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Intro to the LA Startup Scene

Tech Zulu Event

Article after article points out that Los Angeles is on its way to becoming one of the most robust startup communities in the United States. He also went over the common misconceptions people have, dispelling the belief that Silicon Valley is the only place where you can get access to capital.

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The Venture Capital Industry: The Current State of Affairs

Jason Nazar

If the limited partners who fund venture firms either a) change the percent of funds they allocate to VCs or b) don’t come through on their capital calls, we’ll all quickly find the venture community becoming drastically constrained. So what does this mean for internet entrepreneurs?

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The Challenges (& Opportunities) of Starting a Tech Company in LA

Jason Nazar

I asked the panelists ( David Travers , Brian Norgard , Fouad ElNaggar , & Demian Sellfors ) about the specific challenges that we face down here in Los Angeles as opposed to Silicon Valley. That’s typically not the case in Los Angeles. Challenge #3 – There Needs to Be More Institutional Capital in Los Angeles.

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Interview with Mark Suster, GRP Partners

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GRP has just recently closed on a new $200M fund, and Mark has been one of the more active venture capitalists in the Los Angeles area in recent months. We have a regional focus here, and the market is underserved in venture capital, yet it's the second largest metropolis and DMA in the country. We'll even write a half a million check.