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Maverick Angels Merging Members Into Tech Coast Angels, Say Members

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Local angel investment group Maverick Angels is merging its membership base into the much larger Tech Coast Angels , according to members of the groups. In recent years, the Maverick Angels had mostly been focused on running coaching programs and seminars for entrepreneurs. READ MORE>>.

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Why not share your liquidity success with those who got you there?

Berkonomics

Here’s a thought for you to recall later when and if the event happens. Some companies, especially those financed by angel or VC investors, have good, formal stock option plans with properly priced options set to reward all employees and managers in the event of a corporate sale. Remember those who got you there.

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What do you give up when you take outside investors?

Berkonomics

Setting your expectations Taking in angel or venture money requires a setting of an entrepreneur’s expectations that may come as a shock at least at first. We know why investors “join” your company… So be aware that professional investors are in your company for the eventual large profits at the liquidity event.

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In Los Angeles, the Women’s March embraces technology to organize and inspire

TechCrunch LA

The roughly 300,000 marchers that filled the streets of downtown Los Angeles for the third annual Women’s March received more than just an opportunity to hear from some of the state’s high powered politicians, they were also part of a new experiment from local March organizers in bringing technology into the movement.

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Turn the tables: What’s an angel look like?

Berkonomics

Angel investors, particularly those in organized angel groups, are typically former entrepreneurs who have had successful liquidity events in their pasts, or executives of companies who’ve retired with the funds from their stock options. Email readers, continue here.] Networking events are great starting points.

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If you must lease an office, make it a short one!

Berkonomics

It is statistically true that at least half of the young companies funded by angel or venture investors will not survive three years from funding to demise, and more than that percentage will die with two years if not well financed. The most difficult thing to deal with in any of these events – now or future – is the office lease.

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New York Auto Show delayed until August over coronavirus concerns

TechCrunch LA

Organizers of the 2020 New York International Auto Show have postponed the event until August due to concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak. The event will now be held August 28 to September 6, according to a statement from Chris Sams, the show’s spokesman. “We Javits Convention Center in New York City.