Comments on: Launchpad LA – More Details Revealed http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/03/18/launchpad-la-a-mentorship-community/ Entrepreneur turned VC Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:59:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3461 By: Daniel Kim http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/03/18/launchpad-la-a-mentorship-community/comment-page-1/#comment-5491 Daniel Kim Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:46:27 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=2156#comment-5491 Mark, very exciting to see things like this happening in LA, sounds awesome. As an aspiring web/technology entrepreneur based in the OC, I am looking to network more with the tech and investment community in LA as there seems to be more folks who have "been there, done that" in my space. I am assuming launchpad is for up and running start ups in full operating mode. Since we are not at that point yet, I will definitely observe this group closely and hope to get in on launchpad V.3! Wish you and the team the best.<br><br>Daniel@piqqle Mark, very exciting to see things like this happening in LA, sounds awesome. As an aspiring web/technology entrepreneur based in the OC, I am looking to network more with the tech and investment community in LA as there seems to be more folks who have “been there, done that” in my space. I am assuming launchpad is for up and running start ups in full operating mode. Since we are not at that point yet, I will definitely observe this group closely and hope to get in on launchpad V.3! Wish you and the team the best.

Daniel@piqqle

]]> By: Daniel Kim http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/03/18/launchpad-la-a-mentorship-community/comment-page-1/#comment-12922 Daniel Kim Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:46:27 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=2156#comment-12922 Mark, very exciting to see things like this happening in LA, sounds awesome. As an aspiring web/technology entrepreneur based in the OC, I am looking to network more with the tech and investment community in LA as there seems to be more folks who have "been there, done that" in my space. I am assuming launchpad is for up and running start ups in full operating mode. Since we are not at that point yet, I will definitely observe this group closely and hope to get in on launchpad V.3! Wish you and the team the best.<br><br>Daniel@piqqle Mark, very exciting to see things like this happening in LA, sounds awesome. As an aspiring web/technology entrepreneur based in the OC, I am looking to network more with the tech and investment community in LA as there seems to be more folks who have “been there, done that” in my space. I am assuming launchpad is for up and running start ups in full operating mode. Since we are not at that point yet, I will definitely observe this group closely and hope to get in on launchpad V.3! Wish you and the team the best.

Daniel@piqqle

]]> By: Daniel Kim http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/03/18/launchpad-la-a-mentorship-community/comment-page-1/#comment-5490 Daniel Kim Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:46:27 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=2156#comment-5490 Mark, very exciting to see things like this happening in LA, sounds awesome. As an aspiring web/technology entrepreneur based in the OC, I am looking to network more with the tech and investment community in LA as there seems to be more folks who have "been there, done that" in my space. I am assuming launchpad is for up and running start ups in full operating mode. Since we are not at that point yet, I will definitely observe this group closely and hope to get in on launchpad V.3! Wish you and the team the best.<br><br>Daniel@piqqle Mark, very exciting to see things like this happening in LA, sounds awesome. As an aspiring web/technology entrepreneur based in the OC, I am looking to network more with the tech and investment community in LA as there seems to be more folks who have “been there, done that” in my space. I am assuming launchpad is for up and running start ups in full operating mode. Since we are not at that point yet, I will definitely observe this group closely and hope to get in on launchpad V.3! Wish you and the team the best.

Daniel@piqqle

]]> By: Ryan http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/03/18/launchpad-la-a-mentorship-community/comment-page-1/#comment-12924 Ryan Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:55:29 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=2156#comment-12924 Oops, just read your reply in the comments. Thanks Mark! Oops, just read your reply in the comments. Thanks Mark!

]]> By: Ryan http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/03/18/launchpad-la-a-mentorship-community/comment-page-1/#comment-12923 Ryan Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:54:41 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=2156#comment-12923 The release says the application date but not when the program will begin. I'm thinking of applying but need to plan my life ;) The release says the application date but not when the program will begin. I'm thinking of applying but need to plan my life ;)

]]> By: Micki Krimmel http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/03/18/launchpad-la-a-mentorship-community/comment-page-1/#comment-12925 Micki Krimmel Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:21:49 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=2156#comment-12925 Hooray, Mark! I'm so excited for this. Look out for an application from me and NeighborGoods! Hooray, Mark! I'm so excited for this. Look out for an application from me and NeighborGoods!

]]> By: Ryan http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/03/18/launchpad-la-a-mentorship-community/comment-page-1/#comment-5488 Ryan Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:55:29 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=2156#comment-5488 Oops, just read your reply in the comments. Thanks Mark! Oops, just read your reply in the comments. Thanks Mark!

]]> By: Ryan http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/03/18/launchpad-la-a-mentorship-community/comment-page-1/#comment-5487 Ryan Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:54:41 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=2156#comment-5487 The release says the application date but not when the program will begin. I'm thinking of applying but need to plan my life ;) The release says the application date but not when the program will begin. I'm thinking of applying but need to plan my life ;)

]]> By: Micki Krimmel http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/03/18/launchpad-la-a-mentorship-community/comment-page-1/#comment-5486 Micki Krimmel Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:21:49 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=2156#comment-5486 Hooray, Mark! I'm so excited for this. Look out for an application from me and NeighborGoods! Hooray, Mark! I'm so excited for this. Look out for an application from me and NeighborGoods!

]]> By: Dave Viner http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/03/18/launchpad-la-a-mentorship-community/comment-page-1/#comment-12926 Dave Viner Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:41:37 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=2156#comment-12926 This is such a fantastic idea. I spoke with Josh Roth on Monday and I am excited that you are supporting this effort in LA. I look forward to seeing how Launchpad improves the entrepreneurial ecosystem in LA.<br><br>One thought/suggestion regarding the logistics is to have a "town hall" style gathering at the end of the V2 session, in which the mentors and companies can talk about the most useful portions of the program. Moreover, I think it would be very useful to have that gathering open to everyone. This would allow the Launchpad-graduates to express the value of the program, enable other entrepreneurs to see the value of the program in person, and to share a few of the best tips for everyone. When everyone in LA operates more effectively, then the ecosystem improves.<br><br>I've already referred one startup to the Launchpad. Let me know how other members of the LA community can help you succeed. This is such a fantastic idea. I spoke with Josh Roth on Monday and I am excited that you are supporting this effort in LA. I look forward to seeing how Launchpad improves the entrepreneurial ecosystem in LA.

One thought/suggestion regarding the logistics is to have a “town hall” style gathering at the end of the V2 session, in which the mentors and companies can talk about the most useful portions of the program. Moreover, I think it would be very useful to have that gathering open to everyone. This would allow the Launchpad-graduates to express the value of the program, enable other entrepreneurs to see the value of the program in person, and to share a few of the best tips for everyone. When everyone in LA operates more effectively, then the ecosystem improves.

I've already referred one startup to the Launchpad. Let me know how other members of the LA community can help you succeed.

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