2012 advice communities 
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 1, 2012
The first day of 2012 seems the perfect day to do so. I find no better way to get a feeling for local communities than to sit with a group of early-stage entrepreneurs and talking about the local scene. So in 2012 you’ll see me a lot more often at the Launchpad LA offices. Happy 2012 to all of you. Holding dinners.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 17, 2012
We threw a Launchpad LA dinner to bring the community together as we tend to do 6-10 times a year. Brad wrote up his answer here – you should read it because it’s very instructive for how I believe communities ought to think about naming conventions. ” That always stuck with me. That seems very Brad to me.
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Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 8, 2014
I have never been more optimistic about the impact that the tech startup community is having on cities in America or about the role that cities outside of San Francisco / Silicon Valley can play in our future. It really only needs a few community leaders to kick things off and land a community on a map. Co-Working Space.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
As female entrepreneurs, we are independent-minded and innovative, and this advice is critical for securing our future and the future of our families. When women have more money, not only is there gender equality and economic growth, but there’s also stronger and healthier communities for our children and generations to come.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 12, 2013
He had joined a young startup in LA called HauteLook and was interested in getting to know the local tech community. After that you could tell that Greg was really “all in” on the LA technology community. Community builders. So why Greg and why now? I first met Greg about 4 years ago or so. Open & transparent.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Sam is the managing director of Launchpad LA and we were about to pick our 2012 class of entrepreneurs. She became part of the fabric of her community. How’s that for an ex painter? When Sam Teller first encountered Tracy he knew instantly he wanted to work with her. Sam just told me, “You HAVE to meet Tracy.
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 30, 2010
My advice to entrepreneurs was and is “ when the hors d’oeuvres tray is being passed take two ” (e.g. We’re still caught in the “post recession bounce” : What’s happening is that the angel & VC community is still feeling good from having bounced back from the nadir of the famous “ RIP Good Times ” funk that we felt in 2008.
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