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Former Tinder VP Launches Startup Accelerator, Product Club

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Mentors that are part of the accelerator also include another LA area investor and startup veteran, Brian Norgard (former exec at Tinder); the company also said it has assembled a group of designers focused on branding, mobile, web, and other areas to help companies in the accelerator. READ MORE>>.

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LaunchpadLA Application Deadline Nears, As Class Graduates

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LaunchpadLA, which is among a number of startup accelerators which have emerged over the past few years and turned Los Angeles into one of the hottest startup markets in the nation, offers up $100,000 in an investment, free office space for four months, and access to mentors. READ MORE>>.

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What Startup Advisors Do I Need?

SoCal CTO

A little while ago, I suggested that Every Web/Mobile Startup Should Have a Technical Advisor. But, advisors, coaches, and mentors can often fill the bill. In creating Mentor Night , I’ve been happy to hear how giving most people are. Maybe it’s knowledge of the players and dynamics of the mobile ad ecosystem.

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5 Current Technologies Still Have Room For Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Mobile Computing. From tablets to smart phones to the Apple watch, people are increasingly relying on their mobile devices to assist them in managing their lives.

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AT&T Mobile App Hackathon | Superheroes & Geeks, Only in Hollywood!

Tech Zulu Event

On July 27, 2012 the AT&T Developer Program and Apigee produced the Mobile App Hackathon in Los Angeles, California. Spearheaded by Alex Donn , the event was designed for both technical and non-technical attendees to build apps over the course of a weekend at Io/La , an incubator/co-work space in the heart of Hollywood.

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The Perils of Shiny New Objects

Both Sides of the Table

In today’s uber-connected, social media, everything-is-public, people tell you there’s killing it with these new features, investor & mentor whiplash – it’s hard to avoid the latest thing. Microsoft throwing money at me to build a mobile app. Skeuomorphic design. FLAT design. The new thing.

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Prototype Day | Doers Not Dreamers

Tech Zulu Event

Ever have an idea for a great mobile startup but get stuck with just a dream because you have no skills to design or develop it and no money to pay to get it done? Some business people have friends that are designers or developers but most are not so lucky.

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