Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 28, 2013

Helping solicit new business ideas and patents from individuals, federal research labs, universities and other R&D organizations countrywide. Members submit ideas and patents, the JumpStartFund community members and the JumpStartFund team vets them. El Segundo, CA based JumpStarter Inc., Social network for investors.

El Segundo 76

El Segundo Social Network Startup Patents 76

SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

63 Los Angeles Entrepreneurs To Be Proud Of By mario on May 2, 2012 in Features , grid. Features like this, as well as our daily interviews wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of our sponsor eMinutes – a law firm here in Los Angeles that focuses on helping entrepreneurs structure their companies. Subscribe to RSS.

Los Angeles 78

Los Angeles Entrepreneur Angel Fractional CTO 78

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Additionally, independent organizations, such as Pitchbook, compile annual lists of the number of VC-backed companies launched at US Universities. How much Angel and institutional money did they collectively raise? Ask: How many patents were filed by students and faculty during each of the past five years?

Venture Capital 100

Venture Capital Technical Review Class Patents 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2020

As a result, he missed opportunities, and the whole organization suffered. There are complex processes, like filing a patent, and financial tools that may be new to you, including Excel and Quickbooks. In my experience as an angel investor, it was an accepted axiom that we invested in people, even more than the product.

Product 123

Product Startup Tips Entrepreneur 123

socalTECH

MARCH 28, 2014

Los Angeles-based mobile advertising company Airpush has quietly grown to around $100M in annual revenues, according to a recent ranking from Forbes--a big surprise, as the company was completely bootstrapped by founder Asher Delug , who eschewed the usual use of venture capital and private equity to build a company to those revenue levels.

Startup 196

Startup Mobile Advertising Organization 196

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Music Prodigy , a Los Angeles based music education technology firm serious on improving the way people learn, play and interact with music beat over 70 startups with their app Rock Prodigy to win the Silicon Beach Awards. Winning the USC’s Silicon Beach Awards however is not their only accomplishment. Winning Not By Sheer Luck.

Education 106

Education Startup Technology Patents 106

socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. companies, universities, and organizations will be sharing their latest technologies, products, and services in this unique Southern California event. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. Sponsoring socalTECH's Executive Moves section.

Southern California 140

Southern California IP Orange County Glendale 140

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies. Cadence, Intel, IBM, Freescale, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys, LSI, X-Fab, and many other leading-edge companies, universities, and organizations will be sharing their latest technologies, products, and services in this unique Southern California event. Startups Made Simple.

Advertising 113

Advertising Southern California IP VentureNet 113

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2013

We all want to have our vision realized sooner rather than later, but it can be a big mistake to bring in investors rather than patiently building your business at a slow, steady pace (organic growth). That’s not the same as instilling discipline in a larger organization, where most the challenge is people. Need to spread the risk.

Startup 100

Startup Entrepreneur Technical Review Equity 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2016

Most universities have a file of patents from project work that they are willing to license to any entrepreneur for business commercialization, with little or no cost up front. These often lead to angel investors and venture capital investments later, or connections to local company venture funds for selected focus and technology areas.

Entrepreneur 55

Entrepreneur Capital Class Startup 55

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

We all want to have our vision realized sooner rather than later, but it can be a big mistake to bring in investors rather than patiently building your business at a slow, steady pace (organic growth). That’s not the same as instilling discipline in a larger organization, where most the challenge is people. Need to spread the risk.

Technical Review 95

Technical Review Startup Equity Entrepreneur 95

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Currently an active angel investor (venture capital) with over 20 investments in startup companies, Mr. Sudek sits on the Tech Coast Angels board of governors (the largest angel investment organization in the US). Through Tech Coast Angels, he has screened in excess of four hundred start-up companies.

Orange County 106

Orange County Miramar Startup Tech Coast Angels 106

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

We all want to have our vision realized sooner rather than later, but it can be a big mistake to bring in investors rather than patiently building your business at a slow, steady pace (organic growth). That’s not the same as instilling discipline in a larger organization, where most the challenge is people. Need to spread the risk.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup Equity 102

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 22, 2013

According to Shannon Roy, VP Enterprise Services of Quipa US, it will allow them to offer a new security solution to organizations that need agility when working collaboratively with outside parties on business transactions. The partnership doesn’t just benefit CapLinked alone. More Agile & Secure Than Trad VPN technologies.

Yammer 72

Yammer Journal Networking Software 72

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 23, 2014

Today, Grokker.com, the community driven content network offering has 3500 plus high quality, expert-led videos for yoga, fitness and cooking too make it easy and enjoyable for enthusiasts to discover valuable content and seamlessly organize and share choice topics, experts and opinions with a larger like-minded community.

Help 87

Help Content Activity Networking 87

socalTECH

MAY 14, 2010

Matthew Jenusaitis: Overall, I am real happy with the first year, both from a personal point of view, as well as for the organization. I have also been very happy with our organization. So what are the major issues you're now tackling as an organization? Thanks for the time this morning. How has your first year been?

OCTANE 174

OCTANE Orange County Technical Review Southern California 174

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2014

VCs and Angel investors like to see a startup that is running lean and mean, with no more than three or four of the conventional C-level or VP titles. Diversity is generally only an issue in large organizations, and if your startup is that large, investors will definitely be nervous. Chief Diversity Officer. Chief Legal Officer.

CTO Hire 100

CTO Hire Funding Cloud Computing CIO 100

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 20, 2012

In college at the California Institute of Technology, he patented a new loudspeaker design and formed GNP Loudspeakers, Inc. Chris Dumler , Co-Founder of Los Angeles Startup Foundation. Chris Dumler is an advocate of the Los Angeles startup community and the culture that holds it together. Gold Sponsor. . Silver Sponsor.

Idealab 84

Idealab Tech Coast Angels CalTech Startup 84

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

VCs and Angel investors like to see a startup that is running lean and mean, with no more than three or four of the conventional C-level or VP titles. Diversity is generally only an issue in large organizations, and if your startup is that large, investors will definitely be nervous. Chief Diversity Officer. Chief Legal Officer.

Startup 97

Startup Invest CTO Hire Cloud Computing 97

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

It's been awhile since we last caught up with Los Angeles-based Language Weaver (www.languageweaver.com), a venture-backed firm which develops language translation software, so we sat down the other day with Mark Tapling , the President and CEO of the firm, to hear more about where the company is nowadays--plus its strategy for growth and an exit.

Software Review 145

Software Review USC Content Tech Coast Angels 145

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 18, 2013

Tech Coast Angel investor Dale Okuno came out because he believes that MuckerLab attracts better talent because they keep their class size small and focused. Okuno has been investing in Los Angeles startups for the past three years after selling his own company E-Z Data. Or maybe a goldmine. He is looking to find more. Founded by L.A.’s

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Class Startup Tech Coast Angels CTO Coach 100

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

I grew up in Los Angeles and went to undergrad at UC Santa Barbara, graduating in 2003 with Honors in Economics. You and I were talking about a startup recently and where they might go for seed stage funding, what is your impression on that aspect here in Los Angeles? Los Angeles is a great place for startups.

Startup 150

Startup SEO Pepperdine Blogging 150

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2010

VCs and angel investors like to see a startup that is running lean and mean, with no more than three or four of the conventional C-level or VP titles. Diversity is generally only an issue in large organizations, and if your startup is that large, investors will definitely be nervous. Chief Diversity Officer. Chief Legal Officer.

Startup 90

Startup CTO Hire Cloud Computing CIO 90

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Funding for pre-revenue startups used to be the domain of angel investors, but they have moved up-stage. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. Real customers give you real feedback, rather than just tell you what you want to hear. Register some intellectual property.

Funding 112

Funding Entrepreneur Startup CTO Hire 112

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2012

Funding for pre-revenue startups used to be the domain of angel investors, but they have moved up-stage. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. Real customers give you real feedback, rather than just tell you what you want to hear. Register some intellectual property.

Startup 104

Startup CTO Hire Press Customer 104

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

plus a large settlement on patent disputes paid from Google) so Bill did well on it. Plus, a TweetUp already means a meet up in a city organized through Twitter. 6mm in Series B - Benchmark Capital ( Bob Kagle ); with participation from insiders New Atlantic Ventures and angels Ron Conway and Ed Scott. Overture sold for $1.6

Venture Capital 271

Venture Capital Capital Google Platform 271

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2011

Funding for pre-revenue startups used to be the domain of angel investors, but they have moved up-stage. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. Real customers give you real feedback, rather than just tell you what you want to hear. Register some intellectual property.

Startup 101

Startup CTO Hire Press Customer 101

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2010

Funding for pre-revenue startups used to be the domain of angel investors, but they have moved up-stage. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. Real customers give you real feedback, rather than just tell you what you want to hear. Register some intellectual property.

Tips 88

Tips Startup CTO Hire Press 88

Jason Nazar

MAY 2, 2016

If you are inventing or creating a product, understand patents and register for one at the USPTO. File the Articles of Organization and an Operating Agreement with the Secretary of State’s Office. Determine whether your business name needs to be trademarked, and if does Trademark it at the USPTO. Recommended. Forming an LLC?

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development Startup Google Mentor 40

socalTECH

DECEMBER 3, 2008

We also had to be able to accommodate the chaos of the consumer realm--that is to say, it's much easier to do this if you know what camera you're using, the resolution of that camera, where the exposure are, and you can control the angel for photography. That was an interest in the ecosystem level.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Clearstone Venture Capital Media 100

SoCal CTO

JULY 13, 2010

Creating Incremental Strategic Value - Ask the Angels , June 17, 2010 We can easily overlook the level of demand pull when we are assessing strategic value. Just because a product has a patent, deep complexity and an obvious competitive advantage does not mean that it can fly by itself into the market. Yes, even bootstrappers.

Startup 175

Startup Venture Capital Slides Blogging 175

Frank Addante

MAY 15, 2006

Patent Lawsuit 6. I think it is evidenced by the fact that many people from our team went on to be very successful; some are successful entrepreneurs, some are holding very high level executive positions at successful companies and some started non-profit/charity organizations. Bootstrap 2. 7th Horse in a 7 Horse Race 3. Acquirer 9.

Advertising 40

Advertising Startup Chief Technology Officer Technical Review 40

Frank Addante

JUNE 4, 2006

of the product, file patents, hire a small sales team and launch a marketing program to take StrongMail to market. Sequoia has a tremendous reputation, but it was also important to us to have a local (Los Angeles) VC as well. Now, finally, we would see advancements in the way people use email!

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Email CTO Hire 40

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2012

Running a new business starts with building a solid and credible business plan, working the investor funding process, and building an organization from nothing, with minimal resources. Ideas are not intellectual property, until they have been converted into patents, trade secrets, trademarks, or copyrights.

Startup 101

Startup Entrepreneur Equity CTO Hire 101

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Running a new business starts with building a solid and credible business plan, working the investor funding process, and building an organization from nothing, with minimal resources. Ideas are not intellectual property, until they have been converted into patents, trade secrets, trademarks, or copyrights.

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Equity Startup CTO Hire CTO Coach 91