LA Cleantech Incubator Gets $5M For New Program
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JUNE 1, 2017
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) has just received $5M to fund a new initiative, called Energize California , to help boost clean technology startups. READ MORE>>.
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Every Startup Goes Through Distinctive Funding Phases
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). Funding or rollout stage.
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EvoNexus Launches Incubator Effort With Cisco
socalTECH
JUNE 4, 2014
Startup entrepreneurs in San Diego have yet more resources at the EvoNexus startup incubator, after EvoNexus and Cisco said that they will be launching a new, joint incubation program called CiscoEIR@EvoNexus. evonexus cisco startup entrepreneur incubator accelerator' READ MORE>>.
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6 Funding Resources For Ideas Needing More Validation
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. If you need funding for these early stage activities, I have some suggestions on better strategies to follow. Technology pilots. They believe in you above all else.
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The Design Accelerator Launches Incubator At Idealab
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JUNE 26, 2013
A new, startup incubator-created by the Art Center College of Design and the California Insitute of Technology --said this morning that it has launched a brand new, design-focused incubator, housed at Idealab. The new incubator is headed by Mark Breitenberg and Erik Hovanec. READ MORE>>.
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8 Potential Entrepreneur Assists From Your Alma Mater
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Get help with grant funding and incubator resources. Access to entrepreneurs-in-residence, business mentors.
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110 The Complete Guide To Southern California Accelerators and Incubators, Part I
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
In recent months, a dozen accelerators and incubators have emerged in the Southern California area, looking to help take the new generation of technology startups to funding and beyond. However, with the proliferation of incubators, the difficulty in figuring out. Funding: Yes. Funding: Yes. Funding: Yes.
Incubating LA's Biotech Future, With Richard Koffler, Greenwings Biomedical
socalTECH
JULY 1, 2013
A couple of weeks ago, a brand new, startup incubator launched in town--with a slightly different focus, on biomedical technology. The incubator-- Greenwings Biomedical (www.greenwingsbiomedical.com), is led by Richard Koffler , a serial entrepreneur and angel investor in Los Angeles. What is Greenwings Biomedical?
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Qualcomm Labs Unveils First Incubator Companies
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Qualcomm Labs , the incubator subsidiary of Qualcomm Technologies , has announced the first set of companies funded through its new QualcommLabs@EvoNexus program today, saying that it has funded three companies with a round of seed funding.
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Boost Your New Venture By Teaming With An Incubator
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.
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How To Identify New Venture Assistance Organizations
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 3, 2023
One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.
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92 Accelerate Your Startup With Help From An Incubator
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 17, 2016
One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.
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8 New Business Keys To Success For Real Entrepreneurs
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
The rate of new entrepreneurs increased between 2013 and 2021, from 280 to 360 out of 100,000 of the adult population. Of course, that’s both the good news and the bad news for aspiring entrepreneurs, since it means more competition, and the business landscape is changing faster than ever.
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LA-based A-Frame, a developer of celebrity-led personal care brands, raises cash for its brand incubator
TechCrunch LA
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
A-Frame , a Los Angeles-based developer of personal care brands supported by celebrities, has raised $2 million in a new round of funding led by Initialized Capital. A-Frame previously raised a seed round backed by cannabis dispensary Columbia Care. .” Bloom is also a founder of the Wise Sons Delicatessen in San Francisco.
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6 Drivers For Aspiring Entrepreneurs To Finish School
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
A continuing question I hear from young entrepreneurs is whether a university degree is important to startup success, or just a distraction in achieving their purpose in the world. Both provide entrepreneurial “head start” programs for aspiring entrepreneurs, free legal guidance, and access to experienced staff members.
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10 Alternative Funding Sources For Your New Venture
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 29, 2020
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” If you have the urge to be an entrepreneur, I encourage you to think seriously about each of these, before you zero-in on one or two, and get totally discouraged if those don’t work for you.
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The Complete Guide To Southern California Accelerators and Incubators, Part III
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
In recent months, a dozen accelerators and incubators have emerged in the Southern California area, looking to help take the new generation of technology startups to funding and beyond. California's various startup accelerators and incubators. Part III: Colocation Spaces, Incubation Facilities. Managed by: Fred H.
The Complete Guide To Southern California Accelerators and Incubators, Part II
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
In recent months, a dozen accelerators and incubators have emerged in the Southern California area, looking to help take the new generation of technology startups to funding and beyond. However, with the proliferation of incubators, the difficulty in figuring out. Part II: The In-house Incubators. Funding: Yes.
7 Ways Academic Connections Can Assist A New Venture
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 29, 2021
These resources are definitely not limited to students, since every university seeks out and needs the real world exposure and experience of entrepreneurs who already are active in the real world marketplace. Early-stage funding. They also provide incubator services and space for early startups. Business plan assistance.
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Accelerators Have Resources To KickStart Your Startup
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.
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159 Zuma Ventures: Creating A New Technology Startup Model
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
David Carter and Allen Hurff are two startup veterans, who believe they have a new formula to help create early stage, technology companies, through their new "startup studio", Zuma Ventures (www.zumavc.com). How is this different than accelerator or incubator? We created a product that would allow you to print barcodes.
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UC San Diego Gets $1M From Arm Of Intellectual Ventures
socalTECH
OCTOBER 26, 2018
The University of San Diego has received $1M from the incubator arm of Intellectual Ventures , the investment fund which was founded by recently deceased Microsoft co-founder Paul G. The Legler Benbough Foundation provided a $250,000 matching contribution to the new effort, with ISF providing $750,000. READ MORE>>.
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133 Reflections on 2016: Lawrence Ng, OnRamp Fund
socalTECH
DECEMBER 28, 2016
This holiday season, we are again sharing the reflections on 2016 from Southern California's technology ecosystem. Today's contribution is from Lawrence Ng , serial entrepreneur who, last year, founded OnRamp Fund , a $10 million incubator that invests in early stage startups. We've learned a lot in the process.
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7 Entrepreneur Stages Help You Assess Your Progress
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The road to becoming an entrepreneur is a journey , and it’s not a short trip. Every entrepreneur starts by accepting the reality that you have a rare mindset of joy of discovery, with an intense curiosity about how certain things or people work, or why a new technology hasn’t yet been accepted. The right culture is the key.
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Will A Business Incubator Help Hatch Your Startup?
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.
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Should Startups Incubate, Accelerate, Cohabitate or Stay In Mom’s Basement?
InfoChachkie
OCTOBER 7, 2013
The good news for entrepreneurs is that there have never been more office space options for early stage companies. Significant confusion exists when distinguishing between Accelerators and Incubators. A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. Having people being captive within some investor’s…sphere.
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Savvy Entrepreneurs Look for More Than Funding
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 15, 2013
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). Funding or rollout stage. Marty Zwilling.
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10 Entrepreneur Alternatives To Investor Funding
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 14, 2014
My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps. Self-funding or bootstrapping is still the most common and safest approach for startups Keep your day job until revenue starts to flow. Solicit funds from friends and family.
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113 How Frost Venture Partners Is Incubating The Big Data Future
socalTECH
MARCH 8, 2013
he's been spinning out of his incubator. What's the idea behind the incubator? I've been a serial entrepreneur for about 20-odd years, and I didn't want to sit at a big company. I decided to become a parallel entrepreneur, and started a whole series of companies in big data. Now, we're turning into a formal incubator.
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Vadio Gets Backing From Mucker Capital, Amplify, Others In $2M Funding
socalTECH
AUGUST 14, 2014
Vadio , the developer of a platform which helps match music videos and ads with streaming music , said Thursday that it has raised $2M in a seed funding round, which included Mucker Capital, Amplify.LA, as well as other LA investors. READ MORE>>.
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SoCalGas & Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator Set Up A $1M Fund To Disrupt Clean Tech
Tech Zulu Event
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Clean, safe and reliable natural gas company Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has established $1 million innovation fund in partnership with Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) , to speed the development of clean technologies to meet current global energy needs and become a sustainable energy source.
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A Chat With Kelly Perdew: Moonshots Capital And Its First Dedicated Fund
socalTECH
OCTOBER 11, 2018
This morning, Moonshots Capital (www.moonshotscapital.com), led by Kelly Perdew and Craig Cummings , announced its first formal fund, a $19M seed stage fund. What we would do, is we would round up ten other angel investors, get $25,000 from each of them, and then roll up our sleeves and help that entrepreneur find venture capital.
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Let Me Count The Ways Entrepreneurs Fund Startups
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 12, 2014
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” If you have the urge to be an entrepreneur, I encourage you to think seriously about each of these, before you zero-in on one or two, and get totally discouraged if those don’t work for you.
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Interview with Alex Schneider, Ventura Ventures Technology Center
socalTECH
JANUARY 27, 2010
On Thursday, the City of Ventura is formally launching a new incubator, the Ventura Ventures Technology Center (www.v2tc.com), targeted at high tech businesses. The incubator so far includes startups Lottay , Geodelic , and a number of other Internet and other technology firms. What is the Ventura incubator?
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200 Investors Love Top Startup Incubator Graduates
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 24, 2011
Business incubators for sharing services were all the rage back in the days of the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit). Now they are coming back, and the best even provide networking, technical leadership, and seed funding, as well as investors waving money at graduates.
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Southern California Accelerator Report Card: Q1 2013
socalTECH
APRIL 12, 2013
There''s been a lot of activity over the past two years in the Southern California accelerator/incubator market, with numerous groups (Amplify, EvoNexus, K5, LaunchpadLA, MediaCamp, Science, StartEngine, and many, many others) looking to help entrepreneurs start and fund their companies. where we totalled up $33.85M in funding.
An LA-led, public-private partnership pitches a $150B green infrastructure package to Congress
TechCrunch LA
APRIL 23, 2020
There’s also a relatively modest request (of only $4 billion) for funding devoted to pilot projects, startup companies, and public clean technology investment initiatives (like LACI). The funding would include $20 billion for utility upgrades.
Technology , Cocktails, and Incubators in Santa Barbara
Steve Reich
MARCH 23, 2012
More than 150 MIT alums gathered Wednesday night for a discussion of incubators/accelerators. Appropriately enough, we gathered in the about-to-open Synergy Business and Technology Center, Santa Barbara’s latest incubator. Then drive for the best funding you can get.
6 Sources of Help For Early Stage Concept Exploration
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 18, 2021
Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. If you need funding for these early stage activities, I have some suggestions on better strategies to follow. Technology pilots. They believe in you above all else.
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165 Should Millennial Entrepreneurs Skip College?
InfoChachkie
MAY 26, 2016
Should millennial entrepreneurs go to college? If you believe the mythology surrounding the handful of entrepreneurs who did not obtain a degree, you may think that the path to entrepreneurial success is enhanced by avoiding college. I asked them to devise reasons an entrepreneur should remain in college.
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Funding Alternatives Change As Your New Venture Grows
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 28, 2018
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). Funding or rollout stage.
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This Entrepreneur Fought America’s Toughest VCs… And Won
InfoChachkie
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Adeo Ressi is a serial entrepreneur turned investor and entrepreneur advocate. Adeo Co-Founded the entrepreneur-friendly website The Funded and he is the Founder and CEO of The Founder Institute , whose goal is to create and foster local startup ecosystems across the globe. The Funded was created ''07.
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Tapping The Power Of The Crowd For Ideas, Advice and Funding, with JumpStartFund
socalTECH
AUGUST 29, 2013
Can tapping the power of the crowd not only help you find customers and help fund your project, but also help you shape your startup idea and find funding? Dirk Ahlborn: We are coming out of the nonprofit incubator, the Girvan Institute of Technology, which has been around since 2002, and is funded by NASA Ames.
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10 Keys To Surviving Startup Cash Flow Requirements
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain, such as online web sites and smart phone apps, that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs. Self-funding or bootstrapping is still the most common and safest approach for startups Keep your day job until real revenue flows. Solicit funds from friends and family.
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