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There Is Only ONE Silicon Valley

Gust

Silicon Valley is a very special place – the nucleus of high-growth, high technology entrepreneurship in the US, indeed, in the world. The Valley produces world-class entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists and successful high-tech companies – all growing and creating jobs on one relatively small peninsula.

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Tale of Two Valleys: LA and the Bay Area from an Investor’s Perspective

Mucker Lab

As an entrepreneur himself, founding and operating printed circuit board factories in Taiwan, my father was debating between two places to immigrate to and build his next new venture: Los Angeles (“The Valley” aka San Fernando Valley) and Santa Clara (“Silicon Valley”).

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How to Work with Lawyers at a Startup

Both Sides of the Table

I find that one of my best sources of deal flow is from lawyers. Right sized : I tried to work with one of the best known firms in Silicon Valley. My piddly little funding deal was dwarfed in comparison to the huge M&A deals they were negotiating. He mostly covers Southern California.

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Introducing: Ask a New Investor

Hippoland

I want to try to connect relevant entrepreneurs with new investors and help new investors get more qualified deal flow and exposure. She has advised on dozens of startups across Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, China, and Southeast Asia. I’m starting an interview series with new investors — both new VCs and angels.