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LAVA Honors Richard Riordan, Local Technology Firms

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The Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) held its annual awards event last night, honoring former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan, as well as local, venture backed companies in a banquet last night at the Luxe hotel in Los Angeles. Other finalists were Clicker.com , Truecar , and Zumbox.

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LAVA Breakfast Panel: Beyond the "A" Round!

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 -- LAVA Breakfast Panel: Beyond the "A" Round! Venture industry professionals discuss the challenges, pitfalls, and successes of post "A" round venture funded companies.

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LAVA's 7th Annual Venture Awards Dinner

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Thursday, January 21, 2010 -- LAVA's 7th Annual Venture Awards Dinner. 2010 LAVA Hall of Fame Inductee: Jake Winebaum; Best Exit Life Sciences: Corevalve, Inc.; Eucalyptus; Best Funding in Clean Technology and Energy: Energy and Power Solutions, Inc. Master of Ceremonies: Ken Rutkowski, METal International. See [link] (more).

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Reflections on 2020: Andy Wilson, Alliance for SoCal Innovation

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Previously, as founder of Momentum Ventures, an early stage tech accelerator and venture fund, he personally led more than a half dozen SoCal tech start-ups and invested in almost a dozen others. He previously held C-level roles at Overture Services/Yahoo!, RiverOne, Academy123, Bowne & Co and RR Donnelley & Sons.

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Where to Find Venture Funding in Southern California

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Along with these institutions there have been an assortment of listing, news and publication services that can keep you up to date on events that are happening around town. LAVA (Los Angeles Venture Association). Here is a list of useful resources to help you in your search: News & Resources. SoCal Tech. Angel List. Built in LA.

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Thanks to our sponsors!

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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. 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?