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PUBLIC VENTURE CAPITAL: A GROWTH PATH YOU NEED TO EXPLORE

SoCal Tech Calendar

Tuesday, April 4, 2017 -- PUBLIC VENTURE CAPITAL: A GROWTH PATH YOU NEED TO EXPLORE. Join us for a wine-tasting, reception and seminar to learn how to access public venture capital in Canada (without needing to move there). See [link] (more)

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Henry Samueli On Entrepreneurship

SoCal Tech Calendar

he Entrepreneurship Seminar Series provides a real-world introduction to the theory and practice of entrepreneurship. Topics include start-up strategies, business idea evaluation, business plan writing, and introduction to venture capital. UCI-Calit2. See [link] (more).

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Does a VCs Culture Really Matter? The Upfront Story

Both Sides of the Table

I’m often asked about the differences between being at a VC and being an entrepreneur and whether I prefer one or the other. The biggest difference I cite is that Venture Capital often feels like an “individual sport” while startups are a “team sport.” It was more hedge fund than venture capital.

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Crowdfunder Hosts 1st Crowdsourced Startup Contest | Crowdstart LA

Tech Zulu Event

The event was sold out, attracting founders, angels, VC’s and future entrepreneurs in the LA Startup Community. A total of 10 startups made up of 5 companies that received the most votes from the crowd and 5 companies chosen by the Angels and VC judges pitched in front of a live audience for a chance of winning $25,000 in funding.

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How to Sell Your Roadmap Without Selling Your Soul

Both Sides of the Table

In part two I talked about how to ensure that your professional services practice doesn’t take over your software company although I’m on record that there is nothing wrong with a services company as long as you’re not VC backed. I would personally attend the summary sessions to hear directly what their major requests were.

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7 Questions Test Entrepreneur Focus Before Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Professionals will tell you that the sequence is friends and family first, angel investors second, and only then venture capital. Start with the local Chamber of Commerce, industry associations, or investor seminars. Each of these has a cost in time an effort. Just attending doesn''t work.

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Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood, LA Tech Summit, and Idea to Screen | Why You Need to Attend Any or All

Tech Zulu Event

Those who are more involved in traditional entertainment are seeing a major shift online which is why an additional one-day seminar was created to coincide with Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood as a partnership called, Idea to Screen. The intersection of entertainment and technology has been a long time coming.

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