socalTECH

JANUARY 5, 2021

Every year, we feature the year end reflections of founders, CEOs, investors, sposors, and others in Southern California's high tech community. For the tech/startup ecosystem in SoCal, I am looking forward to continued momentum in addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workforce and support for emerging entrepreneurs.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 15, 2011

The 10th Annual Techweek will be hosted once again at the award-winning Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County - California's largest high tech business incubator located in Altadena (near Caltech, JPL and other major research institutions). See [link] (more)

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Los Angeles Altadena Technology Angel 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 12, 2011

The 10th Annual Techweek will be hosted once again at the award-winning Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County - California's largest high tech business incubator located in Altadena (near Caltech, JPL and other major research institutions). See [link] (more)

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Los Angeles Altadena Technology Angel 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 11, 2011

The 10th Annual Techweek will be hosted once again at the award-winning Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County - California's largest high tech business incubator located in Altadena (near Caltech, JPL and other major research institutions). See [link] (more)

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Los Angeles Altadena Technology Angel 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 14, 2011

The 10th Annual Techweek will be hosted once again at the award-winning Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County - California's largest high tech business incubator located in Altadena (near Caltech, JPL and other major research institutions). See [link] (more)

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Los Angeles Altadena Technology Angel 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 13, 2011

The 10th Annual Techweek will be hosted once again at the award-winning Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County - California's largest high tech business incubator located in Altadena (near Caltech, JPL and other major research institutions). See [link] (more)

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Los Angeles Altadena Technology Angel 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Technology is so key to every business these days that experienced business-smart but non-tech entrepreneurs are feeling deeper and deeper in the hole. Should they go after high-tech nerds for partners, or professional technologists? The right answer for a good business partner today is neither of the above.

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Technology High Tech Startup Social Media 87

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2011

For software, websites, and high-tech products, this is the “meat” of what you intend to build. Market research. Market research and competition. I realize that many of you entrepreneurs are technical types, and you feel certain that an exciting product plan will highlight an exciting business opportunity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2014

In the US, many entrepreneurs see grants as “free money,” since they are not loans and don’t have to be repaid. A grant is not an equity investment, so the entrepreneur doesn’t have to give up a stake in the company either. Research related tax credits and incentives. entrepreneur funding grants startup' Marty Zwilling.

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Startup High Tech Research Funding 97

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

In the US, many entrepreneurs see grants as “free money,” since they are not loans and don’t have to be repaid. A grant is not an equity investment, so the entrepreneur doesn’t have to give up a stake in the company either. Research related tax credits and incentives. Stringent spending controls.

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Equity Startup High Tech Research 92

Eric Greenspan

MAY 14, 2013

So, because I’m a dad, a customer service enthusiast, product evaluator and entrepreneur, I’ve decided to build a business around it. Research and contact manufacturers of spectacular products geared towards kids and parents and families in general. Here’s what I’m going to do: 1.

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Technical Review Product Services High Tech 135

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

A critical stage for most first-time entrepreneurs is getting their idea developed into at least a prototype to validate their technology. Specifically, I often point to the NSF or the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for high-tech startups.

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Funding Technical Review Startup Research 90

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2016

Technology is so key to every business these days that experienced business-smart but non-tech entrepreneurs are feeling deeper and deeper in the hole. Should they go after high-tech nerds for partners, or professional technologists? The right answer for a good business partner today is neither of the above.

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High Tech Startup Social Media Entrepreneur 58

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2011

Now that President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package has been out for a while, including $50 billion aimed at alternative-energy initiatives, applying for grants has become the rage for high-tech startups. In the US, many entrepreneurs see grants as “free money,” since they are not loans and don’t have to be repaid.

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High Tech Startup Research Entrepreneur 88

socalTECH

DECEMBER 29, 2017

This morning's contribution is from Krisztina 'Z' Holly host of the The Art of Manufacturing podcast and founder of MAKE IT IN LA (www.makeitinla.org), which supports connecting local manufacturers and high tech companies. We also started offering Factory Tour Workshops to entrepreneurs, with nearly 100 applying for the pilots.

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USC Startup News Entrepreneur 113

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 30, 2012

For many entrepreneurs, college has little appeal. Academia's arbitrary, bureaucratic structure, combined with its predominant focus on theoretical issues, causes many entrepreneurs to depart college early. Curiosity is a common trait among serial entrepreneurs. Honesty is a core competency of most successful entrepreneurs.

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Tips Startup Entrepreneur Santa Barbara 247

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Mark noted that even if an entrepreneur does not become a master developer, by simply understanding the software development process, they will be a more effective startup leader. Microsoft was one of the first successful high-tech companies to not distribute its profits to shareholders. " [Tweet this quote].

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Tips Startup IP Santa Barbara 275

socalTECH

OCTOBER 24, 2011

One of the biggest complaints you hear from both entrepreneurs and investors in Los Angeles, is the lack of a credible, visible startup accelerator in the Los Angeles area. Erik Rannala: The name is a reference, actually, to Thomas Edison and the research lab he created. Where did the name MuckerLab come from?

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Technical Advisors Startup Southern California Los Angeles 176

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2011

However, many research and technology parks also house incubation programs. Another variation is technology business incubators, which nurture high-tech startups and present a technology oriented variant of business incubators.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2010

However, many research and technology parks also house incubation programs. Another variation is technology business incubators, which nurture high-tech startups and present a technology oriented variant of business incubators. Tags: entrepreneur startup incubator business. Marty Zwilling.

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Incubator Startup Seed Funding Mentor 93

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 12, 2017

In this interview with #StartupsEverywhere , I talk withMichael Iseman, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Startup Junkie, about the mentorship pool, knowledge transfer, the latest happening in the ecosystem and the energy of this community within the region. Hunt Transport which makes the ecosystem ripe for startups to thrive.

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Entrepreneur Startup News High Tech 70

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2012

For software, websites, and high-tech products, this is the “meat” of what you intend to build. Market research. Market research and competition. I realize that many of you entrepreneurs are technical types, and you feel certain that an exciting product plan will highlight an exciting business opportunity.

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Product Outsource Development Competition High Tech 92

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2014

Provisional Protection - Most US high-tech companies begin the utility patent process by filing a provisional patent application. As I noted in this recent Wall Street Journal article , one of the classic mistakes rookie entrepreneurs make is protecting their IP too early.

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IP Patents Journal Equity 210

InfoChachkie

APRIL 9, 2012

These entrepreneurs do not risk everything, work outrageous hours and put themselves under extreme pressure because they want to. If it were a decision to be an entrepreneur, then most right-minded individuals would decide to turn back when they encountered the first inevitable startup crises. Entrepreneurs want to matter.

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Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Statistics 243

socalTECH

JULY 16, 2013

One of those high profile neighborhoods here is Pasadena, home of Idealab, Caltech, OpenX, and many other high tech companies and institutions. Compared to the Westside, we''re more in the research domain. We want to create businesses and engage with entrepreneurs. more) READ MORE>>.

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Pasadena Santa Monica CalTech Technical Review 242

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Of particular interest to entrepreneurs, Part III discusses the creative process of technical innovations. As noted in What Color Are Your Elephant’s Sunglasses , the large majority of research and development expenditures are spent on product features (e.g., Kirby opens this video by stating: “Creativity isn’t magic.

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Startup High Tech SaaS .Net 255

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2010

For software, websites, and high-tech products, this is the “meat” of what you intend to build. Market research. Market research and competition. I realize that many of you entrepreneurs are technical types, and you feel certain that an exciting product plan will highlight an exciting business opportunity.

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Product Outsource Development Competition High Tech 48

socalTECH

JUNE 17, 2009

Yesterday, Santa Monica-based SharesPost (www.sharespost.com) launched a new service of particular interest to the venture capital and high tech startup market, a new, online service which facilitates the buying and selling of private company stock. Do you run into any issues with securities laws by offering this service?

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Startup Zag Venture Capital Equity 124

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The 11 Harsh Realities Of Being An Entrepreneur - OnStartups , November 1, 2010 There's always talk about the end game in the form of an acquisition, funding announcement, or eventual flame out. love to find great products and services made by entrepreneurs who are trying to change the world. This doesn’t make sense.

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Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2011

Nothhaft has put together a challenging but small list of things we have to do to revitalize our innovation leadership, and I’m supportive: Liberate entrepreneurs from regulatory shackles. Offer meaningful incentives to bring back high-tech manufacturing. More programs to support basic science and research.

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