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How Much Information Should you Give VCs for Due Diligence?

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I have seen some entrepreneurs go into first meetings willing to share almost anything about their company. I’ve seen this back fire on entrepreneurs who say things like, “Well, we’re not talking financials with investors yet.”. Another VC called the co-founder & tech head – Parker Harris. The First Meeting.

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Stained Glass Labs Patners With Exitround, Unveils App Directory for Google Glass

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Stained Glass Labs (SGL), the first Glass and wearable technologies accelerator has launched the world’s first comprehensive app directory and a self-service app publishing portal for Google Glass pre-launched applications. Entrepreneurs will also be able to communicate with the Bloggerati and showcase their products to the world.

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Congrats To The Spotlight: LA Tech Summer Presenting Companies at CalTech

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For those who still might be wondering what Spotlight: LA Tech is all about, It’s a screening room for new technology homegrown in our region. It’s a gathering of friends and tech enthusiasts of all stripes. This Spotlight takes place Thursday, July 14, at The California Institute of Technology (CalTech). RSVP: AGENDA.

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One Man’s Signal is Another Man’s Noise

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Here’s the thing: entrepreneurs who aren’t at all of our private meetings really didn’t know what do think about the situation. It sure wasn’t when I was a first-time entrepreneur. To entrepreneurs thinking about raising money now or in the future – I think there was a lot of signal. Same thing.

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Time is the Enemy of All Deals

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A reminder that it is important for all entrepreneurs is to remember to be careful about “deal drift.” We moved into the legal process and final due diligence in January and February of 2000. Conversely I offered the same deal to another entrepreneur who decided to shop around longer. They accepted my argument.

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How to Make Sense of the PPP Loan Program for VC-Backed Startups

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We have been advising a lot of entrepreneurs so I thought I’d “open source” some of the advice I have been sharing. This money is administered by the SBA (small business administration) and is obtained through an approved bank who reviews your application. I am not claiming to be the world expert on this. payroll protection.