RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_b2f18d60-3899-460f-9566-2c4658e6db97 -- Rendered At Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:23:51 +0000 LA Venture https://redcircle.com/shows/la-venture en All rights reserved. TenOneTen David Waxman and Minnie Ingersoll are partners at TenOneTen, an early stage venture fund in LA. They provide an orientation and opinion on the rapidly growing LA tech scene through informal conversations with fellow investors and other key players the LA startup ecosystem. b2f18d60-3899-460f-9566-2c4658e6db97 episodic no TenOneTen minnie.ingersoll@gmail.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/b2f18d60-3899-460f-9566-2c4658e6db97 false full Alex Rubalcava -- Stage Venture Partners Alex Rubalcava -- Stage Venture Partners TenOneTen Alex is an early-stage enterprise B2B investor, typically writing checks $300-$600k into rounds of ~$1-3M.  He is full of interesting insights and convictions. I could have talked to him for a long time.   Alex is an early-stage enterprise B2B investor, typically writing checks $300-$600k into rounds of ~$1-3M.  He is full of interesting insights and convictions. I could have talked to him for a long time.   Alex is an early-stage enterprise B2B investor, typically writing checks $300-$600k into rounds of ~$1-3M.  He is full of interesting insights and convictions. I could have talked to him for a long time.  

]]> <p>Alex is an early-stage enterprise B2B investor, typically writing checks $300-$600k into rounds of ~$1-3M.  He is full of interesting insights and convictions. I could have talked to him for a long time.  </p> ae969fba6f0f4984a42052c30cddab89 http://laventure.libsyn.com/alex-rubalcava-stage-venture-partners Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:30:00 +0000 1882 false full Dana Settle -- Greycroft Dana Settle -- Greycroft TenOneTen Dana is a Founding Partner at Greycroft and heads the west coast office.  She invests in seed, series A and out of the Greycroft growth fund.   We talk to her about tracker funds, acquirers, her relationship to email and other... Dana is a Founding Partner at Greycroft and heads the west coast office.  She invests in seed, series A and out of the Greycroft growth fund.   We talk to her about tracker funds, acquirers, her relationship to email and other interesting things. Dana is a Founding Partner at Greycroft and heads the west coast office.  She invests in seed, series A and out of the Greycroft growth fund.   We talk to her about tracker funds, acquirers, her relationship to email and other interesting things.

]]> <p>Dana is a Founding Partner at Greycroft and heads the west coast office.  She invests in seed, series A and out of the Greycroft growth fund.   We talk to her about tracker funds, acquirers, her relationship to email and other interesting things.</p> af1c9880342f490b90be5bf95b8d0a9d http://laventure.libsyn.com/dana-settle-greycroft-partners Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:30:00 +0000 1960 false full John Waller -- Okapi Ventures John Waller -- Okapi Ventures TenOneTen John is a gem.  He is also a partner at Okapi Ventures.  Before Okapi he was a founder (twice), he worked at Idealab and in corporate M&A.  As he says, he has sat on all 10 sides of the table. John is a gem.  He is also a partner at Okapi Ventures.  Before Okapi he was a founder (twice), he worked at Idealab and in corporate M&A.  As he says, he has sat on all 10 sides of the table. John is a gem.  He is also a partner at Okapi Ventures.  Before Okapi he was a founder (twice), he worked at Idealab and in corporate M&A.  As he says, he has sat on all 10 sides of the table.

]]> <p>John is a gem.  He is also a partner at Okapi Ventures.  Before Okapi he was a founder (twice), he worked at Idealab and in corporate M&amp;A.  As he says, he has sat on all 10 sides of the table.</p> bef2c3c97fe04dea8a5c44ce52bc3ead http://laventure.libsyn.com/john-waller-okapi-ventures Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:00:00 +0000 1754 false full Brian Garrett -- Crosscut Ventures Brian Garrett -- Crosscut Ventures TenOneTen Brian is one of the founders of Crosscut.  Crosscut has been doing seed investing in LA since 2007.  Brian explains their portfolio construction ($1.5-3M is "typical" but they stretch in both directions), the personalities of the Crosscut... Brian is one of the founders of Crosscut.  Crosscut has been doing seed investing in LA since 2007.  Brian explains their portfolio construction ($1.5-3M is "typical" but they stretch in both directions), the personalities of the Crosscut team and how they think about their reputation and the ecosystem they have been a part of growing for the past decade.  From the episode: Nick Kim's post on Platform as a Product. Brian is one of the founders of Crosscut.  Crosscut has been doing seed investing in LA since 2007.  Brian explains their portfolio construction ($1.5-3M is "typical" but they stretch in both directions), the personalities of the Crosscut team and how they think about their reputation and the ecosystem they have been a part of growing for the past decade. 
 
From the episode: Nick Kim's post on Platform as a Product.
]]> <div>Brian is one of the founders of Crosscut.  Crosscut has been doing seed investing in LA since 2007.  Brian explains their portfolio construction ($1.5-3M is &#34;typical&#34; but they stretch in both directions), the personalities of the Crosscut team and how they think about their reputation and the ecosystem they have been a part of growing for the past decade. </div> <div> </div> <div>From the episode: Nick Kim&#39;s post on <a href="https://medium.com/@nickbkim/platform-as-a-product-ed745ae97e6a" rel="nofollow">Platform as a Product</a>.</div> 1d196cd8fbf24c80a13a2d58af9737f7 http://laventure.libsyn.com/brian-garrett-crosscut-ventures Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:30:00 +0000 1928 false full Peter Pham -- Science Peter Pham -- Science TenOneTen Peter Pham is the co-founder of Science.  Science is a startup studio here in Santa Monica that partners with founders at the earliest stage of company-creation.  Peter educates me and David on D2C margins and radiation-preventing underwear... Peter Pham is the co-founder of Science. Science is a startup studio here in Santa Monica that partners with founders at the earliest stage of company-creation. Peter educates me and David on D2C margins and radiation-preventing underwear over tallboys of Liquid Death. Peter Pham is the co-founder of Science.  Science is a startup studio here in Santa Monica that partners with founders at the earliest stage of company-creation.  Peter educates me and David on D2C margins and radiation-preventing underwear over tallboys of Liquid Death.

]]> <p>Peter Pham is the co-founder of Science.  Science is a startup studio here in Santa Monica that partners with founders at the earliest stage of company-creation.  Peter educates me and David on D2C margins and radiation-preventing underwear over tallboys of Liquid Death.</p> b7e9a797d0f8455b89c74a9ee6475c19 http://laventure.libsyn.com/peter-pham-science Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:30:00 +0000 1695 false full Paul Bricault -- Amplify LA Paul Bricault -- Amplify LA TenOneTen Paul is founder and managing partner at Amplify.  Amplify started as an accelerator, they still have the great office space, but now Paul describes Amplify as "pre-seed with benefits".  They have a heavy LA focus to their investments... Paul is founder and managing partner at Amplify.  Amplify started as an accelerator, they still have the great office space, but now Paul describes Amplify as "pre-seed with benefits".  They have a heavy LA focus to their investments ($250-500k) but not funding LA companies exclusively.  Paul is also a venture partner at Greycroft and a nice person. Paul is founder and managing partner at Amplify.  Amplify started as an accelerator, they still have the great office space, but now Paul describes Amplify as "pre-seed with benefits".  They have a heavy LA focus to their investments ($250-500k) but not funding LA companies exclusively.  Paul is also a venture partner at Greycroft and a nice person.

]]> <p>Paul is founder and managing partner at Amplify.  Amplify started as an accelerator, they still have the great office space, but now Paul describes Amplify as &#34;pre-seed with benefits&#34;.  They have a heavy LA focus to their investments ($250-500k) but not funding LA companies exclusively.  Paul is also a venture partner at Greycroft and a nice person.</p> 2512c20e55c84bc8af258d7c6941a344 http://laventure.libsyn.com/paul-bricault-amplify-la Thu, 19 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +0000 1585 false full Adam Struck -- Struck Capital Adam Struck -- Struck Capital TenOneTen Adam Struck is an LA seed investor from Struck Capital (checks $1-1.5M) who challenges any other VC to put in more sweat equity per dollar than he does.  He also thinks VCs should be weirder.  I already feel like I'm busting my butt so I... Adam Struck is an LA seed investor from Struck Capital (checks $1-1.5M) who challenges any other VC to put in more sweat equity per dollar than he does. He also thinks VCs should be weirder. I already feel like I'm busting my butt so I will accept the weird challenge. Adam Struck is an LA seed investor from Struck Capital (checks $1-1.5M) who challenges any other VC to put in more sweat equity per dollar than he does.  He also thinks VCs should be weirder.  I already feel like I'm busting my butt so I will accept the weird challenge.

]]> <p>Adam Struck is an LA seed investor from Struck Capital (checks $1-1.5M) who challenges any other VC to put in more sweat equity per dollar than he does.  He also thinks VCs should be weirder.  I already feel like I&#39;m busting my butt so I will accept the weird challenge.</p> 9013e2d5d10f451c8635e9bf1f89a937 http://laventure.libsyn.com/adam-struck-struck-capital Thu, 12 Sep 2019 05:30:00 +0000 1782 false full Kara Nortman -- Upfront Ventures Kara Nortman -- Upfront Ventures TenOneTen Kara is a partner at Upfront, a founder, and one of the most prominent investors in LA.  Kara shares about the Upfront partnership (8 different UIs with the same backend), advice for founders, and her own areas of interest. Kara is a partner at Upfront, a founder, and one of the most prominent investors in LA.  Kara shares about the Upfront partnership (8 different UIs with the same backend), advice for founders, and her own areas of interest. Kara is a partner at Upfront, a founder, and one of the most prominent investors in LA.  Kara shares about the Upfront partnership (8 different UIs with the same backend), advice for founders, and her own areas of interest.

]]> <p>Kara is a partner at Upfront, a founder, and one of the most prominent investors in LA.  Kara shares about the Upfront partnership (8 different UIs with the same backend), advice for founders, and her own areas of interest.</p> d8605d6ff2da41d892254386e82ecc1d http://laventure.libsyn.com/website Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:00:00 +0000 2352 false full Stender Sweeney -- Pasadena Angels Stender Sweeney -- Pasadena Angels TenOneTen With over 100 members, Pasadena Angels is one of the largest angel investor networks in LA.  Stender Sweeney is chair of the Pasadena Angels and explains how their process works, what size check to expect ($250-750k) and what it means to be "more... With over 100 members, Pasadena Angels is one of the largest angel investor networks in LA.  Stender Sweeney is chair of the Pasadena Angels and explains how their process works, what size check to expect ($250-750k) and what it means to be "more than the money".  With over 100 members, Pasadena Angels is one of the largest angel investor networks in LA.  Stender Sweeney is chair of the Pasadena Angels and explains how their process works, what size check to expect ($250-750k) and what it means to be "more than the money". 

]]> <p>With over 100 members, Pasadena Angels is one of the largest angel investor networks in LA.  Stender Sweeney is chair of the Pasadena Angels and explains how their process works, what size check to expect ($250-750k) and what it means to be &#34;more than the money&#34;. </p> 5ef7ac3ad6144e0dabdb4789846cde1d http://laventure.libsyn.com/website Mon, 02 Sep 2019 19:39:55 +0000 1630 false full Anna Barber -- Techstars LA Anna Barber -- Techstars LA TenOneTen Techstars is a 90-day mentorship-driven accelerator program with three programs in LA: Techstars Music, Techstars Space and Techstars LA.  Today we talk to Anna Barber, Managing Director for Techstars LA, about the mentorship, investment ($120k)... Techstars is a 90-day mentorship-driven accelerator program with three programs in LA: Techstars Music, Techstars Space and Techstars LA.  Today we talk to Anna Barber, Managing Director for Techstars LA, about the mentorship, investment ($120k) and network that Techstars LA provides. Techstars is a 90-day mentorship-driven accelerator program with three programs in LA: Techstars Music, Techstars Space and Techstars LA.  Today we talk to Anna Barber, Managing Director for Techstars LA, about the mentorship, investment ($120k) and network that Techstars LA provides.

]]> <p>Techstars is a 90-day mentorship-driven accelerator program with three programs in LA: Techstars Music, Techstars Space and Techstars LA.  Today we talk to Anna Barber, Managing Director for Techstars LA, about the mentorship, investment ($120k) and network that Techstars LA provides.</p> 641d6272eb78424bb4223bf5e9289184 http://laventure.libsyn.com/website Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:30:00 +0000 2033 false full Eva Ho -- Fika Ventures Eva Ho -- Fika Ventures TenOneTen Fika invests in enterprise, B2B SAAS and data-oriented solutions.  Fika is usually writing checks in the $750k to $1.2M range and Eva tells us how check size and round size have changed over time.  Eva is an extremely thoughtful... Fika invests in enterprise, B2B SAAS and data-oriented solutions.  Fika is usually writing checks in the $750k to $1.2M range and Eva tells us how check size and round size have changed over time.  Eva is an extremely thoughtful investor about everything from data ethics to building stronger communities.  We're glad Eva is part of the LA community! Leave us a review, let me know, and I'll send back my gratitude. Fika invests in enterprise, B2B SAAS and data-oriented solutions.  Fika is usually writing checks in the $750k to $1.2M range and Eva tells us how check size and round size have changed over time.  Eva is an extremely thoughtful investor about everything from data ethics to building stronger communities.  We're glad Eva is part of the LA community!
 
Leave us a review, let me know, and I'll send back my gratitude.
]]> <div><span>Fika</span> invests in enterprise, B2B SAAS and data-oriented solutions.  Fika is usually writing checks in the $750k to $1.2M range and Eva tells us how check size and round size have changed over time.  Eva is an extremely thoughtful investor about everything from data ethics to building stronger communities.  We&#39;re glad Eva is part of the LA community!</div> <div> </div> <div>Leave us a review, let me know, and I&#39;ll send back my gratitude.</div> 6b2dfbda381e418da9cd6086301e5541 http://laventure.libsyn.com/website Fri, 16 Aug 2019 08:00:00 +0000 1997 false full Mark Mullen -- Bonfire Venture Mark Mullen -- Bonfire Venture 5 TenOneTen Mark talks with us about what sort of traction he looks for when doing B2B seed investing, what sort of questions he asks founders he meets and his direct personal style.  Please be sure to rate and subscribe to LA Venture on Apple Podcasts or... Mark talks with us about what sort of traction he looks for when doing B2B seed investing, what sort of questions he asks founders he meets and his direct personal style.  Please be sure to rate and subscribe to LA Venture on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! Mark talks with us about what sort of traction he looks for when doing B2B seed investing, what sort of questions he asks founders he meets and his direct personal style. 

Please be sure to rate and subscribe to LA Venture on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!

]]> <p>Mark talks with us about what sort of traction he looks for when doing B2B seed investing, what sort of questions he asks founders he meets and his direct personal style. <br/> <br/> Please be sure to rate and subscribe to LA Venture on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!</p> e04221402df342ef869885ecb8591116 http://laventure.libsyn.com/website Fri, 09 Aug 2019 14:02:20 +0000 2037 false full Will Hsu -- Mucker Capital Will Hsu -- Mucker Capital 4 TenOneTen Will talks to us about Mucker Capital, the early stage venture fund that he and Erik co-founded as well as Mucker Labs, his very well-respected LA accelerator. Will talks to us about Mucker Capital, the early stage venture fund that he and Erik co-founded as well as Mucker Labs, his very well-respected LA accelerator. Will talks to us about Mucker Capital, the early stage venture fund that he and Erik co-founded as well as Mucker Labs, his very well-respected LA accelerator.

]]> <p>Will talks to us about Mucker Capital, the early stage venture fund that he and Erik co-founded as well as Mucker Labs, his very well-respected LA accelerator.</p> 9c0b9e2f7f834fd384504360a02d5c7d http://laventure.libsyn.com/website Fri, 02 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1735 false full Dustin Rosen -- Wonder Ventures Dustin Rosen -- Wonder Ventures TenOneTen Dustin Rosen is the founder and managing partner at Wonder Ventures, a pre-seed fund here in LA. Dustin Rosen is the founder and managing partner at Wonder Ventures, a pre-seed fund here in LA. Dustin Rosen is the founder and managing partner at Wonder Ventures, a pre-seed fund here in LA.

]]> <p><span>Dustin Rosen is the founder and managing partner at Wonder Ventures, a pre-seed fund here in LA.</span></p> 2f257d848355405285ae5f80da1b1da7 http://laventure.libsyn.com/website Sun, 28 Jul 2019 22:08:00 +0000 1848 false full Britt Danneman -- Alpha Edison Britt Danneman -- Alpha Edison 2 TenOneTen Britt talks about venture debt, Alpha Edison's investment thesis and how trust is created. Britt Danneman discusses venture debt, Alpha Edison's investment thesis, bankruptcy court, and how trust is created. Britt talks about venture debt, Alpha Edison's investment thesis and how trust is created.

]]> <p>Britt talks about venture debt, Alpha Edison&#39;s investment thesis and how trust is created.</p> 5d84f3e1217145949889bcbe91de7b82 http://laventure.libsyn.com/website Sat, 29 Jun 2019 17:27:43 +0000 1906 false full Eytan Elbaz -- Angel investor, man of mystery Eytan Elbaz -- Angel investor, man of mystery 1 TenOneTen Eytan is a multiple time co-founder (Social Native, Render Media, Scopely), venture partner at TenOneTen, and full of insights on angel investing. Eytan is a multiple time co-founder (Social Native, Render Media, Scopely), venture partner at TenOneTen, and full of insights on angel investing. Eytan is a multiple time co-founder (Social Native, Render Media, Scopely), venture partner at TenOneTen, and full of insights on angel investing.

]]> <p>Eytan is a multiple time co-founder (Social Native, Render Media, Scopely), venture partner at TenOneTen, and full of insights on angel investing.</p> e92a82a0fa9f4109b3b3f9c9a94af244 http://laventure.libsyn.com/website Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 2238 false