One Great Day In A Twenty Year Mission
Earlier this month the Launchpad crew had the unique opportunity to participate in a formative day in what Brad Feld framed up as a 20 year commitment to developing a vibrant start-up community. The day kicked off with Mark and Brad bantering back and forth during a live interview on Tech Zulu. Topics ranged from a certain something being legalized in CA and CO to what it takes (20 years!) to create a rich, self-sustaining start-up community. It was inspiring to hear Brad describe what’s been accomplished in the Boulder…
Launchpad LA Announces 10 Start-Ups Selected to Participate in Mentorship Program
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Great to be in Launchpad LA
Today Launchpad announced that we’re taking applications for our second class. I say “we’re” because, thanks to Mark Suster, I’ve recently been asked to manage Launchpad with Mark and Josh Roth.
When Mark asked Josh and me to join him, I immediately said yes. I believe that Launchpad has an incredible mission, an amazing community of VCs, tech executives and entrepreneurs, and an ability to change the lives of many southern-California based entrepreneurs each year.
I have been starting Internet companies in Los Angeles for over 15 years. With…
Launchpad LA Accepting Applications for Second Class
Launchpad LA Accepting Applications for Second Class
Los Angeles – March 18, 2010 – Launchpad LA, a mentorship organization designed to help early stage companies in Los Angeles, announced today that it has opened applications for its second year class. Launchpad LA will select 10 companies to participate in the six month program that brings together Southern California’s best venture capitalists and most experienced CEOs who are committed to working with early-stage companies to get the guidance and relationships needed to help take their businesses to the next level. Launchpad…
Welcome to Launchpad LA
Welcome to Launchpad LA! We are excited to launch our website as a place where young, ambitious LA based entrepreneurs can find the guidance and mentorship necessary to take their companies to the next level.
The website will provide the latest news on LA based companies as well as sage advice on raising funds and building your startup. Regular blog postings from our incumbent Launchpad LA class, our CEOs and mentors will also help foster a better understanding of the world of venture capital.
Launchpad LA was founded with two…
