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Open Source Business Model

SoCal CTO

There are quite a few other Software Development Companies in Southern California working on open source and/or freemium business models. Common revenue streams are consulting, training, support, customization, upgraded versions for corporate applications, etc. Technology Jobs in Southern California – a Rebound.

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Rustic Canyon Speaks out on GaiKai Exit, Changing Nature of VC, LA Tech & More

Both Sides of the Table

We sat down for an hour to talk about why what GaiKai built was able to overcome its much better funded rival and to dispel the myth that great engineering teams don’t exist in Southern California. Nate, tell us a bit about Rustic Canyon Venture Partners. I agree with him. My guest today is Nate Redmond.

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How we changed the way the U.S. government commercializes science: Errol Arkilic — Part 1 of Episode 6 on Sirius XM Channel 111

Steve Blank

My guests on Bay Area Ventures on Wharton Business Radio on Sirius XM Channel 111 were: Errol Arkilic , former program director for the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps), now founder of M34 Capital. Steve Weinstein , CEO of MovieLabs. Venk Shukla , president TiE Silicon Valley and general partner, Monta Vista Capital.

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How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy

Both Sides of the Table

Others that are experts in this field include Matt Harris at Village Ventures and Jim Robinson at RRE. And trust me, if you’re early stage you DO want to meet Bryce. He’s awesome for early-stage entrepreneurs. Meet early. So why would raising venture capital be any different. Not so much.

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The National Science Foundation Innovation Corps – What America Does Best

Steve Blank

If we’re correct, we can compress the time for commercializing scientific breakthroughs and reduce the early stage risks of these new ventures. Principal Investigator: Ellis Meng University of Southern California. Principal Investigator: Karen McDonald University of California-Davis. Lessons Learned.

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Lousy Products Might Break Your Bones – But A Name Will Seldom Hurt You

infochachkie.com

The Southern California Tody car dealership in is forced to waste its mantra on explaining how to properly pronounce its name (“Not Toady… its Todey (toddy)”). John Greathouse is a partner at Rincon Venture Partners , a venture capital firm investing in early stage web-based businesses. Venture Capital (7).

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

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