Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

But this year there are two new components: funding & a facility. But wait, does that make Launchpad LA an incubator now? There are at least 6 incubators now being set up in LA. Some recent funding & M&A successes: Here are some examples of recent news from Launchpad LA companies. All are big successes for LA.

Venture Capital 287

Venture Capital Funding Startup GRP Partners 287

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2012

A while back I heard a talk by Dave McClure, a long-time angel investor, who also proclaims to be one of the “new breed” of venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, as CEO of 500Startups , which is either a micro-VC seed fund, or a startup incubator, or both. The good news is that he is all about helping early-stage startups.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Startup Seed Funding Incubator 101

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2011

Recently I heard a talk by Dave McClure, a long-time angel investor, who also proclaims to be one of the “new breed” of venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, as CEO of 500Startups , which is either a micro-VC seed fund, or a startup incubator, or both. Incremental investment may follow. Super Angels. Series-seed round.

Startup 92

Startup Funding Seed Funding Incubator 92

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

And since we all knew that Sam’s dealflow and judgment were sound we empowered him to make early-stage, accelerator-like investments in early-stage entrepreneurs under the Upfront brand. She joined Mesa Global where she is doing both venture capital and investment banking. We decided on the latter. Jamie did, too! So what next?

Venture Capital 290

Venture Capital Startup Idealab Funding 290

InfoChachkie

MARCH 30, 2015

Startups should only spend their money on initiatives that deliver a discernible, measurable return on investment. For many years after Microsoft became highly successful, its executives (yes, including Mr. Gates) flew coach. A mistaken assumption can result in a crash landing, and the pilot’s grieving family on the 11:00 news.

Startup 100

Startup Pricing Coach Incubator 100

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

A mistaken assumption can result in a crash landing, and the pilot’s grieving family on the 11:00 news. Our adVenture was located in an incubator, and as each Dot Bomb went up in flames, we purchased their office equipment (and sometimes even their office supplies) in conjunction with taking over their office space.

Startup 221

Startup Pricing Entrepreneur Email 221