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JULY 24, 2019

Len Lanzi is Executive Director of the Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) (www.lava.org), which helps startup entrepreneurs get their companies funded. Len gave some advice to startups on how best to get the attention of venture capital and other investors, at the recent First Look SoCal Showcase. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Thursday, September 13, 2012 -- Women in LAVA Group - SALES: What every entrepreneur needs to know. How Do I Increase Revenues For My Start Up? How Do I Sell Sponsors Or Create Channel Partners To Help Multiply My Revenues And Reach? What Role Can Sales Play In Creating A Steady Stream Of Revenue? See [link] (more)

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2010

Things to know: mix of entrepreneurs, big tech company execs, service providers, media people, VCs, etc. You can’t show up with your monotone voice and have a deeply intellectual discussion like you might over brandy and cigars. It spices things up and makes for great entertainment. Follow up ! And thy topic.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 22, 2017

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 -- LAVA's First Look LA. This technology preview is geared for Serial Entrepreneurs, Angel Investors, and Venture Capital Investors. Join us at Cal State Los Angeles for a full day of innovations and technologies presented by the region's finest researchers and inventors! See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Saturday, September 24, 2016 -- First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. Matt Crowley from Crowley Corporate Legal Strategy is teaching another great First Time Entrepreneur Workshop with the LA Venture Association (LAVA) on Saturday September 24th in Encino. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Saturday, September 24, 2016 -- First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. Join us for our next First Time Entrepreneur Workshop! Matt Crowley from Crowley Corporate Legal Strategy is teaching another great workshop with the LA Venture Association (LAVA) on Saturday September 24th in Encino. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 -- CEOs Talk Startups. What mistakes did you make during in the early days and what lessons would you pass on another entrepreneur? CEOs Talk Startups.what mistakes did they make and what lessons can they share when it is your turn?

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 17, 2019

Saturday, June 22, 2019 -- LAVA First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. LAVA is extremely pleased to announce its next First Time Entrepreneur training program. The program is open to entrepreneurs that are starting companies in areas that are likely to draw venture capital investment. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 15, 2016

Saturday, June 18, 2016 -- First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. Matt Crowley from Crowley Corporate Legal Strategy is teaching another great First Time Entrepreneur Workshop with the LA Venture Association (LAVA) on Saturday June 18th at the Santa Monica Place Mall - EXPERT DOJO. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 16, 2017

Saturday, January 21, 2017 -- First Time Entrepreneurs Workshop.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 -- Meet the VCs: The thrill of speed dating for startups. An interactive networking roundtable at which more than 30 venture capitalists from California, will talk with local entrepreneurs about deal flow and the types of investments they're looking to fund.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2021? 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. He previously held C-level roles at Overture Services/Yahoo!,

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Please join LAVA and its friends for the second Meet the VC networking event at the Marion Davies House - Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica. Also mix and mingle with Entrepreneurs and Start-up company representatives from over 100 companies. Tuesday, October 12, 2010 -- Meet the VCs. See [link] (more).

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Friday, October 7, 2011 -- LAVA's Meet The VC - Application Deadline for Entrepreneurs. Apply to present at LAVA's Meet the VC event October 11th. During the course of two hours, you will get to meet each of them and learn about what they look for in potential startup investments.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

What are some of the biggest issues that brand new, first time entrepreneurs run into in starting their companies? Matt Crowley an attorney who runs the LAVA First Time Entrepreneurs Workshops and also has his own practice in Los Angeles, Crowley Corporate Legal Strategy, gives first time entrepreneurs some advice.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 2, 2009

LAVA Breakfast Meeting. Getting research out of the university lab and into a growing business poses a unique set of challenges - especially when the scientist is assumed to be the entrepreneur. Tuesday, December 8, 2009 -- Out of the Lab and into a Business. See [link] (more).

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DECEMBER 27, 2019

Every year, at the end of the year, we share some reflections on the past year from our readers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, sponsors, and others in the local technology community. As the Preccelerator has grown, we have continually seen stronger and stronger early stage ventures, led by better and better entrepreneurs.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Helping entrepreneurs succeed. Startups Made Simple. An on-line community for entrepreneurs. LAVA: Meet the VC's - November 17th - What do you think a technology or life science entrepreneur would give to spend two hours with more than 30 venture capitalists? Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com). How about $70?

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Great news for aspiring hackers, programmers, and entrepreneurs. Startup enablers and Silicon Beach hubs General Assembly, Cross Campus, Launchpad LA, and LAVA have teamed up to provide five $2,000 scholarships to General Assembly’s 12 -week Web Development Immersive Program.

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LATechDigest

MAY 22, 2016

EXPERT DOJO is launching its Q2 Investor Festival this Thursday and Friday, in which member startups gain a live audience with area Angels, Accelerators, and Venture Firms. Says Expert DOJO founder Brian MacMahon, “We are totally focused on getting startups funded or smarter about what funding is needed.

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From the Venture Trenches

MARCH 29, 2013

Over the past several years there have been a plethora of incubators and accelerators springing up all over southern California and particularly on the west side of Los Angeles. LAVA (Los Angeles Venture Association). Here is a list of useful resources to help you in your search: News & Resources. SoCal Tech. Angel List.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

The most common question I get running a college talent startup is: “What is the entrepreneurship culture like in schools? Many believe the same culture will be essential to the success of growing Southern California’s own startup culture. You’ve seen a lot of products; what makes a startup stand out in the crowd?

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