The Community

The vision has always been clear, create an environment that embraces the undervalued community of passionate technology entrepreneurs. To make this vision a reality we needed to perform 3 missions all working in parallel of each other. We are very excited to have two operating missions in action. This section of our site will serve as the hub for Mission 3, The Community.


Mission 1: The Accelerator

Amplify has been operating an accelerator program since December 2011. Our goal for this mission was to add to the growing capital needs for Los Angeles entrepreneurs. These talented people were leaving our community because of a disconnect between the people who had money and themselves. This will always be a problem but with our program we now work hard to make capital needs in Los Angeles non existent. Find out more here.


Mission 2: The Campus

We recently renovated the historic building at 1600 Main Street in Venice CA, 90291 designed by famous architect Steven Ehrlich. The 10,000 square foot property, where part of the Venice roller coaster once stood, had a simple goal, bring everyone who shared the same drive and passion under one roof and lets see what happens. Our facility is now home to dozens of startups and a eager entrepreneurs. Find out more here.


Mission 3: The Community

The final mission, embrace the community. In the past we've tested ideas on how we can support this community with events, resources (two of which you will find below), social media, parties, etc… We still have no specific program for the community, however, I do promise this is something we will focus a great deal of effort on. We will continue to test an array of experiments so we can better understand the needs of the community and how we can best help.

We can't begin to explain how excited we are for technology companies in Los Angeles. We are honored you let us contribute.

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Jeff Solomon
Executive Director | Amplify

  • Amplified Financial Model

    Entrepreneurs make common mistakes when crafting an early-stage financial model, yet most mistakes are largely avoidable. This guide intends to provide young entrepreneurs with rough idea of how to build a financial model without falling victims to usual pitfalls.

    What is a financial model?

    This is a discussionabout what you believe will happen

    This is an assesment of your realism (Costs and Revenues).

    This is a statement about your assumptions.

    This is a way to visualize how your business actually works.

    There are three main parts to this guide:

    Income Statement Balance Sheet Cash Flow Statement Download the Amplified Financial Model
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  • Amplified Early Stage Pitch Deck

    Entrepreneurs make common mistakes when crafting an early-stage pitch deck, yet most mistakes are largely avoidable. This guide intends to provide young entrepreneurs with a rough idea of how to build a compelling deck without falling victims to the usual pitfalls.

    What is the flow?

    This Idea

    This Team

    This Problem

    This Solution

    Tractions & Validation

    Current Needs

    There are 2 main parts to this guide:

    Guidelines and structure Common mistakes and turn-offs Download the Amplified Early Stage Pitch Deck
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