SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 12, 2012

At SoftBank Capital, a venture capital fund, he helped with investments in mobile, digital media and enterprise software startups totaling $50 million; Ash Kumra is a business coach, speaker and entrepreneur. Speakers: Tarang Shah is a venture capital professional. See [link] (more)

SoCal 100

SoCal Southern California Coach Venture Capital 100

TechCrunch LA

MAY 29, 2019

As a player, what that experience means is you play on a team, in a position, with a coach, in a season that culminates in some sort of championship. . : What esports means is playing video games competitively bound to governance and a competitive ruleset.

Startup 204

Startup Coach Competition Los Angeles 204

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2023

Acquiring business skills is not rocket science; they can be learned on the job, as well as supplemented by coaching from an experienced team and advisors. There are a wealth of tools available today, relying on social media and marketing, to create or foster the market your company needs.

Startup 135

Startup Entrepreneur Statistics Course 135

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 24, 2014

That company was Invoca, which just announced a $20 million fund raise led by Accel. Working with early-stage teams : coaching, mentoring, setting strategy, rolling up sleeves: 9/10. So I think it’s now fair to rate me at 9/10 on follow-on fundings. I am closing 3 new fundings in April (2 new, 1 follow-on).

Venture Capital 387

Venture Capital Downey Writing Press 387

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

For starters we’re an LA-based venture fund who invests nationally (and sometimes internationally, but less so). Her network from her educational institutions alone has friends in all of the top tech, media & banking institutions. She is a coach and mentor to team members. And the contractions always come back.

Venture Capital 408

Venture Capital Startup Outsource Development CitySearch 408

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2023

As a business owner, I myself had to learn to depend on skilled partners, rather than jump in and try to solve every business challenge myself, from fund raising to social media. Use your support resources and access to coaching to solidify your mindset and personal values, and don’t back down prematurely.

Satisfaction 101

Satisfaction Startup Social Media Summary 101

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2022

Your role is to provide this enablement, through listening to their needs, and providing personal coaching and mentoring as required. He is always open to the ideas of his team, and even if he doesn't agree that an idea will work, he'll say so, but he often supports and funds it anyway.

Product 109

Product Training Customer Custom 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2020

Acquiring business skills is not rocket science; they can be learned on the job, as well as supplemented by coaching from an experienced team and advisors. There are a wealth of tools available today, relying on social media and marketing, to create or foster the market your company needs.

Entrepreneur 121

Entrepreneur Startup Statistics Course 121

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2022

in sociology, and is a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. As an example, I find that most Angel investors still decline to fund startup founders that are romantically involved, citing the high risk of breakup. So recently I started looking for some expert guidance on the pros and cons on this issue.

Startup 119

Startup Course Competition Social Media 119

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2020

These days, even with the pervasive Internet and social media, it still takes time and money for your marketing and customer communication efforts to have an impact. The reality is that building a business always takes longer than anticipated, so don’t quit your “day job” until revenue is flowing.

Ideas 126

Ideas Writing Examples Outsource 126

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 25, 2012

On Saturday teams were coached a mentored by a number of successful entrepreneurs. 1 st Place: Flutterly –A social media platform that uses audio to connect with people led by Denise Walker. 2 nd Place: VetStarter - A non-profit crowd funding platform for service disabled veteran small business start ups led by Mike Anderson.

San Diego 96

San Diego Startup Services Google 96

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

I know of at least 2 deals from that cohort that are either funded ( Backupify ) or nearly funded (can’t really disclose, I’m not sure if it’s yet closed and/or announced. Jason & Tyler brought forward 5 high quality companies and super high quality ones rose to the top and quickly got funded.

Angel 254

Angel Technical Review Software Review Platform 254

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

Most top tier VCs return about 3x invested capital and outlier funds (the best of a vintage) might return 6-8x. But the larger funds usually have lower returns because they are often investing bigger dollars at later stages with less risk and therefore lower returns. Yet their next fund had Facebook in it. And Coach Campbell.

Venture Capital 374

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Invest Funding 374

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

ABC Family, Fox, Universal Music, Google, Facebook, Demand Media, MyLife, Riot Games, DFJ Frontier, Rustic Canyon, GRP Partners, Siemer and Associates, Marketshare, Saatchi Online, OMD, Ignited, Rubicon Project, Smashbox Cosmetics, NFL, UCLA, USC, and dozens of start-ups. Opening Party hosted by Demand Media with KCRW at the Viceroy.

GRP Partners 88

GRP Partners MyLife Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 88

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

chapter of the Media, Entertainment and Technology Alliance (METal) and the voice of KenRadio's World Technology Roundup on CBS Radio, Rutkowski has recruited a roster of mentors to coach entrepreneurs who enroll in the institute's programs in LA. And then another $4,500 if you get at least $50,000 in funding.

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Mentor Class Entertainment Technical Review 185

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

CapLinked says the round of funding and new appointment are an advancement in their move to displace the legacy left by Virtual Data Room (VDR) with their intuitive new product for coordinating on complex business deals such as asset sales, financings, and mergers and acquisitions. Yesterdays’ equity round of $1.6 and Schlumberger.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Software Review Bertelsmann Technology 88

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2014

Acquiring business skills is not rocket science; they can be learned on the job, as well as supplemented by coaching from an experienced team and advisors. There are a wealth of tools available today, relying on social media and marketing, to create or foster the market your company needs. Why not make “never giving up” your mantra?

Startup 110

Startup Entrepreneur Statistics Course 110

Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Lisa is a skilled public speaking coach. is providing funds for food, AV, security and an amazing venue at their HQ complete with every amenity one could ever need to pull off a successful meetup. I could go on and on, but in closing, my experience in using social media/networking has been short but remarkably fruitful.

Social Network 196

Social Network Networking Social Media Yahoo 196

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

For example, as a member of an angel investment group, I sometimes do some “due diligence” on promising startups looking for funding. You need them not only to close business, but also to keep internal productivity and motivation high, and to use their own social media and friends to spread the word.

Marketing 71

Marketing Tips Technical Review Social Media 71

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 7, 2013

According to SGL, developers can now submit their apps for review and have their press releases and updates distributed on the Stained Glass Labs website, which gives them the quick feedback from other developers and the ability to submit press releases, which are sent to members of the media interested in Google Glass and wearable technologies.

Google 87

Google Technical Review Press Software Review 87

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

Planning and dealing with extra-ordinary events: M&A, fund raising, crises. As we’ve ramped up direct sales over the last few years our need to have relationships with the major media & advertising companies has become critical. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions. Mentorship.

Startup 325

Startup Sales Technical Review Software Review 325

Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Lisa is an a skilled public speaking coach. is providing funds for food, AV, security and an amazing venue at their HQ complete with every amenity one could ever need to pull off a successful meetup. I could go on and on, but in closing, my experience in using social media/networking has been short but remarkably fruitful.

Social Network 180

Social Network Networking Yahoo Social Media 180

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

in sociology, and is a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. As an example, I find that most Angel investors still decline to fund startup founders that are romantically involved, citing the high risk of breakup. So recently I started looking for some expert guidance on the pros and cons on this issue.

Startup 94

Startup Course Competition Social Media 94

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2018

Acquiring business skills is not rocket science; they can be learned on the job, as well as supplemented by coaching from an experienced team and advisors. There are a wealth of tools available today, relying on social media and marketing, to create or foster the market your company needs.

Startup 56

Startup Entrepreneur Statistics Course 56

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 26, 2019

link] Their vision was “if Disney were going to build a media company today they wouldn’t start by creating films, they would build compelling characters in a mobile game and then create media products and physical goods in support of the game. I imagined what it would feel like if we worked in this location.

News 33

News Mobile Santa Monica Coach 33

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. We are judging how well you are coached on stage. And for the record, GRP has funded YC alum.

Startup 361

Startup Venture Capital Pricing Technical Review 361

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Marketing is free or cheap because of social media. Marginal ventures that might be funded in a vigorous economic environment will not attract sophisticated investors’ time, attention or money in a downturn. John Wooden, US basketball coach. People are free or cheap because of the recession. Basically, everything is free.

Company 257

Company Companies Startup Study 257

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. We are judging how well you are coached on stage. And for the record, GRP has funded YC alum.

Venture Capital 347

Venture Capital Startup Pricing Invest 347

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

I now observes the fund raising process as a profession. This is the fund raising perspective from both sides of the table. Fund raising (as is much of life) is a sale – pure and simple. Every company is different so it’s hard to listen to advice from the uber-successful fund raisers. Executive Summary.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2016

Acquiring business skills is not rocket science; they can be learned on the job, as well as supplemented by coaching from an experienced team and advisors. There are a wealth of tools available today, relying on social media and marketing, to create or foster the market your company needs.

Startup 58

Startup Entrepreneur Statistics Course 58

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Barry Schuler (@BSchuler) - former CEO of AOL, Ex Producer of LOOK, Managing Director DFJ Growth Fund. Carlos R (@CarlosHernandez) - Social media educator & co-creator of Social Media for the Uncomfortable. Cathy Brooks (@CathyBrooks) - Strategic Communications Coach. Aparna Vashisht-Rota (@ApsatParentella).

Social Media 40

Social Media Journal Media Education 40

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2015

in sociology, and a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. As an example, I find that most Angel investors still decline to fund startup founders that are romantically involved, citing the high risk of breakup. So recently I started looking for some expert guidance on the pros and cons on this issue.

Startup 96

Startup Course Competition Social Media 96

Steve Reich

AUGUST 9, 2012

At a recent accelerator event on the West Side, a friendly young founder told me that he had been coached by his mentor not to talk to Angel groups. The Angel funding process can be arduous. A VC I respect just told me “the environment is not flush with cash, no matter what the media is saying.”

Angel 49

Angel Pasadena Angels Venture Capital Pasadena 49

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2017

in sociology, and is a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. As an example, I find that most Angel investors still decline to fund startup founders that are romantically involved, citing the high risk of breakup. So recently I started looking for some expert guidance on the pros and cons on this issue.

Startup 53

Startup Course Competition Social Media 53

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 11, 2021

Linktree has been around since 2016 and has more funding than its up-and-coming competitors. So, in February 2020, with little to no funding left, the company completely pivoted to its current link-in-bio business. Now, Snipfeed enters the ring with its own $5.5 With its $5.5

Platform 286

Platform Commerce Startup Tool 286

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

5) As an investor, I frankly find it tiresome the degree to which entrepreneurs attempt to hype their companies by integrating “social networks and social media” into their pitches. I think it takes emotional maturity that I did not have while building FUEL to be able to synthesize information from advisors take the coaching.

Startup 233

Startup Design Mobile Social Network 233

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

in sociology, and a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. As an example, I find that most Angel investors still decline to fund startup founders that are romantically involved, citing the high risk of breakup. So recently I started looking for some expert guidance on the pros and cons on this issue.

Startup 92

Startup Course Competition Social Media 92