Tech Zulu Event

JULY 19, 2013

It can be a confusing world to seek funding when you’re just starting out and Silicon Beach Fest (#SBF) was a great place to learn what investors are looking for, meet investors of all levels in a collaborative environment, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, and develop relationships to further your dream and business.

Tech Coast Angels 87

Tech Coast Angels Technical Review Invest Venture Capital 87

InfoChachkie

JULY 20, 2015

Six outstanding entrepreneurs have created this sweet flavor of success in one of the most beautiful places on earth – Santa Barbara, California. The latest evidence of the city’s dynamic startup ecosystem is the recent announcement by Citrix to investment significant resources in the Santa Barbara Innovator’s Program.

Santa Barbara 100

Santa Barbara Startup Sales Entrepreneur 100

Steve Reich

JUNE 6, 2012

The stories are everywhere…VCs and Angel groups are passe’–the cool kids are raising money from “Super Angels” Just go talk to a friendly millionaire, and he/she will simply write a check to finance your “A” round. Need a few million? No problem. Oh, and it happens quickly, too.

Angel 55

Angel Writing SaaS Startup 55

Steve Reich

AUGUST 9, 2012

The entrepreneurs in startups are trained to go fast and run lean. And, yes, I know newly minted Facebook and Zynga millionaires are sprinkling money around, but they can’t fund everything. With the VC ranks shrinking, founders need to tap every source of capital out there. The conflict is built in. So what do we do?

Angel 49

Angel Pasadena Angels Venture Capital Pasadena 49

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Without a sustainable strategy, these challenges lead to the terrifying statistic that nine out of ten online businesses will fail, and lead to the current ratio of Internet failures to millionaires being thousands to one. Key measurements should always include return on investment, and visibility to the targeted audience.

Social Media 93

Social Media Content Startup Web 93

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

The caveat is that these young entrepreneurs have to drop out of college to do it. Starting small and nimble allows you to adjust and be flexible as you gain experience instead of being tied to a large concept by heavy investment in upfront costs. Starting small gives you flexibility. You will (MUST) love what you are doing.

Startup 92

Startup Capital Blogging Ideas 92

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Without a sustainable strategy, these challenges lead to the terrifying statistic that nine out of ten online businesses will fail, and lead to the current ratio of Internet failures to millionaires being thousands to one. Key measurements should always include return on investment, and visibility to the targeted audience.

Startup 96

Startup Social Media Content Paid Search 96

socalTECH

AUGUST 18, 2009

In the recent surge in interest in the clean technology and energy investment area, we're constantly surprised by the number of startups in the area focused on some aspect of the industry. We have three partners--two are bankers, and one is an entrepreneur and self-made millionaire, Edward Chen, who is our Chairman and CEO.

UCLA 159

UCLA Technical Review El Monte Startup 159

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

When an entrepreneur takes on investors who take equity (i.e. If a multi-millionaire writes even a $25,000 I assure you that it has a psychological impact on how they’re thinking about the company. not debt where they have to be paid back) they are actually co-owners in the business you created.

Startup 187

Startup Writing Venture Capital Oracle 187