socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2018

The Thiel Foundation , the nonprofit formed by maverick technology investor Peter Thiel, named a new class of twenty entrepreneurs as part of its 2018 Thiel Fellows program--including one Los Angeles entrepreneur, Gemma Busoni.

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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. Applications will be accepted until April 30th, 2018. The Mission.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

It pays big dividends to network with peers and others if you want to succeed in business. Just as importantly, your business network can actually make a sometimes lonely role enjoyable. Just as importantly, your business network can actually make a sometimes lonely role enjoyable.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Thursday, October 25, 2018 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with Investors: Angels, VCs, High Net Worths, Strategic Partners and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00am sharp! DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 20, 2018

Thursday, April 26, 2018 -- Network with capital sources: Angels,VCs,High Net Worths,advisors and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. See [link] (more)

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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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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

MBA’s are an easy target for entrepreneurs’ scorn. I too have taken shots at MBA’s, describing why they are not typically well suited for startup life in Why Entrepreneurs Hate (Most) MBAs. Situationally, MBA’s Can Be Effective Entrepreneurs. It’s not that MBAs categorically make poor entrepreneurs. “When M.B.A.’s

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The Tech Coast Angels San Diego (TCA-SD) angel investment network, the San Diego arm of the Tech Coast Angels, has seen a big growth in the number of angel investors who are members of the group this year, the group said this week. READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 30, 2018

in Spring 2018. Lovelytics has utilized many of the resources and benefits Arlington has to offer, which led to early success, new clients, and a growing network of partners and mentos for our team,” said Scott Love, CEO and founder of Lovelytics. “In Headai launched the product in Finland and projects to start in the U.S. Lovelytics.

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socalTECH

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.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 12, 2020

With its third class of startups, Yellow, Snap’s in-house startup accelerator that launched in 2018, brought investors and founders together in private slack channels after a live-streamed presentation. Hardworkers : a professional network for blue-collar workers. Veam : a social network built around AirDrop.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 23, 2018

Sunday, April 29, 2018 -- Tech Coast Angels: EXTREME Coaching. Incredible networking and exposure to media and active investors of Orange County. Incredible networking and exposure to media and active investors of Orange County.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 23, 2018

Saturday, April 28, 2018 -- Tech Coast Angels: EXTREME Coaching. Incredible networking and exposure to media and active investors of Orange County. Incredible networking and exposure to media and active investors of Orange County.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2017

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. So far, we have launched a handful of blockchain companies and are looking forward to more partnerships in 2018. What are you looking forward to most in 2018?

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 28, 2018

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 -- Orange County VCs, Angels, Crypto and ICOs Event. At our next event the panel of investors will focus on Early-Stage Venture Investing and a fireside chat about ICO basics: How to meet investors, pitch them, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check! ICOs raised a global record 1.1 See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 29, 2018

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 -- FundingPost Los Angeles VCs, Angels, Crypto and ICOs Event. Manager, Interstellar Capital Steve Kuh, Group Project Keynote - Patrick Lowry, Iconiq Lab Markus Levin, XYO Network. ICOs raised a global record 1.1 billion dollars in December 2017 alone according to TokenMarket. See [link] (more)

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 23, 2019

The company is in talks with some insurance companies and expects to have some pilot projects up in the last quarter of 2018 and first quarter of 2020. Rather than building out its own network of MRI machines to conduct the tests, Ezra has partnered with the MRI facility network RadNet on testing.

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Xconomy

DECEMBER 28, 2017

As 2017 comes to a close, we’re surveying business and technology leaders from around our network to get their perspectives on the year in tech—and what’s next. Xconomy: If you think public perception about the tech industry turned for the worse in 2017, what should the industry do to rebuild trust in 2018?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2017

What are you looking forwardtomost in 2018? In many sectors, 2018 needs to be the time for many companies to either sell or make meaningfully aggressive moves to expand. Finally, what is your prediction for what will have the biggest impact on the technology industry in 2018? Overall I am optimistic for 2018.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 21, 2019

For over 100 years entrepreneurs have come to Hollywood to try their luck in the dream factory and build an empire in the business of storytelling. Sales of headsets in the fourth quarter of 2018 topped 1 million for the first time and new, low cost all-in-one models may further move the needle on adoption.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 18, 2019

While that first deal didn’t work out, Geder and Harris both remained interested in the technology and startup scene and saw a new opportunity to leverage their networks and promote new businesses. billion in 2018, a record for the region, according to data from Pitchbook and the National Venture Capital Association.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 2, 2018

You’ll have the chance to enjoy a startup lunch on the rooftop , panels, mentor sessions, VC sessions, a special Startup Pitch Jam, and finally, the big party and “must attend” event known as Startup Night SXSW 2018. “ Startup Night SXSW 2018 is one of the “must attend” parties at SXSW. to 12:30 a.m.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 12, 2022

In 2018, co-founders Schuyler Deerman and James Chan started selling healthy meals at WeWork offices around Los Angeles out of giant Yeti coolers, standing around the kitchens during lunch time. Positive Food’s vertical integration technology is mainly done in-house, including production and a cold-chain logistics network.

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Tech.Co

MAY 25, 2018

If you’re an early-stage entrepreneur, technology has served you well. BlackTech Week was created by the leadership team from Code Fever to accelerate and support the innovation of black communities through training, networks and funding. “ Watch our video series at SXSW 2018 with The Case Foundation.

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Tech.Co

JUNE 22, 2018

Entrepreneurs preparing to launch a startup in 2019 should be aware of the latest trends that will guide their successes or failures. Industry analyst Mary Meeker’s 2018 Internet Trends presentation relies on data gathered across 2017. ” In April 2018, tech companies composed 25 percent of U.S. The Amazon Echo’s U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Before you start down the long hard road of an entrepreneur, it pays to look inside yourself to see what you love to do, and what would fit your definition of success. On the other hand, I worked with an entrepreneur who really wanted to cure world hunger, but forgot that hungry people rarely have any money. billion buyout.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Continuing to micromanage both as your business grows is the downfall of many entrepreneurs. As a small business owner and entrepreneur, you may relish the flexibility and the challenge of getting that first traction and customer recognition. The result was a growth plateau, as well as entrepreneur health and family balance challenges.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2018

They don’t realize that you can make your own luck as an entrepreneur, start your own business, and get an unprecedented opportunity to achieve your highest potential. Increase the strength of your network of relationships. You need a powerful network inside and outside of work.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Every year, at the end of the year, we share some reflections on the past year from our readers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, sponsors, and others in the local technology community. While 2018 was all about better understanding the SoCal opportunity, 2019 was about honing our focus and defining our core programs.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2018

Now is the time to be an entrepreneur and create a business from your passion. Yet, as an angel investor myself, I can attest that many potential entrepreneurs try to take shortcuts, or ignore the realities of business. Participate in networking platforms and events for support. This is the time for pivots as required.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Whether you are an executive, an entrepreneur, a marketer, or a salesperson, it’s time to look beyond how you sell, and focus on how your customers buy. In business, buying decisions are now often made by a network of highly connected individuals across a virtual world through instant messaging. It’s time to get started today.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 13, 2017

VentureWell, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that supports science and technology entrepreneurs, has selected a medical simulation startup founded by University of Maine students to receive funding and training. The company, Zephyrus Simulation LLC, was spun off from a product developed by a group of bioengineering students at UMaine.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2019

With the ITRC 2018 End-of-Year Data Breach Report revealing a 126 percent increase in stolen sensitive personal information, there is a growing population out there worried about all the people intent on hurting them. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

At Techstars Startup Week Phoenix 2018 powered by Chase for Business , leaders from Phoenix-based organizations discussed how they help break down barriers to entry for entrepreneurs. Techstars Startup Week is celebration of entrepreneurs in cities around the globe. Find the Bridge.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

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. Peer-to-peer networking with other startups and founders in the same stage. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The most successful entrepreneurs and business owners I know are humble, and they don’t have an inflated sense of self. I come from the same world, with an additional decade advising entrepreneurs, and I enthusiastically confirm his view. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/17/2018. It’s a recipe for disaster.

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