how-to-become-a-vc 
InfoChachkie
OCTOBER 15, 2012
One the most frequent questions asked of me by entrepreneurs is, "How can I become a Venture Capitalist?" The inquiry is common because being a VC is (to an entrepreneur, at least) a sexy job. I define a "VC" as, "a professional investor who deploys third-party funds into relatively early-stage companies."
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
We have significant VC commitments (listed below) – every entering company will get $50,000 in funding, mentorship from top VCs and successful entrepreneurs plus free office space. To provide an opportunity for VCs and senior executives to engage with the community by giving back rather than just attending more cocktail parties.
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socalTECH
OCTOBER 19, 2017
It's already a great technology center for lots of different areas, but when compared with Silicon Valley, the activity level needs to go way up in order for Southern California to be on par with Silicon Valley. There are many gaps to fill, and ways we can make a difference by encouraging more entrepreneurial activity in Southern California.
Tech Zulu Event
AUGUST 28, 2013
One becomes a member by creating a profile, add team members, promote their company page and message or receive updates about the companies they follow. How its online incubation works. El Segundo, CA based JumpStarter Inc., Get feedback, collaborate and get funded. Social capital rewarded.
socalTECH
MAY 14, 2010
How has your first year been? Generally speaking, I'm really just been along for the ride this first year, learning how Cynthia, Luis, and Janelle run the day to day activities. Launchpad is a virtual incubator and accelerator, where we put companies in and give them quantitative and qualitative feedback and mentorship.
Tech Zulu Event
AUGUST 13, 2010
We'll use all the panel members' experiences to tell a "how to story" about bootstrapping to million. The time is once again upon us. Thousands of people submit their panels for SXSWi (South by Southwest Interactive) and only a handful will be selected to present. The best thing of all is that there are no judges! Ash Maurya, WiredReach.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 23, 2012
I can’t help feel a bit of rear-view mirror analysis in all of “VC model is broken” bears in our industry. This has led to the creation of incubators, accelerators and seed funds. They are frustrated by the past decade of subpar returns for the sector. The number of startups being created has increased by an order of magnitude.
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