I've been an angel investor since 1999 when I joined Charlotte Angel Partners. I joined Tech Coast Angels in 2003. TCA has great relationships with the venture capital firms, the non-profits, the universities, and everyone else who participates in the ecosystem for entrepreneurs here in southern California. TCA connects me to the people who appear here on the podcast. Not only will you enjoy listening to the show, you'll learn about the funding process for startups; I'm learning all the time, from my own show!

My background? I started Plaid Brothers Software in Orange County, CA in 1983; creating portfolio management and contact management systems. The portfolio software pulled me east to Wall Street and New York City. After running the company for 15 years, I was ready for a change, so I devoted myself to dance photography both in New York and here at UC Irvine. All the photos on the website are mine.

Now I've settled in Orange County. I'm a member of the Dean's Leadership Council in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UC Irvine and I'm Chairman of the Tech Coast Angels, so I have access to the entrepreneurs and venture capital sources that form the content here.

Check out my more personal stories at cdmbeach.com

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