socalTECH

JANUARY 6, 2010

Pong, which was started by UCLA professor emeritus of physics Alfred Wong, previously only had an iPhone version of the firm's silicone protective case. Pong is backed by private equity firm Bridgewater Capital Partners. Pong is backed by private equity firm Bridgewater Capital Partners. READ MORE>>.

UCLA 133

UCLA Equity Research Los Angeles 133

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

LAVA inducted Mayor Riordan--who had a long and involved career in venture capital and private equity before his efforts in politics--into its LAVA Hall of Fame. The group, which promotes the venture capital industry in the Los Angeles area, also honored local companies for their funding and exit activity.

LAVA 166

LAVA Zumbox Technology ReachLocal 166

socalTECH

OCTOBER 1, 2009

in an equity funding round, according to a filing by the firm today. Solarmer is a spinout of UCLA, and is applying its photovoltaic technology to create solar power panels which can be incorporated into fabrics, for consumer electronics, and other applications where flexible panels overcome limitations of existing technology.

El Monte 113

El Monte UCLA Venture Capital Equity 113

From the Venture Trenches

MAY 21, 2013

I recently caught up with a classmate from UCLA Anderson and told him the exact opposite in regards to raising money for his own startup. Since investors are looking to minimize the risk they are taking the more you prove your model works, the higher the price an investor will pay for equity in that business.

UCLA 45

UCLA Venture Capital Startup Mahalo 45

socalTECH

MARCH 1, 2017

The conference is run by Jamie Montgomery , one of the local industry's pioneers in venture capital and investment. Jamie is currently also co-founder of March Capital Partners, in addition to running the summit. The third area, are the private equity players. First of all, what's new with your conference this year?

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Conference Silver Lake Cornerstone OnDemand 100

socalTECH

MARCH 26, 2014

We''ve raised around $72 million now in equity capital. They''re a Boston-based venture capital firm which as started by some ex-VCs from Insight Venture Partners. We also have a growth equity firm out of New York, the Stripes Group, which is run by guys like Ken Fox, and his partner, Dan Marriott.

Startup 160

Startup El Segundo CTO Hire Outsource Development 160

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

We sat down with Wong--professor emeritus at UCLA--and Liu to talk about the company's roots from research at UCLA, and how it's trying to get past the poor reputation of products in its segment, the debate over whether radiation from cell phones does or does not affect humans, plus its private equity backing by Bridgewater Capital Partners.

Research 138

Research UCLA Design Product 138

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

We have universities like CalTech, UCLA, USC and many more. Funding is different – In Silicon Valley you have mega venture capital funds and many of them. ’ &# His message was that in 2010 great business can be built anywhere if there is a great team and the will to make it work.

Company 290

Company Companies Technology Startup 290

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

And, the equity markets are certainly a more challenging environment. For example, our LA network is having the Fast Pitch on the 24th at UCLA. Mike Napoli: Obviously, it's still tough. The debt market has pretty much shut down for people, though there is some money coming out of the SBAs that have been somewhat helpful.

Tech Coast Angels 231

Tech Coast Angels Technical Review Angel Southern California 231

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

The Startonomics conference at UCLA Anderson business school, hosted by DealMaker Media, was a great event for the talks as well as the networking. For consulting work, I have done several projects with Lou Sokolovskiy of Genero Capital , a boutique private equity firm. Lou is a friend and colleague from UCLA Anderson.

Product 150

Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

CEO Flow

MARCH 2, 2009

Aaron is also the Program Director for Entretech’s Nitro.la , a non-profit mentoring network in partnership with USC, UCLA and Caltech, to help develop LA’s entrepreneurial community by “getting more companies funded in greater Los Angeles&#. Date & Time: Friday, March 13. 7:30a – 9:30a: CEOFlow working session.

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Los Angeles Finaventures Angel 40

CEO Flow

MARCH 2, 2009

Aaron is also the Program Director for Entretech’s Nitro.la , a non-profit mentoring network in partnership with USC, UCLA and Caltech, to help develop LA’s entrepreneurial community by “getting more companies funded in greater Los Angeles&#. Date & Time: Friday, March 13. 7:30a – 9:30a: CEOFlow working session.

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Los Angeles Finaventures Angel 40

CEO Flow

MARCH 2, 2009

Aaron is also the Program Director for Entretech’s Nitro.la , a non-profit mentoring network in partnership with USC, UCLA and Caltech, to help develop LA’s entrepreneurial community by “getting more companies funded in greater Los Angeles&#. Date & Time: Friday, March 13. 7:30a – 9:30a: CEOFlow working session.

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Los Angeles Finaventures Angel 40

CEO Flow

MARCH 2, 2009

Aaron is also the Program Director for Entretech’s Nitro.la , a non-profit mentoring network in partnership with USC, UCLA and Caltech, to help develop LA’s entrepreneurial community by “getting more companies funded in greater Los Angeles&#. Date & Time: Friday, March 13. 7:30a - 9:30a: CEOFlow working session.

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Los Angeles Finaventures Angel 40

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Mike has over 18 years of business development, marketing and management experience in businesses ranging from early stage start-ups to private equity and from mid-stage business to large turn-around operations. Where: UCLA Anderson School of Management, 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Event Details. to 9:30 p.m.

Tech Coast Angels 96

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

The final showoff's have been selected, so that brings the count to a total of 10 showoff's plus a wild card from the demo night at UCLA (full list of showoff's below). As an undergradudate, Leila authored background papers for the World Bank's Development Research Group and Ashoka on equity and social rights. Dave McClure. .

Twiistup 40

Twiistup Riot Games UCLA Media 40