Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2023

Ready to scale is when you have a proven product and a proven business model, about to expand to new geographies and markets. Investors don’t invest in services startups. Here are some pragmatic tips on how to make your startup more scalable and investable: If you need investors, start with a scalable idea.

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socalTECH

MAY 7, 2019

The Tech Coast Angels , the largest organized angel investment group both in Southern California as well as across the venture ecosystem, says it backed a total of 53 companies in all of 2018, putting in a total of $10.8M The group says it had 411 members at the end of 2018, which is an "all-time high" for the angel investment group.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

On the one hand, you’re over paying for every investment and valuations aren’t rational. We operate at scale and speed unprecedented in human history.” * I first wrote about the changes to the Venture Capital ecosystem 10 years ago and this still serves as a good primer of how we arrived at 2011, a decade on from the Web 1.0

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2021

If you want people to invest in your idea, then my best advice is first write a business plan, and keep it simple. This means writing at the level of an average newspaper story (about eighth-grade level). The one-page Oprah plan is a good executive summary, but it’s not enough to get the investment. Bullet points are good.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 19, 2019

Talk: Investment in Technology and Automation Across Industry in LA County. Technological innovations like artificial intelligence and automation are impacting how businesses are looking to the future investments in their organizations, and their industries as a whole. Thursday, March 21, 2019 -- R.E.D Software robotics (i.e.

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Southern California Edison Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Dedicated and shared connections are two common internet configurations that organizations. should know about dedicated internet connection vs. shared, and why you should opt for one. There are several factors that will determine whether a shared or dedicated internet connection is the best fit for your organization.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Now, I’m pretty on the record that being an entrepreneur is about being great at The Do. I’ve talked in the past about how I manage my own creative process. I zone out and think about how things could be different. This is one of the positive signs of ADHD that nobody ever talks about. Startups Are for Doers.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 25, 2024

Everyone, even seasoned CEO’s can use a good coach who knows how to bring out the best in a person, is knowledgeable about the business process, and who has an extended list of relationships to call upon to fill needs that become obvious in the coaching process. Business coaches come in all sizes and shapes. It is worth asking.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Let’s talk about the reality of taking money from professional investors. The investor organization is granted the seat if the investment remains, and the documents often name the first representative assigned by the investor group to the position. It is not the first time we’ve covered this general subject nor the last.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

And yet, as I recall the greatest thrills, the memorable events, the best of memories, almost none are about the money. If you are in such a good place in your life, find a local angel investing group by Googling “angel investing”. Your most satisfying journey will never be about the money.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

I recently wrote a post talking about how some VCs meddle in operating company decisions or some executive teams are too reliant on VCs to jump in and make hard calls for them. It isn’t uncommon for CEOs to talk about biz dev deals prematurely, hint at product announcements or even hint at acquisitions. It sets the wrong culture.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

We’ve worried together about the moral obligation implicit in taking such investments from people so close, even with their promise never to expect a return. And we’ve spoken openly about your fear that you must succeed and perhaps even cover any losses – even without a formal promise or requirement to do so.

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SoCal CTO

MAY 19, 2010

Can you raise $750K - $1M with no future investments planned? And I’m really wondering about that. Do you need to get past the organizations to the individuals? I’m a regular reader/listener of the Frank Peters Show that talks about Angel Investing. See investment criteria #1 from TCA.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 25, 2024

It’s all about continuity of the organization. It is because the continuity provided by the board is the one thing shareholders must count on above all else to protect investment, that the board rises in importance to at least equal stature as the executive cohort. The post Are your board members as valuable as you?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

When someone asks me for the best way to fund a startup, I always say bootstrap it, meaning fund it yourself and grow organically. Don’t think about the exit. It’s critical to them, since that’s the only way they can realize a return on investment, but it limits your options for growth and change. Marty Zwilling.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 9, 2019

There's a new opportunity in clean technology investments, according to venture capitalist Aaron Fyke , the head of a new, Pasadena-based venture capital investment fund, Thin Line Capital (www.thinlinecapital.com). Talk about the new firm and the new fund? Aaron Fyke: I believe we're in a second wave of clean tech investing.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Richard recently published a new book, The Soul Of A Deal , talking about his experience with deal making and interviewing such others as J.J.Abrams, Deepak Chopra, Peter Guber, Reid Hoffman, Penn Jillette and many others on their own experiences. We caught up with Richard to learn more about the book and deal making.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

There is much discussion online and also in small, private groups, about why the price of technology companies – public and private – are falling. Valuing any company can be difficult because it requires a degree of forecasting future growth & competition and ultimately the profits of the organization.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Existing investors DST Global, 01 Advisors, Dragoneer Investment Group, Franklin Templeton and Mubadala Investment Company too doubled down on their investments in SpotOn, joining new backers Wellington Management and Coatue Management. We are deeply invested in growing the business together.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

This is a post to help you figure out why you should write and what you should talk about. If you care about accessing customers, reaching an audience, communicating your vision, influencing people in your industry, marketing your services or just plain engaging in a dialog with others in your industry a blog is a great way to achieve this.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally generated funds. There is a lot to say about retaining control. Better yet, the valuation of your enterprise is often higher than if the same investment were taken from a professional investor.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Companies sometime run out of cash in the midst of their increasing success, and often find that sources of loans or investment are not freely flowing at the moment of need. Young companies have been known to outgrow the abilities of management to focus and direct them, failing to make the transition to organized, stable growth.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 10, 2021

Thursday, August 12, 2021 -- Entering the Japanese Market by Partnering With The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). Please join Biocom Los Angeles and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) for a virtual webinar to learn how Life Science companies in the Greater LA area can enter the Japanese market. Biocom California.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 20, 2014

I regularly get updates on investment opportunities from the likes of Ivana Kirkbride & Jane Hu – both of whom originally encouraged me to meet with MiTú (along with my dear friend and fellow Jewtino Gerardo Broussi who has been telling me about MiTú for ages). And we’re growing our sales organization.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Join and actively participate in local business organizations. Business groups like TiE-The Indus Entrepreneurs and EO-Entrepreneurs Organization are places to meet people you can help, as well as people who can help you. Attend an investment conference. Join a local investment group.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

One of the investment themes I’ve been focused on in the past 3 years has been Performance-Based Marketing. When I started investing the US advertising market was $300 billion with only 10% of it ($30 billion) of it being online and measurable. I believe that many social networks confused this idea. Thus, we click!

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2022

I especially like Cushman’s outline of the ten principles which distinguish the organization and operation of an open business from the more traditional closed model. Your stakeholders all need to understand and agree to the “why” of your organization. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization). Adjust accordingly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Focus on talent and people growth.

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 21, 2021

They want Netflix to address a list of demands in the categories of content investment, employee relations and safety, and harm reduction. He seemed doubtful that he would meet their demand to add a disclaimer about transphobia before Chapelle’s special. Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images). NetflixWalkout.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

To be eligible for the program, you need to be a NASE member, and monthly and Silver members have to be involved with the organization for over 90 days. The organization also recommends that interested businesses attend teleconference presentations to learn more about the process, alongside watching this YouTube video.

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Tech.Co

MAY 16, 2024

Here are seven funding opportunities you should know more about if you’re serious about financially safeguarding and scaling your venture. Aside from receiving funding, approved applicants will also receive technical assistance to help scale their organization. billion to eligible businesses in its lifespan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2023

Every startup dreams of achieving that milestone, when they can focus more on scaling the business and enjoying their earnings, rather than fighting for another investment infusion. Most are still confused about the right priority. Re-investing profits to grow the business is organic growth.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 31, 2023

Business success is all about meeting the needs of the modern buyer, who is more informed, has access to more choices, and is ever smarter about making purchasing decisions. While his insights have come from large organizations, I give many of the same recommendations to every startup: Channel engagement performance.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2014

I spend a lot of time with startups and thus hear many companies talk about their approach to sales and their interactions with customers. From these meetings you can really tell the leaders that care deeply about their customers and those the look down on them. We were talking about raising money from LPs. ” I cringed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2020

Every startup dreams of achieving that milestone, when they can focus more on scaling the business and enjoying their earnings, rather than fighting for another investment infusion. Most are still confused about the right priority. Re-investing profits to grow the business is organic growth.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

emerge and are there any lessons to be gained about the future? Listening to young people talk about social networking as a new phenomenon is a bit like hearing people talk about a remake of a famous song from my youth as though it was the original version. At it’s peak AOL had about 27 million US subscribers.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2018

Some firms are trickier since they artificially call everybody “partner” but they’re not all “investment partners.” Find a portfolio company or two that they’ve invested in. How does the partnership typically make its final investment decisions? It’s pretty easy since nearly every VC lists its partners on the website.

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