socalTECH

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Running that effort is Kevin Hell , the founder of DivX, who we caught up with to learn more about EvoNexus and how the group is trying to help grow technology startups in San Dieog. Is there a screening process or criteria for firms to use the facilities? So far, those results are very good, and we're really excited about it.

Incubator 212

Incubator San Diego Technical Review Development Team Review 212

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 25, 2010

Before booking a hotel I always check out Trip Advisor and read reviews. If you want to hear an entrepreneur talk about this topic listen to Farb Nivi tell the story of how he got Rob Lord to invest in Grockit and how that led to Reid Hoffman and in turn Benchmark Capital, Integral and Atlas – more than $15 million in total.

Guide 294

Guide Funding Venture Capital Technical Review 294

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

The Tech Coast Angels announced this morning that it has had a first close on its Angel Capital Entrepreneurial (ACE) Fund 1, the firm's new early-stage investment fund. The fund--which has been in the works since last year--is aimed at making it easier for the TCA to move quickly to invest in companies. fundraising.

Tech Coast Angels 165

Tech Coast Angels Angel Funding Technical Review 165

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

If you track the venture capital industry it would be hard to miss the conversation going on this week over AngelList “Syndicates.” Bowery Capital). AngelList 101 : As you know, AngelList is a platform where angels can invest in semi-screened tech deals. Is AngelList Syndicates really such a big deal?

Venture Capital 357

Venture Capital Invest Course Technical Review 357

socalTECH

MARCH 4, 2010

Do you screen all of the documents on the marketplace, or how does that work? Jason Nazar: We screen the profiles, but we don't screen the content. We want to make sure the marketplace is for professional content, so we screen to make sure the seller is a professional or small business owner, or a startup or entrepreneur.

Technical Review 171

Technical Review Rustic Canyon Screening Startup 171

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

This has been especially true for angels or seed investors as there is a new thesis that less capital is needed to start Internet companies so more money is being spent at this phase of the funding lifecycle. VCs have also gone back to writing checks because as an industry we can’t be seen as “sitting on the sidelines” for years at a time.

Entrepreneur 298

Entrepreneur Venture Capital Technical Review Startup 298

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

When I was new at Venture Capital I was trying to figure out the business. I’m not saying that lawyers were my screening process – simply that they knew about deals early on and they had voted with their time and pocketbooks so I knew I had a degree of filtering. The process of raising capital IS part of running a business.

Venture Capital 348

Venture Capital Startup Pricing Invest 348

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2011

For those who still might be wondering what Spotlight: LA Tech is all about, It’s a screening room for new technology homegrown in our region. It’s a gathering of friends and tech enthusiasts of all stripes. This Spotlight takes place Thursday, July 14, at The California Institute of Technology (CalTech).

CalTech 100

CalTech Technical Review Company Companies 100

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

When I was new at Venture Capital I was trying to figure out the business. I’m not saying that lawyers were my screening process – simply that they knew about deals early on and they had voted with their time and pocketbooks so I knew I had a degree of filtering. What kind of deals should I be doing? What stage? What price?

Startup 362

Startup Venture Capital Pricing Technical Review 362

socalTECH

JULY 22, 2016

Rufus Labs is one of a number of hardware startups which have started to proliferate in the community, due to low cost hardware, 3D printing, and crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Gabe Grifoni: At Rufus Labs, we are focused heavily on building wearables and technology in a wearable platform for the enterprise.

Technical Review 174

Technical Review Startup Software Review CTO Hire 174

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Our guest this week on #TWiVC was Dana Settle , partner at Greycroft Partners , a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. Go Boulder!

Venture Capital 241

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 241

InfoChachkie

APRIL 14, 2014

It performs "due diligence" before it makes "investments" and it measures results as a "return on its investment.". We have a rigorous screening process, and we only fund the very best programs that are able to quantify their impact. Yes, our approach is similar to what you’d see from a venture capital firm.

Organization 199

Organization Startup Technical Review Invest 199

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

I want to know how many people, their level of tech sophistication, their age and their interests. And if we’re reflective, it’s also one of the most important success criteria for investors, senior executives, tech writers and virtually anybody involved in business leadership. So I thought I would. That’s a shame.

Writing 357

Writing Startup Ideas Summary 357

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2017

The board’s job is to review the company’s financial performance and strategy and help provide counsel to the executive team. But I find that the more informed your board is and the more you’re staying on their radar screen the more effective they’ll be for you. Some boards are highly functional, many are not.

Tips 212

Tips Slides Startup Technical Review 212

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

You can then begin your application to one or more of these organizations right on the same screen. As a member of one of these local organizations, I use Angelsoft on the investor side to review business plans, deal flow, and help orchestrate presenters at monthly meetings of the local organization. Angel Capital Association (ACA).

Angel 102

Angel Keiretsu Organization Template 102

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 11, 2012

While attracting capital may have been important, Rob & Lance believe it is the right capital that will enable the ZunguZ platform to grow into the defacto social payment platform that will disrupt the disconnected closed loop providers. We believe we have a disruptive technology that is the next big thing.

Software Review 92

Software Review Social Network Platform Technical Review 92

socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2014

For Friday''s interview, we spoke with Terry Kay ithe new Chairman of the Pasadena Angels (www.pasadenaangels.com) on the group, and its relevance in the technology funding world today. First off, for those not familiar with the Pasadena Angels, talk about the group? Second, go immerse yourself in the market.

Pasadena Angels 162

Pasadena Angels Pasadena Angel Startup 162

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Here are three of the largest flocks: Angel Capital Association (ACA). You can then begin your application to one or more of these organizations right on the same screen. This is a series of templated websites for matching angel investors seeking investment opportunities with entrepreneurs seeking capital. Keiretsu Forum.

Angel 48

Angel Keiretsu Startup Template 48

Frank Addante

JUNE 10, 2007

► August (3) Venture Capital - What's the rush? the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Zondigo, Inc. Startup 3.0:

Startup 40

Startup Technical Review Software Review Advertising 40

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2018

controlling your psychology ) you no doubt have heard me say that raising capital is a sales & marketing process. Building models to evaluate the deal and/or reviewing customer files, company financials, business plans, etc. This is critical to build a cohesive venture capital firm. Remember, it’s not easy for anybody.

Venture Capital 314

Venture Capital Technical Review Invest Slides 314

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 20, 2015

To illustrate the extent to which a company’s name is largely irrelevant to its ultimate success, let’s examine the genesis of six successful technology companies’ names. eBay – Derived from Founder Pierre Omidyar’s consulting company, Echo Bay Technology Group. Some of my favorites are listed HERE. substituting "Gre8" for "great").

Customer 179

Customer Custom Technical Review Software Review 179

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

There is all sorts of advice on the Internet about how to raise capital. I’ve raised money as a “hot company” and I’ve raised capital when no one would return my phone calls. I get approached about clean tech or biotech periodically – I don’t focus on these. Right for my stage?

Develop 367

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 367