Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2010

And of course we had, TheMan. Lee Essner is formerly a senior exec from WeddingChannel and has much experience in running a successful web property. Walk into any Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Southern California and you can’t miss their digital screens. Now begins the 6-month journey. with the clips.

Company 276

Company Companies Startup Southern California 276

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

In my LA I often see computer screens open with entrepreneurs talking about digital media. So it would be unwise to say that funding outside of Silicon Valley will be easier. My fund – at $200 million – is the largest in Southern California. So it’s always a trade-off.

Venture Capital 313

Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313

socalTECH

MARCH 4, 2010

Do you screen all of the documents on the marketplace, or how does that work? Jason Nazar: We screen the profiles, but we don't screen the content. We want to make sure the marketplace is for professional content, so we screen to make sure the seller is a professional or small business owner, or a startup or entrepreneur.

Technical Review 171

Technical Review Rustic Canyon Screening Startup 171

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MAY 19, 2010

Of course none of these funds (my own included) want to be lumped into just one category because we all move across the spectrum. Gilt Group is currently the largest private sale web site in US. Configurable from desktop-based web-based UI. Moving into online education courses for 8 th -12 th grade in Summer 2010.

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

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JANUARY 16, 2010

Your measurements are automatically sent via wi-fi to the cloud and stored in a password protected portal viewed on the web or on your iPhone. There is, of course, a paid version. WakeMate has you record things like the last time you had caffeine before sleeping, your last meal and when you last had computer or TV screen time.

Technical Review 278

Technical Review Software Review Startup SoCal 278

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

Of course much of it is conflicting. And of course I’ve sat on the other side of the table: As a VC. And of course you’re meeting people who can give you money. So the odds are never great for you. It’s tempting to want to stay in your offices and fund raise via email or web conferencing.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366