TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

How are you funding this? What level of funding do you currently have? Do you have legal (Founder Agreement, IP, etc.) How will you be taking this to market? Often this ties to marketing support. How do we prioritize internationalization versus getting something to market? Tell me about the business.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Just as I was getting the swing of things the world shifted beneath my feet and the stock market went into a free fall and venture capital all but shut down for nearly a year. We not only have our Series A funds that can write $500k?—?$15 15 million first checks but we also have three growth funds. Over the past 2.5

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2021

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. You need all these before you start looking for funding. Some of the other items may cost a lot less, and may be worth far more in the long run.

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Startup Patents IP Social Media 145

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 30, 2014

As I’ve written about recently, at Upfront Ventures we started talking a couple of years ago about wanting to fund stuff with more meaning. I think this is a combination of being realists as venture capitalists that outsized returns in our funds must come from taking on bigger, more impactful projects that can move markets.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 27, 2022

Now, a gaming startup that’s building a new kind of platform that it thinks will be a — wait for it — game changer in the category is announcing some funding as to ride that wave of attention. It included games icon Atari, which is working with PortalOne to include some of its brands and IP in that Arcade launch.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2018

One of the hardest things to know when you’re new to fund raising is what you’re supposed to send to an investor, when and will they keep your information confidential. This is part of a series on how to improve your fund raising game. As a VC and former entrepreneur let me offer you some advice.

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Venture Capital Slides Email Startup 261

socalTECH

AUGUST 29, 2013

Can tapping the power of the crowd not only help you find customers and help fund your project, but also help you shape your startup idea and find funding? Dirk Ahlborn: We are coming out of the nonprofit incubator, the Girvan Institute of Technology, which has been around since 2002, and is funded by NASA Ames.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 18, 2011

In a loss to the Los Angeles technology industry, Voice over IP software developer Fonality has relocated its headquarters to Texas, the firm said today. The firm said it has bolstered its staff in Texas by more than 75 since August of 2010, including executive staff, finance, sales, and marketing. READ MORE>>.

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Los Angeles Angel IP Software Development 168

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

To interconnect these computers we needed IP-based telecommunications equipment build by the likes of Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks. TrueCar, an LA-based company, sells more cars now than any physical dealer in the country and recently went public and has a $1 billion market cap. Indeed we have already seen the beginnings.

Startup 390

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

all the other folks out there that will try to enter the same market) the barriers have been dropping over the last few years. Now, given our current economic crisis and VC ‘challenges’, the barriers to funding have gone up significantly as well. How’s that for duality. Business - how are you actually going to make money?

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). Middle Market Investment Banking. SoCal IP Law Group LLP - IP Counselors For Technology Companies. www.socalip.com) Focused on high tech's unique need - Pragmatic cost-effective IP portfolio management - U.S. Redpoint Ventures (www.redpoint.com).

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socalTECH

MARCH 2, 2012

Carlsbad-based Luxtera , the developer of CMOS-based, optical networking chips, said Thursday that it has inked a deal with STMicroelectronics , where the two will apply Luxtera's IP and knowledge to a dedicated process at STMicroelectronics' 300mm facility in Crolles, France, to enable high volume production of silicon photonic components.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 14, 2019

“We understand how much money you can make from the IP. When we’re working with creators or influencers they understand that you have this shelf life as an influencer, but as IP, that can go on in perpetuity. .” It’s hard to overstate the importance of working with virtual characters, according to Attanasio.

Social Media 261

Social Media Content Media Artificial Inteligence 261

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2010

He taught me, amongst other things, the benefit of “ top down thinking &# that changed the way I analyzed markets, companies and people. We worked together at Andersen Consulting between 1996-99 when the markets were booming. See, Mark, in a booming market you can never tell the winners from the losers.

Technical Review 302

Technical Review Marketing IP Outsource Development 302

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

A quick message on a very busy funding day, to thanks to all of our sponsors, who make our coverage of Southern California's technology industry possible: Sponsors. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). Middle Market Investment Banking. SoCal IP Law Group LLP - IP Counselors For Technology Companies.

Orange County 113

Orange County Southern California IP Glendale 113

SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Green Tech Fund California, Inc. will discuss opportunities for clean tech in the Chinese and India markets. But how to overcome the risks in politics, government relationships and IP protection remains a hurdle for U.S. Friday, February 17, 2012 -- Green LAVA Meeting.

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LAVA IP Entrepreneur Funding 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 28, 2013

If you're FreedomPop , the Encino-based startup, you start by offering up free 4G wireless data access, and then expand to offer free, voice-over-IP services, along with home-based wireless Internet services. Currently, users pay up front for data packages, and there are inefficiencies in that market. They're fantastic backers.

Startup 245

Startup IP Networking Encino 245

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 10, 2015

I angel funded a company 5 years ago. Because no VCs would fund them with a pending lawsuit of this nature. I funded a company where the CEO stepped down. I funded a US company that bought a URL and a brand name and filed for a trademark. Lawsuits are on the rise. They won two big national contracts. He sued anyways.

Startup 150

Startup IP Writing Ideas 150

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 8, 2016

They did several partnership launches with social good campaigns including the World Wide Fund for Nature and Malaria No More. And they have used influencer marketing on YouTube like nobody else I’ve seen, running authentic competitions with top YouTubers including PewDiePie.

Startup 150

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2013

Hopefully it’s not as a way of avoiding fund raising or finding quick pockets of money. Importantly, make sure that you retain IP rights to your custom work which needs to be part of the engagement contract. At a minimum co-ownership of the IP. Integrate PS Work Into Sales & Marketing Processes.

Software Review 321

Software Review Software Services Company 321

Steve Reich

DECEMBER 31, 2014

4 Exits, including Bluebeam for $100mm. • $4.7mm in new funding for portfolio companies. • IP events have brought great focus to the area, and we’ve been glad to both attend and financially support their events. It’s hard to exaggerate the impact IP is having in Pasadena. Their efforts will build on the momentum IP is driving.

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Pasadena Angels Pasadena Angel IP 45

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 17, 2009

To the best of my knowledge US law allows you to work on your own resources and in your own hours and let you personally own your IP. In some countries outside the US (the UK for example) employers can specify in an employment contract that ANY IP you develop while you’re employed by that company is owned by them.

Startup 365

Startup Technical Advisors IP Ideas 365

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

I might also be concerned about taking my idea directly to a large, well funded competitor who is know for innovation. I like how Mark Suster handles the question in 10 Marketing Lessons for Early-Stage Tech Startups. The Top Five Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Learn About IP Law What Can a Well Drafted Contract Do For Your Company?

Startup 211

Startup IP Ideas Patents 211

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2017

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. You need all these before you start looking for funding. Some of the other items may cost a lot less, and may be worth far more in the long run.

Startup 69

Startup Patents IP Social Media 69

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

Steve Blank , January 25, 2010 10 Tips for Adding Game Mechanics to a Non-Gaming Service - ReadWriteStart , September 21, 2010 Startups & VCs: Learn How to Design, Market, & Eat Your Own. - . - 500 Hats , February 1, 2010 When to Use Facebook Connect – Twitter Oauth – Google Friend Connect for Authentication? First Principles.

Startup 378

Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Coach 378

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2011

You own the IP you create. If you can show regular cashflow and are willing to put your profits into their bank you can often fund expansion this way. In a booming tech market like 2011 it’s easy to think your business will always expand. This is where many service businesses make mistakes and go pear shaped.

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Services Venture Capital IP Startup 332

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

I might also be concerned about taking my idea directly to a large, well funded competitor who is know for innovation. I like how Mark Suster handles the question in 10 Marketing Lessons for Early-Stage Tech Startups. The Top Five Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Learn About IP Law What Can a Well Drafted Contract Do For Your Company?

Startup 198

Startup IP Ideas Patents 198

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

by Michael Woolf that is worth any startup founder reading to get a sense of perspective on the reality warp that is startup world during a frothy market such as 1997-1999, 2005-2007 or 2012-2014. We’re going to start aggressively spend money on marketing our product. (it is also the title of a fabulous book from Internet 1.0

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Our interview today is with Andrew Schydlowsky , the CEO and founder of Santa Barbara-based TrackStreet (www.trackstreet.com), a startup which is backed by Okapi Capital, The Cove Fund, Early Light Ventures, SaaS Venture Capital, and Stage Venture Partners. We then allow them to understand the true potential velocity of markets online.

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Artificial Inteligence Startup Commerce Sales 140

socalTECH

APRIL 3, 2012

Last week, the firm announced a funding round and a couple of key advisors, as the company looks to ramp its social gaming efforts and leverage a deal with Zynga. We started working on the new IP, and that's the game we announced the deal with Zynga on. Finally, what are you doing with that new funding? That's really our focus.

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IP PHP Design Startup 217

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

To grow faster businesses need resources in today’s financial period to fund growth that may not come for 6 months to a year. You have to understand whether they’re likely to yield revenue growth in the near term OR whether you have access to cheap enough capital to fund your losses until your investments pay off.

Startup 418

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socalTECH

AUGUST 12, 2019

We've helped entrepreneurs raise over $225M in early stage, venture funding. They are looking for early-stage companies, which have an advantage with IP, or some sort of patent, or sensibility from the technical perspective. We're looking for companies where their market opportunity is a billion plus.

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Entrepreneur Metrics Los Angeles Help 124

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

So eventually you have your company funded but only 2 of the 5 people who started the company are still around. Your contractor wrote a great V1 of the product and it helped you get angel funding. Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. Consider it a sales & marketing expense for them.

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Startup IP Southern California Entrepreneur 318

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2016

In fact, the report suggests that the total amount raised annually (over $30 billion) now exceeds the funding from venture capitalists during the same period. Don’t underestimate the amount of funding actually required. An advantage of professional investors is their validation of required amounts for marketing, inventory and staffing.

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Technical Review Platform Entrepreneur Funding 58

socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2009

It seems that every week, a new, Voice-over-IP provider firm surfaces in the market, either providing PBX services, voicemail, or other similar services. What is your VoIP service all about, and how is this different from what seems to be lots of Voice over IP service providers?

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IP Pasadena Angels Pasadena Los Angeles 165

socalTECH

JANUARY 20, 2011

Freebinar gives them a solution that includes screen sharing, voice over IP audio, broadcast, conference calling, and allow you to meet with as many as 150 people at the same time. I ended up building a lot of their technology, but unfortunately, they ran out of funding. What are your specific plans for the new funding from the angels?

Tech Coast Angels 178

Tech Coast Angels Web Screening Pasadena Angels 178

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

I wrote this conundrum and the need to take charge of how the market define your skills in my much-read blog post on “ personal branding.” ” If you don’t create the message about yourself, the market will. There is often money to be made in finding places with under-valued IP.

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Technical Review Startup Venture Capital IP 150