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Finding a Technical Cofounder for Your Startup

SoCal CTO

I've recently received several emails from people looking for a technical cofounder for their startup. Here's an example of that kind of email. Tech Events / Meetups - In Los Angeles, There are lots of Networking Events in Los Angeles and Southern California that are techie oriented. Ask them about your concept.

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A Guide to Using Authority & Social Proof in Fund Raising

Both Sides of the Table

Rincon is part of the new breed of Seed Stage VCs and with the leadership of Jim Andelman has charted out the most authentic early-stage investment strategy in Southern California. Any SoCal entrepreneur raising early-stage money should put Rincon on their short list.

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Once Upon a Time in Jorts

Eric Greenspan

The first slide was entitled, “ Once Upon a Time in Jorts &# as I found an old picture of myself and Jeremy Anticouni (we’ve worked together for 14 years, 3 companies) and sadly, I was wearing a pair of jorts. Eric and Jeremy, co-founders, circa 1997.

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Interview with David Sacks, Geni and Yammer

socalTECH

David has a unique perspective on the Southern California technology environment, having been the COO of PayPal before its acquisition by EBay, and having had the full Silicon Valley experience. You're in a unique position having been at a successful Silicon Valley firm, and now running two startups here in Southern California.

Yammer 133
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Early Stage Marketing and Branding – Farida Fotouhi

SoCal CTO

That's when phone calls were a dime, so you get an idea how long ago that was. I was on the way back to LA from a ski vacation in Switzerland where I decided while sliding down a glacier that if I survived I would start my own advertising agency. What networking events in Los Angeles or Southern California do you go to?

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NDA Stealth Mode and Sharing Your Startup Concept

SoCal CTO

Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 2: They Raised Money With My Slides?! Entrepreneur: Following is an email describing my idea. Since you won’t sign an NDA, you agree that by reading beyond this paragraph you are agreeing not to share my idea with anyone, forward this email to anyone, or discuss the idea without my consent.

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NDA Stealth Mode and Sharing Your Startup Concept

SoCal CTO

Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 2: They Raised Money With My Slides?! Entrepreneur: Following is an email describing my idea. Since you won’t sign an NDA, you agree that by reading beyond this paragraph you are agreeing not to share my idea with anyone, forward this email to anyone, or discuss the idea without my consent.

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