socalTECH

JULY 17, 2019

Techstars Los Angeles , one of the startup accelerators run by Techstars in Los Angeles, has announced its 2019 class. According to Techstars, ten companies were selected for the startup accelerator, which kicked off this week. The companies will have their Demo Day on October 15th.

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Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 5, 2009

I’ve been engaged with social networking for some time now, starting with Myspace and Facebook and just recently (within the last 30 days), Twitter. After our meeting, I offered to allow Lisa to use Make It Work’s HQ for her upcoming classes on public speaking. I’ve jumped on the bandwagon, big time! A great trade!

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Social Network Networking Yahoo Social Media 180

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 2, 2011

Here is their inaugural class. In the US we now have some very well established incubation programs run by high-caliber mentors including IdeaLab, yCombinator, TechStars, BetaWorks and Launchpad LA. Suddenly everybody wants to be an incubator. You don’t need a network. So is this a good idea? My 2 cents: 1.

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Education Startup Incubator Class 322

socalTECH

JANUARY 27, 2010

On Thursday, the City of Ventura is formally launching a new incubator, the Ventura Ventures Technology Center (www.v2tc.com), targeted at high tech businesses. The incubator so far includes startups Lottay , Geodelic , and a number of other Internet and other technology firms. Tell us about the incubator--how long as it been around?

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Today, we're featuring Erik Rannala , founder of MuckerLab , the startup accelerator focused on incubation stage Internet, software, services, and media businesses here in LA. What was the biggest news for you/your firm this year? What are the technologies, companies, or things we ought to watch in 2013?

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 12, 2020

With its third class of startups, Yellow, Snap’s in-house startup accelerator that launched in 2018, brought investors and founders together in private slack channels after a live-streamed presentation. Hardworkers : a professional network for blue-collar workers. Veam : a social network built around AirDrop.

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Invest Startup Artificial Inteligence Class 237

socalTECH

AUGUST 22, 2016

The LA Dodgers Sports Accelerator , the startup accelerator program run by the Dodgers organization in conjunction with R/GA , has announced the five participants in its second class of startups today. The demo day for the group is in November. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JUNE 20, 2012

We got over 400 applications for the ten slots we had open in this class, and we picked ten amazing companies. More importantly, we give you access to a massive network of mentors, investors, and advisors. Our current class has performed incredibly well. So when is the next class? We're really excited for the next steps.

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Class Mentor Startup Santa Monica 261

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 20, 2013

This free class is an orientation to help newcomers to the startup scene get acquainted with the exciting world of tech in Los Angeles. After class you are welcome to network with a number of prominent folks in the ecosystem. Saturday, January 26, 2013 -- Intro to the Los Angeles Startup Community. See [link] (more)

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Riot Games Startup Class Incubator 124

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Well, perhaps it’s time to consider an incubator/accelerator program: Programs like Silicon Valleys’ Y Combinator which essentially put entrepreneurs through a 3+ month startup boot camp. But instead of promises of booze and bitches, you get a class of highly motivated entrepreneurs that truly looking to strike gold.

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Incubator Startup Mentor Entrepreneur 107

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 18, 2013

A traffic jam of expensive cars lined up to pull into the packed parking lot of MuckerLab for its second graduating class demo day. 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. And build great business they have.

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Class Startup Tech Coast Angels CTO Coach 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

This free class is an orientation to help newcomers to the startup scene get acquainted with the exciting world of tech in Los Angeles. After class you are welcome to network with a number of prominent folks in the ecosystem. Saturday, December 1, 2012 -- Intro to the Los Angeles Startup Community. General Assembly.

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Riot Games Startup Class Incubator 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 10, 2012

This free class is an orientation to help newcomers to the startup scene get acquainted with the exciting world of tech in Los Angeles. After class you are welcome to network with a number of prominent folks in the ecosystem. Saturday, October 13, 2012 -- Intro to the LA Startup Community. See [link] (more)

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Riot Games Startup Class Incubator 113

socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2011

To that end, last week, Los Angeles-based MuckerLab (www.muckerlab.com) announced its plans--and a big lineup of local CEO mentors--to start up a new, YCombinator- and TechStars-type program in Los Angeles, headed by former Silicon Valley venture capitalist Erik Rannala , and affiliated with the TechStars Network. Erik, thanks for the time.

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Technical Advisors Startup Southern California Los Angeles 176

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Science is looking to incubate its own set of companies, make investments, and otherwise work to create the next successful startups. I thought it would be interesting to raise a tranche of money, to have a platform where we could incubate our own concepts, work with the best entrepreneurs around, and build new businesses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Most colleges have now added classes in entrepreneurship to include the necessary business focus to technical majors that usually drive innovative ideas. They provide peer group organizations, usually called incubators, with free resources, practice environments, and outside mentoring that can help you learn and pivot with minimal cost.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 27, 2011

There are many other outlets in the community providing mentorship, education, workshops, and networking, and many others supporting entrepreneurs, but we believe there is a void in the very early stages of formation. When is your first class, and how many companies are you going to include? What inspired you to start this?

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Orange County Southern California Startup Class 192

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2020

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Online or evening entrepreneurship classes for anyone. Get help with grant funding and incubator resources.

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Class Startup Resource Mentor 124

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

on all the computers and established a network using Novell. I don’t believe you can hire great business people who outsource the development to a hot incubator who builds you code to match your ambitions. I installed Windows 3.1 My first job after college was as a developer at Andersen Consulting. What you lose: 4.

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Startup Venture Capital Study Course 337

socalTECH

APRIL 13, 2021

For today's interview, we spoke to Dave Eastman, the Director of the Viterbi Startup Garage, a startup incubator that is run by the University of Southern California, out of its location in Marina Del Rey. How are you different from other startup incubators, etc? It's not entirely exclusive, however.

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Marina Del Rey Startup USC Incubator 150

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Excited to announce MuckerLab , a new startup accelerator and member of the TechStars Network, launched today in L.A. MuckerLab will help entrepreneurs crack the venture creation process, access a built-in network of mentors and advisors, and tap into diverse sources of funding.”. What are you waiting for startups!

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Los Angeles Rustic Canyon Incubator Angel 58

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Online or evening entrepreneurship classes for anyone. Get help with grant funding and incubator resources.

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Entrepreneur Class Startup Resource 110

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

has opened up applications for their Winter 2017 class! provides operational mentorship through access to fintech experts within and across the SVB and First Data networks. Message from one of our longtime sponsors, Silicon Valley Bank: Commerce.Innovated. Commerce.Innovated. For more details, please contact the Commerce.Innovated.

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Commerce Class Networking Help 113

socalTECH

AUGUST 24, 2015

The LA Dodgers has opened the doors on its first, startup accelerator program class this morning, unveiling the 10 companies included in the first LA Dodgers Sports & Entertainment Accelerator. The accelerator begins today, and runs through a Demo Day in November at Dodger Stadium.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Visible networking is turning into a really great opportunity to get to know people better, get to meet new people, and have some interesting conversations. For me, FI was great for networking with Adeo and the other mentors, who are all world class successful entrepreneurs themselves, as well as the other founders in the program.

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Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Through these student and faculty interactions, I have gathered empirical (but non-scientific), first-hand evidence of the factors that contribute to a world-class undergraduate entrepreneurial program. Practitioners, Not Professors – classes should be taught by people who have fought hand-to-hand combat in the startup trenches.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Class Patents 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2016

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Online or evening entrepreneurship classes for anyone. Get help with grant funding and incubator resources.

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Entrepreneur Capital Class Startup 55

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

.” All events are going to be quality one-day conferences with amazing speakers, parties and opportunities to network with new friends and see old friends which is why I’m returning to attend. That said, YouTube Network Fullscreen platform is blazing this new trail with 2.5

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Hollywood Screening Ideas Entertainment 100

socalTECH

APRIL 22, 2016

It's a curated marketplace, with best-in-class products and experiences. We were incubated and launched in Canada in 2014, and at the end of 2015, we launched in the U.S. We have a fairly broad network and set of folks who are supportive of us there. Can you give us an example of what you mean by a curated gift?

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Mobile Platform Commerce Class 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 25, 2015

That not included the relationships and network that our owners bring to bear, but also capital. Tucker Kain: One thing we've found, is the ability to bring a brand like the Dodgers to bear on these early stage businesses opens up opportunities for them, from our network of mentors and industry experts. Tucker Kain: It's been great.

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Startup Invest Resource Entertainment 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 26, 2016

We spoke earlier with Cody Simms , Executive Director of Techstars America and who leads the program in LA, to hear more about why the startup accelerator operator is opening up its third accelerator here, why Los Angeles has turned out to be one of the leading sources for startups across its network, as well as Cody's advice to entrepreneurs.

Startup 100

Startup Los Angeles Mentor Class 100

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Mingle is a networking service that uses location to discover and create relevant connections. As a result, the team transformed the advertising industry with the creation of the first in-image ad network. It’s the first performance-based marketing platform specifically designed for the music industry. Community Sponsors.

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Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 77

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

OrganicStartup incubates and accelerates innovative ventures by providing them with strategic early-stage investment, advisory, and operational assistance. 8:30 – 9:30pm – cocktail reception and networking. Dinesh earned his B.S. in Computer Science and his MBA from UC Irvine. RSVP: AGENDA. 6:00 – 7:00pm – check-in. Diamond Sponsor.

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Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Startup 96

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

The best person I know to talk about the growing entrepreneurship culture on campuses is Alex Zhang, a student at USC and the Managing Director of the student-run incubator LavaLab. Zhang shares his thoughts about Los Angeles, incubator programs, and more. What is LavaLab/what is the vision? What is LavaLab/what is the vision?

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Incubator Southern California LAVA Los Angeles 40

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

sold to Zynga Game Networks, Inc.). OrganicStartup incubates and accelerates innovative ventures by providing them with strategic early-stage investment, advisory, and operational assistance. 8:30 – 9:30pm – cocktail reception and networking. Sizhao “Zao&# Yang is currently the COO/co-founder at BetterWorks, Inc.,

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Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Design 100

Steve Reich

AUGUST 24, 2012

I was lucky enough to be at LaunchPad LA last night to hear Dustin Dolginow from Atlas Ventures/ AngelList.co coach the incoming class on how best to use AngelList to fund their companies. Much of the advice was basic–have your elevator pitch down, raise enough $$ for 18 months runway, etc. Simply outstanding.

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SEO Tips Coach Class 45

Xconomy

JULY 5, 2016

Several world-class research institutions are located in the state, including Indiana University, Purdue University, and the University of Notre Dame. Indiana’s institutes of higher education have become centers of entrepreneurship, supporting their faculty, staff, and students. The results?

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Patents Research Anthem Education 67