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'''Luis Villalobos''' (November 5, 1938 – October 1, 2009) was an [[engineer]], [[entrepreneur]] and [[angel investor]] credited with |
'''Luis Villalobos''' (November 5, 1938 – October 1, 2009) was an [[engineer]], [[entrepreneur]] and [[angel investor]] credited with |
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founding the angel investing organization [[Tech coast angels |
founding the angel investing organization [[Tech coast angels|Tech Coast Angels]] in 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/18/your-money/18iht-mjoe19.1.5765593.html?_r=1|author=Flanigan, James |work=|publisher=New York Times|title=Entrepreneurs: In southern California, venture capitalists keep the faith}}</ref> |
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As an engineer and entrepreneur, Villalobos founded two companies and as an angel investor, invested in over 50 ventures. |
As an engineer and entrepreneur, Villalobos founded two companies and as an angel investor, invested in over 50 ventures. |
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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/business/yourcounty/article_996125.php|author=Norman, Jan |work=|publisher=Orange County Register|title=O.C. investor helps 'angels' get their wings}}</ref> |
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/business/yourcounty/article_996125.php|author=Norman, Jan |work=|publisher=Orange County Register|title=O.C. investor helps 'angels' get their wings}}</ref> |
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In 2006 Luis was the recipient of the Hans Severiens Award |
In 2006 Luis was the recipient of the Hans Severiens Award |
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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org/dir_documents/2009%20Hans%20Severiens%20Award%20Application.pdf|author=Angel Capital Association |work=|publisher=Angel Capital Association|title=Hans Severiens Award}}</ref> |
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org/dir_documents/2009%20Hans%20Severiens%20Award%20Application.pdf|author=Angel Capital Association |work=|publisher=Angel Capital Association|title=Hans Severiens Award}}</ref> |
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for his accomplishments in the advancement of angel investing. |
for his accomplishments in the advancement of angel investing. |
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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-luis-villalobos7-2009oct07,0,5840967.story|author=Thursby, Keith |work=|publisher=Los Angeles Times|title=Luis Villalobos dies at 70; founded Orange County investment group}}</ref> |
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-luis-villalobos7-2009oct07,0,5840967.story|author=Thursby, Keith |work=|publisher=Los Angeles Times|title=Luis Villalobos dies at 70; founded Orange County investment group}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:43, 29 April 2010
Luis Villalobos (November 5, 1938 – October 1, 2009) was an engineer, entrepreneur and angel investor credited with founding the angel investing organization Tech Coast Angels in 1997.[1] As an engineer and entrepreneur, Villalobos founded two companies and as an angel investor, invested in over 50 ventures. [2] In 2006 Luis was the recipient of the Hans Severiens Award [3] for his accomplishments in the advancement of angel investing. [4]
Villalobos was a graduate of MIT and the Harvard Business School. [5]
References
- ^ Flanigan, James. "Entrepreneurs: In southern California, venture capitalists keep the faith". New York Times.
- ^ Norman, Jan. "O.C. investor helps 'angels' get their wings". Orange County Register.
- ^ Angel Capital Association. "Hans Severiens Award" (PDF). Angel Capital Association.
- ^ Phillips, Thomas. "Angel captial organizations name Luis Villalobos as recipient of Hans Severiens Award" (PDF). Band of Angels.
- ^ Thursby, Keith. "Luis Villalobos dies at 70; founded Orange County investment group". Los Angeles Times.
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