Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2021

They need to understand that having money is not an entitlement, and not related to the volume of their demands. Able to invest money wisely. Even young children (ages 5-10) can and need to understand the concept of income – expense = profit. Start a summer business.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2020

We want to help you monetize your knowledge, your skills, and your social media. The second part of our app is Know It, which is a video on demand platform. They can then make money from that video-on-demand, and people can pay them to watch that content. We have four different ways people can make money.

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socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2016

In the world of on-demand driving�such as driving for Uber and Lyft--one of the biggest costs for drivers it the cost of owning, maintaning, fueling, and cleaning their vehicles. Why target the on-demand economy? When we first started, the largest demand was from government, particularly Mayor Greg Ballard in Indianapolis.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Hyundai Motor Group said it will jointly develop an electric vehicle platform with Los Angeles-based startup Canoo, the latest startup tapped by the automaker as part of an $87 billion push to invest in electrification and other future technologies. Hyundai Motor Group has committed to invest $87 billion over the next five years.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 23, 2020

The proposal sets out four big initiatives, including zero-emissions vehicle manufacturing, assembly and adoption; zero-emissions infrastructure investments; commitments to public transit investments; workforce development; and job training. There’s $25 billion in money set aside for public transit and $12.5

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2023

Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million-dollar investment before they even have a business plan. Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Don’t waste your resources on the wrong ones.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

Here is a summary of the key terms to expect on the term sheet, or the contract between the founder and investor: Consideration given for the money invested. For later investments, the price is equity, with a percentage of the owner stock to be assigned to the investor. Definition of investment delivery in "tranches."

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Los Angeles-based Dray Alliance , which operates a on-demand, short haul container delivery marketplace, has raised $10.2M Craft is the venture investment fund run by former PayPal founder David Sacks. in funding, via a Series A funding, the company said this week. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 18, 2017

San Diego-based Nuvve , a developer of technology which helps connect electric vehicles into the power grid for better balancing power consumption across the grid, has raised a Series A investment round. Size of that investment was not announced. The funding came from EDF Renewable Energy, and also included Toota Tsusho.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2017

com) � backed by local investors Rincon Venture Partners and Bonfire Ventures�is helping to solve that problem, with its career pathing software designed for helping employees at large enterprises figure out what's next. It helps you figure out what you can do in a business, what roles are available, what might be my future here.

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Southern California Edison Blog

JANUARY 15, 2019

The telecommunications industry is under increasing pressure as customers demand high speeds and data transport, as well as implementing big data initiatives for their businesses. To keep up with demands, carriers are investing billions of dollar in infrastructure and service enhancements to help them grow.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 21, 2020

Andrei Cherny’s ‘Aspiration’ Brings The Investment Tools Of The 1% To The Other 99%. The company first pitched the market with an investment management service like those from Betterment and Wealthfront, but one where customers could choose their own fees.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million dollar investment before they even have a business plan. Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Don’t waste your resources on the wrong ones.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 3, 2022

She worked on Wall Street as an investment banker for a few years in New York before returning to Houston with a job in energy. Obviously, there’s a huge demand for it, and it shouldn’t be this difficult to access high-quality convenient hair solutions.”. A hairstylist can help a woman feel better about themselves.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

GrubMarket , which provides software and services that help link up and manage relationships between food suppliers and their customers — which can include wholesalers and other distributors, markets and supermarkets, delivery startups, restaurants, and consumers — has picked up $120 million in a Series E round of funding.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The tools that it has built include Voyage, its proprietary operating system to manage properties; a concierge app to help its guests with services before, during and after stays; its front-end booking platform; and a recently launched real estate platform. But to be clear, it does not own properties itself.).

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2022

These are responding to the demands of this new world for collaboration, trust, and transparency. If you are at the funding stage, try the new crowd-funding platforms or micro-capital investments. Review your current investment in “creating goodwill.” Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 10, 2020

In response to VCs’ sudden rush to invest in more Black founders , Black venture capitalists and entrepreneurs have penned a bunch of advice on the best way to tap into talent. Among the strategies? Team up with Black firms already doing the work.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Ross Lipson, the chief executive officer and co-founder of the on-demand marijuana and cannabis delivery service, Dutchie, had thought he was done with the online delivery business. “We’re creating a tool that helps the user and consumer navigate the delivery space,” he said. Lipson was living in Bend, Ore.,

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 29, 2023

However, its unique-for-the-industry monthly subscription model has helped it maintain healthy profits from its loyal customer base in 2023. And with direct traffic making up 71% of Caledly’s total traffic, demand for the scheduling tool is likely to remain strong into 2024. Organic milk formula product Bobbie.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 3, 2022

A lot of people are in dire financial straits right now, and with traditional banks having such strict thresholds on who can qualify for loans, SoLo might bring the help that people need to get back on their feet. Investing in stock is a great idea for anyone, and you can never get started too early. A startup for startups!

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2021

In other words, the entrepreneur quality is more important than the idea -- in investor jargon, people invest in the jockey, and not the horse. Sought and accepted help from many supportive people since childhood. The return on character in business is well worth the investment. Marty Zwilling.

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socalTECH

MARCH 15, 2016

Outerwall , the parent company of San Diego-based cellphone recycling kiosk operator EcoATM , said late Monday that it has hired an investment banker, and is now looking at "strategic alternatives". Outerwall was already under fire by investor groups, which had been demanding the sale or shutdown of EcoATM. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. This means less capability to ensure that invested funds are spent wisely or as planned. Risk is increased.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 20, 2019

Postmates Party is the latest innovation in on-demand delivery that will help us deliver on this vision,” Postmates CEO and co-founder Bastian Lehmann said in a statement. The round comes four months after the eight-year-old startup drove home a $300 million investment that knocked it into “unicorn” territory.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

One of the on-demand, parking services that serves Los Angeles Zirx , said this morning that it is specifically looking to solve those issues for companies, with the launch of a new service. In fact, at least two of ZIRX's initial customers for the on-demand parking--Live Nation and Insomiac--are in the LA area.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

So the team was busy enough trying to operate a new warehouse, meet increased demand for grocery delivery and keep workers safe in the process. We are excited to partner with their team to help drive future growth and expansion.” Image Credits: Good Eggs. That’s a meaningful increase in our addressable market.”

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 28, 2020

Even as oil companies are getting crushed by the collapse of demand for energy in the wake of international shutdowns responding to the global pandemic, investors representing one of the world’s savviest financiers are placing a small bet on electric charging as the future of transportation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2014

She helps you decide if celebrity endorsement is a viable and reasonable alternative for your business, and how do you go about selecting and approaching the right celebrity. Does your marketing budget allow you to roll out the red carpet to meet celebrity lifestyles, including the investment in appearances, videos, and perks?

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 30, 2019

Shell, which is making the acquisition through its Shell New Energies US subsidiary, snatched the company from Energy Impact Partners, a cleantech-focused investment firm. “As This latest investment in meeting the low-carbon energy needs of US drivers today is part of our wider efforts to make a better tomorrow. needs to spend $4.7

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As inflation rates spiral and consumer demand takes a hit, business owners are forced to be more mindful of their bottom lines than ever. Amber Business Grants For Women For: Female-owned businesses Amount: $1,000 to $10,000 Grantor: WomensNet The Amber Foundation helps women start businesses and nurture existing ones.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 7, 2012

Viridity Energy , a developer of demand-side management software for managing the smart grid, has raised $15M in an investment round from Mitsui & Co. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2018

If you don’t act in demand, people will subconsciously know you’re not in demand. We have consultants who do research for super big funds who invest in VCs and they have checklists they want you to fill out in order for them to do their work. just read Cialdini and others on this topic. We don’t think we work that way, we do.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

“The climate-oriented investment in Biden’s new plan would be roughly ten times what came through ARRA,” wrote Shayle Kann, a partner with the investment firm, Energy Impact Partners. ” Climate resiliency . Given the steady drumbeat of climate disasters that hit the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2023

Venture capital firms look for the most mature companies they can find, Angel investors typically deal a tier lower, while friends and family are most likely to help you get started. It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.” Growth stage investments from VCs are usually $5 million and up. Congratulations!

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socalTECH

APRIL 13, 2021

Those are faculty members who have a commercialization idea and want help with that. Plus, I'm also direction of the Innovation node here in Los Angeles, as well as the Managing Director fo the Viterbi Venture Fund, which is a fairly small fund, which makes passive investments in teams that are affiliated with USC.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Revolution, the parent company of Revolution Ventures , the Rise of the Rest Seed Fund and Revolution Growth , has evangelized its approach to backing companies in emerging markets, helping promote entrepreneurialism in geographies often overlooked by Silicon Valley’s Patagonia vest-wearing venture capitalists.

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