Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Thinking about applying to or ever wondered what its like taking part of an accelerator or incubation program? The event will feature a panel of some of SoCal’s brightest entrepreneurs who have received funding from TechStars, Y Combinator, 500 Startups, and Idealab and will be moderated by upStart.LA’s Co-Founder, Dan Dato.

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Incubator Santa Monica Idealab Social Media 64

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 17, 2011

Alex Maleki , Member of New Venture Group at Idealab. Alex is a member of the New Venture Group at Idealab, headed by Allen Morgan. Alex previously helped lead the Proto Group at Idealab, working to determine the feasibility of new business ideas. Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Idealab Angel Design 100

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Well, perhaps it’s time to consider an incubator/accelerator program: Programs like Silicon Valleys’ Y Combinator which essentially put entrepreneurs through a 3+ month startup boot camp. Joey Flores , founder of Earbits (a Y Combinator company), a music-related marketing platform with interactive radio experiences.

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Incubator Startup Mentor Entrepreneur 107

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Thinking about applying to or ever wondered what its like taking part of an accelerator or incubation program? The event will feature a panel of some of SoCal’s brightest entrepreneurs who have received funding from TechStars, Y Combinator, 500 Startups, and Idealab and will be moderated by upStart.LA’s Co-Founder, Dan Dato.

Incubator 40

Incubator Santa Monica Idealab Social Media 40

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

By 2011 the market had started to change dramatically. Not to mention the granddaddy of them all and arguably the first firm to properly do an accelerator – Idealab. It was clear to us that LA was now a powerhouse market and we loved working with all of the other accelerators in town. Market stage is everything.

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Venture Capital Startup Idealab Funding 290

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Internally, we look very similar to a tech company, in that we have a development team, go-to-market team, and product people, and the ultimate goal of what we want to accomplish is to create companies that can run independently, with their own management teams. How is this different than accelerator or incubator? READ MORE>>.

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Startup Technology Incubator Silver Lake 231

socalTECH

APRIL 20, 2010

We sat down with Sumant Mandal , Managing Director at Clearstone, and who has been closely involved with a number of those exits, to get some more color on what has driven those exits, and about his outlook on the venture market. Has there been any rhyme or reason behind the surge of exits you've been seeing? That's the belief system.

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Clearstone Idealab Incubator Invest 140

socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2014

In a world with a rash of startup incubators and accelerators, super angels, crowdfunding sites, and more, what''s the relevance of organized angel investments groups? How is an angel group like the Pasadena Angel relevant in today''s world of accelerators, incubators, crowd funding, and more? Second, go immerse yourself in the market.

Pasadena Angels 162

Pasadena Angels Pasadena Angel Startup 162

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 11, 2010

These kinds of office space arrangement are often called “technology incubators&# or “startup labs&# or something similar. These are not to be confused with incubators like YCombinator or IdeaLab which look to invest in your company and take equity positions.

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Startup Venture Capital Incubator Entrepreneur 285

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 14, 2012

You’ve taken care of the 1) product, 2) marketing, 3) overall experience (to garner positive reviews), but then what? We were recently introduced to Punchcard , a great new startup company that’s supported by prominent incubator (also based out of Pasadena), Idealab.

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Software Review Idealab Pasadena Customer 95

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

It’s the first performance-based marketing platform specifically designed for the music industry. Additionally, the database includes on-street meter and sign restrictions in the top 26 US markets. In addition, Howard Marks unveiled Start Engine , a new LA incubator focused on helping entrepreneurs become successful in 90 days.

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Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 77

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

To close off the evening we had an especially inspirational super demo from Idealab’s Bill Gross. Survive Until the Market is Ready – Streamlining your operations and staying true to rough out tough times. Recognize Your Strengths – And utilize the strengths of others to work as a team.

Technical Review 94

Technical Review Idealab Startup Mobile 94

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 14, 2012

You’ve taken care of the 1) product, 2) marketing, 3) overall experience (to garner positive reviews), but then what? We were recently introduced to Punchcard , a great new startup company that’s supported by prominent incubator (also based out of Pasadena), Idealab.

Software Review 61

Software Review Idealab Pasadena Customer 61

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

It’s the first performance-based marketing platform specifically designed for the music industry. Additionally, the database includes on-street meter and sign restrictions in the top 26 US markets. In addition, Howard Marks unveiled Start Engine , a new LA incubator focused on helping entrepreneurs become successful in 90 days.

Idealab 49

Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 49

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

Scott’s first big foray into industry-changing companies came with CarsDirect, an IdeaLab company where he was the initial founder & CEO. Incubated by Clearstone Ventures in 2008. Makes money by partnering with brands and marketers to publish location-triggered content. a fbFund winner. Current round: $4.

Zag 248

Zag Truecar Venture Capital CarsDirect 248

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 26, 2010

Venture Capitalists, Marketing VP's, Angel Investors, and Hot Tech Startup's are just a few examples of attendees all looking to make a connection and help better the community. Back by popular demand Schmoozd 3 is set for this Thursday, July 29th 6-10 PM at Wokano in Santa Monica, CA.

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Santa Monica LAVA Advertising Idealab 71

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2011

So he founded IdeaLab with his wife Marcia Goodstein (he talks in the video about working with a spouse and also working with siblings). IdeaLab has created 75 companies, leading to 8 IPOs, 35 or so acquisitions and more than 5 companies worth in excess of $1 billion. That gave Google a huge cost advantage. They are very hands on.

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Competition Idealab Product CitySearch 350

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 10, 2012

Marketing Your Product. Park was very careful in marketing his new company on Instagram. His first strategy in marketing was mainly community building and connecting. Kim was the Technical Lead at Triptrotting when it was incubated in Idealab and came on board to Insteegran last October.

Startup 98

Startup Customer Custom Pricing 98

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 2, 2011

In the US we now have some very well established incubation programs run by high-caliber mentors including IdeaLab, yCombinator, TechStars, BetaWorks and Launchpad LA. Suddenly everybody wants to be an incubator. You know how this ends. Why wouldn’t you start now?&#. At least not as an entrepreneur.

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Education Startup Incubator Class 322