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OC Technology Influencer Mixer & Summit 2011

Tech Coast Venture Network

The caliber of the organizations and individuals participating with TCVN in this inaugural summit speaks volumes as to what I believe we will achieve,” commented TCVN Chairman Ciaran Foley. said Kevin McDonald, President of TCVN. About TCVN. Press Release TCVN News' REGISTER AT: [link]. 714-501-0674.

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Financing a Start-Up

Tech Coast Venture Network

Once you have some skin in the game, if you personally can’t get to some level of revenues in the business, or at a minimum, pre-sales or letters of intent, then on to round two – asking family and friends for help. Understand how to value you company (more to come in a future blog!) At TCVN, you are never alone.

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Raising Seed Capital Now: 10 Tips

Tech Coast Venture Network

“While most angel groups don’t post a list of members, they do publicize the companies they’ve funded on their websites,” says Richard Sudek, a member of Tech Coast Angels , a group in southern California whose members invested about $6.2 “Most have a strong desire to mentor and help build companies.”

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