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Product Manager Entrepreneur Mark Geller

SoCal CTO

Visible networking is turning into a really great opportunity to get to know people better, get to meet new people, and have some interesting conversations. For me, FI was great for networking with Adeo and the other mentors, who are all world class successful entrepreneurs themselves, as well as the other founders in the program.

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What Makes an Entrepreneur? Four Letters: JFDI

Both Sides of the Table

There’s a guy in Los Angeles that I met at several tech networking events. He wanted to know how to get started and “Could I intro him to a couple of local angels?&# One night after a DealMaker Media event we got 20 minutes together after the event ended. A couple of quick stories / examples: 1.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

Both Sides of the Table

Our guest this week on #TWiVC was Dana Settle , partner at Greycroft Partners , a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces.

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How Betancourt Lopez Used Viral, Influencer Marketing to Grow Hawkers Brand

The Startup Magazine

It also has a considerable online presence on key social media platforms. Betancourt Lopez put together a group of investors, including Félix Ruiz and Hugo Arévalo, who were the founders of Tuenti, a social networking app. Hawkers corporate partners include PayPal, PlayStation, Ford, the Los Angeles Lakers and Mercedes Benz.

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How Startups are Disrupting Financial Technology

David Teten

It was very worthwhile, a chance to connect primarily with other investors (mostly public markets/private equity), and a range of other people (media, tech, academics, etc.) I definitely recommend attending if you have the chance. Arjuna Costa , Investment Partner, Omidyar Networks. Financial Services Los Angeles'

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How Betancourt Lopez Used Viral, Influencer Marketing to Grow Hawkers Brand

The Startup Magazine

It also has a considerable online presence on key social media platforms. Betancourt Lopez put together a group of investors, including Félix Ruiz and Hugo Arévalo, who were the founders of Tuenti, a social networking app. Hawkers corporate partners include PayPal, PlayStation, Ford, the Los Angeles Lakers and Mercedes Benz.

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Want to Start a Technology Company in LA?

Both Sides of the Table

Los Angeles. And we’re left with a city with idyllic weather, major commerce, the media center of the world, and a great emerging technology scene. I believe you can attract people to relocate to Los Angeles but it’s likely that they’ll come from locations other than Northern California.