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Interview with Jonathan Simkin, SwoopThat

socalTECH

The two main programmers also graduated in May of 2010 from Harvey Mudd College, and the fourth person on our team recently graduated from UCSD law school. They've got a program called Springboard, which helps really young companies get set up with mentors, and guides you through the startup process. I graduated in May of 2010.

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

And while none has yet had the lasting power of the much bigger NorCal successes I imagine his next moves will continue to be closely watched by those in the know and the countless younger LA entrepreneurs who count Rosenblatt as a mentor may leave an even more lasting impact. What Do We See From the Road Ahead?

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Guide to the LA Startup Community

SoCal Delicious

Mark founded Launchpad LA, a program designed to help mentor LA’s most promising first-time startup CEO’s. He runs the Southern California Venture Capital Alliance (VCA) and is on the board of advisors for the venture capital fund of the UCSD Rady School of Business. He blogs here and tweets here.

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