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Insights and Opinions: Frank Peters Interviews John Dilts

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Maverick is based in Westlake Village, to be more specific, which once hosted a Keiretsu Forum chapter. Will a little competition be good for entrepreneurs? Is Maverick Keiretsu reincarnated? Just how are they unique? I do ask that question.

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Internet Brands Brisco: Deal Will Allow More Focus On Long Term Growth

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Currently, Los Angeles-based Demand Media , San Diego's Zogenix , City of Industry-based NewEgg , Los Angeles-based GameFly , San Diego-based Reva Medical , Westlake Village-based Inphi Corp , and Thousand Oaks-based Nexsan are among the local technology firms waiting to reach the public markets. READ MORE>>.

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Local Angels: Still Investing, But More Selective

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Capital efficient companies offering very competitive terms are still getting funded," says Al Schneider of the Tech Coast Angels , although it appears the group is much more sensitive about how it is investing in deals. Speaking with Frank Peters , also of the Tech Coast Angels, valuation has become much more important to angel investors.