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What has your logo done for your lately?

Up and Running

Differentiate you from competitors. For example, if you live in Southern California it’s practically impossible to see a red arrow without thinking about In-N-Out Burger. If you’re in a competitive industry (and who isn’t?), Foster a lasting, favorable impression.

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How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy

Both Sides of the Table

Well if the “why buy anything” is testing whether you’re even compatible with a VC, the “why buy me” has got to be extreme differentiation. But if you’re looking for something differentiated in your portfolio I think we’d be a great fit. We’re the largest fund in Southern California.

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Think Your Start-up Is Venture Worthy? Think Again.

techcrunch.com

Similarly, the bulk of the companies getting funding are still California-based. After Northern California and Southern California the biggest area of investment geographically was in international companies. Pepperdine Business Press Room – Graziadio School PR [.] And they get a few million. Think Again.