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Cornerstone OnDemand Launches Incubator & Innovation Fund

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Los Angeles-based cloud-based talent management software solutions firm with over 13 million users, Cornerstone OnDemand has launched Cornerstone Innovation Fund , to invest in disruptive LA-based cloud startups building cutting-edge solutions for organizations.

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Tx Zhuo On LA's Newest Venture Fund, Fika Ventures

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Last week, Fika Ventures , LA's newest venture fund, announced its formation, led by tech investment veterans Tx Zhuo and Eva Ho. We sat down with Tx Zhuo to chat about the new fund, what investments it hopes to make, and what kind of entrepreneurs the fund is looking to invest in. Tell us a bit about the new fund?

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

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” It’s the most common refrain I hear from investors and even entrepreneurs these days. ” I hear it when I visit LPs (the people who invest in VCs) all across the country, “Yeah, I haven’t been out there for a few years but I keep hearing that something is going on there.” for $565 million to Excite.

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What I Learned in 2014: Kevin Winston

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The themes expanded to include both hot new startups, as well as companies like Cornerstone OnDemand, Belkin, and Telesign which have been part of LA tech for more than a decade. At the end of 2013, we were excited when there was an investment round of $20M to $30M. This is just the start. Watch for more in 2015. READ MORE>>'

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Silicon Beach Fest June 2013 Keynote and Accelerator Panel Highlights

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One such entrepreneur was Adam Miller , Cornerstone OnDemand , CEO, who kicked off the conference at ROC. Investors will more likely invest in a person they believe in, but more on that later when I discuss the investor panels. 4 P’s of Success.

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Interview with Fouad ElNaggar, Redpoint Ventures

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To hear about the firm's interest in Los Angeles, and Southern California investments in general, we spoke with Fouad ElNaggar , Principal at the firm, to hear about where the firm is nowadays and what kind of investments it is making locally. It's difficult to add value to a portfolio company or entrepreneur.

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A Chat With Jamie Montgomery On How LA's Tech Ecosystem Has Grown

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The conference is run by Jamie Montgomery , one of the local industry's pioneers in venture capital and investment. Snap hopefully will be one, or is one already, and Cornerstone OnDemand, and what Brian Lee has done. It looks like you have a special session on female entrepreneurs again this year?