TechCrunch LA

MARCH 26, 2020

It has now added to the list of partners local news service Patch and ProPublica, including its Local Reporting Network partners and its collaborative journalism project Electionland. Patch alone is putting out more than 200 local coronavirus stories per day.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 21, 2012

for about $200M to help fund program purchases, according to a report this morning from the Wall Street Journal. Online video streaming site Hulu is asking its owners, Walt Disney Co., Comcast Corp., and News Corp.,

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Xconomy

JULY 26, 2016

The financing includes both new investment funding and a conversion of debt to equity, according to a notation in the filing. Adding to the confusion, the most-recent MoneyTree Report on San Diego venture capital activity shows that Ostendo raised almost $10 million in VC funding during the second quarter.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 25, 2014

I have written many times about PR so if you want a deep dive on the “how” of PR you may enjoy reading some of these posts. It is possible, of course, to recruit great people as an underground startup but it is 10x easier when qualified candidates whom you may not even know read about your company and are excited by your vision.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Yesterday I wrote a post about The Silent Benefits of PR in which I pointed out that most young companies I encounter don’t fully grasp the benefits of PR because they are less measurable than product milestones or customer acquisition analyses (like CAC/LTV). I wrote about how to build relationships with journalists in this post.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2016

My partner Greg Bettinelli (worth following on Twitter) was recently named by The LA Business Journal as the “ Top deal maker in Los Angeles in Venture Capital.” But over time I found that with broader responsibilities (fund raising, recruiting, biz dev, etc.) Yet I’m always thinking about it.

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 3, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. At Rincon Venture Partners , we always ask Founders how much they intend to make, once they are funded. Experienced Founders realize that venture funding is "expensive" money and thus they keep their salaries relatively low. not, "how much do you want?"

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2011

Investors won’t fund people who don’t push the limits, or inversely won’t recognize business realities. Smaller numbers mean a low return, and larger ones aren’t usually credible Secondly, you need a large and growing market, to offset the huge risk of funding a startup. According to a Wall Street Journal estimate, the U.S.

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Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

[ Note: The headline has been corrected to better describe the company’s type of funding. Fortis Therapeutics, a new San Diego biotech, has raised $18 million in initial funding to develop drugs for hard-to-treat prostate and bone marrow cancers. 9/27/16, 2:09 p.m.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 13, 2018

If Azealia Banks’ Instagram account is to be believed , Elon Musk’s tweets about Tesla’s take-private deal can be chalked up to some good ole acid and a whole lot of post-tweet frantic scrambling. Elon Musk confirms his bid to take Tesla private, backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

That’s how prepared we were and how serious we were about the issue. We requested that the journalist either broaden the story to talk about how this problem existed on the Internet (and whatever judgment or angle he wanted to make about that topic) and include us as “one of many” (or bury the story altogether).

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socalTECH

MAY 7, 2010

SciVee recently inked a major deal with Thomson Reuters, and Marc tells us a bit about that deal as well as the company's business. For people who haven't visited SciVee, what's the site about? For example, an author can talk about their recent research, which was published in a scientific journal, and highlight key findings.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 2, 2017

We chatted with Alan about the company, the process of taking a new, genetic test to market, and his experience taking research from the University of Southern California and University of Utah and commercializing that research. Let's talk a bit about diagnostic tests like this. Let's talk about the recent funding round?

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2010

This is sad, since “how to write a business plan” is a frequent topic found in every business journal, and a common title in the business section of every book store. You really need a business plan for you own efforts, even if external funding is not a requirement. What is the definition of a good business plan? No problem.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2011

The following are some lessons I learned about early-stage startup marketing. Where Stealth is Good – There’s a lot of discussions on the web about whether startups should be stealthy before they launch or not. It means avoiding drinking too much at cocktail parties with other tech people and bragging about your plans.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

an email) to about 35 people. Dear Friends, We have no income and no venture capital funding. I''m not talking about one or two people responding, we get 10, 15, 20 responses for a particular problem. Wow, we''ve heard about your newsletter, and it seems to be motivating and inspiring entrepreneurs around the country.

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Newsletter Startup Entrepreneur Writing 233

InfoChachkie

JUNE 9, 2015

With top-ranked accelerators Lauchpad LA closing its doors and Y Combinator rebranding itself as a seed fund, it seems fair to ask the question, “Are Accelerators Dead?”. My Forbes co-contributor Geri Stengel concurs that something is happening in the Volunteer State, writing last month about that state’s emerging women entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

I have talked extensively about “social proof&# in fund raising in the past. Basically, I’m talking about being an angel leader and not follower. It requires domain knowledge to know what you’re talking about and success long term as an angel. Think you know a thing or two about location-based services?

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Entrepreneurs seeking funding should emulate Addie''s efficient and focused pursuit of perfection. When securing funding, entrepreneurs must balance the desire for perfection with the urgent need to ensure the process is efficient. When seeking the perfect pitch, in baseball and in the startup world, less is a lot more. One-liners.

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Xconomy

AUGUST 17, 2016

She described the initial funding from Huapont as a strategic investment, as Histogen plans to work with the Chinese pharma conglomerate to make and distribute its lead product in China. Histogen also plans to use the funding to begin preparations for an initial public stock offering, according to a statement.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2015

I believe the days of the “job work” mentality are thankfully waning, with more people looking to get satisfaction by making the world a better place, rather than just tolerating brain-numbing work to fund enjoyment elsewhere. Funding for early-stage startups is more available than ever.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 21, 2016

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. As noted in What’s Real About Shark Tank , the show can give consumer product companies a significant marketing and revenue boost, as it did for one of my former students, Jeff Overall, Founder of PolarPro.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Tell me a bit about your background. At Pepperdine, I co-founded the Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship & the Law -- only the fourth scholarly journal in the history of the Pepperdine School of Law. I'm impressed that you got a journal created at the law school. You are writing about the essentials of business.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 27, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. I promise I will never Tweet about that killer burrito I just ate. Entrepreneurs typically embrace celebrity investments, while most sophisticated investors prefer to avoid famous entertainment or sports personalities on the cap table. Share and Enjoy.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 20, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal. Beyond PR, such roles include: Sales, Product Development, Strategic Planning and Fund Raising. Even when they are genuinely excited about a particular client’s solution, it may be difficult for them to convince journalists of the sincerity of their excitement.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 3, 2013

an email) to about 35 people. Dear Friends, We have no income and no venture capital funding. I''m not talking about one or two people responding, we get 10, 15, 20 responses for a particular problem. Wow, we''ve heard about your newsletter, and it seems to be motivating and inspiring entrepreneurs around the country.

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Newsletter Startup Entrepreneur Writing 133

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

I’ve had a post in my head for months – maybe longer – about the role of a CEO. I finally got around to writing it having read Fred Wilson’s post about what a CEO does. This breaks Matt’s rule about not being a bottleneck. Both are basically people businesses. Selling the company.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2011

If you’ve taken the roller coaster ride that is a startup – you know what I’m talking about. I thought I’d talk a bit about the differences I’ve experienced between being an entrepreneur & a VC – you know, from “both sides of the table.&#. So readers of tech journals gain a bias of the chances of success.

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Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Since the official YC announcement and launch of their crowdfunding campaign, they’ve successfully raised an initial goal of $482,000; to fund a final immunization experiments before undergoing Phase I clinical studies. Learn more about the process here. The Eventual Goal? “ How it Works. Meet the Team.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Last week, Los Angeles-based MOVIECLIPS.COM (www.movieclips.com) announced the firm's Series A funding round, worth $3M, from Shasta Ventures, First Round Capital, and a number of Silicon Valley angels. First of all, what is MOVIECLIPS.COM about? Why don't you talk about your backgrounds? Thanks for the time today.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 12, 2016

Ask yourself, “If we hired an entrepreneur, what would they change about the way we do business?” Create a community service project, raise a small venture fund to capitalize student companies – whatever you do, it should be bold and force you to call upon all of your startup talents. Keep An Idea Journal.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 6, 2010

I wonder if more college students ought to take a journalism course for a semester or do an internship at their school newspaper in investigative reporting. interviewing a candidate for a job you might like to ask about his / her performance at the last job. FUND RAISING: I was once in a fund raising meeting.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 7, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. For early stage entrepreneurs seeking funding, building their product and formulating their product / market fit, an Accelerator is a great alternative. I promise I will never tweet about surfing dogs or that killer burrito I just ate. Share and Enjoy.

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Incubator Startup News Entrepreneur 238

socalTECH

DECEMBER 23, 2016

When we first started in 2012, panel programming focused on how to fund your startup, find a CTO, etc. Also, the week of Silicon Beach Fest, I also was honored to be included in the inaugural 500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles listing by LA Business Journal. Luckily got a selfie with Princess Leia :).

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

This post was originally published in a shorter (more sensible) format in the Wall Street Journal online. So I agreed to offer my current thinking on the economy and what it portends for the VC industry & fund raising for entrepreneurs. While not 1999 all over again but I am observing first-hand the signs of funding frenzy.

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Entrepreneur Venture Capital Technical Review Startup 298

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Los Angeles-based BiasSync (www.biassync.com) was founded by three, very experienced serial entrepreneurs-- Michele Ruiz (broadcast journalism), Robin Richards (CareerArc, Internships.com, NTI Group, MP3), and Dan Gould (former VP of Technology for Tinder). Can you talk a bit more about how the content and software work together?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2013

This is sad, since “how to write a business plan” is a frequent topic found in every business journal, and a common title in the business section of every book store. You really need a business plan for you own efforts, even if external funding is not a requirement. What is the definition of a good business plan? No problem.

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