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Report Tallies $7.7 Billion In SoCal IT Exits In 2011

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The report--compiled by Ocean Road Partners--included both venture-backed and self-financed information technology companies. During 2011, the analysis identified 73 exits by companies, with an average value of approximately $106M. A new report released today tallies up $7.7

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Four Sites To Add Adventure To Your Summer Travel Plans

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We've dug through our database of high tech companies, web sites, and startups and found four Southern California companies and web sites looking to cater to that adventure traveler in you. . AdventureLink is backed by Allegis Capital, Anthem Ventures, and the Mailroom Fund, and is run by adventurer Jeff Dossett.

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Interview with Justin and Dawn Newton, Netki

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Justin and Dawn Newton , the co-founders of Netki, spoke to us about the company and its solution. From NetZero, I went to Demand Media, where I was EVP of IT. Dawn Newton: I also started on the Internet before it went mainstream, and worked at a company called Interaccess, which was based out of Chicago.

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Bro Factor – Intimate Relationships Which Provide Your Startup With An Unfair Advantage

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In the world of Big Dumb Companies (&# BDC&# ), there is little likelihood you will establish a professional relationship with someone outside of your company that goes beyond a casual friendship. At large companies, such behavior is often discouraged and in many organizations, it is even considered unprofessional.

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Roping in the Legal Eagles

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Such attorneys can also add tremendous value in your negotiations with Big Dumb Companies (BDCs), as they can ensure that you focus on the deal points that are of most significance to a small entity. The reference may be well-intentioned, but the lawyer’s allegiance may be divided between the investor and you. Go Nuclear.