TechCrunch LA
JUNE 10, 2020
Team up with Black firms already doing the work. We’ve created the HBCUvc Donor Circle as an opportunity for supporters and individuals to engage in our work and join a long-term strategy toward racial equity in venture capital and technology,” she wrote in the post. The program is expanding to Chicago in 2021, the blog post notes.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
In fact, the latest figures show that crowdfunding globally is expected to reach $114 billion by 2021, exceeding the amounts contributed by either angel groups or VCs alone. According to more recent statistics , fewer than a quarter of all crowdfunding operations end up being successful, and the rest have to return anything they do collect.
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SoCal Tech Calendar
MARCH 29, 2021
Friday, April 2, 2021 -- USC Viterbi Startup Garage Deadline. USC Viterbi Startup Garage (VSG) is hosting an open call for early-stage technology startups for their Spring Cohort kicking off late-April. Interested teams should apply no later than Midnight April 2, 2021 (PT). See [link] (more)
SoCal Tech Calendar
JULY 27, 2021
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 -- Viterbi Startup Garage Oceanside Chat. Most startups come to early stage VCs and angels woefully unprepared for equity funding. What will successfully garner you non-dilutive financing is not the same as what makes a startup a venture fundable opportunity.
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Something happened in the past 7 years in the startup and venture capital world that I hadn’t experienced since the late 90’s — we all began praying to the God of Valuation. How might our next phase of the journey seem brighter, even with more uncertain days for startups and capital markets? What happened? There was no money train.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 21, 2021
When you see startups like SpaceX and Pinterest grow from a low valuation to a billion dollars in just a few years, it’s easy to assume that if you just keep doing what you are doing, you can get there as well. Of course, that means a mindset willing to give up much more equity, and taking on a whole new level of risk.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 23, 2021
Thus, in my role as mentor to young entrepreneurs, I always recommend that you first take a hard look at your own values and priorities, before jumping into any new startup, as the founder, or even as a side hustle. Timing is critical for every startup. Of course, if you wait for the perfect time, you may never start.
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