Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

I’m often asked about the differences between being at a VC and being an entrepreneur and whether I prefer one or the other. As I’m fond of saying, “It’s pretty hard to call yourself ‘Upfront’ and then seem like you’re playing games with entrepreneurs.” Authenticity. We can be blunt.

Rancho Palos Verdes 150

Rancho Palos Verdes Santa Monica Venture Capital Startup 150

socalTECH

MARCH 5, 2012

If you need a 12 acre ranch in Malibu for your Great Dane, with an animal trainer on staff, that's $75.00. I come from a background where I have a solid understanding of what makes for a good business model, and I've seen entrepreneurs who have had success and been able to execute.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Startup Sites Malibu 164

socalTECH

MARCH 5, 2012

If you need a 12 acre ranch in Malibu for your Great Dane, with an animal trainer on staff, that's $75.00. I come from a background where I have a solid understanding of what makes for a good business model, and I've seen entrepreneurs who have had success and been able to execute.

Technical Review 160

Technical Review Startup Sites Malibu 160

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 10, 2014

Malibu and Beverly Hills have long been hot neighborhoods for entertainment execs. As employees and entrepreneurs put down roots close to where they work, more venture capital funds flow in, more start-ups launch, and more of them go public or are sold. But the tech culture of Los Angeles is shifting real estate’s center of gravity.

Entertainment 108

Entertainment Santa Monica Journal Belkin 108

socalTECH

OCTOBER 26, 2015

From the customer standpoint, they can be up in Malibu for the weekend, and they can get a trainer to come to them, they don't have to necessarily disrupt their routine. Jonathan Kohn: I think the biggest is that trainers really want to work. They are excited that they can accept sessions anytime they chose, that they have that ability.

Training 100

Training Startup Orange County Malibu 100

socalTECH

JANUARY 8, 2020

For today's interview, we spoke to Bill Curtis , the founder of Malibu-based CurtCo Media (www.curtco.com).

Media 150

Media Report Advertising Content 150

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 12, 2011

I’ve actually dabbled a bit across the board, dotcoms, did a bit with real estate in London; I’ve just been an entrepreneur in multiple places. My background in the UK was heavily involved in nightlife, bars, clubs, and restaurants. I still own a group over there. Our beta testing actually started out with the coupon model.

Startup 97

Startup Malibu Hollywood Customer 97

SoCal Delicious

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Tech entrepreneurs and executives from Silicon Valley are moving south and buying up luxury homes in the Los Angeles area. Andrew Frame, a 30-something entrepreneur who founded Internet-telephone company Ooma, bought a contemporary four bedroom in Bel Air for $5.5 CEO Terry Semels compound in Malibu for $37 million—Mr.

Los Angeles 44

Los Angeles Software Review Technical Review Journal 44