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September 14, 2018 8:15AM - 9:30AM — Friday Morning Coffee Meetup

Venture Capital – What they look for in funding a startup

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Find out what venture capitalists look for in a startup and what makes a company fundable. One size does not fit all! Will also cover alternative funding sources and why venture capital isn’t right for many types of businesses.


Speaker — John Waller

John Waller is a partner at Okapi Venture Capital. Okapi is a local, early stage, tech venture fund. Prior to joining Okapi, he co-founded such companies as Resume.com (acquired by Adecco S.A.) and 24/7 Real Media (NASDAQ: TFSM), and was CEO for X1 Technologies, Managing Director of New Ventures Group for Idealab, and Strategic Development and M&A for Mattel. He is also the founder and Managing Director of Green Thumb Ventures.

  • Friday — September 14, 2018
    8:15AM - 9:30AM
  • Cross Campus
    85 N Raymond Ave
    Pasadena, CA 91103
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Friday Morning Coffee Meetup

Friday Morning Coffee Meetup is a weekly speaker series that highlights local innovators and provides the local community an inside look on the innovation happening in our city.

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Parking is not provided unless otherwise noted in the event description. Near the venue, there should be convenient public parking lots, street parking, or metered spaces nearby.

Cross Campus
85 N Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103

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September 14, 2018 8:15AM - 9:30AM — Friday Morning Coffee Meetup

Venture Capital – What they look for in funding a startup

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