View from Seed

JANUARY 10, 2022

Our program goes back to basics in the most important, effective, and meaningful ways : weekly one-on-one time with partners, hands-on mentorship from experienced advisors, small and selective cohort sizes, and zero demo days or distracting demo day prep involved. Benchmark Labs: San Diego, California. Higher: Birmingham, Alabama .

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

It only seemed logical for Akos and his partners to bring this concept to the US. He opened the first of many PanIQ Escape Rooms in Hollywood, California, and today, they have locations in San Jose, Phoenix, Miami, NYC, Dallas, Nashville, Chicago and many more. In 3 years, they predict more than 50 operating units.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 13, 2020

And the great thing about MCALERT is that it does not have to integrate with other programs to enhance and improve the organizations we partner with. It’s a standalone tool that facilitates communication within an organization, which is one of the most important aspects of any operation. Real Community Impact.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

Not just because meeting Clayton was influential in shaping my thinking about markets but also because Derek Andersen (who founded Startup Grind) is such an awesome host and runs a very informative events. ” We talked about my influences as a younger person and what got me started in technology and entrepreneurship.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 6, 2016

Now we’re in a world where we have the ability to take data and try to understand the physical world again, moving from mathematical models to data models, to reveal new things about the world. Evangelos Simoudis’ is the founder and managing director of Synapse Partners. If you can’t hear the clip, click here. .

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2011

What people don't know is how First Round got started and often people know less about the amazing background of one of its co-founders, Howard Morgan (everyone tends to know Josh Kopelman as one of the highest profile players in our industry overall). Howard Morgan earned a PhD in Operations Research/Computer Science in 1968.

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Gust

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Having taken stock of the main legal documents and actions involved in forming and operating a new startup, let’s crack open the “case” (disregarding the warnings about voiding your warranty) and examine a few of the steps, documents and key decisions to be made in getting a new startup ready for business.

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Board Effect

APRIL 3, 2019

Hospital boards of directors are finding that an asset-only approach doesn’t account for financial and operational risks across the organization. High levels of exposure to the capital markets and operational variability create volatility in the financial profiles of hospitals.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 29, 2023

Following the collapse of California-based bank , Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), in early March 2023, startups and organizations that were caught in the middle of the catastrophe showed many other entrepreneurs and new business owners the importance of partnering with the right financial institution.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2019

We’ll review some new language and concepts in this process, but once you’re done, you may never need to think about this stuff again. . Tell your state whom they can contact about legal matters. Ideally, you will interview a few candidates and pick the partners you feel comfortable working with for a long time.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

At its essence, it’s all about creating opportunities and cultivating relationships that will help you increase revenue streams, reach new customers, or expand into different markets for your Topanga, California business. It is an ongoing process that requires dedication, hard work, and a willingness to take on new challenges.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 6, 2013

“We were just starting to write our business plan when we heard about the competition,” Michelle Sangalang told me in an email. She sells her products in 11 stores and two restaurants in and around Oregon House, California, where Freja’s Foods currently operates.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Union Square Ventures The next morning I got to spend time with Brad Burnham , partner at Union Square Ventures talking about their investment strategy and insights about web-based businesses. Bill and his partner Fred Wilson have invested in ~30 or so companies with 27 still active. Don’t launch. Great quote. .

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 13, 2014

One recent development has been that larger companies are now looking at small innovative companies in a new light — as potential partners in developing new products, processes and services. 7 Quotes About the Value and Risk of Innovation. Managing a Business Operations Strategy' A Case in Point. See Also Innovate!

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2021

Our mission is to help people express thoughtfulness and kindness through imagery and sentiments that make those they care about feel loved. women between the ages of 45 – 64 experiencing menopause symptoms every day, feeling generally off-kilter, sweaty, bloated, and often embarrassed to talk about this phase in life.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 13, 2017

The entrepreneur must have a clear vision & focus, must operate in an optimized environment and, most importantly, must work with good people who share the vision. I therefore value business partners who share my values and vision, and who don’t just see me as an investor, but as a member of the team.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 22, 2020

"We knew that if we wanted immediate action, the only way to do that was with private money," Lenore Estrada explained to me as we talked about why she founded SF New Deal in the days after being forced to lay off most of the staff at her San Francisco bakery, Three Babes Bakeshop. I'm about halfway through my pregnancy.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Each VC firm/partner has a different spin on what to weigh more.) They taught you about customers, markets and profits. VCs or entrepreneurs who talked about building profitable businesses were told, “You just don’t get the new rules.” 3) invest in and take equity stakes in exchange for capital.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 18, 2022

And it's important to me because I think it would be really fulfilling—helping people live more sustainably and reduce their impact on the environment is something I care about. Thanks to Robert Davidson, California Title Loans ! #12- I am passionate about fashion, and I enjoy expressing my sense of style online. 26- Mobile app.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 25, 2010

. “Yes&# was given to me by one of my favorite angel investor / seed VC’s to work with – John Greathouse of Rincon Venture Partners and author of the blog InfoChachkie that you should check out because it is filled with great info from a guy who has been a very successful operator. You should, too. (no,

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

I lived in Düsseldorf for some time, and there I came up with the company name idea: “one (idea) for one (client)”, “each custom product for each client”, and “one and only solution for each business partner. Today about a dozen of the structures—Headframes—that lowered and raised men and raised copper ore from the earth still stand in Butte.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 15, 2010

It’s not about abusing situations but about knowing when to push the boundaries. It’s about knowing that the overwhelming number of people in life are naysayers and “no sayers&# and sometimes you gotta just roll the dice and say WTF. It was right up my alley in terms of skill sets and interests.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

I’m very pleased today to announce that I invested, on behalf of GRP Partners, in Burstly alongside Rincon Venture Partners , an early stage VC in Southern California whith whom we love to work (and were our co-investors on RingRevenue ). Naturally I’m excited about this investment or I wouldn’t have done it.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. It feels like something you could turn your attention to once you have tens of millions of dollars and a large staff to run operations and you could step back from it all and think about how to lead. It’s a new year – 2016.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2019

Barrera, partner with law firm Wendel Rosen Black & Dean LLP. Thus, a startup that foregoes property insurance risks the ability to repair or replace lost or damaged property – which may affect how the efficiency and operation of the business. Barrera is a partner with law firm Wendel Rosen Black & Dean LLP in Oakland, Calif.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Robert McKenna III , a well-known medical malpractice lawyer , is a partner in the Huntington Beach, California law firm Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper LLP. Despite the process moving more quickly than he’d hoped, McKenna felt good about having a strategy in advance. People were initially skeptical of McKenna’s theories.

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

It’s hard enough to get a job at a venture capital or private equity firm; it’s even more complex to join as a Partner. Sean Seton-Rogers, Partner, Profounders Capital, breaks the conversation into three areas: Control: voting/veto for new deals, share of management company. So assessing fit is critical. What should the firm do?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

We then spoke about startups. What I’ve learned about Sequoia is that when you’re straightforward about the facts they just try to help. Seth saw friends move out to California, go to school, and launch Plaxo. He knew he was an entrepreneur because he couldn’t stop thinking about ideas.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 22, 2013

By Ali Behnam, co-founder of Riviera Partners. Many candidates may be eliminated from the hiring process because in the first meeting they were not over the top passionate about what the company was doing. Prior to co-founding Riviera Partners , Ali Behnam co-founded and acted as EVP, Operations & Services at PeopleMover.

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Steve Blank

JULY 2, 2015

My guests this past week on Bay Area Ventures on Wharton Business Radio on Sirius XM Channel 111 were: Pete Newell , managing partner of BMNT Partners. John Kuhn , who works at BMNT Partners. military and are now helping government agencies operate with the speed and urgency of Silicon Valley.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Zak about his framework for transforming nearly any situation from ordinary to extraordinary. 2:44] What is the neuroscience behind what we’re talking about? [3:41] 21:08] Where can people learn more about your work and pick up a copy of your book? More About Dr. Paul J. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Paul J.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 2, 2020

The story of how Curative pivoted and scaled is about moving with entrepreneurial speed to find a solution, then collaborating with investors and government for the public good. Fred, Celine and I talked about how Curative's intense journey, how to scale testing, and why it matters not just for now but for the future.

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Sophia Perl of Wisdom

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Last week, (seems that all of my postings start this way) I attended the Second Annual West Coast Businesswomen’s Sustainability Leadership Summit , a Women’s Network for Sustainable Future event , at IBM Almaden Research Center in San Jose, California. There were about 150-200 women in attendance (my guestimate).

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Austin has been one the fastest growing cities in the country for the past 20 years that I’ve been here, but it feels like COVID-19 and California wildfires broke the floodgates already under pressure from high taxes and expensive real estate in landlocked coastal cities. How do you meet them? The Connectors Alex “STOIKY” Goldberg ( Lt.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

VP of Business Development, DNAnexus - Palo Alto, California In the not too distant future, everything will be determined by your DNA--your job, what retro 50's decor you'll buy, how tightly you'll slick back your hair, whether or not you can date Uma Thurman. Senior VP of Operations/COO – ROBLOX - San Francisco, CA Tree forts.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

It seems like every day there is a new headline about an exceptional startup founder, investor, or corporate headquarters moving to Texas. Are they drawn to Texas or moving away from California? Texas exported more than California and New York combined in 2019. Startups and investors should treat Texas like one big city.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Eliqs is a Southern California based start-up who creates custom-designed craft beverage cans for any occasion worth celebrating. We had a chance to interview the founders: Dave Goldman, Max Berg, and Joe Schwappach and asked about their story, how they started their business and the future of Eliqs. Tell us your story.

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