Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Not to mention the granddaddy of them all and arguably the first firm to properly do an accelerator – Idealab. Sam is an uber-networker, savvy, helpful, product-oriented leader who had a great eye for young entrepreneurs and a passion about helping them. Idealab is still going strong. Almost none remain from that era.

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Venture Capital Startup Idealab Funding 290

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 11, 2013

Key Events include: June 14-16: Hackathon presented by AT&T will gather a few hundred developers, coaches, and business professionals who will create startup pitches at ROC Santa Monica. June 17: Silicon Beach Fest: Pasadena Day , Hosted by Idealab. Digital Women’s Luncheon invites leaders to network at Sonoma Wine Garden.

GRP Partners 88

GRP Partners MyLife Dollar Shave Club Santa Monica 88

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 5, 2012

Tyler Crowley, of Sqweal, Launch, ThisWeekInStartups, Open Angel Forum, and Mahalo, stopped by to give a quick coaching session on pitch prep. Tyler has helped coach dozens of companies through pitching and presenting at Launch Conf and formerly TechCrunch 50. Sunday morning rolled around and it was down to crunch-time.

Startup 66

Startup Mahalo Technical Review Idealab 66

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 2, 2011

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. If I’m counseling young people I often coach them to consider getting degrees that will be practical for becoming more employable when they graduate.

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Education Startup Incubator Class 322