Mentor Platform Services Venture Capital 
TechCrunch LA
OCTOBER 7, 2021
An edtech startup called Entity Academy — which provides women with training, in areas like data science and software development; mentoring; and ultimately job coaching — has raised $100 million on the heels of strong growth of its business, and an ambition to improve that ratio.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 10, 2016
My partner Greg Bettinelli (worth following on Twitter) was recently named by The LA Business Journal as the “ Top deal maker in Los Angeles in Venture Capital.” Invest more heavily in platform services. I created an accelerator & mentor network (Launchpad LA). ” Numero uno. I sat on panels.
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Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 21, 2015
According to articles on Entrepreneur last year, there are now almost 1,000 crowdfunding platforms in existence, currently estimated to add more than $65 billion and 270,000 jobs to the economy. In Europe, other investors can buy equity, with platforms such as Seedrs. In the U.S.,
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 19, 2022
According to a classic article on Thrinacia , there were over 600 crowdfunding platforms in existence then, estimated to add more than $89 billion to the economy at a compound growth rate of 17% from 2019 to today. In Europe, other investors can buy equity, with platforms such as Seedrs. In the U.S.,
From the Venture Trenches
APRIL 11, 2013
Most partners have enormous pools of advisors, mentors and friends anyone of which can make an introduction on your behalf. While not wanting to dampen the VC’s enthusiasm for investing in the start-up, I did suggest that some of the investment capital should be used to build out the management team and bring in a seasoned leader.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 12, 2013
Because my role as a VC requires me to take and endless stream of meetings I long ago decided I need to learn as much as I can from the meetings I attend so I often just ask tons of questions and assimilate knowledge. When I think about what defines us as a VC I think: Operationally knowledgeable / strong startup competence.
From the Venture Trenches
APRIL 11, 2013
Most partners have enormous pools of advisors, mentors and friends anyone of which can make an introduction on your behalf. While not wanting to dampen the VC’s enthusiasm for investing in the start-up, I did suggest that some of the investment capital should be used to build out the management team and bring in a seasoned leader.
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