Highlights for Entrepreneurs (02/29/24)
Paul Shapiro
(CPA retired), Startup Advisor (CFO and Controller for early stage tech and internet companies); Highlights for Entrepreneurs newsletter
As the calendar turns from Black History Month to Women's History Month, it's my first newsletter to fall on a Leap Day - how are YOU celebrating?? I'm looking forward to March, for several reasons, and looking forward to seeing family and friends over the next few weeks.?
I know that you are very busy, but I hope you enjoy the curated information and the?music selections?in the newsletter.?Get in touch if you have any feedback,?sources or other interested?readers - feel free to forward!??If you hear of any?upcoming events, please pass them along too! If the links speak to you, consider subscribing to the source! If you find a link particularly interesting, let me know so I can look for more like it.
Have a great week,?be safe and healthy...?and take some time to care for yourself!?Here are this?week's resources for you to check out.?
Paul?
I'm adding this for anyone who has a high schooler at home or a friend who might be interested in learning about the VC world:
- Young women in grades 9-12 are invited to apply.The program is unique and created to teach high school girls about investing in businesses.
- a panel discussion featuring 3 innovative founders changing the game in Los Angeles moderated by Founder & UCLA alum Alice Kao. Come for an engaging conversation between LA entrepreneurship leaders and connect with the UCLA entrepreneurship community.
- 10 finalists will be selected to pitch to our amazing panel of judges.?The event will also include speakers and networking, so we'd love to see investors, founders, operators there, even if you're not pitching!
- Another monthly meetup sponsored and hosted by the Stubbs Alderton Preccelerator.?
-?Join venture capitalist Mac Conwell from RareBreed Ventures as he discusses the state of startup funding in 2024.
- Hear from other Founders (from Seed to Series C) and gain valuable insights, strategies, thoughts, and concerns during these times of economic uncertainty. Also Mar 7 in SD and others
- Early-stage founders looking to begin their fundraising journey should take full advantage of this opportunity to gather insight from Charles.?
- ?a fireside chat with Jeff Ponchick, the founder of Repost Network, a music tech startup that was acquired by the industry giant SoundCloud. Jeff's entrepreneurial journey is a story of pivots, perseverance, innovation, and navigating fast-moving industries.
- Check out the latest interview at the Preccelerator and learn more about Techstars and the LA Venture community
- During this event, attendees will discover the inner workings of a Techstars accelerator program, the resources provided to accepted startups, and how to leverage the global mentor and investor network.
- In this presentation, we will explore essential customer research frameworks, to answer the pivotal question: How can startups strike the right balance between thorough customer research and entrepreneurial intuition?
11)?Hosted by Shannon McCarty: SoCal Tech Monthly Networking Event (In Person Santa Monica Mar 13 $)
领英推荐
- Join members of WeAreLATech and other SoCal folks working in technology for a monthly happy hour at Michael's Santa Monica (https://www.michaelssantamonica.com/).
- Leading pre-seed stage startups towards Accelerators, Investment, Revenue.? FoundersBoost is a global, no-equity program that prepares pre-seed/seed-stage startups for Acceleration, Investment, and/or Revenue (AIR) through hands-on mentorship and connections.?
-?Ma?lle Gavet takes you on a deep dive into the raw and unfiltered aspects of entrepreneurship and venture capital. Join her as she answers the hard-hitting questions that you’ve always wanted to ask.
- A semi-annual event in Santa Monica showcasing the vibrant local innovation ecosystem, exploring the cutting edge of business growth, technology, and venture investing. (Not sure why the fee is so high)
- the Chief Marketing Officer who acts as if they own the entire pipeline and shares ownership of both new and expansion revenue will become an indispensable partner to the CRO and a trusted resource by the CFO and CEO...and it's needed at any size company
- Not only should not all startups raise venture capital but most venture capitalists won't invest in "every" startup. Entertaining (and informative) video
Musical Diversions:
This was really interesting...particularly since I found it in the AmericanaUK newsletter. Listen and you'll understand why I wrote that.
This Week's Cover:
My first time hearing this! Springsteen Cover
In Memoriam (an occasional section, hopefully)?
An appropriately somber version
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Paul G. Shapiro, CPA
Startup Consultant
Santa Monica, CA
Realtor Associate @ Next Trend Realty LLC | HAR REALTOR, IRS Tax Preparer
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