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Tuesday, November 27, 2012 -- Women in LAVA Presents Tax Matters for Entrepreneurs and Start-ups Alike. Join Petra Griffith, of Grandpoint Bank and a panel of experts for an informative and entertaining lunch on "Tax Matters for Entrepreneurs and Start-ups Alike.? See [link] (more)
Thursday, June 30, 2016 -- Alternative Accelerators and Start-Up Resources. Today, start-ups have more choices for accessing business resources and seed funding than ever. This is especially true for first-time and early-stage entrepreneurs not yet ready to pursue venture capital or who lack certain critical capabilities.
Thursday, June 23, 2016 -- Alternative Accelerators and Start-Up Resources. Today, start-ups have more choices for accessing business resources and seed funding than ever. This is especially true for first-time and early-stage entrepreneurs not yet ready to pursue venture capital or who lack certain critical capabilities.
The Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA), which supports local startups and emerging-growth companies, has named entrepreneur Kimberly Kovacs as the group's new President, according to the group. LAVA's day to day operations are managed by Executive Director Len Lanzai.
Saturday, May 8, 2021 -- LAVA: First Time Entrepreneur Training Seminar. Matthew Crowley is a former president and board member of LAVA. His practice revolves around startups, securities and mergers and acquisitions. Speaker: Matthew Crowley, Crowley Corporate Legal Strategy.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 -- LAVA at the Beach. Please join LAVA and its friends for the fourth annual LAVA at the Beach 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 11, 2011 -- LAVA At The Beach. Please join LAVA and its friends for the third annual LAVA at the Beach 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.
Len Lanzi is Executive Director of the Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) (www.lava.org), which helps startupentrepreneurs 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>>.
Thursday, September 13, 2012 -- Women in LAVA Group - SALES: What every entrepreneur needs to know. How Do I Increase Revenues For My StartUp? 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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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?
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)
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)
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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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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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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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