Startup Cafe: Matt Kozlov (Techstars)
☕️ Startup Cafe
Entrepreneurs, Startups, Creatives, and Tech Enthusiasts join together to meet and connect with like-minded people, industry professionals, and investors while enjoying a nice cup of coffee at The KINN, a membership network, accelerator, and collaborative workspace for conscious entrepreneurs.
Agenda
8:45 - 9:45 am • Coffee and Socialize
9:45 - 10:30 am • Scheduled Experience
March 12th, 2025
The Startup Playbook: How to Raise Capital and Scale Successfully
Discover the key strategies for raising capital and scaling your startup from one of the top venture accelerators in the country. In this session, Matt will share insights from backing high-growth companies across industries, revealing what investors look for and how founders can navigate the path to success.
ABOUT: Matt Kozlov
For the last 9 years Matt has been the Managing Director of three of the top venture accelerators in the country: Techstars LA (in partnership with JPMorgan), Techstars Healthcare (in partnership with Cedars-Sinai, UnitedHealthcare, UCIrvine Health, and Point32Health), and Techstars Space (in partnership with the United States Space Force and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory).
His companies have raised over $800M and have a market cap of over $4B. Examples include: Pixxel, Zeno Power Systems, Hydrosat, Lux Semiconductors, Urban Sky, Orbit Fab, Morpheus Space, Prewitt Ridge, MaxRetail, Rwazi, Tasso Inc., Artera, Regard Health, Deep6AI, Backpack Health, AppliedVR, NarrativeDX (acquired by Press Ganey), Silversheet (acquired by AMN Healthcare), and Enso (acquired by Hinge). As an angel investor, he has also backed several prominent companies at their earliest stage including Colossal (recently valued at $10.2B), Rula ($1.2B), and Form Bio.
Prior to joining Techstars Matt was the Head of Corporate Development at Telesign, a leading anti-fraud firm and one of LA’s fastest growing technology companies (acquired by BICS). Previously he was CEO of Moonshark, a venture backed by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and Qualcomm bringing to market original mobile entertainment. He has also worked at Sony Music Entertainment (VP, Web & Mobile Products), Yahoo! (corporate strategy, product development) and Bain and Company (management consulting). He graduated from Harvard, where he studied economics.
About The KINN
The KINN is a membership network, accelerator, and collaborative workspace for conscious entrepreneurs, based in Venice, CA. Running tailored inner development and business accelerator programs for startups, providing executive coaching, accountability, and access to a top tier LA-based community of conscious entrepreneurs, creatives, intrapreneurs, and investors. If you're interested in learning more about KINN Membership please visit http://thekinn.co/apply
About Startup Coil
Networking for innovators to connect with like-minded individuals, startups and entrepreneurs. startupcoil.com
About Openclassrooms
Openclassrooms is a purpose-driven, social impact, B Corp, that offers entrepreneurs and startups free tech & marketing sourcing/staffing to build your team and free online training (in Python, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Marketing, and IT).
About Nerds of LA
Join Nerds of LA—where LA’s most innovative minds collide! We’re building the ultimate network by connecting with other powerhouse groups in the area, expanding our reach across the city. If you’re ready to link up with founders, VCs, AI visionaries, and innovators shaping the future, this is the group you’ve been looking for.
Pick your platform and join the conversation with LA’s tech community. 🤝 🦾
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