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DECEMBER 27, 2018

Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. What was the biggest news for your company in 2018? You'll be able to browse all of those contributions here.

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DECEMBER 31, 2018

Editor's note: As we head into the new year, we've been featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. What was the biggest news for your company in 2018? It is truly an amazing company with HUGE potential.

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. Nearly every day our 50+ LPs are creating real and measurable value for our early stage healthcare companies. Thats an easy one.

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DECEMBER 31, 2018

Editor's note: As we head into the new year, we've been featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. But my thing has always been supporting startups and entrepreneurs at an early stage. What was the biggest news for your company in 2018?

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APRIL 4, 2018

Friday, April 6, 2018 -- International Entrepreneur Rule. Why it matters: 51 percent of our nation's $ 1 billion + VC backed companies have at least one immigrant founder. This shows the importance of immigrant entrepreneurs to the US economy. What is it? Why does it matter? And where does it stand? See [link] (more)

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. What was the biggest news for your organization in 2018? You'll be able to browse all of those contributions here.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Saturday, September 15, 2018 -- First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. LAVA 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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DECEMBER 31, 2018

Editor's note: As we head into the new year, we've been featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. What was the biggest news for your company in 2018? You'll be able to browse all of those contributions here.

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OCTOBER 7, 2018

Saturday, October 13, 2018 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Longevity. Yet if even one company succeeds, the social and financial impact will be huge. Approaches to enhancing healthspan range from drug discovery efforts to big-data methods and direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategies.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 8, 2020

Watt, who came to MoviePass as an entrepreneur in residence at True Ventures, previously founded the brand and product placement startup NextMedium and also spent time as a board partner at Upfront Ventures. Now, the serial entrepreneur and startup investor is combining his two career paths under the auspices of Share Ventures.

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OCTOBER 28, 2018

Saturday, November 3, 2018 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Venturing to Mars. The US Government is preparing for manned missions to Mars but private companies like SpaceX may well get there first. Mars entrepreneurship has entered its lift off phase. Elon Musk declared that SpaceX will put one million people on Mars.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Our excitement and zeal for these budding entrepreneurs is unparalleled across the industry, as is evident from the success the companies involved have experienced. And, fortunately for you and your new venture, applications are open for Startup of the Year 2018. The Mission. The Inclusivity. The Prizes. The Details.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Yellow , the accelerator program launched by Snap in 2018, has selected ten companies to join its latest cohort. The list of new companies include: Brightly — an Oakland, Calif.-based based media company angling to be the conscious consumer’s answer to Refinery29. Hardworkers — a Cambridge, Mass.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

In the days leading up to TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2018, The Economist published the cover story, ‘Why Startups Are Leaving Silicon Valley.’ High-profile entrepreneurs and investors, Peter Thiel, for example , have left. . “It’s hard to make a difference in San Francisco as a single entrepreneur,” said J.D.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Hundreds of celebrities, thousands of companies, and millions of attendees descend on Austin for concerts, parties, events, and speakers that impart wisdom, instill joy, and generally engage people in ways most of us could only imagine. Narula will be giving a talk at SXSW 2018 titled Cryptocurrencies: A New Future for Money.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

MBA programs don’t teach people how to create companies … our position is that we hire someone in spite of an MBA, not because of one.” MBA’s are an easy target for entrepreneurs’ scorn. . “As much as possible, avoid hiring MBA’s. ” – Elon Musk, Founder Tesla Motors and SpaceX.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 3, 2018

One of the must-see startup events at CES 2018, the largest consumer electronics show in the world, is Eureka Park. It is here over 800 of the world’s most promising new companies will showcase their breakthrough technology. The post Eureka Park at CES 2018 Will Shine the Light on Emerging Startups appeared first on Tech.co.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

Fortunately, for those headed to SXSW, Startup Night SXSW 2018 , presented by the Kauffman Foundation and TechCo, will be filled with investors from a multitude of industries who are looking to discover and fund startups building the latest solutions and tech innovations. Lisha Bell, Deal Flow Lead for Pipeline Angels.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Air Force, Lockheed Martin, Maxar Technologies, SAIC and the Israel Aerospace Industries company, Techstars and Starburst Aerospace are launching an accelerator focused on the space industry in Los Angeles. The list of incredible companies just keeps growing,” said Espahbodi, the co-founder and managing director of Starburst, in a statement.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

One of the big differences between an entrepreneur and an employee of a big business is that employees tend to have a very narrow focus on their job, while entrepreneurs have to keep the broader focus on business. entrepreneurs consistently claim to be happier , and have a higher net worth than employees. In fact, U.S.

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

In fact, some pundits argue that the best entrepreneurs, including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, actually dropped out of school early to start their businesses, implying a negative relationship to training. All entrepreneurs have multiple masters to serve, including customers, investors, and your own team.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 30, 2018

These founders talked to us about why building a company in Arlington has helped fuel their success. Powered by blockchain technology, this groundbreaking fintech company is one to watch, no matter what you’re invested in. makes it an outstanding place to build a tech company. in Spring 2018. The Washington, D.C.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 4, 2019

In addition to creating a franchise chain which exceeded 500 locations at its peak, Martha Harper was also one of the world’s first social entrepreneurs, helping thousands of middle-class women create their own businesses and control their destinies. Social Entrepreneuring (Before It Was Cool). Martha’s Legacy Lives On.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2019

Most of you aspiring entrepreneurs have no idea how dramatically your own role has to evolve as you develop a solution, start a business, and expect it to scale into a successful self-managed company. At this stage, I typically find a solo entrepreneur who creates, manages projects, directs, and oversees every step in the process.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 -- Entrepreneurial Metrics-Measurements for Success. Investors agree that the single most important factor for a company's success is the entrepreneur. Chris will offer case studies and talk about ongoing research and start-ups addressing this topic.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 23, 2019

Fika invests roughly half of its capital exclusively in startups headquartered in LA, with a particular fondness for B2B, enterprise and fintech companies. In total, more than $60 billion was invested in LA startups in 2018. News of Fika’s second effort comes as investment in LA tech continues to reach record highs.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 2, 2019

Though she was the de facto leader of the company, America of the last century was not ready to accept a female led company. Matson resigned and sold his shares to Ruth and Elliott less than two years after the company’s founding, due to health issues. million 2018 dollars. million, inflation adjusted).

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DECEMBER 26, 2017

Michael has been behind such companies as HelloSociety (acquired by New York Times), FameBit (acquired by Google) and Dollar Shave Club (acquired by Unilever). What was the big news for your company this year? So far, we have launched a handful of blockchain companies and are looking forward to more partnerships in 2018.

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JANUARY 24, 2018

Thursday, January 25, 2018 -- TCVN Workshop: Dysfunctional Teams and Founder Disputes. Learn what you can do to not fall into the same trap from an extraordinary panel of successful serial entrepreneurs. Working on a team can be tough, and sometimes, can be the reason a company fails. See [link] (more)

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

Brock Pierce , the former Los Angeles area startup entrepreneur and investor who made a fortune in the cryptocurrency space, has quietly been running as a third party for President of the United States over the last few months. Pierce recenty detailed his plans for a third political party. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 11, 2018

Helen Torley, who was highlighted in 2016 as the only female CEO of a public life sciences company in San Diego , was recognized last week for her operational excellence at Halozyme Therapeutics (NASDAQ: HALO ).

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AUGUST 10, 2018

Thursday, August 16, 2018 -- Global LAVA: "Exit Options in Today's Environment" Whether you are just starting a business or exploring exit options, this Global LAVA event is designed to educate entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers about the current market dynamics and opportunities to position a company for a successful exit.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

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. The company’s first product is a hand soap, Keeper. Emquies is also joining the company as its chief brand officer.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 13, 2020

Every radical turn in technology history has its great entrepreneur, and for space that person is SpaceX founder Elon Musk. In 2018 alone, venture investments in space topped $2 billion for the first time, and 187 investors wrote checks to 90 startups, according to Bryce Space and Technology. Air Force and more. .

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APRIL 30, 2018

Thursday, May 3, 2018 -- LA CEOs. Josh is a fourth generation entrepreneur that helps people get what they want from their businesses. Since beginning his career during the first Santa Monica dot.com boom in 1999, Josh has built and sold his company twice, and along the way managed to pick up accolades such as becoming an Inc.

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JUNE 3, 2022

Glossier affirmed our inherent beauty, then reminded us that we can be even more beautiful if we buy their “Boy Brow” pomade, which sold one tube every 32 seconds by 2018. billion company in the brutally competitive beauty industry, especially one with such broad appeal. She stepped down from that company in 2020.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

With 2017 now in the rear view mirror, we are looking ahead to 2018. SVB banks most of Southern California's newly minted unicorns and many of the region's most exciting companies, including Ring, ZipRecruiter, Fair Financial, Appetize, Wag and many more. Continued.). READ MORE>>.

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