Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Each CEO is asked to make a deep presentation once a year in which he or she starts with personal and business goals for the coming year followed by concerns as to how to reach these goals. It is from over a thousand of these CEO presentations over the years that I attempt to make the following generalities.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 9, 2017

Friday, August 11, 2017 -- How to Network with Investors. ow to network with investors – the right way. It means knowing what not to do in front of potential investors and how to maximize your potential at networking events. During this presentation you’ll learn about how investors think and how to navigate in their world.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 5, 2010

This Saturday morning I’ll be giving the keynote presentation on “ The Future of Social Networking.&# (unfortunately they didn’t give this event it’s own URL so this link should only work until the day of the event.) I have my basic slide decks complete but always happy to add, amend or ad-lib. Hope to see you!

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 18, 2018

Thursday, May 24, 2018 -- Silicon Beach Crypto Happy Hour w/ Presentations at The Room in Santa Monica (Complimentary Drinks). Complimentary Drinks, Presentations, and Networking! Thursday, May 24th Starting at 6pm!

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socalTECH

JULY 9, 2014

Los Angeles-based Jammcard said this morning that it has launched a new, social networking site specifically for professional and amateur musicians. The startup, which is led by Elmo Lovano, said it provides a platform where artists can present or share their repertoire and abilities, and network with others in the business.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 6, 2017

Thursday, June 8, 2017 -- Plug In South LA Present Digital and Beyond in LA – Tech Summit. Plug In brings together entrepreneurs, founders, VCs, innovators and emerging talent for conversations and networking focused on creating a community and hub for innovation in South LA. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 3, 2018

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 -- Silicon Beach Networking Mixer at The Room (Free Drinks). Drinks, Presentations, and Networking! Wednesday, May 9th Starting at 6pm! Meet new people and participate in lively discussions with outstanding names in the Silicon Beach community.

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socalTECH

MAY 31, 2011

Los Angeles-based Schmoozd , the startup networking event run by John Diep, said that it has selected twelve startups to present at its upcoming Startup to Startup event Wednesday.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Thursday, November 9, 2017 -- Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At WeWork in Playa Vista. Quick note: Book a presentation ticket and get 5 minutes of stage time to present your company, talent or host a demonstration. Thursday, November 9th Starting at 6pm! Register immediately for an early bird ticket. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 15, 2018

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 -- Highlight Networking Mixer at The Room In Santa Monica. Drinks, Presentations and Networking! Wednesday, March 22nd Starting at 6pm! Meet new people and participate in lively discussions with outstanding names in the Silicon Beach community.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 23, 2012

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 -- TechBiz Connection Presents Networking. July is our Networking month. Please join TechBiz Connection (TBC) and Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN) for drinks, appetizers and some great networking. Come and meet some movers and shakers in Orange County. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 24, 2018

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 -- Silicon Beach Networking Mixer at The Room in Santa Monica (Complimentary Drinks). Complimentary Drinks, Presentations, and Networking! Wednesday, May 30th Starting at 6pm! Meet new people and participate in lively discussions with outstanding names in the Silicon Beach community.

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Santa Monica Networking 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 13, 2012

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 -- 85 Broads presents GILT: By Invitation Only. 85 Broads / LA is thrilled to welcome Alexis Maybank, co-founder of the Gilt Groupe and 85 Broads Power Circle member, to Southern California for an exclusive, intimate evening of hors d'oeuvres, VeeV cocktails, networking and QandA/book signing. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 -- SVB Presents Amplify Mentor Series with Zefr. ZEFR Founders, Zach James and Richard Raddon, will give a presentation on the founding of ZEFR.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 31, 2012

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 -- SDVG Presents: 10th Annual Venture Summit. This is a great event for networking, learning about new local companies, and enjoying 2 keynote speeches over breakfast and coffee. Stay tuned for a list of SDVG's Cool Companies participating!

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 12, 2009

This past week has had an interesting confluence of events that's led me to conclude that I want to start doing a lot of visible networking among the tech / web crowd here in Los Angeles. I want to take you through a bit of what brought me here, because I think it will help explain what I mean by visible networking. More often 4.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The Tech Coast Angels , the largest angel investment group in Southern California, as well as the United States, said today that it has launched a new network which will syndicate deals between the firm and other angels. The groups said the network will reduce the need for due diligence when presenting startups to the respective groups.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 24, 2011

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 -- SCVN Networking Mixer. Come join the Southern California Venture Network (SCVN.org) for this month's business networking event at 8 Eighty 8 in Newport Beach. CEO's 8 Table-top presenting companies will be showing off their companies. See [link] (more)

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Networking Southern California Company Companies 113

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2010

Information Asymmetry - The biggest problem that presenters face in large (5+ people) is information asymmetry. You come into a meeting where your sponsor (the person who invited you to present to the partners) knows a lot about you and the rest of the room may have varying degrees of knowledge. Does that sound ok?&#. Happy to do that.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Thursday, September 22, 2011 -- SoCalBio Networking Forum. Featuring Presentations and Discussion on Wound Care: Technological Trends and Market Dynamics. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 16, 2012

Thursday, March 22, 2012 -- Small Business Breakfast Series Presents: Building a Brand Through Social Media. In this generation of social media, companies have a plethora of social networking channels that can be utilized to build and sustain brands. Building a brand is a key cornerstone to the success of a small business.

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Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 18, 2013

We will also have some of the top companies present that each of the panelist has invested in. He is also the co-founder of Playsino, ExpressCoin (Bitcoin exchange), GoCoin (Bitcoin payment platform), Five Delta, Evertune, GamesTV, Digital Entertainment Network, KnCMiner.cn (Bitcoin Mining), and Robocoin China (Bitcoin ATM).

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Tech.Co

AUGUST 17, 2015

This 2015 event features 2 full days of compelling presentations, panels, workshops & mixers, with some of the industry’s most innovative and successful leaders. From hands‐on interactive workshops to amazing networking mixers, this will be THE summit to attend this year.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 24, 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 -- Southern California Venture Network. Join us for this networking mixer and company presentation event. SCVN helps entrepreneurs, service providers and private equity sources to accelerate their entrepreneurial velocity. See [link] (more).

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 20, 2012

Thursday, April 26, 2012 -- The EcoCom SIG Presents. This EcoCom Event will take us to the intersection of plug-in electric vehicles, networked charging stations, the utility grid and the communication systems that make it work together. Electric Vehicles: Cars, Charging Stations and The Utility Grid. How does this all fit together?

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Networking Technology 100

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 15, 2010

Thursday, January 21, 2010 -- SoCalBio Networking Forum in Orange County. Featuring presentation and panel discussion on the state of the medical device industry beyond the current economic downturn. See https://www.123signup.com/register?id=jyvsj. 123signup.com/register?id=jyvsj.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 -- CommNexus and The Digital Media SIG Presents. Evolution of Multimedia Home Networking The Road Ahead into the Next Decade. See [link] (more).

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Networking Media Technology 100

SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 -- "Social Networking: How it Can Add Value to Your Organization" MIT of the Central Coast Enterprise Forum. Social networking is the fastest growing activity on Web 2.0. Mark Sylvester, CEO of introNetworks describes what social networking really means in the business realm.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Thursday, October 22, 2009 -- Space Angels Network: Aerospace Venture Forum. Join Space Angels Network for a unique half-day event designed to bring together selected emerging aerospace ventures with an exclusive group of early-stage investors interested in aerospace opportunities. See [link] (more).

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

In reality, these fees are usually trivial compared to your real costs of preparing, travelling, and presenting to investors. Improve your odds by networking and warm introductions first. There is probably a fundamental problem with your business or how you present it. Find and fix that first.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

TechZulu & Gadget Review present REACH. At G4, Scot served as VP of Program Editorial and Internet, and developed, Produced, and Hosted G4TV.COM, the network’s interactive talk show. Before G4, Scot founded All Games Network (AGN). Contact us at sponsor@techzulu.com. Sponsored giveaways and contests.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 1, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Thursday, March 1, 2007 Entreprenuer Network Great post by Ben Kuo - The Importance of the “Network&# to Entrepreneurs - the informal connections between people in the technology industry here who have a vested interest in helping entrepreneurs take their companies to the next level.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Join us on for an unprecedented night of networking, charitable support for Haiti and evening with Seth GodinBest Selling author, A-List lecture circuit speaker and marketing guru. Thursday, February 11, 2010 -- LinkedOC. Be prepared to hear game-changing insights about the new rules of marketing. See [link] (more).

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 18, 2008

Last Saturday, I was a panelist at the CalTech - Social Networks event. The presenters had some interesting things to say on a wide variety of topics. It is almost universal that there are opportunities around social networking. Content is often a defining mechanism to create these networks. Outdoors, faith-based, etc.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2022

If your startup is looking for an angel investor, it makes sense to present your plan to flocks of angels, and assume that at least one will swoop down and scoop you up. AngelList has featured over 3 million businesses for potential investors in a format that is, effectively, a social network for entrepreneurs and angels. Or does it?

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 25, 2012

It provides a great networking opportunity for those in the tech and startup community. The post AlwaysOn Presents OnHollywood Top 100 Companies appeared first on TechZulu. AlwaysOn events bring in people who are interested in massive innovation. “AlwaysOn found us when we were only a couple of months old.”

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