Startup Next Opens Los Angeles Applications
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MARCH 1, 2016
Startup Next Los Angeles , a program which is part of the Techstars startup accelerator, said Tuesday that it has opened up applications for its Fall program. READ MORE>>.
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Every Startup Goes Through Distinctive Funding Phases
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 5, 2023
Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million-dollar investment before they even have a business plan. It’s helpful to think of startups as proceeding through several stages, which I have defined a long time ago from a funding perspective. Don’t waste your resources on the wrong ones.
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Techstars Los Angeles names Matt Kozlov as its new managing director
TechCrunch LA
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Techstars Los Angeles , the local Los Angeles-focused branch of the global accelerator network, has named Matt Kozlov as its new managing director. Now, Kozlov turns his attention to the Los Angeles ecosystem broadly. And remote work means that Los Angeles could be a fixture for more investors looking to escape the Bay.
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How To Find Support Resources For Your Startup Stage
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million dollar investment before they even have a business plan. It’s helpful to think of startups as proceeding through several stages, which I have defined a long time ago from a funding perspective. Don’t waste your resources on the wrong ones.
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10 Recommendations For Aspiring New Venture Investors
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 6, 2022
Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. First of all, it’s more of an investment in people than in a business, since the startup is usually an idea barely half-baked when they need your money.
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10 Ways To Get The Capital You Need For Your Startup
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 21, 2023
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” On the other hand, there are many additional creative options available for starting a business that you might not find for buying a car, home, or other major consumer item.
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Upfront Ventures Adds Hamet Watt as New Investment Partner
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
But as sweet as that success has been (we invested pre-revenue in a small team) today my even more important news was the further expansion of our partner ranks. He first came to see me in 2008 when we was raising money for his 1st startup – NextMedium. Startup DNA. I’ve known Hamet for 5 years. Media relationships.
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5 Startup Stages And The Right Investors For Each One
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 22, 2020
Luckily, not all investors are looking for the same thing, so it pays to know what type of investors are most interested in what your startup brings to the table. The key is understanding how potential investors see you, and especially how they view the maturity stage of your startup. Congratulations!
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Interview with Dave Eastman, Viterbi Startup Garage
socalTECH
APRIL 13, 2021
For today's interview, we spoke to Dave Eastman, the Director of the Viterbi Startup Garage, a startup incubator that is run by the University of Southern California, out of its location in Marina Del Rey. What is Viterbi Startup Garage? The Startup Garage is located physically in Marina Del Rey, in the twin tower on Admiralty.
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10 Keys To Making Money By Investing In Entrepreneurs
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. First of all, it’s more of an investment in people than in a business, since the startup is usually an idea barely half-baked when they need your money.
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Venture firm M13 names former Techstars LA managing director, Anna Barber, as its newest partner
TechCrunch LA
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The Los Angeles and New York-based venture firm M13 has managed to nab former Techstars LA managing director, Anna Barber, as its newest partner and the head of its internal venture studio, Launchpad. The starting gun for M13’s Launchpad program was in 2019 and the program currently has managed to spin up three startups.
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5 Startup Funding Models That Depend On The Consumer
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Yet as I mentor entrepreneurs around the country, crowdfunding still seems to be one of the least understood approaches to startup funding, with more myths than accredited angels and professional venture capital investors combined. Startup equity model. Product pre-order model. Donation good-cause model. In the U.S.,
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Some Reflections on VC Investment Decisions
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 27, 2014
I started in 2007 with a thesis that my primary investment decision would be about the team (70%) and only afterward about the market opportunity (30%). I was telling him that it was much easier when I started because there were fewer deals, life was less public and somehow the world seemed to be spinning more slowly.
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5 Venture Periods Call For Unique Funding Strategies
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 17, 2023
Luckily, not all investors are looking for the same thing, so it pays to know what type of investors are most interested in what your startup brings to the table. The key is understanding how potential investors see you, and especially how they view the maturity stage of your startup. Congratulations!
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Interview With Startup Boost, Matt Stodder and Blake Caldwell
socalTECH
APRIL 10, 2018
What is Startup Boost , and how is it looking to help early stage startups in Los Angeles? We recently sat down with Matt Stodder , Co-Director of Startup Boost/Los Angeles, and Blake Caldwell , Global Director of Startup Boost, to learn more about the program, what it offers up to startups.
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Former Tinder VP Launches Startup Accelerator, Product Club
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JULY 13, 2020
who is based in Los Angeles--has launched a brand new startup accelerator called Product Club , which is aiming itself at accelerating a small class of product-focused startups. The new accelerator said it will invest $100K in three companies, taking 5 percent equity, and run its accelerator entirely remote.
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Check Your Entrepreneurial DNA Before You Start Up
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 19, 2015
As an angel investor, I get requests almost every day to review a new product or website, and provide feedback on its potential success. Yet I can’t remember the last time any entrepreneur asked me to assess personal potential, despite the fact that most investors will admit they invest in the person more than the product.
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How More Women Are Becoming Angel Investors, with Eva Yazhari
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
Venture and angel investing has long been considered a man''s world--with domination of the industry, executives, financiers, and others by men, with only a few exceptions. Eva Helene Yazhari: It''s a program for budding angel investors, and female angel investors. How does that investment process work?
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276 Disney Launches New LA Startup Accelerator
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Walt Disney Company said Wednesday that it is launching a new, Los Angeles based startup accelerator, focused on. startups looking to develop consumer entertainment experiences, called the Disney Accelerator. Disney is tapping the startup accelerator expertise of TechStars to operate the program. READ MORE>>.
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187 LaunchpadLA Opens Spring Applications, Bumps Investment Dollars
socalTECH
JANUARY 4, 2013
Santa Monica-based startup accelerator LaunchpadLA has just opened up its spring 2013 class applications, and bumped the amount it invests in startups. The amount invested per startup is double what LaunchpadLA was previously offering to startups in the program. READ MORE>>.
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Financing a Start-Up
Tech Coast Venture Network
APRIL 22, 2010
Virgina Lorimor There are several options for financing a start-up business that tend to follow a natural course in a business’ development: Personal Investment. This is where all entrepreneurs have to start. Angel Investors & Venture Capital. Remember, help is only a mentor away. www.WINopp.com.
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Proceed With Caution Selecting Startup Investments
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. First of all, it’s more of an investment in people than in a business, since the startup is usually an idea barely half-baked when they need your money.
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6 Tips On Where And When To Look For Startup Funding
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 22, 2020
One of the biggest myths I have found in the entrepreneur community is that every startup needs one or more outside investors for credibility and success, and perhaps is even entitled to at least one. Draw up a list of the best prospects, and put together your best story for follow-up. But don’t wait for them to contact you.
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LA tech industry mourns Kobe Bryant
TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 26, 2020
The Los Angeles startup community is joining the rest of the world in mourning the death of NBA superstar, entrepreneur and investor Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif., Last year, the investment firm expanded with a $1.7 shortly before 10 a.m. You will be missed, @kobebryant.
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8 Steps To A Satisfying And Successful Business Exit
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Although many won’t admit it, true entrepreneurs can’t wait to exit their current startup, and build a new and better one with their next great idea. For these reasons, I always look for an overt exit strategy in every startup I might consider for an angel investment. Set your startup health gauges and use them.
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Zuma Ventures: Creating A New Technology Startup Model
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
David Carter and Allen Hurff are two startup veterans, who believe they have a new formula to help create early stage, technology companies, through their new "startup studio", Zuma Ventures (www.zumavc.com). We sat down with David and Allen to learn more about how the company wants to change how startups are created.
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231 10 Steps To Investing Successfully In New Ventures
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. First of all, it’s more of an investment in people than in a business, since the startup is usually an idea barely half-baked when they need your money.
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8 Entrepreneur Attributes Proven To Attract Investors
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 28, 2021
As an angel investor in early-stage startups, I’ve long noticed my peers apparent bias toward the strength and character of the founding entrepreneurs, often overriding a strong solution to a painful problem with a big opportunity. Find and enjoy the company of one or more mentors. Marty Zwilling.
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Launchpad LA Starts Accepting Fall 2013 Applications
socalTECH
JULY 16, 2013
Launchpad LA , one of the more high profile startup accelerators in Los Angeles, has opened up applications for its next class. Launchpad LA offers up a $100,000 investment, free office space in Santa Monica, mentoring and access to resources, and much more to companies. READ MORE>>.
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Why The LA Dodgers Accelerator Is Combining Sports, Investment and Startups
socalTECH
AUGUST 25, 2015
Tucker Kain: In 2012, when the current ownership group bought the Dodgers, the group they pulled together was pretty heavily investment focused. They all had come from backgrounds as investment professionals, which is how they had built their own businesses. How did the idea to launch your own accelerator come about?
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6 Obligations That Come With Startup External Funding
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 11, 2021
As an angel investor to startups, I’m still surprised to find entrepreneurs who expect investors to give them money, and assume no strings attached. Angel and venture capital money always comes with ownership and management implications, starting with the obvious ones outlined in the term sheet for the deal.
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8 Potential Entrepreneur Assists From Your Alma Mater
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
As a startup advisor and investor, living in an area with several local universities, I’m continually surprised by how little many entrepreneurs know about the resources available from these institutions. Other project and research reports in their library are a rich source of new ideas, if you are still looking for a place to start.
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110 The Stage Fund Sets Partner In Los Angeles
socalTECH
JULY 27, 2016
The The Stage Fund , a investment and acquisition firm focused on acquiring turnaround companies, has tapped a longtime Southern California entrepreneur, Dan Tamkin , as a new Managing Partner in Los Angeles. According to the fund, Tamkin will be setting up a West Coast office for the fund, which is based in Denver, Colorado.
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Reflections On 2018: Matt Stodder, Startup Boost LA
socalTECH
JANUARY 7, 2019
My biggest takeaway this year was truly understanding the strength and cohesion of the Los Angeles startup community. There was no monetary reward for those who participated (and Startup Boost does not take fees or equity from the companies that we help). What was the biggest lesson you learned this year?
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LaunchpadLA Application Deadline Nears, As Class Graduates
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
Interested in getting some help in getting your startup off the ground and funded? Launchpad LA , the Los Angeles startup accelerator program which is run by Sam Teller, and was founded by venture capitalist Mark Suster, is gearing up for another class, to start next month.
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8 Keys To Preparing Early For Your Next New Venture
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 9, 2021
Although many won’t admit it, true entrepreneurs can’t wait to exit their current startup, and build a new and better one with their next great idea. For these reasons, I always look for an overt exit strategy in every startup I might consider for an angel investment. Set your startup health gauges and use them.
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How VCs Think About Adding New Partners
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
Let me start with the news that I’m excited to share with you. Investment experience (5 years a VC at Battery Ventures). Startup CEO experience (Founded P.S. Helped merge company with Seedling – on track to do $20 million combined revenue in 2015 – will now become Chairman).
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408 Interview with Mike Napoli, Tech Coast Angels
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
In your opinion, are your angels more or less active this year? So do you think the environment still tough for startups? That has allowed us to be more focused earlier with these companies, and we can come to a decision much sooner to go ahead or not go ahead with an investment. Mike Napoli: It's quality versus quantity.
Insights and Opinions: The Odd Couple: Angels and Accelerators
socalTECH
AUGUST 10, 2012
Southern California has the one of the largest gathering of organized angel investment groups, and a huge crop of startup accelerators: there's only one problem, which is they don't naturally work together. As a Pasadena Angel, I wanted to be shocked, but I wasnt. The Angel funding process can be arduous.
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How TenOneTen Ventures Is Investing In LA's Technology Future
socalTECH
MAY 2, 2013
However, the newest venture capital fund in the area TenOneTen Ventures (tenoneten.net), headed up by David Waxman and Gil Elbaz, is hoping to change that, by focusing its efforts on technology-focused startups here. Explain what kinds of investments TenOneTen makes or hopes to make? How did the new fund come about?
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10 Alternative Funding Sources For Your New Venture
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 29, 2020
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” On the other hand, there are many additional creative options available for starting a business that you might not find for buying a car, home, or other major consumer item.
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Launchpad LA Receives VC Funding: $50,000 Per Startup
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. years there has been an initiative in Los Angeles called Launchpad LA. But the most important metric has been the deep and lasting relationships that have been built with startups and also between senior executives.
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6 Lessons Most Entrepreneurs Only Learn On The Street
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 30, 2020
In my role as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I find that most have the technical challenges well understood, but many are a bit short on some basic street smarts , or basic business realities. Thus I often recommend that before you kick off your own business, you join another startup or existing business to see how things really work.
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TechZulu Presents 2012 Startup Forecast | Featuring Science, Tech Coast Angels, Amplify, StartEngine, upStart.LA
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DECEMBER 30, 2011
TechZulu is excited to invite you to the 2012 Startup and Entrepreneurial Forecast taking place on Tuesday Jan. We have a line up of amazing speakers who will share their insights and forecast for startup trends in 2012. Mike is actively involved with early-stage start-ups as an investor, advisor and board member.
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