Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Launchpad LA today announces it will accept applications for its third class of Los Angeles-based tech startups. 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. For the past 2.5 Report Card.

Venture Capital 287

Venture Capital Funding Startup GRP Partners 287

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

I have been involved with a high profile one in Los Angeles – Launchpad LA – and we’ve decided to make a shift so I thought this was a good time for reflection. Companies were getting funded more easily and many more companies were actually being created. We announced Fund I in 2011. So we went for it.

Venture Capital 290

Venture Capital Startup Idealab Funding 290

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

Key Events include: June 14-16: Hackathon presented by AT&T will gather a few hundred developers, coaches, and business professionals who will create startup pitches at ROC Santa Monica. June 17: Silicon Beach Fest: Pasadena Day , Hosted by Idealab. Sponsors include Esri, Scopely, and more offer more than $20,000 in prizes.

GRP Partners 88

GRP Partners MyLife Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 88