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Upfront Ventures Raised New $280 Million Fund

Both Sides of the Table

The speaks to the continued confidence in the venture capital markets and as I had predicted some time ago the VC markets right now are a great place to invest – especially relative to other places to put one’s money. Our last fund we raised was in 2012 and we began investing it in April of 2012. But that’s it.

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Why Entrepreneurs Should Care About Inequality and Divisiveness

Xconomy

It might seem like such events have little to do with entrepreneurs and our innovation economy, but a thriving and inclusive innovation economy is a critical component to bridging the social and economic disparity that is driving our nation apart. We need to value and invest in multiple paths to opportunity and employment.

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California Accelerators Enroll Startups Targeting Cannabis Industry

Xconomy

Some entrepreneurs, though, are acting as if Prop 64, known officially as the California Marijuana Legalization Initiative, has already passed. Co-founder and CEO Eric Gomez said Canopy San Diego won’t enroll startups or entrepreneurs who are directly engaged in the cultivation or sale of marijuana or its derivatives.

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Interview with Michael Aleles, Quippi

socalTECH

One of the startups here at the intersection of both, is San Diego''s Quippi (www.quippi.com). I lived and worked in Latin America for ten years, and saw first hand how working class consumers really get abused by financial services. We also have several, high net work Mexican individuals invested in our company.

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Workforce Trends, Economy, & More: Q&A With Alexandria’s Joel Marcus

Xconomy

Think “innovation” and you might picture some scrappy entrepreneurs toiling away in a kitchen or garage, hoping the landlord doesn’t notice what they’re up to. from San Francisco, San Diego, and Seattle on the west coast to Boston, New York, and Research Triangle Park out east.

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Interview with Noah Auerhahn, Extrabux

socalTECH

For this morning's interview, we talked with Noah Auerhahn , President of San Diego-based Extrabux (www.extrabux.com), an online site focused on providing consumers with comparison shopping combined with discount offers. Noah Auerhahn: We just had too much free time at USC.

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Success, Santa Barbara Style: Patagonian Sexwax With A Side Order of UGGS

InfoChachkie

Six outstanding entrepreneurs have created this sweet flavor of success in one of the most beautiful places on earth – Santa Barbara, California. The latest evidence of the city’s dynamic startup ecosystem is the recent announcement by Citrix to investment significant resources in the Santa Barbara Innovator’s Program.