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The Case for Optimism and Risk at Startups

Both Sides of the Table

The press around the raise & company was fantastic and the promise of their technology – wireless charging that works as easily as WiFi – would positively affect many of our lives. uBeam’s tech does work and I have safely seen it demo’d in the real life many times. Working on it. And being ambitious.

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Why The Future Of US High-Tech Is Bright

YoungUpstarts

Other social networking, online marketing, clean-tech and bio-tech companies have fallen out of favor with some investors, fueling speculation regarding the future of the US technology sector. A growing number of skeptics are openly talking of a ‘high tech bubble’. They are not alone. Global Demand.

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Why Your Next Startup Should Be In Insurance

YoungUpstarts

Insurance is the next big industry due for a disruption. But wait, before letting your eyes glaze over or clicking out of here entirely, give me just two minutes of your time to explain – because the opportunity is big and the technology is really cool. The technology existed; it just needed to be deployed for an insurance purpose.

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Corporation or LLC? Business Organizations for Tech Startups.

YoungUpstarts

In the tech startup context, you’ll typically choose between a Corporation and a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Plus, there is the possibility that terms of the LLC Operating Agreement will be challenged during due diligence (the time a potential buyer spends investigating your company prior to purchase).

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Why Boardroom Technology Is Necessary for Effective Succession Planning

Board Effect

Technology can be a substantial help in taking stock of the board’s future needs. In addition to reviewing the board’s existing talent base, nomination committees need to be concerned with planning for a leadership pipeline within the board. Laws and regulations require boards to have effective leadership.

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How Restaurants Are Using Social Media Effectively (And What You Can Learn)

Brandanew

When all businesses are using social media , why should restaurants be left behind? However, due to very nature of their business, the social strategies across industries need to be customized. Restaurants are using social media effectively- This is what your local business can learn from them! It’s all about the Location.

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Good Times Ahead for VC-backed Tech Companies?

Both Sides of the Table

On the third Wednesday of every month I co-chair a meeting called the SoCal VCA (venture capital alliance), which represents participants from all of the top venture capital firms in Southern California as well as prominent members of the Tech Coast Angels (TCA). We feature a prominent speaker at every event.