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How Much Information Should you Give VCs for Due Diligence?

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Another VC called the co-founder & tech head – Parker Harris. There is no reason to part with your cap table or legal docs until you’re convinced that they’re actually committed to doing work with you in due diligence. Have you invested money directly? S**t rolls downhill. Fair questions, all.

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

Tech Zulu Event

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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I get company portfolio requests (review board packs, sign legal docs, help with fund raising, review a new candidates resume, help with press release, request for meeting to discuss topics, etc.). I invest, work deals and do operations. Mostly I get company pitches or introductions from friends or people that I know.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

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It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. million users making it considerably larger than some of its peers that have historically received more tech press inches. Greycroft is an early-stage VC. File sharing?

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INNOVATION - A Scientist's Perspective

AeA Los Angeles Council

Approximately 50 executives from the worlds of technology & venture capital piled into the dining hall on June 30th to listen to Dr. Mark Drapeau speak about "innovation" and its sister topic, "STEM education." This 15-20 year prospecting, as a general rule, requires a long-term investment strategy by the government. government.

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Time is the Enemy of All Deals

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We moved into the legal process and final due diligence in January and February of 2000. If it’s a biz deal you might care about IP protection, revenue share, investment commitments to joint marketing – whatever. I’d send them their email and point out the docs were late. They accepted my argument. It was December 1999.

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

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This money is administered by the SBA (small business administration) and is obtained through an approved bank who reviews your application. When the $350 billion is fully invested will more be made available? The goal of the program is in the name?—?payroll payroll protection. If you’re going to amend, then amend. don’t apply.