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LAVA: First Time Entrepreneur Training Seminar

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MAY 5, 2021

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.

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LAVA Training Entrepreneur Acquisition

LAVA Names Kovacs As President

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

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.

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Video Interview: Len Lanzi, LAVA on How To Get Your Startup Funded

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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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LAVA SoCal Southern California Funding

Alternative Accelerators and Start-Up Resources

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 24, 2016

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.

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Startup Resource LAVA Seed Funding

Alternative Accelerators and Start-Up Resources

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 17, 2016

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.

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Startup Resource LAVA Seed Funding

ax Matters for Entrepreneurs and Start-ups Alike

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

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)

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Startup Entrepreneur LAVA Entertainment

First Time Entrepreneur Workshop 6/22/19

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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LAVA Entrepreneur Screening Patents

LAVA's First Look LA

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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LAVA at the Beach

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OCTOBER 11, 2012

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.

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LAVA Southern California Santa Monica Venture Capital

First Time Entrepreneur Workshop

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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Entrepreneur LAVA Encino Startup

First Time Entrepreneur Workshop

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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Entrepreneur LAVA Encino Startup

Women in LAVA Group - SALES: What every entrepreneur needs to know

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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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LAVA Sales Entrepreneur Startup

LAVA At The Beach

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 5, 2011

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.

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LAVA Venture Capital Southern California Santa Monica

First Time Entrepreneur Workshop

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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Entrepreneur LAVA Santa Monica Startup

First Time Entrepreneurs Workshop

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 16, 2017

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

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Entrepreneur LAVA Screening Patents

Video: Advice For First Time Entrepeneurs, Matt Crowley

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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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LAVA Los Angeles Entrepreneur Angel

Reflections on 2020: Andy Wilson, Alliance for SoCal Innovation

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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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Reflections on 2019: Scott Alderton, Preccelerator

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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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CEOs Talk Startups

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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Speed Dating For Startups

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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LAVA Startup Education Venture Capital

Meet The VCs

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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LAVA Venture Capital Southern California Santa Monica

EXPERT DOJO Investor Festival Brings Together Startups, VCs

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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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Meet The VC - Deadline

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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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Out of the Lab

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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Pepperdine LAVA Mission Ventures CalTech

Making The Most out of Sitting on Panels

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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General Assembly LA | $2,000 Lights, Camera, Code Scholarship

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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LAVA Web Development Web Santa Monica

Thanks to our sponsors!

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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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Inspiring College Entrepreneurship | With lessons from Y Combinator and Elon Musk

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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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Where to Find Venture Funding in Southern California

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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LAVA: First Time Entrepreneur Training Seminar

LAVA Names Kovacs As President

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Video Interview: Len Lanzi, LAVA on How To Get Your Startup Funded

Alternative Accelerators and Start-Up Resources

Alternative Accelerators and Start-Up Resources

ax Matters for Entrepreneurs and Start-ups Alike

First Time Entrepreneur Workshop 6/22/19

LAVA's First Look LA

LAVA at the Beach

First Time Entrepreneur Workshop

First Time Entrepreneur Workshop

Women in LAVA Group - SALES: What every entrepreneur needs to know

LAVA At The Beach

First Time Entrepreneur Workshop

First Time Entrepreneurs Workshop

Video: Advice For First Time Entrepeneurs, Matt Crowley

Reflections on 2020: Andy Wilson, Alliance for SoCal Innovation

Reflections on 2019: Scott Alderton, Preccelerator

CEOs Talk Startups

Speed Dating For Startups

Meet The VCs

EXPERT DOJO Investor Festival Brings Together Startups, VCs

Meet The VC - Deadline

Out of the Lab

Making The Most out of Sitting on Panels

General Assembly LA | $2,000 Lights, Camera, Code Scholarship

Thanks to our sponsors!

Inspiring College Entrepreneurship | With lessons from Y Combinator and Elon Musk

Where to Find Venture Funding in Southern California

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