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Angel Funding Advice

Both Sides of the Table

Great companies are built by having great products. One great company, AppFolio , filmed all of this user interaction and made the DVD available to me. They are people who built and sold companies and have a bit of money. Join local organizations like OCTANe , TechStars or Launchpad LA. Go research it.

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5 things Silicon Valley gets wrong about Southern California

SoCal Delicious

Social media. Social networking. Social games. Orange County alone is home to more than 300 medical device companies with world-renowned leadership in ophthalmic and cardiovascular devices – a far cry from the “silicone” valley that Ms. MYTH 2: Silicon Valley companies will always have the best shot at funding.