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Interview with Mike Napoli, Tech Coast Angels

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So do you think the environment still tough for startups? I think that makes everyone happy, because even those who end up turned down appreciate knowing that quickly. With our new process, we're coming to a conclusion earlier than later, and giving a thumbs up or thumbs down. Mike Napoli: It's quality versus quantity.

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Interview with Scott Sangster, Tech Coast Angels

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We thought today for our interview, that we'd get an update on the angel investment environment here in Southern California from Scott Sangster , the incoming President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Tech Coast Angels , the biggest angel investment group in Southern California.

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Murder Charges In Tech Coast Angel Death

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Watson , a member of the San Diego Tech Coast Angels , who was found dead in June. According to authorities, Kent Thomas Keigwin , age 59, has been charged by the San Diego County District Attorney's Office with the murder of Watson, who had been found by fellow angel investors when he failed to show for a meeting.

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TechZulu Presents 2012 Startup Forecast | Featuring Science, Tech Coast Angels, Amplify, StartEngine, upStart.LA

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TechZulu is excited to invite you to the 2012 Startup and Entrepreneurial Forecast taking place on Tuesday Jan. We have a line up of amazing speakers who will share their insights and forecast for startup trends in 2012. Mike is actively involved with early-stage start-ups as an investor, advisor and board member.

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Financing a Start-Up

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Virgina Lorimor There are several options for financing a start-up business that tend to follow a natural course in a business’ development: Personal Investment. This is where all entrepreneurs have to start. Angel Investors & Venture Capital. Remember, help is only a mentor away. Virginia Lorimor, CPA.

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Spotlight: LA Tech Fall Judges Include Mike Jones, CallFire, Idealab, Tech Coast Angels, Coloft

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Mike has over 18 years of business development, marketing and management experience in businesses ranging from early stage start-ups to private equity and from mid-stage business to large turn-around operations. Mike continues to be actively involved with early-stage start-ups as an investor, advisor and board member.

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Spotlight: LA Tech Summer Judges Includes BetterWorks, CallFire, Idealab, and Tech Coast Angeles

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Prior to Idealab, Alex led sales and marketing efforts for venture-backed startups focused on enterprise software and services. Dinesh’s passion is developing VoIP-driven startups and creating unique online growth strategies. Scott Sangster, President of Tech Coast Angels (Los Angeles)/CEO at OrganicStartup.