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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

” in 2014 the data seems pretty conclusive because LA has now become the fastest growing tech startup region by numbers of companies being started and those of us here have noticed this pace accelerating. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure.

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Some Perspective on Twitter vs. Meerkat

Both Sides of the Table

I’m rooting for Meerkat to succeed as an independent network. The group of people I might communicate with in a network like this might be different than the people with whom I interact on Twitter and in general I like to see new products and new companies emerge. Mark Suster (@msuster) November 7, 2014. Exciting time.

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One woman’s path to financial empowerment leads the way

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

I put my ambitions of becoming an entrepreneur on pause for a couple of years until finally walking away from the corporate world in March 2014. YLAI has given me the tremendous opportunity to connect to a global network of entrepreneurs as well as gain firsthand work experience in the United States within my field.

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What am I Thankful for This Year?

Both Sides of the Table

You’ve had a few difficult years outside of work – I feel confident 2014 is going to be a great one! Meanwhile while social networking was white hot 3 years ago it is now persona non grata unless your user numbers are insane. I know your 2013 success will lead to more sustained travel in 2014.

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Meet the man empowering young leaders by starting with their computer repairs

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Before starting his own company, Boon’s Computer Repairs , in 2014 in St. Knowing how important technology is to every young entrepreneur, along with their leadership skills, Janeel’s passion for both came through in his interview with the YLAI Network, shared below. Kitts and Nevis, Janeel came from humble beginnings. government.

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Some Reflections on VC Investment Decisions

Both Sides of the Table

I started in 2007 with a thesis that my primary investment decision would be about the team (70%) and only afterward about the market opportunity (30%). Of course these are great places to network with other investors, meet great entrepreneurs and keep your connections strong with senior execs at larger companies like Yahoo!,

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Innovation Through Crisis

Entrepreneurs' Organization

But as every entrepreneur knows, every crisis offers opportunities, and this one is no different. A range of essential services like healthcare, e-commerce, gaming, telecom networks, and so on, are thriving right now. Ruchir Punjabi has been an EO member since 2014. We all know what the issues are.