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Reflections On 2017: Michael Jones, Science Inc.

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So this fall, we launched Science Blockchain, a new incubator that partners with leading entrepreneurs to build a portfolio of blockchain and cryptocurrency related businesses. What was the biggest personal lesson you learned from 2017? I need to focus my time on big ideas paired with extremely passionate entrepreneurs.

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LA-based A-Frame, a developer of celebrity-led personal care brands, raises cash for its brand incubator

TechCrunch LA

Joining Initialized in the round is the serial entrepreneur Moise Emquies, whose previous clothing lines, Ella Moss and Splendid, were acquired by the fashion holding company VFC in 2017. A-Frame previously raised a seed round backed by cannabis dispensary Columbia Care. The company’s first product is a hand soap, Keeper.

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8 Incubators From Around the Country You Might Not Have Heard of Before

Tech.Co

Here at TechCo, we’ve done plenty of lists rounding up the most impressive incubators, accelerators, and coworking spaces in plenty of major cities and across a variety of sectors, from the best healthcare accelerators to a collection of the top women-only coworking spaces. Social Impact Incubator. Brooklyn Foodworks.

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Hub 101 Talks. Dr. Beth Seidenberg, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers

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Friday, January 20, 2017 -- Hub 101 Talks. Dr. Beth Seidenberg focuses on life science investing in digital health and biotech and works with entrepreneurs to develop companies with breakthrough technology for treating patients and improving the delivery of healthcare. Dr. Beth Seidenberg, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers.

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Reflections on 2016: Lawrence Ng, OnRamp Fund

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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. Lawrence Ng: Our biggest news was growing our global incubator, OnRamp. Finally, what do you think will have the biggest impact on the technology industry in 2017?

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EV subscription startup Canoo, co-founder sued for alleged harassment

TechCrunch LA

The company was founded in late 2017, after a meeting in Hong Kong with Pak Tam “David” Li and David Stern, who would become investors in Canoo, according to the lawsuit. Stern is a German entrepreneur who the lawsuit also lists as a friend of Stefan Krause. Canoo has never revealed the names of its primary investors.

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Xconomy Special Report: 12 San Diego Tech Startup to Watch in 2017

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Longtime tech entrepreneur and angel investor Marco Thompson, who is closely associated with San Diego’s EvoNexus incubator, contributed a number of companies to the list. Tim Rueth, a UC San Diego entrepreneur in residence and member of the EvoNexus selection committee, also screened the list, and offered his perspective.