund like ours to capitalize on the opportunity.”

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 14, 2020

Co-founded by the Melbourne, Australia native Phoebe Yu and serial entrepreneur Kat Dey, ettitude sells high-end bamboo bedding made using a process she first heard about in her old job working as an exporter helping chain stores source textiles in China. So Yu turned to AngelList, which is where she found Dey.

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Xconomy

DECEMBER 29, 2017

To help put things in perspective at year’s end, Xconomy reached out to Neal Murthy, a Houston investor, entrepreneur, and gaming enthusiast , who, in 2017 launched his latest project designed to foster innovation in the western hemisphere.

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Social Media Web Design Media 69

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2014

These large opportunities are why the Big Data market is expected to be worth $50 billion by 2017, up from $5 billion today in products, with services likely to represent another 40% of that figure. Compared to the plethora of dating site proposals that I see, Big Data is an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

21 in Los Angeles near the serial entrepreneur’s other company SpaceX. Musk mentioned on Twitter the desire to produce a pickup truck way back in April 2017, before the first Model 3 sedans had been handed over to customers and the CEO had entered production hell. The date just so happens to coincide with the LA Auto Show.

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Tech.Co

JULY 12, 2017

“The Disney Accelerator has provided The Walt Disney Company incredible opportunities to connect with and be inspired by many talented entrepreneurs from all over the world,” said Michael Abrams, Senior Vice President, Innovation, The Walt Disney Company. Meet the 11 startups for 2017: Ambidio.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2017

Upfront VI is our latest core fund and is $400 million to invest in early stage entrepreneurs. If you watch the short video below you’ll have a great sense on what is uniquely LA in 2017 — hearing from Mayor Garcetti, Kobe Bryant, Tyra Banks, Baron Davis and so many great advocates for the uniqueness of our city and some of our key stats.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 6, 2018

The best entrepreneurs in our industry focus on it year-round as opposed to just once every 18 months. But it’s critical for your business, for you as a leader and people who excel at fund raising have an extreme advantage over those who do not. But if there is nothing wrong with you then please don’t let early rejections alter your course.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 1, 2017

You’ve probably already made your resolutions for 2017, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your chosen business lifestyle. If you haven’t tried it, one way to be happier at work is to be an entrepreneur, according to a Forbes article and a study by Babson College. Marty Zwilling.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 20, 2017

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 -- Recurring Revenue Conference. Join local entrepreneurs, SaaS innovators, leading VCs, private equity/angel investors April 26, 2017 at the Recurring Revenue Conference (www.recurringrevenueconference.com) presented by Sutton Capital Partners.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

The foundation ranked Los Angeles as number 3, and San Diego as number 4 in terms of the highest startup activity in the United States, based on the rate of new entrepreneurs, startup density, and other factors. Miami was ranked number on in the nation. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 19, 2017

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 -- Direct-to-Consumer Packaging: Delighting Customers in a New Era of Retail. For product entrepreneurs, designers, and manufacturers: the first MAKE IT IN LA event for 2017! E-commerce has quadrupled in the past decade and direct-to-consumer has become a key sales channel for products.

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JANUARY 16, 2017

Saturday, January 21, 2017 -- 500 Startups Unity and Inclusion Summit (Los Angeles) -- Diversity in Tech.

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Los Angeles Angel Startup Entrepreneur 100

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AUGUST 12, 2017

Friday, August 18, 2017 -- Bootstrappers Breakfast - San Diego. Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast. Compare Notes * Exchange Ideas * Learn from Others Mistakes * Brainstorm with Peers. See [link].

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San Diego Ideas Entrepreneur 100

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JANUARY 20, 2017

Thursday, January 26, 2017 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. See [link] (more)

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Conference Capital Networking Entrepreneur 100

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 10, 2020

In response to VCs’ sudden rush to invest in more Black founders , Black venture capitalists and entrepreneurs have penned a bunch of advice on the best way to tap into talent. Among the strategies? Team up with Black firms already doing the work. Joining the donor circle is the best way to get involved in HBCUvc.

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Equity Technical Review Venture Capital Blogging 220

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APRIL 4, 2017

Saturday, April 8, 2017 -- FounderMade - Future of Food Summit. A conference for investment and discovery in the food industry that will include food entrepreneurs, influencers, investors and innovative companies. See [link] (more)

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Thursday, October 26, 2017 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. DEAL DISPLAY showcases growing firms needing capital and counse. View products, videos, online demos. See [link] (more)

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