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Kajabi Collects Massive $550M Round

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Irvine-based e-commerce software developer Kajabi said this morning that it has raised a massive, $550M funding round, which values the company at over $2 billion. The company said the round was led by Tiger Global Management and included TPG, Tidemark, Owl Rock Capital and Meritech Capital, along with existing investor Spectrum Equity.

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Sketchy Names New Exec, Advisors

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Sketchy's service offers up animated videos to help students better retain complex information, and initially got its start helping medical students prepare for their board exams; the company is now extending beyond its content for medical school students.

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New Accelerator Aims At International Startups In LA

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The International Business Accelerator said it is running its first program in Los Angeles from June 26th to July 7th, with workshops aimed at aspects of exporting, one-on-one coaching, and a demo day in October. The startup accelerator said it is hosted by the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce.

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Reflections on 2018: Anna Barber, Techstars LA

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I don't have any predictions, but in terms of goals I'm looking to invest in future of work, media & entertainment, e-commerce and supply chain and social impact companies. A certified executive coach, Anna works with her portfolio companies to build great teams, develop a sound strategy and create a strong network. READ MORE>>.

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How And Where To Connect To The Entrepreneur Universe

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Another place to start is the local Chamber of Commerce. All universities love and need to get help from people in the “real world” for coaching and judging activities in their Entrepreneurship and MBA programs. Remember it helps to give a little to get something back. Get introductions from existing business contacts.

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Reflections On 2017: Anna Barber, Techstars LA

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She served as VP Product at Petstore.com and two other early stage e-commerce companies, before transitioning to Los Angeles where she started a talent management firm and produced two feature films. A certified executive coach, Anna works with her portfolio companies to build great teams, develop a sound strategy and create a strong network.

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Brian Garrett, Crosscut Ventures, On Mental Health And Investing In Founders

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This week, Los Angeles-based Crosscut Ventures announced a brand new effort to provide health and wellness to the founders of companies it invests in, helping those founders with well being, mental health, stress management, coaching, and leadership development. Tell us about this new program? It's a comprehensive bucket.

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