socalTECH

JULY 26, 2011

The Los Angeles area ranks among the top markets for activity on the angel investment service AngelList , according to new statistics released by the service Monday. According to AngelList, Los Angeles was third in the list of top five locations with activity on the service.

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Los Angeles Angel Statistics Activity 167

TechCrunch LA

JULY 17, 2020

As the company said, there are no other methods available on the market that can allow for the creation of complex products from animal cells. Beginning on July 20, KFC will be selling Beyond Fried Chicken at 50 stores the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego areas, while supplies last, the company said. ” Image: Beyond Meat.

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Southern California Orange County Los Angeles San Diego 307

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 27, 2021

That’s how much Los Angeles-based ServiceTitan , a startup founded just eight years ago is worth now, thanks to some massive tailwinds around homebuilding and energy efficiency that are serving to boost the company’s bottom line and netting it an unprecedented valuation for a vertical software company, according to bankers.

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SaaS Glendale Statistics Los Angeles 292

Berkonomics

MARCH 9, 2017

Well, the numbers don’t lie, even if there are several sources of these statistics. Tech Coast Angels, one of the largest angel groups in the United States, published its data in 2016, showing sixty-eight percent plunging to less than the amount invested. Way above market investment returns. And risky too. And, the U.S.

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Startup Statistics Tech Coast Angels Study 266

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2014

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market-research data. Conduct your own customized market research. Modern libraries are still worth a visit.

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Marketing Entrepreneur Statistics Research 97

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2016

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market research data. Conduct your own customized market research. Modern libraries are still worth a visit.

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Marketing Startup Statistics Research 59

socalTECH

JUNE 18, 2013

The app--which is free--is the brainchild of David Rabie and Joe Sarafian, two Santa Monica entrepreneurs who were born and raised in Los Angeles. draft statistics stats sports sporting players history smartphone itunes draftpedia' The two were roommates at UC Santa Barbara and hatched the idea because they are diehard sports fans.

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Santa Monica Santa Barbara Statistics Seed Funding 227

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

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. Avoid long-term commitments. It is a hassle to move, requiring time and planning.

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Statistics Email Funding Marketing 243

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. As an accredited angel investor, I claim to be one of those professionals, and I’ve talked to many more.

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Equity Statistics Platform Entrepreneur 164

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We decided to take a look at two cities that were at the forefront of the e-scooter revolution – Los Angeles and Paris. What type of market, if any, is the right one? Paris has been an important market for the e-scooter industry at large, but the city has chafed against the vehicles, citing safety incidents , some of which were fatal.

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Los Angeles San Pedro Santa Monica Study 257

Berkonomics

MARCH 16, 2017

Checking with professional investors from angels to VC’s, the answer appears to be near unanimous: the quality of the proposed or actual management team comes in a strong first, before the attractiveness of the business plan itself. So, what do you think is more important?

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Statistics Ideas Entrepreneur Startup 243

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Project based on your market size how many widgets you will sell in every channel. You need 5 percent or more of revenue for marketing, maybe more for ongoing development, and people costs will double as you add benefits, insurance, training, IT and new processes. Forecast sales-volume expectations.

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Startup Pricing Sales Statistics 116

socalTECH

OCTOBER 16, 2013

According to Los Angeles-based search marketing company The Search Agency , more than one third of the total clicks on Google are now being driven by smartphones and tablets. The Search Agency also has been tracking other statistics in its report, which uses the company''s broad base of clients for data. percent year over year.

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Google Paid Search Statistics Advertising 147

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Vicente Capital Partners has invested $12.5M in a funding for sports statistics and information provider SportMEDIA Technology Corp. provides graphics, statistics, and video enhancement for sports broadcasts. provides graphics, statistics, and video enhancement for sports broadcasts.

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Capital Funding Statistics Venture Capital 150

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2023

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. billion by 2030, exceeding the amounts contributed by either angel groups or VCs alone. billion to USD 3.62 Early crowdfunding successes have been undeniable.

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Equity Platform Entrepreneur Statistics 80

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

Based on my own experience as a mentor and angel investor, I find that as many as ninety percent of startups fail in the first five years, despite their best efforts. Pick a name, location, and marketing strategy early. Names and taglines are critical to success. Define key metrics to measure progress and success.

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Social Media Metrics Media Tool 98

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Many first-time entrepreneurs find themselves unable to bootstrap their startups, and also unable to find early funding at the venture capital level or even with angel investors. Use the minimum viable product concept to get revenue early, and allow market and product pivots at minimal cost.

Startup 109

Startup Funding Equity Invest 109

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Project based on your market size how many widgets you will sell in every channel. You need 5 percent or more of revenue for marketing, maybe more for ongoing development, and people costs will double as you add benefits, insurance, training, IT and new processes. Forecast sales-volume expectations.

Startup 147

Startup Pricing Sales Statistics 147

socalTECH

DECEMBER 31, 2012

end-of-the-year coverage, we've run through our web statistics and figured out which were the. Ten Of The Top Tech Companies For Employees In LA - In November, we wrote what was one of our most popular features (and most controversial), a list of what companies in Los Angeles were the top tech companies to work for. As part of our.

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Southern California Thousand Oaks Incubator SpaceX 211

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2022

That’s not an attractive statistic if you crave control and power. The right time to jump is a function of favorable career, personal, and market circumstances. You don’t want to take money from friends and family, but it’s too early for angel investors and VCs. The right time to start dilemma.

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Startup USC Entrepreneur Statistics 130

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

We kind of feel like those are the markets that matter to digital media companies in the United States. HG: I think the big challenge for our market – which isn’t a secret – is not withstanding all this energy and entrepreneurial activity. Every major brand has a digital marketing strategy. How is the LA startup scene?

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Los Angeles Media Invest Startup 84

Berkonomics

JUNE 20, 2010

Avoid long-term commitments. 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. The greatest burden of either a growing company or one needing to retract and reduce expenses is the office lease.

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Statistics Email Funding Marketing 149

socalTECH

MAY 30, 2019

Our interview this morning is with Robin Richards , the CEO of Los Angeles-based CareerArc (www.careerarc.com). Richards also has been an active angel investor in local startups. Statistically, you are 10x more likely to get hired through a referral by an employee than a non-referral.

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Content Social Network Coach Help 193

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2021

Many first-time entrepreneurs find themselves unable to bootstrap their startups, and also unable to find early funding at the venture capital level or even with angel investors. Use the minimum viable product concept to get revenue early, and allow market and product pivots at minimal cost.

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Funding Startup Equity Invest 138

socalTECH

MARCH 31, 2014

That data--if you could just find the right piece--could be useful in a number of areas, particularly in the financial markets. Bitvore is based in Irvine, and is backed by serial entrepreneur Yuri Pikover, as well as other angels. I was hired to head up strategy, marketing development, and product management.

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Orange County Startup News IBM 245

socalTECH

MAY 17, 2018

That's what Los Angeles-based Eusoh (www.eusoh.com) is hoping to do. Allen Kamrava: It's technology which is a true alternative to the insurance market, the first ever. I worked in the medical field for the Kaiser HMO, and had my own surgical practice in the uber-competitive West Los Angeles market. What is Eusoh?

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Technology Startup West Los Angeles Platform 165

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2015

According to Statistic Brain , angel investors, numbering almost 300,000, contributed a record $25 billion to early-stage startups in the U.S. With more startups, angels still limit their focus to about one out of 40 requests. The world is a now single market, both homogeneous and heterogeneous.

Startup 108

Startup Social Media Entrepreneur Satisfaction 108

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2019

That’s not an attractive statistic if you crave control and power. The right time to jump is a function of favorable career, personal, and market circumstances. You don’t want to take money from friends and family, but it’s too early for angel investors and VCs. The right time to start dilemma.

Startup 97

Startup USC Entrepreneur Statistics 97

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2018

According to statistics by Fundly , crowdfunding contributed $34 billion in funding last year around the world, including peer-to-peer lending. by either angel groups or VCs alone. The infrastructure to manage thousands of shareholders in a single company, called the stock market for public companies, is missing.

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Equity Entrepreneur Statistics Funding 72

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Investors are showing an increased appetite for new stocks, with a good percentage of deals pricing above the marketed share price range. Last year 300,000+ American angels invested an estimated $25 billion in more than 70,000 startup deals. The world is a now single market, both homogeneous and heterogeneous.

Startup 128

Startup Social Media Satisfaction Entrepreneur 128

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2015

According to recent statistics , there are already over 500 website crowdfunding platforms, such as Kickstarter , available; and over $5 billion was raised this way last year. A seed-stage “super angel.” Ron Conway , of SV Angels, and Reid Hoffman , LinkedIn's founder, are names often mentioned in this category.

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Funding Venture Capital Startup Seed Funding 104

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2017

As an angel investor and business advisor on new ventures, I expect to see five-year financial projections from every entrepreneur. Based on your market size and penetration expectations, size how many units you will sell, at what price, in every channel. Set a target growth and market penetration rate.

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Pricing Startup Entrepreneur Invest 57

socalTECH

DECEMBER 5, 2013

To try to figure out a better model to support great content, Los Angeles-based Tubestart (www.tubestart.com) recently launched a crowdfunding site, specifically aimed at digital video and YouTube creators. That''s the statistics across the board. That is, your friends, and friends of your friends.

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Content Platform Sites Web 231

StartUp Beat

JULY 26, 2017

Rural US has been at the heart of the discussion, but cities aren’t doing much better with nearly two thirds of the population of Los Angeles living in an area with only one provider. The website gathers statistics for each state like “average statewide speed,” and pits states against each other in top 10 lists like “most connected.”.

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Software Review Technical Review Competition Statistics 40

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

In developing countries, like China and India, the statistics are reversed. Violent market swings usually hit public companies first. Private companies in less-relevant market segments can often fly under the radar in turbulent times like the recent recession. Startup founders don’t fit in a public company.

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Startup Report Entrepreneur Statistics 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2015

Project based on your market size how many widgets you will sell in every channel. You need 5 percent or more of revenue for marketing, maybe more for ongoing development, and people costs will double as you add benefits, insurance, training, IT and new processes. Forecast sales-volume expectations.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Startup Pricing Sales 102

socalTECH

APRIL 24, 2015

While there, I was approached by a guy with an idea around sports statistics, and we spent about two months to figure out what was interesting about the sports market. That's not much, since there are 7,000 football games every week, but it enabled us to take a look at the market. That's a very fragmented market to capture.

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Media Startup Avalon Social Media 100