SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 13, 2018

Thursday, March 15, 2018 -- Join us for an evening celebrating entrepreneurship at Expert Dojo, Santa Monica CA. A successful start-up requires funding, mentoring, and smart connections.

LAVA 100

LAVA Pasadena Angels Funding Santa Monica 100

TechCrunch LA

JUNE 22, 2021

Interestingly, an LA Times article back in 2018 noted that the space, “may also serve as a declaration that Apple intends to compete as a major Hollywood content creator.” In its initial form, it will run between eight and 12 weeks, providing a group of mentors from the creative arts. Image Credits: Apple. In hindsight, fair enough.

Education 299

Education Los Angeles Press Hollywood 299

Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

Fortunately, for those headed to SXSW, Startup Night SXSW 2018 , presented by the Kauffman Foundation and TechCo, will be filled with investors from a multitude of industries who are looking to discover and fund startups building the latest solutions and tech innovations. Lisha Bell, Deal Flow Lead for Pipeline Angels.

Technical Review 70

Technical Review Startup Software Review Entrepreneur 70

Tech.Co

JANUARY 29, 2018

One of the best places for startups to expand their playbook is to participate in CES 2018 Eureka Park. Add Mentors to Your Roster. Regardless of one’s stage, mentors are a must have for any founder. The answers might not even be consistent from one mentor to another,” Gindin said. “I And we know just the place.

Startup 87

Startup Mentor Artificial Inteligence Research 87

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

In my role as a mentor to business professionals and entrepreneurs over the years, I have found that it’s important to take a hard look at the relationships around you on a regular basis. But, like most other skills, you can learn from these priorities: Everyone benefits from active mentoring.

Tips 95

Tips Mentor Coach Activity 95

Startup San Diego

AUGUST 15, 2018

SAN DIEGO — Aug 16, 2018 — Startup San Diego, is a nonprofit organization which fosters collaboration amongst entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors to accelerate and grow the greater San Diego startup community. After 6 years of consistent growth.

San Diego 41

San Diego Press Startup Mentor 41

Startup San Diego

AUGUST 15, 2018

SAN DIEGO — Aug 16, 2018 — Startup San Diego, is a nonprofit organization which fosters collaboration amongst entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors to accelerate and grow the greater San Diego startup community. After 6 years of consistent growth.

San Diego 40

San Diego Press Startup Mentor 40

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2018

One of the lessons I have learned over the years as a business executive, and now as a mentor to entrepreneurs, is that if you really want employees who enthusiastically take ownership of their work, you have to start treating them like owners, not renters. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/16/2018.

Mentor 72

Mentor Coach Startup Activity 72

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It’s with profound sadness we mourn the loss of a true visionary, author, mentor, thought-leader, investor, and friend, Tony Hsieh. in 2018, after its acquisition by MVF Global , and onto their next venture, Established , which manages the Startup of the Year community. By Frank Gruber and Jen Consalvo. co-founders.

Commerce 198

Commerce Statistics Customer Custom 198

socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Previously we had to bring companies from all around the world to our 8 week accelerator program in Santa Monica and we were restricted by having to use local investors, trainers and mentors to keep our startups occupied. In 2018 & 2019 Expert DOJO made 42 investments. They made 45 more investments in 2020.

Southern California 113

Southern California Technical Review Santa Monica Invest 113

Tech.Co

MARCH 2, 2018

You’ll have the chance to enjoy a startup lunch on the rooftop , panels, mentor sessions, VC sessions, a special Startup Pitch Jam, and finally, the big party and “must attend” event known as Startup Night SXSW 2018. “ Startup Night SXSW 2018 is one of the “must attend” parties at SXSW. to 12:30 a.m.

Startup 70

Startup Organization Networking Venture Capital 70

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2018

The best way to do this in business is to proactively ask someone to be your mentor. The most successful business executives build one or more two-way mentoring relationships with peers. For example, Bill Gates has a long-standing mentor relationship with Warren Buffett. The advisor needs to see your requests as sincere.

Mentor 53

Mentor Examples Help Satisfaction 53

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Whether the business topics are investing or mentoring, networking is personal as well as business. I’m sure that Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, who have acknowledged a mentoring relationship after meeting via networking, never compared titles or net worth. Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 11/08/2018.

Networking 86

Networking Startup Mentor .Net 86

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2019

Lead and mentor team members to run all business areas. All teams must be motivated and engaged by your leadership and mentoring. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/20/2018. The team must handle daily tasks. In this final stage, your business must scale successfully without you cloning or killing yourself.

Company 99

Company Companies Technical Review Startup 99

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2018

Asking for mentoring, and being a mentor are both great ways to build relationships. Bill Gates often refers to his ongoing relationship with Warren Buffett as a mentor, and Mark Zuckerberg counted Steve Jobs as a key mentor. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/08/2018.

Startup 58

Startup Mentor Entrepreneur Examples 58

Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

At Techstars Startup Week Phoenix 2018 powered by Chase for Business , leaders from Phoenix-based organizations discussed how they help break down barriers to entry for entrepreneurs. With our programs,] we have mentors and resources from that community. It’s not just about the diversity, it’s about do they feel included. [We

Resource 70

Resource Organization Mentor News 70

Tech.Co

APRIL 24, 2018

All teams will showcase their product to a large audience, have access to mentor sessions with investors and advisors, participate in workshops and excursions to hone pitching and presenting skills, and enjoy networking time to connect with each other and the industry leaders included in the event. It’s time to get noticed! APPLY HERE.

Startup 70

Startup Competition Google Capital 70

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

The best companies have found that it’s important to constantly prepare team members for moving to the next level, through mentoring and training, rather than trying to keep them in their current role. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/25/2018. Foster a learning and change culture in employees.

Technical Review 84

Technical Review Customer Custom Startup 84

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In my role as mentor and advisor to many founders, I consistently fail in convincing them of the power in wise delegation. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/05/2018. I often wonder how many more startups would succeed if their founders could master the art and science of delegation.

Technical Review 96

Technical Review Ideas Startup Entrepreneur 96

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Another good online approach is a simple Internet search for articles like the “ The top 40 startup accelerators and incubators in North America in 2018 ” But don’t expect incubators to magically convert your pre-hatched idea into a successful company.

Incubator 87

Incubator Startup Resource Seed Funding 87

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

You need a plan on how to train yourself, or be mentored, for each step along the way. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/20/2018. Proactively prepare for your desired future roles. None of us can keep up on every new thing in this knowledge abundant world. It’s a win-win situation for success.

Examples 85

Examples Social Media Competition Guide 85

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Even with all my years of experience mentoring in business, I can’t predict how you will prepare for and react to pressure situations. Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 11/27/2018. I wish I could, since these often make or break your business future.

Startup 82

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Mentor 82

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2018

This may seem counter-intuitive to many managers who fear losing their best employees, since managers never seem to have time to focus on recruiting and mentoring new talent. You need to understand the cohort effect (experiences shared by a group), and mentor individual team members on how to initiate, manage, and utilize key relationships.

Mentor 52

Mentor IBM IBM Examples 52

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Unfortunately, too many of the technical entrepreneurs I mentor and advise are focused on their technology, and assume that the value will be self-evident to customers. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/22/2018.

Technical Advisors 82

Technical Advisors Artificial Inteligence Customer Custom 82

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Most successful business leaders, including Richard Branson and Bill Gates, regularly called on their mentors, Freddie Laker and Warren Buffett, to test their perception of the right questions to ask, and the right issues to tackle. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/17/2018. Make every one count.

Competition 81

Competition Startup Examples Coach 81

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

He provided all kinds of feedback from a product standpoint, and we found a lot more mentors like that at Techstars. It's about the leadership team, and to prepare not just for open enrollment for 2018, but to service the 100,000 customers we'll have on board. At that time, it was 14 health plans.We What's next now for the company?

Startup 138

Startup Customer Custom Help 138

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2015

Fred has of course been a public mentor to us all with his market-defining terminology that he popularized including “freemium” and “mobile first.” What you may not know is that Fred has been a behind-the-scenes mentor to many of the newer VCs in the industry including myself.

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Startup Writing Blogging 150

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As an advisor and mentor for many startups and small business founders, following my initial career in big business, I realize that the key strategies to achieve success in small businesses are often different from those that make larger businesses successful. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/29/2018.

Sales 69

Sales Organization Entrepreneur Examples 69

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2018

Recruit, mentor, and promote talent to highlight opportunity. Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 07/10/2018. These can be easily measured, and compared to winners in the marketplace. These metrics need the same top management attention as customer retention and sales metrics. Start today.

Metrics 57

Metrics Startup Netflix Customer 57

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Provide cross-functional mentoring and coaching. Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 11/05/2018. Make sure all team members are included or considered for standards organizations and customer briefings, so they know what is going on and have opportunities for relationships with real customers.

Marketing 71

Marketing Tips Technical Review Social Media 71

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Find mentors and advisors who have more relevant business experience, insist you see things that aren’t on your radar, and spot what’s coming around the corner. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/01/2018. Spend more time with people who can help, rather than be helpers. Build and listen to an effective group of advisors.

Customer 57

Customer Custom Technical Review Software Review 57

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2018

I made the jump myself from IBM several years ago, and now have a satisfying startup advising small businesses and mentoring entrepreneurs. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/18/2018. I’ve accepted the challenge of being a bit more positive on how you can make the leap and enjoy it.

Startup 52

Startup Technical Advisors Entrepreneur IBM 52

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Use mentoring to help people develop as your business develops. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/22/2018. To get maximum business autonomy, you need to match the inherent strength traits of employees to key jobs, always adjusting for market change and people growth.

Resource 60

Resource Examples Design Entrepreneur 60

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2018

They need your mentoring, tools, and historical data to be a top performer. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 06/27/2018. For example, if the business was built around your technical invention, it’s easy to forget your own learning curve and the wealth of data you have accumulated over the years. Now is the time to be one.

Technical Review 51

Technical Review Startup Training Netflix 51

socalTECH

AUGUST 28, 2017

That is all gearing up for a Series A funding, which will happen in the summer of 2018. We'd like to be in every city by the end of the year, but we realized we needed to narrow it down to the top 10 metro areas, and make sure we are pulling the right triggers, and really create our city playbook.

Technical Advisors 100

Technical Advisors Technical Review Metrics Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2018

As a mentor to aspiring business owners, I often get asked to find that partner for them, since founders are usually too busy with their solution. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 01/02/2018. Their skills and interests were complementary, and their trust in each other was palpable.

High Tech 55

High Tech Entrepreneur Writing Startup 55

Tech.Co

MAY 25, 2018

Watch our video series at SXSW 2018 with The Case Foundation. Their mission is designed to lead with a pay-if-forward model by providing expert coaching, pitch competition support, and a private community where entrepreneurs can meet mentors and connect with valuable resources.

Startup 137

Startup Technical Review Competition Software Review 137