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Insights and Opinions: A VC's Comments On Investing and Startups in LA

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That post ignited a firestorm of criticism and controversy among the technology community, both publicly and privately in emails, tweets, comments, and phone calls. And while I generally agree and give similar advice, here are three anecdotes or truths about SoCal investing and startups that contradict. On associates. READ MORE>>.

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It Takes a Village to GROW and Nurture Innovation

Tech Zulu Event

Others still focus on the right balance of angel and venture investment paired with accelerators to nurture the startups. People like Peter Pham and Mike Jones who convinced Debbie Landa to throw monthly Dealmaker LA events, and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and Clearstone Venture Partners for generously hosting them. Why, you ask?

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Venture Conference Highlights SoCal Startups

socalTECH

The conference, which does not unveil the names of the companies pitching until the day of the event, rolled out a lineup of Southern California companies ranging from email and instant messaging aggregator Orgoo, to virtual avatar firm mEgo.com.

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Interview with Peter Lee, Baroda Ventures

socalTECH

A few months ago, Peter Lee --a venture local capitalist who has served at firms such as Prism Ventures and Clearstone Ventures Partners--joined a relatively unknown venture firm here in Southern California, Baroda Ventures (www.barodaventures.com). It was him investing his own money. or $1.5M, for our first investment.

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The Challenges (& Opportunities) of Starting a Tech Company in LA

Jason Nazar

In the bay area there are dozens of firms that are actively making investments. They’re the ones that rise to the cream of the crop and get the attention of the folks that are investing in LA, and they often have Bay Area or East Coast suitors who want to invest in their companies.

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