Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 5, 2013

But, despite these advantages, the region is finding itself in the unusual position of watching qualified graduates flee Southern California for the sheen of Silicon Valley, Seattle and Austin. People don’t just solely watch TV nowadays; they multitask with a handful of screens. s wounds are self-inflicted.

Los Angeles 98

Los Angeles Startup Angel Southern California 98

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

My friend and fellow SoCal venture capitalist Peter Lee wrote a post about the different roles within a VC and spent much time on the role of an associate. Then there is the EIR (entrepreneur in residence) who is usually at a VC for a temporary period of time and other individuals such as venture partners or operating partners.

Venture Capital 308

Venture Capital Sales Entrepreneur Startup 308

TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

“I feel this responsibility to my industry to put the best business practices I’ve learned along the way into a platform so I can help other influencers.”. 2020 will be a watershed year for investment in businesses around the creator economy,” Neil Robertson tells TechCrunch. We are in phase three of the influencer economy.

Platform 170

Platform Marketing Tool Venture Capital 170

SoCal Tech Calendar

OCTOBER 16, 2009

In this unique Forum, you will find pre-screened investment opportunities, hear presentations from the entrepreneurs, and then meet with them at their exhibit tables. We will end the morning with an "investors only" closed-door review of the presenting ventures followed by lunch with the entrepreneurs.

Networking 100

Networking Angel Screening Design 100

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

If watching the video is too distracting, simply minimize the screen and listen to Len’s insights as you would a podcast. He shared the following advice for emerging entrepreneurs who have limited time and money but an unlimited passion to give back philanthropically. I invested two years of my life…and it became my cause.

Google 220

Google Technical Advisors Technical Review Equity 220

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2010

I got so excited about this company that I reached out to the CEO to enquire about fund raising. Then I found out that Dave McClure had already invested along with many others in a Silicon Valley seed round even though the company is in Alabama. Tags: SoCal Stuff Tech Market Analysis. Now how much would you pay?!?

Technical Review 278

Technical Review Software Review Startup SoCal 278

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. Entrepreneurs are neurotic about it. Last year I lost a deal in a company that I wanted to invest in and that I thought I should have won. I hate losing. They’re competitive.

Outsource Development 333

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 333

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. Entrepreneurs are neurotic about it. Last year I lost a deal in a company that I wanted to invest in and that I thought I should have won. I hate losing. They’re competitive.

Outsource Development 328

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 328

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 8, 2011

For those who still might be wondering what Spotlight: LA Tech is all about, It’s a screening room for new technology homegrown in our region. Its mission is to encourage the growth and success of technology-based entrepreneurial ventures in Southern California. Xavor invest through our dependable consulting services.

CalTech 100

CalTech Technical Review Company Companies 100

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Why Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers. He started targeting the ad by location and interest, and the number of potential people he was reaching began decreasing on screen (Facebook tells you dynamically). In many of them I get asked similar questions, including the inevitable “what makes a great entrepreneur?” You Can’t Sign This Deal.

Startup 248

Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Steve Jillings has a long track record of running successful startups in Southern California, ranging from such companies as FrontBridge Technologies (sold to Microsoft in 2005 for over $200M) and Vantage Media (acquired in 2007). We take that number, and send them a one-time PIN code. I was introduced to the founders.

Marina Del Rey 238

Marina Del Rey Startup IP Examples 238

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2009

I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. Entrepreneurs are neurotic about it. Something happened and it was clear to me that this IE issues was just a smoke screen. I hate losing. I don’t want to lose next time.

Startup 151

Startup Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review 151

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

We were talking about a company, Factual (disclosure my firm is an investor), which was founded by one of LA’s most talented Internet entrepreneurs, Gil Elbaz , who as co-founder of Applied Semantics (purchased by pre-IPO Google for $102 million and now Google AdSense) is responsible for a large portion of the Internet’s monetization.

Venture Capital 313

Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. As with any sales campaign you need to: Qualify your buyers early so you focus your scarce resources on people likely to buy your product. Partners make investment decisions. Already invested in one of my key competitors?

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 6, 2015

When I counsel startup entrepreneurs I give them my blunt dose of reality, “If you can’t easily identify target leads who have a problem you can solve then hang up your cleats – you’re not going to succeed.” VCs all say: We are entrepreneur friendly. We have a great screening process.

Sales 150

Sales SaaS Startup Venture Capital 150