So they set up seed programs that allowed for rapid decisions for $500k or less, often done as convertible debt for both speed and cost reasons.  But I’m no longer an entrepreneur – I’m a VC at a $200 million fund called GRP Ventures , the largest active fund in Southern California.  was an early cynic.  MORE >>

Affiliated and linked with other general and specific groups in Southern California Ventura Highway offers excellent opportunities for those seeking contacts to further their professional goals. The group offers an online community with a physical counterpart of meetings and networking with people in Southern California. MORE >>

so I feel I have an unbiased appreciation for BOTH Californias. was recently interviewed for an article that appeared in Fast Company titled, “ Why you should start a business in LA.&#  If you’re interested in the topic it’s worth a read, but I thought I’d elaborate on the topic since it comes up all the time. MORE >>

I recently posted about the Increase in Early-Stage Startup Activity in Los Angeles. In that post, I mentioned how one of the signals is the big increase in number of startup events and the number of attendees at those events. So, if you happen to read this and want to meet me, just reach out directly. MORE >>

was invested across Southern California in Q4 of 2012. The funding brings Southern California's total 2012 investments to $3.2 Nationally, venture capital was down 3 percent in terms of dollars for the quarter, but up five percent in terms of deal volume over Q3; venture investors put $6.4 in funding. in funding. MORE >>