TCA Los Angeles

I am proud and honored to announce that I will be the next President of TCA Los Angeles starting in 2026! Until then, I will serve as Vice President to our great leader Parisa Khosropour and continue to manage our annual fund alongside Steve Persky. If you are an accredited investor, please consider applying to join our group, which has been recognized as one of the top angel networks in the country for seed and early stage companies across sectors. TCA Venture Group

I am proud and honored to announce that I will be the next President of TCA Los Angeles starting in 2026! Until then, I will serve as Vice President to our great leader Parisa Khosropour and continue to manage our annual fund alongside Steve Persky. If you are an accredited investor, please consider applying to join our group, which has been recognized as one of the top angel networks in the country for seed and early stage companies across sectors. TCA Venture Group

?? What an incredible day with the TCA Los Angeles! ?? We kicked off on 11/07 with three back-to-back hybrid activities packed with insights, strategy, and innovation ?? ??TCA LA Education Webinar: Smart Investing ?? Led by the brilliant Louis Wharton - Partner & Co-Chair of the Firm’s Venture Capital and Emerging Growth practice group! Louis shared priceless insights into smart investing, covering the pitfalls of convertible notes, SAFEs, priced rounds, equity, and stock options for advisors ????. His expertise in tech, e-commerce, and digital media is truly a game-changer for investors and founders alike ??. Louis showed us what to look out for to navigate these complex tools strategically! ???? ???Hybrid Screening - Pitching Session ??? We wrapped up with a thrilling pitch session from selected startups, where the energy and enthusiasm were off the charts ????! Can’t wait to share more about the innovative companies we got to hear from that afternoon ?? ?? TCA LA Executive Committee Meeting ?? Stay tuned for our upcoming activities including investment events, pitching sessions, educational seminars, and face-to-face networking for entrepreneurs and investors ????. We’re building the foundation to make a real impact! ???? Feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to support the next wave of groundbreaking startups! ???? #SmartInvesting #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #TCALosAngeles #TCAventureGroup #PitchEvent #NetworkAndGrow #ImpactInvesting #FutureOfTech #LAtech TCA Venture Group

Contractor vs. Employee: The Hidden Risks of Misclassification. Listen to this insightful clip from Dave Berkus and David Friedman Crossroads podcast. For more podcasts visit TCA’s website! #businessstrategy #entrepreneur #startup #businessdevelopment #tcaventuregroup

???????? ???? ?????????????? ??????! Our next cohort starts on October 28th. Over eight weeks, we will explore the essentials of venture capital, including deal sourcing, term sheets, and fund construction. Through real case studies, you'll gain practical insights into early-stage investing. The Pegasus Angel Accelerator's Venture Fellow and Emerging Angel Program offers a hands-on learning experience with interactive sessions led by our founding partner, Lucas J. Pols. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gw_StEDr #venturecapital #fellowship #vc

Miss last week's Webinar? Don't worry! We have it all here. Check out this recording of Motivating Teams with Stock Option Plans with Cal Davidson of Cake!

Curious about what it takes to secure early-stage funding? One of our members, DC Palter, shares valuable insights on the true differentiators in startup investment, particularly in angel investments. Only 2% of startups make it through TCA Los Angeles's selection process—and it’s not just about presentation skills. The best investments check critical boxes: a solid exit strategy, high revenue potential, a well-rounded founding team, strong customer validation, and an attractive valuation. Read his great in-depth article below!

We are happy to announce that TCA LA Fund IV porfolio company Double A Labs was nominated for an A-List Award!

Some exciting news from TCA Los Angeles portfolio company, Z-Polymers!

?? UCLA: SoCal’s Innovation Hub, with UCLA Anderson School of Management and The Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, UCLA Anderson School of Management Leading the Way in Entrepreneurship! ?? The 2024 UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase was a powerhouse event, showcasing UCLA’s role as Southern California’s ?? innovation engine and Anderson’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of entrepreneurship. From bold ideas to building SoCal’s ecosystem, the excitement was truly electric! ?? https://lnkd.in/gyr6bymz Please check out all 10 outstanding startups ?? Huge shoutout to Trish Halamandaris at the Price Center ??—your dedication made this showcase shine! Your energy and drive are the MVPs of the night! (Dodgers spirit in full swing! ??) Major kudos to Tim Draper, Jesse Draper, Adam Draper ?, and the amazing Draper family. As Prof. Terry Kramer (Easton Technology Management Center) and Prof. Olav Sorenson emphasized, the real magic happens with cross-campus collaboration. ? Imagine the strength if all UCLA’s schools and resources—from Engineering ?? and UCLA Health ?? to Law ??, Arts ??, and beyond—joined forces to drive innovation. Such cross-disciplinary teamwork brings exponential impact (1+1 > 2). Bringing together insights from every field allows us to solve challenges and create groundbreaking solutions to address REAL and impactful needs. And to truly elevate UCLA’s role as SoCal’s innovation hub, let’s rally our alumni ?? and community partners ??! By tapping into resources like TCA Venture Group, TCA Los Angeles, and local venture groups and harnessing our alumni network’s passion to give back, the possibilities are endless. ?? With UCLA at the helm, Anderson’s entrepreneurial spirit, and SoCal’s vibrant startup energy, we’re not just talking about innovation; we’re actively building the future. ???? #UCLAAnderson #InnovationShowcase #Entrepreneurship #CrossCampusMagic ? #SoCalInnovation #UCLAAlumni ?? #innovation #startup #ecosystem #SoCal #Leadership