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MARCH 11, 2014

But, what that really did, is it allowed us to use that network to incubate the software we are building now for YouTube. We saw that fan activity, and were excited about it, and thought it was really cool. But, more often than not, they''re doing different kinds of activities around a brand. That''s when we rebranded to ZEFR.

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Hollywood Help Media Content 159

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2012

Los Angeles-based startup accelerator MuckerLab is booting up its first Demo Day later this afternoon, debuting nine new startups out of its incubator focused on Internet software, services, and media. READ MORE>>.

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Incubator Social Media Media Software Development 219

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

According to Shopzilla, it will use the acquisition of Connexity to help bolster Aisle A, its "Audience Activation" division. The acquisition looks to be the first from the set of clients at Ventura Ventures Technology Center (V2TC), the startup incubator facility in Ventura. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed.

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Ventura Advertising Incubator Acquisition 225

socalTECH

JULY 23, 2012

There's been a surge in startup accelerator activity in Los Angeles in the last year, as interest in starting a company in the region has grown, and a wide range of experienced entrepreneurs and investors have pitched in to help companies get to the next level. Of that, $97.47 in companies associated with digital studio Science Inc.

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Los Angeles Angel Report Startup 234

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2021

In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities. Get involved in startup-business incubator activities with peers at school. Don’t forget business writing and communication.

Entrepreneur 149

Entrepreneur Tips Writing Coach 149

socalTECH

OCTOBER 22, 2012

According to TX Zhou, who is heading up efforts for the investment firm, the venture capital firm is an arm of private investment firm Karlin Asset Management, the private family office of Gary Karlin Michelson, and is looking to help bolster sources of local capital for startups. Karlin Asset Management has $1.4 billion in assets.

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Los Angeles Invest Angel Startup 183

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

David Carter and Allen Hurff are two startup veterans, who believe they have a new formula to help create early stage, technology companies, through their new "startup studio", Zuma Ventures (www.zumavc.com). How is this different than accelerator or incubator? When that happened, I came out to LA and helped to co-found Amplify.

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Startup Technology Incubator Silver Lake 231

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

They helped create over 5 million new businesses in 2022, a forty percent increase over the previous year. Early customer feedback will position your solution, and help you make pivots before critical time and money are lost. Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity.

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Entrepreneur Startup Social Media News 104

socalTECH

DECEMBER 31, 2014

We''re continuing to feature reflections on the last year from movers and shakers in the local high tech community, and today have thoughts from Gerhard Apfelthaler , who is Dean of California Lutheran University''s School of Management , which has been very active in Ventura County helping to promote startup and entrepreneurial activity.

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Westlake Village Thousand Oaks Startup Ventura 147

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Based on my recent experience as an angel investor, and advisor to new business owners, I now recommend that all entrepreneurs, especially introverts, learn and practice the discipline they need to build and nurture relationships with key constituents through the following activities: Formalize a mentoring relationship with someone you trust.

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Entrepreneur Mentor Activity Startup 104

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

I can’t help you get into the right mindset, but I can offer some proven specific steps for translating a business dream into reality, based on my own years of experience working at all levels in the business world: Narrow your focus, to identify your major business goal. Prioritize the activities and execution within each step.

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Writing Startup Summary Activity 139

SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 4, 2012

They're also both active angel investors in the LA startup scene having invested in some of the most popular LA tech companies. Josh and Diego started Beachmint in 2010 and since then have raised over (wait for it.) $70 70 Million Dollars. See [link] (more)

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socalTECH

AUGUST 29, 2013

Can tapping the power of the crowd not only help you find customers and help fund your project, but also help you shape your startup idea and find funding? Dirk Ahlborn: We are coming out of the nonprofit incubator, the Girvan Institute of Technology, which has been around since 2002, and is funded by NASA Ames.

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Ideas Patents Funding Startup 178

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

And my company is hugely relevant to what they’re doing so having an advocate at senior levels there is certainly a help.” Each local participating VC will base themselves out of this facility at least 1 day / week and plan to spend time actively with any company that is admitted into Launchpad LA.

Venture Capital 287

Venture Capital Funding Startup GRP Partners 287

socalTECH

JULY 16, 2014

For the last few years, startup accelerator MuckerLab has been helping very early stage companies define and grow their businesses, using the accelerator model and small investments to get companies to the next stage. Erik Rannala: Really, it''s the quality of the companies in the market, plus the level of activity. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Capital Incubator Invest 206

socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2014

In a world with a rash of startup incubators and accelerators, super angels, crowdfunding sites, and more, what''s the relevance of organized angel investments groups? Terry Kay: We have always been about helping the entrepreneurs succeed, first, and then, we figure out how we get our fair share from that success.

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Pasadena Angels Pasadena Angel Startup 162

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2021

Of course, it helps to pick a business model that minimizes these costs, such as e-commerce to minimize initial staff and facilities, or professional services, where you are the initial product. Actively seek out government and local incentives. Join a startup accelerator or structured peer group.

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Startup Resource Customer Custom 161

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

The new group, The Tech CEO Network , said it is looking to help bridge between the technology present at local schools like Caltech, UCLA, USC, UC Irvine, and other universities, and actual, viable companies. Both also have been active on Los Angeles Venture Association.

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Research Tech Coast Angels Company Companies 164

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Early customer feedback will position your solution, and help you make pivots before critical time and money are lost. Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive. The cost of social media done well is low.

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Tips Startup Social Media News 161

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2018

In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities. Get involved in startup-business incubator activities with peers at school. Don’t forget business writing and communication.

Startup 97

Startup Writing Coach Incubator 97

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 28, 2013

Helping solicit new business ideas and patents from individuals, federal research labs, universities and other R&D organizations countrywide. It gives members access to the disruptive power of the crowd to vote, comment and refine, and impact ideas in development to help build viable companies. How its online incubation works.

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El Segundo Social Network Startup Patents 76

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Our partnership with Wearable World will help us realize a vision that is about the common good, and our goal for San Francisco is to create a platform of real products and solutions that improve people’s day to day lives.”. Wearable World, Inc. , Nominations for the IoT Innovation Council are currently being accepted now through November 30.

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Incubator Design Entrepreneur Help 82

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

We caught up with Mickie Rosen , the firm's CEO, about the company, its links to Best Buy, and how it was incubated out of Fuse Capital. Ross Levinsohn of Fuse Capital also is involved in incubating Tecca. Why did you decide to incubate this firm--rather than fund something already in the market?

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Incubator Startup Web Technical Review 239

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

its Media Camp accelerator program wil lbe launching in Los Angeles, to help early stage companies create "disruptive innovations" in entertainment. has realized that much of the activity in startups related to content is centered closer to Hollywood and Southern California's entertainment industry. Entertainment. READ MORE>>.

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Los Angeles Angel Startup Entertainment 217

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

A friend recently asked me to give his startup-minded daughter some advice to help her vet undergraduate entrepreneurial programs. In the past few years, colleges have been publishing the number of businesses which they have played an active role in launching. A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Class Patents 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 19, 2017

We are devoted to the mission of supercharging Southern California's technology ecosystem, and help it emerge as a world class technology hub by 2025. There are many gaps to fill, and ways we can make a difference by encouraging more entrepreneurial activity in Southern California. How did you decide to found the Alliance?

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Southern California Venture Capital Startup Entrepreneur 170

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. I also love Tala, the app that uses alternative data to deliver instant credit and help users build their financial identities.

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Dollar Shave Club Tsavo Userplane Southern California 140

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

These resources are definitely not limited to students, since every university seeks out and needs the real world exposure and experience of entrepreneurs who already are active in the real world marketplace. They also provide incubator services and space for early startups. Early-stage funding.

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Startup Incubator Resource Mentor 95

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JUNE 22, 2009

According to the venture backed firm, the new software for T-Mobile's myTouch 3G, learns a user's favorite locations and helps them find local retailers, restaurants, and attractions. Geodelic is headed by Rahul Sonnad, and is backed by $3.5M in funding from Clearstone Venture Partners and Shasta Ventures. and Jamdat. READ MORE>>.

Mobile 100

Mobile Clearstone Santa Monica Yahoo 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2016

In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities. Get involved in startup-business incubator activities with peers at school. Don’t forget business writing and communication.

Entrepreneur 98

Entrepreneur Tips Writing Coach 98

socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Erik Rannala: MuckerLab is a new startup accelerator, focused on incubation stage Internet, software, services, and media businesses here in LA. He created one of the first industrial R&D labs, and hired and brought in a bunch of investors to help iterate, and experiment, and build new products. Erik, thanks for the time.

Technical Advisors 176

Technical Advisors Startup Southern California Los Angeles 176

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MARCH 4, 2021

I think, now more than ever, Flippy meets the distinct challenges and can help our customers spur new growth. I had been seed investing and incubating businesses, and was sitting with a friend of mine, John Miller, who ran Caliburger, which is a 35 location burger chain, which is exporting the California lifestyle, much like In-N-Out does.

Startup 113

Startup Venture Capital Capital Customer 113

socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2014

There seems to a perpetual shortage of local venture capital investors in the region, despite the huge growth in startup activity here, particularly along Silicon Beach. We feel that we can really help with manufacturing and bringing products to market. That really is helping to move the ecosystem to the next level.

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Seed Funding Santa Monica Funding Startup 220

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities. Get involved in startup-business incubator activities with peers at school. Don’t forget business writing and communication.

Writing 111

Writing Coach Incubator Entrepreneur 111

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2012

These resources are definitely not limited to students, since every university seeks out and needs the real world exposure and experience of entrepreneurs who already are active in the real world marketplace. They also provide incubator services and space for early startups. Early-stage funding.

Entrepreneur 92

Entrepreneur Incubator Mentor Research 92

socalTECH

JULY 10, 2015

The company--which entered the accelerator earlier this year--said its new product, Rexter360 , is an enterprise version of its RexterPro product, which helps users by applying a scientific, mathematical calculation of relationship strength and engagement level to figure out who to call to advance sales activities.

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Product Pasadena Software Development Activity 100

Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

With the rise in startup activity around the country, more local organizations are emerging to help provide resources, training, education, and funding to support underserved communities and their dreams to build a business. At The Armory, Potter is helping strength the veteran community through partnerships.

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Resource Organization Mentor News 70