Start Engine is a rapid accelerator focused on helping Los Angeles-based technology startups build a solid foundation for success in 90 days. Created by Howard Marks, co-founder of Activision, and Paul Kessler, one of the most prolific investors in Los Angeles, Start Engine will provide local startups with the essential resources and counsel they need to become successful, self-directed businesses.

Start Engine offers a team of mentors who have proven themselves as successful entrepreneurs – not professional investors – ensuring that its startups are guided by the right people for the right reasons. Early-stage companies in the web, mobile and ecommerce space are encouraged to apply for the program which completes four cycles per year, culminating in Demo Days that are attended by the region’s top angel investors and VCs.

Recent Milestones
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Start Engine invested in dreamsha.re. (3/1/13)

Posted 3/31/13 at 1:10am
Start Engine invested in goEmber. (10/1/12)

Posted 10/5/12 at 11:34am
Start Engine invested in Motion Dispatch. (7/2/12)

Posted 6/25/12 at 8:32pm
Start Engine invested in Flinja. (7/2/12)

Posted 10/24/12 at 8:05pm via pandodaily.com
Start Engine invested in Where My Dogs At. (6/26/12)

Posted 6/26/12 at 4:06pm
Start Engine invested in Contur. (5/1/12)

Posted 6/21/12 at 2:27pm via startengine.com
Start Engine added Ilya Pozin as Mentor. (2/1/12)

Posted 10/18/12 at 5:22pm
Start Engine added Andrew Saunders as Mentor. (1/1/12)

Posted 11/15/12 at 8:08am
Start Engine — StartEngine created a $15M investment fund. (12/1/11)

Posted 1/18/12 at 4:21pm via startengine.com
Start Engine added Lauren Hayes as Program Coordinator. (12/1/11)

Posted 1/18/12 at 4:28pm
Start Engine added John Diep as Program Director.

Posted 1/18/12 at 4:28pm
Start Engine added Paul Kessler as Co-Founder.

Posted 1/18/12 at 4:27pm
Start Engine added Howard Marks as Co-Founder.

Posted 1/18/12 at 4:27pm