Podcasts about grid110

Anastasia Tarpeh-Ellis is the Co-founder of Bosa, a community-driven platform designed to help individuals achieve their goals and aspirations by providing a comprehensive and effective goal management system. Before Bosa, she was instrumental in establishing and managing accelerators for GRID110 and Backstage Capital, in addition to her service in local government. Anastasia possesses an unwavering passion for cultivating authentic relationships and empowering others to attain financial independence through entrepreneurship. Additionally, she is an amateur real estate investor and angel investor in start-ups. In this episode… Embarking upon a startup venture can be an intimidating undertaking. Even the most resolute leaders will likely face a fair share of challenges, such as extended waiting periods and unanticipated obstacles. While acquiring capital is the foremost obstacle, creating a robust and long-lasting enterprise is an even greater challenge that demands a superior level of diligence. Anastasia Tarpeh-Ellis is a successful entrepreneur who co-founded and developed her business, Bosa, with great dedication. She has been associated with Backstage Capital, a venture capital fund that invests in underrepresented founders' businesses. This affiliation not only provided her with a structured framework and access to funding but also imparted invaluable lessons that influenced her company's growth. As a result of her entrepreneurial journey, she established an organization to assist others in overcoming similar challenges in starting their own businesses. In this episode of Next Wave Leadership, Dov Pollack interviews Anastasia Tarpeh-Ellis, the Co-founder of Bosa, on her startup journey and business growth. They touch on her personal story, the steps she took to get Bosa off the ground, and the lessons she took from Google and Background Capital. The two also discuss culture and marginalized groups in the business world.

In this episode I interview Miki Reynolds, co-founder & executive director of Grid110, about venture capital & alternative sources of funding for startups. We discuss: The downsides of venture capital "Lifestyle" businesses vs. venture-backed startups How to raise venture capital (especially if you're an historically underrepresented founder) Resources for learning more about VC Other ways to fund your business without VC money And more About Miki: Miki Reynolds is CEO & Co-founder of Grid110, an LA-based early stage startup accelerator and community development non-profit. Since 2014, Miki has focused on activating the startup ecosystem in Los Angeles through her work with Grid110, building community, and connecting the dots for entrepreneurs through access to mentoring and critical resources. She's also a scout for Bonfire Ventures (investing in pre-seed B2B companies) and a Venture Partner at Republic. Prior to co-founding Grid110, Miki spent 10 years building digital products for clients like MGM Studios, 20th Century Fox, Dreamworks, Angry Birds, SpaceX and LiveNation before transitioning to community focused work by launching the Downtown LA campus for tech education company General Assembly. Miki is a critical part of the LA startup ecosystem and has accepted commendations from Mayor Eric Garcetti on behalf of General Assembly and Grid110. She has been recognized by LA Biz Journal as a Woman of Influence, was named to Techweek's #Techweek100, and sits on advisory councils for two of the Mayor's diversity inclusion initiatives: PledgeLA and WiSTEM LA. More info: The Pitch (podcast) The Secrets of Sand Hill Road YC Startup School "How To Get Funding For Your Startup That's *Not" Venture Capital" (Medium article) Grid110

Shiloh Johnson is a long-time accountant and founder of ComplYant, a technology platform offering business owners and entrepreneurs a simple way to manage rules and requirements. Rooted in the firm belief that complex tax laws and nuanced regulations often create barriers for small or underrepresented business owners, her company's mission is to ensure that organizations of all colors, shapes, and sizes have access to accurate fiscal guidance.Recently, Shiloh was awarded a startup grant by the Annenberg Foundation and Pledge LA, along with capital from MuckerLab and Slauson & Co. She's participated in Grid110 and Techstars LA accelerators. She has written course content for the National Association of Tax Professionals, and is a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation, the American Institute of CPAs, and the National Association of Black Accountants.She fights for the underserved. She believes that the color of your skin should not impact your likelihood of success. Everyone deserves complete and accurate fiscal guidance and financial success.Shiloh holds a bachelor's degree in accounting, a master's degree in taxation, and is a Certified Public Accounting licenser (*inactive).Connect with Behind Company Lines and HireOtter Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn:Behind Company LinesHireOtter Instagram Buzzsprout

In this episode, we talk to Miki about her interesting path into VC and her career motivations along the way. We dive into the inspiration behind Grid110, the mission of the firm and the trends she's been excited about. Finally Mikki talks about gender dynamics in VC and details some tactical advice to break into VC; from online research to books, events, and communities. 

Miki Reynolds is CEO & Co-founder of Grid110, an LA-based early stage startup accelerator and community development non-profit. Since 2014, Miki has focused on activating the startup ecosystem in Los Angeles through her work with Grid110, building community, and connecting the dots for entrepreneurs through access to mentoring and critical resources. She's also a scout for Bonfire Ventures (investing in pre-seed B2B companies) and a Venture Partner at Republic. Prior to co-founding Grid110, Miki spent 10 years building digital products for clients like MGM Studios, 20th Century Fox, Dreamworks, Angry Birds, SpaceX and LiveNation before transitioning to community focused work by launching the Downtown LA campus for tech education company General Assembly. Miki is a critical part of the LA startup ecosystem and has accepted commendations from Mayor Eric Garcetti on behalf of General Assembly and Grid110. She has been recognized by LA Biz Journal as a Woman of Influence, was named to Techweek's #Techweek100, and sits on advisory councils for two of the Mayor's diversity inclusion initiatives: PledgeLA and WiSTEM LA. Learn more at https://www.grid110.org podcast music by www.bensound.com

In most industries, you work your way up through the ranks, learning from those who came before you. But in nonprofits, it doesn't always work that way. A founder can often find themselves sitting in the Executive Director's chair without any prior management experience, or even an idea of how the organization needs to run. And that's the experience that Miki Reynolds had when she took over the reins of her organization, Grid 10. After a career in supporting roles, she suddenly found herself in charge of the show. And had to overcome battles with imposter syndrome, financial mindset, learning to ask for help, and more. Her story covers many of the common struggles that Executive Directors face, and in this episode, she'll walk you through how she overcame her biggest obstacles so you can learn from her experience. Miki is the Executive Director and founding member of Grid110, an organization that provides entrepreneurs with access to community mentors and critical resources through no cost equity programs. Join her for a wide-ranging conversation and practical approaches to problems you may be facing today. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe for new episodes every week! For more nonprofit accounting resources check out www.thecharitycfo.com For more information on Miki and her team, follow Grid110 on Instagram or Twitter, or sign up for their newsletter on their website grid110.org

#051 Do you ever think about how childhood impacts your interests as an adult? Many community builders grew up feeling like outsiders, but seeing the world through a different lens can often lead to a passion for bringing people together. Our guest today, Elisabeth Tuttass, is half Korean and half German. She moved to the US as a teenager, not speaking any English. Like Jillian, she credits her childhood for her interest in diversity, inclusion, and building communities. Elisabeth is now the Head of Community at Grid110, a startup accelerator and nonprofit that supports underrepresented entrepreneurs. This is a fascinating interview. We get into everything from using feedback loops that guide community strategy to understanding engagement styles and connecting with your members on their terms. Elisabeth and Jillian also discuss Zoom alternatives, making online meetings more engaging, and transitioning from in-person communities to fully remote. Listen in for a great new perspective on community! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx051.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In episode 146, Erik and Kerel talk with Miki Reynolds, CEO at Grid110, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles that provides free entrepreneurship programs to early stage founders. Miki was born and raised in the Bay Area, Alameda, with her mom, who is Japanese and her dad, who is Caucasian American. Growing up mixed, Miki never really explored her multicultural identity until she went to college at UCLA and found more people who were exploring their identities there. She has worked in tech her whole career, co-founded Grid110 with 6 other people and eventually stepped into the role of the Executive Director a few years in, then moving to CEO about a year and a half ago. Miki shares the work that's happening at Grid110 including working with almost 250 companies so far, 70% led by women and 74% led by founders of color. She also talks about her work life blend and how what she does outside of work sometimes looks similar to what she does inside of work - being on the advisory board for Women in STEM LA and South by Southwest, to name a couple. Miki shares how she has faced imposter syndrome, a couple ways on how to overcome it, how to become a possibility model to show others what's possible, and what Grid110 looks for in founders before they consider working with them. On imposter syndrome: “I think it's just reminding yourself that if something like that comes up, you were invited to that table. That there was a reason that you were chosen, that this is being presented to you and that is they want to hear your voice, your perspective. And you have one. I think it's just to have confidence in that and to figure out what is it that I want to say? And how do I want to share it?” Timestamps :46: Miki Reynolds, CEO and Co-Founder of Grid110 shares what Grid110 is and what is happening there these days 2:15: Miki talks about where she's from, where her parents are from, her experience growing up as mixed (Japanese and white) and how she didn't really find community until college 6:00: How Miki's mom's experiences have influenced how Miki lives her life 8:01: Miki tells Erik and Kerel about the work she's doing outside of Grid110, including being on the advisory boards for Women in STEM LA and South by Southwest 10:57: The biggest thing Miki has learned from being a co-founder and CEO of Grid110 and the journey she went on to step into the CEO role 15:45: The most rewarding part of working at Grid110 and working with the entrepreneurs and business owners there 18:46: The specific criteria Miki and Grid110 looks for when working with companies or founders in their cohort programs 21:15: What excites Miki the most about the future of Grid110 including expanding their reach to other cities outside of Los Angeles 25:06: How Miki has dealt with imposter syndrome and two things she's learned over the years on how to overcome it 27:53: The idea of “possibility models” and how you can be a possibility model for others to show them what's possible 29:44: Miki shares her concept about T3, the triple T threat 31:05: The top three apps Miki uses on her phone to stay socially active and physically active 34:23: How to get in touch with Miki and with Grid110 Follow Us: Newsletter: bitly.com/2QLEY8U Linkedin: bit.ly/2ZZUBxG Twitter: bit.ly/2Qp0SzK Instagram: bit.ly/2QLfEQc

In today's episode, @grid110 head of Community, Elisabeth Tuttass shares how humble beginnings growing up as a third culture kid (defined as a child who grows up in a culture different from the one in which his or her parents grew up.) She's been making waves for women entrepreneurs and giving them access to resources and a chance to network through Grid110.   Grid110 is a non-profit economic and community development organization dedicated to creating a clear path to the success of young entrepreneurs. Through a cohort-based accelerator program, Grid110 provides founders with a growing community of fellow entrepreneurs, professional mentors, and key resources. They support a diverse community of start-ups and entrepreneurs  through free access to professional and entrepreneurial resources. Their mission is to make the entrepreneurial journey more equitable, comprehensive, and accessible. Their mission is to foster the most prosperous, welcoming,  and inclusive communities for entrepreneurs. Grid 110 believe that anyone with the goal of becoming an entrepreneur should have the opportunity to pursue it and receive support in the process. Their work affects people who are often overlooked by traditional startup ecosystems. This makes the entrepreneurial journey more equitable, comprehensive, and accessible.   Keep in touch with her @mstuttass   “There are a lot of ways for you to be involved in the startup ecosystem without actually having to be an entrepreneur.”   How you can get over imposter syndrome (Five Tips) Surround yourself with people who see the best in you. Constantly keep track of your wins. A little bit of fear is actually really good, because it means that you're growing and you're stepping outside of your comfort zone. Involve your community. Implement feedback loops.     Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com Miami Rentals:    AIRBNB: 300Mbps 3Tvs 2 Queens Little Havana 8miles→Beach Net Speed 300Mbps 3Tvs 2 Beds Full Kitchen Within Little Havana near Downtown Miami 2 Beds

In this episode, Rob is joined by the talented and thoughtful Miki Reynolds, CEO/Co-Founder of Grid110, a Los Angeles based early stage startup accelerator and community development non-profit organization. Miki shares her decade + experiences in building the entrepreneurial economy of LA, intentionally serving under-served founder communities and the rules of the game of venture capital. She tells an incredible story of the evolution and pivots within the Grid110 program, from the initial idea in DTLA to a dynamic nationally scaling program today. Miki tells her own growth story professionally evolving from thinking of herself as a classic organizational Number 2, or a “VP of Getting-Shit-Done” to the dynamic CEO, respected leader and more than capable Number One that she is now. Since 2014, Miki has focused on activating the startup ecosystem in Los Angeles by fostering community, and connecting the dots for entrepreneurs through access to mentoring and critical resources. Prior to founding Grid110, Miki launched the Downtown LA location for tech education company General Assembly. Miki is a critical part of the LA startup ecosystem and has accepted commendations from Mayor Eric Garcetti on behalf of General Assembly and Grid110. She has been recognized by LA Biz Journal as a Woman of Influence, was named to Techweek's #Techweek100, and sits on advisory councils for two of the Mayor's diversity inclusion initiatives: PledgeLA and WiSTEM LA. Feel free to follow and engage with Miki Reynolds here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikireynolds/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikster/?hl=es Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikster?s=20&t=lD7Wrq7hPyl54ai2cbMwLg Program website: https://www.grid110.org Personal website: http://www.mikireynolds.com We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors, builders, influencers and those interested in the entrepreneurial economies of Latin America and the under-represented entrepreneurial communities in the USA! Plug in, relax and enjoy some Spanish, English and a fun dose of spanglish as always. We're here to help inspire, educate and empower you, so that you can build the future! ¡Salud y gracias!, Mentors Today's Team --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentorstoday/message

Miki Reynolds, CEO & Co-founder of Grid110, joins us on the podcast this week. Her LA-based company, Grid 110, is an early-stage startup accelerator and community development non-profit for entrepreneurs. Since 2014, Miki has focused on activating the startup ecosystem in Los Angeles through her work with Grid110, fostering community, and connecting the dots for entrepreneurs through access to mentoring and critical resources. Prior to co-founding Grid110, Miki launched the Downtown LA location for tech education company, General Assembly.

Virtually every business owner hates tax season.  It's surprisingly common for owners to push off tax obligations, which unfortunately results in stiff penalties from the IRS.  Shiloh Johnson, an Inglewood, California native, has arrived with a tax application built to relieve businesses of their tax related stresses.   Shiloh is an open book.  She shares her journey as a mother, business owner, and risk-taking tech entrepreneur. We talk about everything from mental health to building the first version of your product!   Founder Bio: Shiloh Johnson is a long-time accountant and founder of ComplYant, a technology platform offering business owners and entrepreneurs a simple way to manage tax rules and requirements. Rooted in the firm belief that complex tax laws and nuanced regulations often create barriers for small or underrepresented business owners, her company's mission is to ensure that organizations of all colors, shapes, and sizes have access to accurate fiscal guidance.   Recently, Shiloh Johnson was awarded a startup grant by the Annenberg Foundation and Pledge LA, along with capital from MuckerLab and Slauson & Co. She has participated in Grid110 and Techstars LA accelerators. She has written course content for the National Association of Tax Professionals, and is a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation, American Institute of CPAs, and the National Association of Black Accountants   She fights for the undeserved. She believes that the color of your skin should not impact your likelihood of success. Everyone deserves complete and accurate fiscal guidance and financial success.   Shiloh holds a bachelor's degree in accounting, a master's degree in taxation, and Certified Public Accounting licenser (*inactive).   Timestamps: 2:40  Shiloh's upbringing in Inglewood, CA 6:33  Life as a mother, accounting major, and tax accountant 8:38  How Shiloh launched her own accounting firm 17:23  Selling the accounting services firm to jumpstart her startup ambitions 20:05  The case for running a standalone startup versus build a product inside of services firm 22:33  The inspiration behind launching ComplYant 25:59  Shiloh's process for maintain the mental health needed to balance life as a mother and founder 29:16  A unique skillset is a source of confidence as a parent/entrepreneur shooting for the stars 32:24  The Product: What is ComplYant App? 35:29  Building the first version of the product | A focus on adoption 37:53 Lessons learned finding talent to build initial product 43:21  Integrating AI to automate inefficient internal processes 46:35  Shiloh's funding journey | Understanding when it makes sense to raise outside funding 51:15 Why it made sense for ComplYant to raise venture funding 53:59  The decision to build as a solo founder

Please welcome Miki Reynolds, Co-founder and Executive Director of Grid110, an LA-based early stage startup accelerator and community development non-profit. She has a unique perspective on what equitable, inclusive paths to entrepreneurship can look like.

Miki Reynolds is co-founder of Grid110. Miki is an ecosystem builder in Los Angeles and is growing the only accelerator where you can tap into her insights, inspiration and network. Take a peak inside this episode and learn more about a community of founders of various backgrounds making a difference.1. Which artists most inspire your work?2. What question would you ask at our app launch parties?3. How do you balance your relationships with growing a successful accelerator?Connect with Miki Reynolds using the link below:Website (Grid110): https://www.grid110.org/Website (Personal): http://www.mikireynolds.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/miksterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikireynolds/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikster/Medium: https://medium.com/@miksterTumblr: https://mikster.tumblr.com/

Don't miss out on the next #womenintech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://womenintechshow.com.Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/“Elisabeth Tuttass of Grid110”#womenintech Show is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support the Women in Tech podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/womenintechTo be featured on the podcast go to http://womenintechshow.com/featureHost, Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Elisabeth Tuttasshttps://twitter.com/mstuttasshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethtuttass/Be featured in the Women in Tech Community by creating your profile here http://womenintechvip.com/Listener Spotlight,Ulviyya Jafarlihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ulviyya-jafarli-924453156/In LA? Here's some awesome resources for you to become immersed in the LA Tech scene -For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comGet Podcast Listeners, http://getpodcastlisteners.com/Resources Mentioned:Grid110, https://www.grid110.orgGrid110, https://www.instagram.com/grid110/Girls in Tech, https://girlsintech.orgStartup of You, https://www.thestartupofyou.comElpha, https://elpha.comThingtesting, https://thingtesting.comProduct Hunt, https://www.producthunt.comMan's Search For Meaning, https://rb.gy/7n2vowAlchemist, https://amzn.to/3iroTTkPeople Mentioned:Miki Reynolds, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikireynolds/Credits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Elisabeth Tuttass

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight!   “Elisabeth Tuttass of Grid110”WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Elisabeth Tuttashttps://twitter.com/mstuttasshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethtuttass/Listener Spotlight,Joseph Holguin http://josephholguin.comFor a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comTo further immerse yourself into the LA Tech community go to http://wearelatech.com/vipLinks Mentioned:Grid110, https://www.grid110.orgGrid110, https://www.instagram.com/grid110/Girls in Tech, https://girlsintech.orgSkin Muse, http://skinmuse.com.auNamsan, https://namsan24hrs.comEventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.comVC Twitter, https://twitter.com/vcstarterkitStartup of You, https://www.thestartupofyou.comElpha, https://elpha.comThingtesting, https://thingtesting.comProduct Hunt, https://www.producthunt.comPeople Mentioned:Miki Reynolds, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikireynolds/Credits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Elisabeth Tuttass

This episode of The Crexi Podcast covers how to be intentionally inclusive in VC and CRE investments with Slauson & Co partner Austin Clements.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Ashley Kobovitch sits down with Austin to explore intentional inclusivity in VC investments, Austin's current work with Slauson & Co. and nonprofit Grid 110, and what he sees as key markers of future success in entrepreneurs. Their wide-ranging conversation covers:The difference between “missionary” and “mercenary” start-up founders, examples of each. and the ethos and skills found in both typesThe importance of mentorship for both mentor and apprentice, and how you cultivate that relationship no matter where you are in your career path.The importance of investing and working from life experience, as well as identifying out-of-the-box success markers. How we're in the early innings of inclusive investing and why a diversity of backgrounds is essential to the future of venture capitalAnd much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and start browsing hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Austin Clements:Austin is the founder of and Partner at Slauson & Co., a venture capital firm that focuses on economic inclusion. Before forming Slauson & Co. in 2020, Austin was a Principal at TenOneTen Ventures, where he played a role investing in 50+ companies across two funds, primarily focused on B2B and SaaS. These companies included Ordermark, Crexi, Emotive, Second Spectrum, and Daily. Austin is mainly focused on investing in tools and platforms that support small businesses.A champion of inclusion in the LA tech ecosystem, Austin is a founding Chairman for PledgeLA, a city-wide initiative that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in Tech. In addition, he actively supports the expansion of nonprofit accelerator Grid110, a mission-focused organization clearing pathways to success for early-stage entrepreneurs of all backgrounds.Austin is a graduate of Morehouse College, holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, and is currently a Kauffman Fellow.

Many VCs shy away from tech that serves SMBs.  Austin explains how this has left an enormous opportunity and his tips for entrepreneurs in the space. We talk about his partnership with Ajay Relan at Slauson & Co and the work that PledgeLA and Grid110 have been doing to support underrepresented founders ($25k checks!)

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's LA Tech Startup Spotlight!“Expanding Human Perception”This episode is powered by Intercom, https://www.intercom.com/ a new and better way to acquire, engage and retain customers.WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believeTo be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost, Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevoraespree@wearelatech.comGuest,Kari Wu of Screen Door Labshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kariwu/kari@screendoorlabs.comFor a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comTo further immerse yourself into the LA Tech community go to http://wearelatech.com/vipLinks Mentioned:Screen Door Labs, http://screendoorlabs.com/MIT Media Lab, https://www.media.mit.edu/Grid110, https://www.grid110.org/Cross Campus, https://www.crosscamp.us/Stubbs Alderton, https://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/General Assembly, https://generalassemb.ly/ARwall, http://arwall.co/People Mentioned:Seth Persigehl, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethpersigehlCredits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory produced, Edited and Mastered by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Show Notes by Karl Marty, http://karlmarty.comMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Expanding Human Perception

021: If you're a business owner, or even if you just have a business idea, this episode explains the benefits of applying to startup accelerators. We speak with Miki Reynolds, founder and Executive Director of Grid110, a free accelerator based in Los Angeles. Miki describes the multiple programs available with Grid110, including a new program for Black & Latinx founders with businesses in South Los Angeles, where participants receive a $25,000 grant. Miki also talks about when is the best time to apply to an accelerator and how to know which one will be best for you. As an Indie.VC scout, Miki explains their non-traditional investment model, and how she has the ability to write investment checks to startups she believes in. Follow Miki on Twitter! Read Miki's article on alternative funding for your startup that's not venture capital. Reach out to Dale! Find full-time, freelance, and remote gigs with mission-driven companies on goodgigs! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmakers/message

Join me as I welcome Justin Wolske, founder of CASEWORX, as well as the co-founder of GRID110 and faculty at Cal State LA. His work revolves around the intersection of media, education, and technology, and his education entrepreneurship and scholarship has won awards from the Wharton School of Business, the Milken Foundation, McGraw-Hill, and beyond. He says, "As a CEO or a head of a project or head of a company, you are best served by facilitating people who are better at doing what they do than you ever could and just providing them with the vision and the roadmap to goes there. That's really what your job becomes. It's facilitating the strengths of other people."Justin's fields of expertise are content creation, media-driven pedagogies, and entrepreneurship, and he built the CASEWORX platform to better use interactive storytelling as a learning tool. He has a MFA in Film Production from UCLA and a BA in History from Indiana University, and lives in Long Beach, CA.Learn more and connect with Justin here:www.caseworx.co@Caseworx (Twitter)medium.com/caseworx (Medium) Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Miki Reynolds from Grid110 comes on the podcast to talk about how her company supports a wide range and variety of entrepreneurs and companies.

Miki Reynolds, Executive Director at Grid110, talks about the challenges that come with entrepreneurship and how leaders must learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Watch the videohttp://bit.ly/demoday_26_pcCheck out our website!http://bit.ly/coefficientlabs_26_pcGuest - Miki ReynoldsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikireynolds/Website: https://www.grid110.org/Follow Us!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/coefficient-labsInstagram: www.instagram.com/demodaypodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/coefficientlabs/Twitter: https://twitter.com/coefficientlabsContact Information:social@coefficientlabs.com

Grid110 is a fantastic free accelerator program in DTLA (no cost, no equity).  Miki started Grid110 in 2014 with a focus on fashion tech, but now Grid110 is open to early stage entrepreneurs in all sectors.  Miki's awesome and what's not to love.

Miki Reynolds is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Grid110, an early stage startup accelerator and community development organization. She has 15 years of experience working in tech, ranging from digital marketing and creative services to software development and e-commerce. Grid110: https://www.grid110.org/ We also want to send a heartfelt thank you to our newest sponsor Brex for joining us on this journey and giving us the ability to create content to help move the needle on founder failure. Check out their offering for Sparkxyz users at: https://brex.com/sparkxyz/ Join us each week as we give you access to the top Venture Capitalists and investors in the country, while taking deep dives with highly successful entrepreneurs that will help you think through some of the most difficult challenges startups face.

#9: Conscious entrepreneurs are here to change the world and crowdfunding is now helping them bring their dreams into reality.  In this episode of Woke Wellness, I'm joined by Stephanie Su - the creator of the Persu collection. In 2015, Stephanie launched her innovative bags on Kickstarter and raised over $90,000 in just 43 days. Since then, Stephanie’s highly functional and sleek bags have been featured in Forbes, SELF, Brit + Co, and Marie Claire. Today, Stephanie continues to run Persu Collection as a solo female founder and is a graduate of the LA fashion tech accelerator GRID110, and a member of the newest cohort of The F Project - a community of female founders. Throughout all the hustle and daily grind of her entrepreneurship journey and launch of her second Kickstarter campaign, Stephanie continues to set aside nuggets of time to recharge and stay active through her love of boxing, pole dance, and constantly trying new experiences in all the cities she travels to. In this episode, Stephanie and I discuss how she left the corporate world and created her own line of functional vegan bags through crowdfunding. She gives aspiring entrepreneurs step-by-step instructions on how to turn their dreams into reality and we discuss the patience, resilience, and passion that it takes to do this. We also chat about the process of creating vegan and eco-friendly fashion and how we can bring more mindful products into the world.   To connect with Stephanie Su click HERE. To shop the PERSU collection click HERE.  To support the PERSU Kickstarter click HERE.  To connect with Kelly Collins click HERE. To view Kelly's blog click HERE.  RSVP to the Woke Wellness Podcast & PERSU Kickstarter 2.0 Launch Party HERE.  Get your '7 Mantras To Heal Your Chakras Freebie' HERE. 

Come follow us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/systemssavedmeGUEST BIO - MEG SETTE:Megan Sette is the founder and managing director of M Collaborative, a boutique marketing + communications consultancy that works with companies to build community and make a greater social impact, both online + offline. Throughout her career she has worked with a range of businesses, from fortune 500 companies, to NGOs, and has lent her consulting expertise to everything from apps, to political campaigns. Additionally, she is a co-creator of The Heart Series, a conference on business x bettering the world, which brings together brand innovators, nonprofit leaders, and social entrepreneurs to discuss best practices for making an impact. She is also a co-founder and sits on the board of directors for GRID110, an economic and community development organization, in partnership with the Los Angeles mayor's office, dedicated to accelerating the startup ecosystem in downtown LA through programs, mentorship and essential resources.WHERE YOU CAN FIND MEG SETTE:http://www.mcollaborative.com/http://www.theheartseries.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yolanda sits down with Miki Reynolds, Executive Director of Grid110, a non-profit she co-founded that supports startups and founders in downtown Los Angeles (DTLA). For links to what we discuss and to answer the episode's listener question, check out the show notes at http://howshedidit.club/1. ----- Background Music: ballet by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/how-she-did-it/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/how-she-did-it/support

Career building - how should one go finding their niche? On this episode, Miki Reynolds, Community Builder + Connector, breaks down her guide to foraging your own career path.

We’re back with Handling Business, our new Business Podcast! Each week we bring you an interview with business owners and industry experts. We’ll ask about their story, drive, techniques and tips that you can bring into your daily operations. This week we sit down with Stephen Kane, a small business and startup attorney, fellow at the Stanford CodeX Center for Legal Informatics and founder/ CEO of ArbiClaims, an online dispute resolution platform. His extensive resume also includes former time at O’Melveny & Myers and Lex Machina, a litigation analytics platform that sold to Lexis Nexis. Stephen continues his work as founder and Board member of GRID110, a 501c3 working partnership with the LA Mayor’s office to build up the startup community in downtown LA. Stephen calms our fears and explains why small business legal issues aren’t so scary after all. He details the key steps to protect your small business today, as well as the various stages of your business that will need specific legal action. This must-listen episode will outline the most commonly overlooked steps to legal security and will give you the tools to walk away confident in your small business. Employees VS. Contractors? Stephen Kane, small business attorney, breaks it down. Handling Business Podcast

Stephen Kane joins us to share tips on how businesses can deal with business disputes when they arise, protect themselves from disputes arising in the first place and limit their liability in general. We'll cover litigation, small claims, arbitration, mediation, arbitration and mediation clauses, how to think about drafting contracts, limiting liability in contracts, insurance and incorporating.   Stephen is Founder and CEO of ArbiClaims, an online dispute resolution platform. He is also a start up and small business attorney who's represented his own small business clients for over 6 years, helping them with disputes, contracts, formations and labor & employment matters. Stephen has over 10 years of sales and business development experience including with other legal tech companies. He also chairs GRID110, an economic development organization committed to growing the start up ecosystem in downtown LA. Last but not least - he's a huge Dodgers and Lakers fan. Double Stanford grad (college and law).   Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth.

Join Randy Z & Turg as they sit down with their guest, Audrey Bellis, (Entrepreneur) to discuss...Randy's adjustment to his new normal post-op, Turg's new lease on life, Randy's encounter with a man eater, the Vancouver trip that treated Randy incredibly well, why Vegas did Turg Dirty, why Audrey can't quite remember Vegas, why we fear girls with nipple stickers, an introduction to the Worthy Thirties, the Story behind Audrey's Book deal, why vulnerability is important, choose her everyday or let her go, why relationships are all about leading great teams, why it's okay to end dates after an appetizer, how to learn to ask for help, when you realize you want what your parents have, finding time for your spouse with busy lives and kids, why it's always only ever about you, how projection is perception, trying to love the best way you know how, and why life is all about accountability. This is one of our longest episodes to-date, but it is jam packed with tons of stories and laughs so be sure to set aside some solid listen time for this one! Audrey is a first generation Latina actively building the tech community in downtown as the founder of StartUp DTLA and as a co-founder of Grid110. She also supports female tech entrepreneurs, executives, & creatives as the founder of #WorthyWomen. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to keep up with all of her projects, news, and new releases! And as always, please make sure you subscribe to our blog, podcast, and find us on social media! And, as always, we love to hear what you think! Leave your feedback and help up grow to understand our listeners more. Either give us a shout out below, or go ahead and hit us up on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram Subscribe. Listen. Enjoy. Share. Like. Follow. Also Streaming Now on iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite Podcast player Talk Thirty to Me Episode Eight: Nipple Stickers and Triscuits