socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Last year, we compiled our first list of the socalTECH 50 : our attempt to pick fifty people here in Southern California''s technology industry who represent some of the best of what the region has to offer, and which we though people ought to keep an eye on.

SoCalTech 166

SoCalTech Acquisition Truecar Southern California 166

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The speaks to the continued confidence in the venture capital markets and as I had predicted some time ago the VC markets right now are a great place to invest – especially relative to other places to put one’s money. We do reserve part of the fund to opportunistically get involved with some B-round deals.

Venture Capital 396

Venture Capital Funding Technical Review Startup 396

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

But it’s more atypical for investors located in this market. If we extend a bit North up the coast line we have many affiliate marketing innovators including ValueClick, Commission Junction and FastClick. So it’s always a trade-off. In these last two categories LA has as much of an advantage as any other market.

Company 290

Company Companies Technology Startup 290

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

I love cars--I grew up in SoCal, and my father was really into cars, and didn't have sons. I finally realized that there is nobody specifically speaking to women in the automotive world, either editorially, or frankly, even on the marketing side. You've also got a deal with TrueCar, correct? We're tough to figure out.

Truecar 204

Truecar Writing Edmunds Sites 204

socalTECH

JULY 13, 2009

Mark has also been quite active mentoring entrepreneurs, We caught up with Mark to hear about what kinds of investments GRP is looking at nowadays, his view on the software-as-a-service market, and how best to approach him with a pitch. So we think we're the right size for the market in 2009.

GRP Partners 157

GRP Partners Southern California Santa Barbara Rustic Canyon 157

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 31, 2014

“The Summit and Awards truly encompassed the spirit of global technology, and we’re proud to continue to play a key role in fostering the leading tech innovation right here in Southern California.”. The startups have so much potential and we’re really eager to see how they will continue to push the culture of global technology forward.

Media 84

Media Technology Truecar Southern California 84

socalTECH

AUGUST 4, 2011

Every so often--particularly in Southern California--you run into a serial entrepreneur, with multiple successes and great track record-- yet, who very few people are aware of. Jeff Zwelling: Convertro allows marketers to know all of the marketing that led to a conversion. Jeff Zwelling is one of those.

Startup 210

Startup Marketing Customer Custom 210

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

So it would be unwise to say that funding outside of Silicon Valley will be easier. If you are talented, of course, you can get funded in any region with enough venture capital and obviously in markets outside of the Valley it is easier to get noticed and get access. There are no $600 million funds in Los Angeles.

Venture Capital 313

Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

I’ve raised in boom markets and when everybody thought the Internet was a fraud. These include building products, recruiting, managing your finances, marketing, selling, getting feedback from customers and … fund raising. You’re meeting people who can give you market insights and information. REAL information.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366