Startup Cafe with Jim Armstrong
☕️ Startup Cafe: Networking with a Kick!
Entrepreneurs, Startups, 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
February 5th, 2025
Venture Vision Lessons from a Top Investor
Guest Speaker: Jim Armstrong
As part of the Skip the Line book series, join Jim Armstrong, Managing Director of Composite Ventures, as he takes us on a journey through his remarkable career in venture capital. Recognized several times on Forbes’ Midas List as a top investor, Jim made early lead investments in PayPal, NetZero, and Supplyframe—delivering $750M in returns to his limited partners. Jim has distilled his approach to unique attributes he looks for in Companies and advises on how entrepreneurs should think about the journey. From co-founding March Capital and Clearstone Venture Partners to now leading Composite Ventures, his story is a masterclass in experience and execution.
Host: Jeffrey Chernick
Jeffrey Chernick is a serial entrepreneur, startup mentor, and angel investor/advisor. Currently based in Venice, California, Jeffrey is running his companies and giving back to his communities. A former Wall Street wealth manager, Jeffrey realized early on that creating something from nothing is where it’s at. His mobility company RideAmigos - the first ride-share platform of its kind - has taken millions of cars off the road for thousands of companies across the US and Canada. With over 15 million downloads and $9.5 million in venture funding, Vyng, his video caller ID app, boasts 4 billion videos played across 170 countries. Jeffrey has been featured by more than 30 media outlets including Techcrunch, Forbes, NBC, ABC, and the LA Times. He is a guest lecturer in entrepreneurship at Pepperdine University’s MBA Program. In his spare time, Jeffrey DJ’s across the world with neon drum sticks.
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 SUP
StartupProgram is a software platform that offers entrepreneurs fast, easy, and affordable legal services for everything from company formation to financing. With the help of Venture Best attorneys & paralegals, StartupProgram ensures that entrepreneurs have the legal foundation and guidance they need to successfully launch and run their venture-ready startup.
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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