SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 16, 2017

At the workshop you will learn how to: Determine the value of your company, put together a capitalization table, understand how VCs screen potential investments, understand the differences between trademarks, copyrights and patents and when you need them, work with co-founders, and network at startup events -- the right way.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur LAVA Screening Patents 100

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 3, 2009

In SoCal we are also leaders in affiliate marketing (Commission Junction), Internet video (Hulu) and bringing local businesses online (ReachLocal). We had an excellent opening panel on early-stage investing with Dave McClure (Founders Fund – NorCal), Brad Feld (Foundry Group, Boulder) and Andy Sack (Founders Co-Op, Seattle).

Twiistup 228

Twiistup SoCal Southern California Yammer 228

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 28, 2012

Mansion To Dive Into SoCal Tech Scene. It’s not because the statuesque pair wants to give Armie Hammer a run for his money on the silver screen. TMZ reports: “The Winklevii have their eye on SoCal as the new Silicon Valley (which is home to Facebook and Apple) thanks to L.A.’s CrunchBase. Hot topics.

SoCal 77

SoCal Southern California Startup Tips 77

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 5, 2013

But, despite these advantages, the region is finding itself in the unusual position of watching qualified graduates flee Southern California for the sheen of Silicon Valley, Seattle and Austin. People don’t just solely watch TV nowadays; they multitask with a handful of screens. s wounds are self-inflicted.

Los Angeles 98

Los Angeles Startup Angel Southern California 98

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 25, 2010

Rincon is part of the new breed of Seed Stage VCs and with the leadership of Jim Andelman has charted out the most authentic early-stage investment strategy in Southern California. Any SoCal entrepreneur raising early-stage money should put Rincon on their short list. From there Rob decided to make a small investment.

Guide 293

Guide Funding Venture Capital Technical Review 293

Tech Coast Venture Network

MARCH 9, 2011

Last year, venture capitalists and angels who co-invested with them placed $7 billion into seed and early-stage deals, an 11 percent increase from 2009, according to the most recent PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree report. . The group invested $8.7 Target investors that have invested in your field.

Tips 100

Tips Capital Tech Coast Angels Screening 100

TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We are in phase three of the influencer economy,” Bain Capital Ventures senior principal Jamison Hill, who led the firm’s investment in the influencer shoutout marketplace Cameo , tells TechCrunch. 2020 will be a watershed year for investment in businesses around the creator economy,” Neil Robertson tells TechCrunch. Rethinking value.

Platform 170

Platform Marketing Tool Venture Capital 170

socalTECH

DECEMBER 18, 2013

The startup--which offers up a wide range of branded, Visa cards--is one of a growing number of finance related technology startups in Southern California. Almost all of our customers interact with us through their phone screen. Those fans are really invested in that show. But, it''s not skewed towards any one gender.

Help 262

Help Startup Mobile Southern California 262

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 14, 2010

Angel investment screening event. Wednesday, January 20, 2010 -- Maverick Angels Arena Meeting. Email brian@maverickangels.com.

Angel 100

Angel Screening Email Invest 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 15, 2010

Angel investment screening event. Thursday, January 21, 2010 -- Maverick Angels Arena Meeting. Email jerry@maverickangels.com.

Angel 100

Angel Screening Email Invest 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 13, 2010

Angel investment screening event. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 -- Maverick Angels Arena Meeting. Email mike@maverickangels.com.

Angel 100

Angel Screening Email Invest 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 16, 2009

Angel investment screening event. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 -- Maverick Angels Arena. Email brian@maverickangels.com.

Angel 100

Angel Screening Email Invest 100

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Maneesh works with Miramar portfolio companies to identify growth drivers, potential business partners and evaluate prospective investment opportunities. Maneesh’s prior investing experience includes an associate position at El Dorado Ventures. Through Tech Coast Angels, he has screened in excess of four hundred start-up companies.

Orange County 106

Orange County Miramar Startup Tech Coast Angels 106

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 16, 2009

In this unique Forum, you will find pre-screened investment opportunities, hear presentations from the entrepreneurs, and then meet with them at their exhibit tables. We will end the morning with an "investors only" closed-door review of the presenting ventures followed by lunch with the entrepreneurs.

Networking 100

Networking Angel Screening Design 100

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

My friend and fellow SoCal venture capitalist Peter Lee wrote a post about the different roles within a VC and spent much time on the role of an associate. Don’t view this as a slight. getting to a partner meeting) and they’re either not able to do it or they keep requesting 3 more meetings before getting there.

Venture Capital 308

Venture Capital Sales Entrepreneur Startup 308

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

Last year I lost a deal in a company that I wanted to invest in and that I thought I should have won. They had a prominent NorCal investor already so I thought a SoCal lead would make sense – that I could help them in a more hands-on way. I was angry – mostly at myself. They were in LA and I was in LA.

Outsource Development 333

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 333

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2010

I got so excited about this company that I reached out to the CEO to enquire about fund raising. Then I found out that Dave McClure had already invested along with many others in a Silicon Valley seed round even though the company is in Alabama. Tags: SoCal Stuff Tech Market Analysis. Now how much would you pay?!?

Technical Review 278

Technical Review Software Review Startup SoCal 278

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

Last year I lost a deal in a company that I wanted to invest in and that I thought I should have won. They had a prominent NorCal investor already so I thought a SoCal lead would make sense – that I could help them in a more hands-on way. I was angry – mostly at myself. They were in LA and I was in LA.

Outsource Development 328

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 328

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

If watching the video is too distracting, simply minimize the screen and listen to Len’s insights as you would a podcast. I invested two years of my life…and it became my cause. So as an entrepreneur, (talent) is the most valuable currency. .” You can watch my interview with Len below or on YouTube here: [link].

Google 220

Google Technical Advisors Technical Review Equity 220

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2011

For those who still might be wondering what Spotlight: LA Tech is all about, It’s a screening room for new technology homegrown in our region. Its mission is to encourage the growth and success of technology-based entrepreneurial ventures in Southern California. Xavor invest through our dependable consulting services.

CalTech 100

CalTech Technical Review Company Companies 100

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Steve Jillings has a long track record of running successful startups in Southern California, ranging from such companies as FrontBridge Technologies (sold to Microsoft in 2005 for over $200M) and Vantage Media (acquired in 2007). We take that number, and send them a one-time PIN code. I was introduced to the founders.

Marina Del Rey 238

Marina Del Rey Startup IP Examples 238

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Jelli - I went on record saying that I wanted to invest and that I think this company will create a big success. Those companies are already going to be crushed by Skype’s new screen sharing capabilities. Current round: $11mm in Series B by Accel (lead), Khosla Ventures, Trilogy Partnership. Total raised: $16.5mm. File sharing?

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

socalTECH

APRIL 30, 2010

It has nine pictures or more on screen, and in each location there are pictures that contain pictures from your category or have different letters in different locations. It was funded in 2006 with about $8M in investments, and we were fortunate to have the benefit of that investment in the development of the intellectual property.

Technology 124

Technology Web Sites Orange County 124

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

He started targeting the ad by location and interest, and the number of potential people he was reaching began decreasing on screen (Facebook tells you dynamically). friend of mine asked me to chat with a startup he’d invested in. Steve was was walking through (live) the process of creating a Facebook ad. Here’s why. I know I do.

Startup 248

Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2009

Something happened and it was clear to me that this IE issues was just a smoke screen. It just so happened that the consultant they hired to chose a software vendor worked for a company that had owned one of our competitors. They hired a consultant to help them with the review. They stopped allowing us to contact them directly.

Startup 151

Startup Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review 151

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

In my LA I often see computer screens open with entrepreneurs talking about digital media. When you’re one fund and have $600 million to invest it’s easier to take that kind of risk. My fund – at $200 million – is the largest in Southern California. I live in the city of Santa Monica.

Venture Capital 313

Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 22, 2010

So at least they preserved some value and they didn’t “ pull an AOL “ But it wasn’t exactly the boon that they had expected. If Skype continues its growth eBay should at least see a return on its investment. Yes, with a “B.&# And soon that will include screen sharing.

Screening 266

Screening Screencast Web Yammer 266

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

As with any sales campaign you need to: Qualify your buyers early so you focus your scarce resources on people likely to buy your product. Partners make investment decisions. ” In VC terms that means the key questions you need to answer are, is this investor: Geographically focused and have they invested in my geography before?

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 6, 2015

There are probably 30 or so funds in the US that have similar backgrounds so while we feel great about our track record, our team and our performance but it’s hardly enough to say why you MUST invest in Upfront. We have a great screening process. I think that’s where many startups and even VC funds go wrong.

Sales 150

Sales SaaS Startup Venture Capital 150