Panesis: Startup community should Give First
By Mike Panesis I’ll let you in on a secret. The most critical ingredient in a vibrant, resilient startup community can be summarized in two words: Give First. The premise of Give First is simple. Community members who Give First contribute their time and talent to those who need it, without expectation of compensation. You Read More →
Panesis: Startups need affordable coworking space
By Mike Panesis When I say “coworking,” what comes to mind? Hip, flexible work spaces? Opportunities for serendipitous collaboration? Feeling a part of a community? The perfect place to launch a startup? It stands to reason that coworking is a natural fit for entrepreneurs. Founders can pursue their dreams among like-minded peers who help each Read More →
Panesis: Tri-county region needs its own Sand Hill Road
By Mike Panesis To entrepreneurs, Silicon Valley’s Sand Hill Road is mecca. Wikipedia lists 44 venture capital firms located on this relatively short stretch of road in Palo Alto. The first to set up shop on Sand Hill Road, in 1972, was Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, today one of the largest and most venerable Read More →
Liberal arts education good for entrepreneurs
By Mike Panesis Question: What’s the one question a liberal arts university graduate needs to know? Answer: Do you want fries with that? When you’re the butt of jokes, you hear them all. The public concludes that a liberal arts education is useless without truly understanding it. So, let’s first reflect on its true purpose Read More →
Navigating the land of Trump-portunities
By Mike Panesis Donald Trump is not my president. He is my country’s president, so we need to prepare for the next four years with him in charge. Most true entrepreneurs are constantly evaluating startup opportunities, especially during times of great change. President-elect Trump has issued an action plan for his first 100 days in Read More →
Hub 101 pitch competition judges pitch right back
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Central Coast startups work on stuff of science fiction
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