1. Writing Sample 1: Company One Sheet
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce - Bixel Exchange Tech SBDC
My role: Copywriter and designer

2. 213.580.7587 · 350 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles, CA 90017 · bixelexchange.com
VISIT US ON /bixelexchange
WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE DO
Bixel Exchange is a small, business development center hosted
at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, specializing in
serving the technology community in Los Angeles.
In addition to the civic, policy and business community
programming managed by our Innovation & Emerging Technologies
Department at the Chamber, the Bixel Exchange Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) seeks to further help technology
companies thrive in L.A. To do this, our center has built a quality,
scalable product that delivers high value to clients, advisors and
partners, meets our center metrics and milestones and establishes
a system of market feedback so we can further define our customer
base and refine our products to meet their needs.
Bixel Exchange serves entrepreneurs through a specialized,
start-up, development program and through collaboration with
accelerators, incubators, co-working spaces, venture capitalists,
angel investors and private equity firms, universities, research
institutions, innovation labs and government.
Through these partnerships with corporate and civic organizations
throughout Los Angeles, the Bixel Exchange connects technology
businesses with mentors and business advisors to get them the
“I-wish-I’d-known” insights they need to grow. These services are
offered at no charge to clients through a cooperative agreement
with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Los Angeles
Regional SBDC Network.
Bixel Exchange leverages the power of the Chamber and the
Los Angeles Regional SBDC Network, providing services for
companies in the LA, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The
Bixel Exchange SBDC provides detailed, analytical feedback
to entrepreneurs in order to support the development of their
companies. The feedback is combined with specific subject
matter resources offered by our advisors so that client companies
can be successful in securing funding, increasing revenues or
simply getting their businesses and products off the ground.
WHAT ARE OUR CAPABILITIES
Our advisor and workshop specialties include the following:
• FINANCE – Accounting/Fundraising/Modeling
• MARKETING – Increasing Revenue/Product to Market
Fit/Engagement
• TECHNICAL – Road Mapping/Development
• HR – Onboarding/Recruiting & Retaining Talent/Brand
Culture
• LEGAL – Business Formation/Provisional Patents/
Contracts & Agreements/NDAs
• BUSINESS STRATEGY – Business Plan/Growth
Planning/Partner Development
For a full list of our capabilities, visit bixelexchange.com
Bixel Exchange pays advisors who are either veteran entrepreneurs
or service providers with niche specialties of value to the
technology sector.
START-UP DEVELOPMENT

3. WHO DO WE SERVE
Our start-up development program is offered at no cost to
technology companies from or are looking to relocate to or open
offices in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Bixel Exchange SBDC focuses on advising ventures that are within
the rapidly evolving segments of the tech eco-system, including,
ecommerce, adtech, clean tech, digital media, gaming, mobile and
social media, among others.
If you’re a company looking to launch products in any vertical of
the technology space, please give us a call so we can assess if our
advisors can assist you.
Companies can apply to work with Bixel Exchage by submitting
a brief online inquiry at http://www.bixelexchange.com/advisory-
inquiry or call our office line listed below. Upon submission,
the Bixel Exchange team will review your inquiry materials and
schedule an initial assessment call with our center’s director or the
company will be invited to attend our program orientation.
Main point of contact:
HOW DO PEOPLE ENGAGE US
PARTNERS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
213.580.7587 · 350 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles, CA 90017 · bixelexchange.com
In addition to our advising programming, companies can attend
workshops with topics that were discussed in advising, technology
salons that provide larger networking platforms with established
organizations in business, attend technology policy councils and
lobbying trips and receive bi-monthly newsletters with current
events taking place in the technology field.
Kevin Lew, Director
klew@lachamber.com
213.580.7587
START-UP DEVELOPMENT

4. Writing Sample 2: Email Marketing Newsletter
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce - Bixel Exchange Tech SBDC
My Role: Researched pertinent information and pitched to the
Director of Bixel Exchange, designed newsletter by utilizing
Adobe Photoshop, copywriter

5. From: Bixel Exchange bixelexchange@lachamber.com
Subject: Bixel Exchange Tech Update - May 8: Client Spotlight, New Advisor and Upcoming Events
Date: May 8, 2015 at 12:02 PM
To: Lindsey Woody lwoody@lachamber.com
WHAT WE'RE WORKING ON
Good afternoon Lindsey --
Happy Friday! We’d like to congratulate our client, Ben Sax on receiving $35,000 in funding from Knight
Prototype Fund, for his company, Perceptoscope. The goal of Perceptoscope is to help civic
institutions, like museums and historical sites, present local information through augmented-reality
enabled, coin-operated binoculars that provide immersive experiences in public spaces using interactive
art, historical recreations and real-time data visualizations. Congratulations Ben and advisor, Craig
Wilson, on this huge achievement!
This week, we are honored to welcome Chamber Board Member and Co-Chair for Innovation &
Technology, Eugene Chi, as our newest advisor to the team. Eugene is currently SMB General Manager
- West Region for Microsoft. In his 12 years with Microsoft, Eugene has held a number of diverse, sales
leadership roles as the Sales Excellence Director in SoCal District and Southwest District, a $600 million
a year Enterprise business, focused on sales management, sales operations and licensing. In addition,
he has managed sales teams in numerous markets and held other roles at Microsoft. His specialties
include sales management, sales operations and licensing. To learn more about Eugene and the rest of
our advisors, click here.
Lastly, to gain the opportunity to formally meet with our advisors and learn more about Bixel Exchange's
services, register for our Client Orientation May 22 from 1-2:30 p.m. See you there and have a great
weekend.
Until we sync again,

6. Bixel Exchange
Upcoming Events
Startup Ecosystem Report -
Survey
Deadline May 15
Are you familiar with Compass' (formerly Startup
Genome) 160-page report on the world’s top
startup ecosystems from 2012? This report
included a Startup Ecosystem Index, which
ranks the world’s top 20 startup ecosystems.
Los Angeles was ranked #3 behind San
Francisco and Tel Aviv. Participate in this survey
and learn more about the report from 2012.
Women & Minority Entrepreneur
Statewide Leadership Conference
May 15 | 8 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
This conference, held at LA Southwest College,
features exceptional keynote speakers, 16
engaging workshops, social networking, an
expert business panel and an exhibitor
showcase. The five conference tracks are:
Capital & Financing, Marketing Trends &
Branding, Student in Training for
Entrepenuership, Social Side of Leading and
Global Business. Register.
Innovation and Technology
Council - Crowdfunding
May 26 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
The next Innovation & Technology Council is on
Crowdfunding. With recent movement by the
federal government, this panel of industry
TechFire Ignite 2015 - Tech
Summit
May 28 | 8 a.m. - TBD
TechFire is where Silicon Valley comes together
with Los Angeles' thriving tech community. This
event will feature nationally prominent speakers

7. federal government, this panel of industry
leaders navigate opportunities in the field as the
SEC and JOBS Act attempt to regulate it.
Invited panelists include: DeKoven Ashley, Co-
Founder of thrdPlace; Chance Barnett, Founder
of Crowdfunder; Adam Chapnick, Principal at
Indiegogo; and Howard Leonhardt, of Leonhardt
Ventures for an update on government policies
on crowdfunding. RSVP.
event will feature nationally prominent speakers
who are quite often the very same titans of tech
you'll find speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt,
SXSW, Code, Web Summit and Collision. Don't
miss the next big event, TechFire Ignite Summit,
on May 28, 2015 in Santa Monica, as well as a
series of fireside chat events. Register.
Founding Sponsors
Bixel Exchange · 350 S Bixel St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States
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You can also keep up with Bixel Exchange on Twitter or Facebook.
Bixel Exchange
bixelexchange.com
350 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles, CA 90017

8. Writing Sample 3: Email Marketing Newsletter
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce - Bixel Exchange Tech SBDC
My Role: Researched pertinent information and pitched to the Director of Bixel
Exchange, designed newsletter by utilizing Adobe Photoshop, copywriter

9. From: Bixel Exchange bixelexchange@lachamber.com
Subject: Bixel Exchange Tech Update: Feb. 13 - Fashion and Wearable Technology Salon
Date: February 13, 2015 at 2:37 PM
To: lwoody@lachamber.com
WHAT WE'RE WORKING ON
Good afternoon Lindsey --
We know what you’re thinking… What does this dog, policeman and Tommy Hilfiger jacket have in
common? Well for starters, each image and the technology they depict will be at our Fashion and
Wearable Technology Salon. This event will highlight today’s attempts at blending fashion, function
and technology.
Some of the highlights include:
1. A conversation with Steve Soboroff, President of the Los Angeles Police Commission, to
discuss the wearable body camera initiative, the technology behind it and the future of
technology and law enforcement. Soboroff will be accompanied by Daniel Gomez, Officer in
Charge – Tactical Technology Section to demonstrate some of their technology first hand.
2. Featuring Tommy Hilfiger and PVILION’s Solar Panel Jacket, one of the truest products
melding high fashion and technology. The jacket has a removable solar pack that has the ability
to charge a battery in order to keep your mobile device working while on the go.
3. Voyce, a high-tech collar that monitors a dog's health and wellness.
4. True Posture by Adela Health measures the curvature of the entire spine. The feedback is in

10. 4. True Posture by Adela Health measures the curvature of the entire spine. The feedback is in
the form of a gentle vibration to remind you to sit up or stand up straight.
5. A panel of LA based fashion experts: Kristine Upesleja, Textiles & Materials Manager at
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) and creator of MADISONS and
moderator, Houman Salem, Founder & CEO of the Salem Holdings Company.
6. As always, all of our events include networking, food and beverages for attendees.
All attendees will receive a free General Assembly class or workshop credit in Santa Monica or
Downtown LA. Shoutout to General Assembly for this awesome deal!
We will have a Client Orientation on Feb. 20 from 1-2:30 p.m. RSVP and our Innovation and
Technology Council Feb. 23 from 10-11:30 a.m. will disucss the Policy Maker's 2015 Tech Agenda
with councilmember Bob Blumenfield and congressional representative Judy Chu. RSVP Looking
forward to seeing you in the upcoming weeks.
Until we sync again,
Bixel Exchange
Upcoming Events
PIF Labs: VC's, Angels,
Incubators and Accelerators
Feb. 23 | 6 - 10 p.m.
On the 23rd you will get to see the biggest
funding names in Santa Monica! Book your
appointment with Expert DOJO super mentors
who specialize in raising money to help your
business grow. There will be booths for startups
to showcase their company. Email
brian@payitforwardlabs.com to request a booth.
Register
Tech Thursdays: Finding Your
Space in the E-Commerce
Universe
Feb. 26 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Launching an online store doesn't have to be
rocket science. With the right tools, anyone can
sell online - and be successful at it, too. Join us
at Tech Thursdays and hear from Steve Jones,
partner development manager at AP Logics,
share his tips about making your eCommerce
site easy to use on all platforms and a greater
source of revenue for your business. Register

11. E2 Evolution of Entertainment
Conference - Convergence:
Mobile, Media & Technology
Feb. 27 | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Evolution of Entertainment Conference (E2)
is an excellent educational and networking
opportunity that will help industry newcomers
and veterans alike understand the latest
changes in the industry - from the decision
makers! Featured presenters include: Richard
Hilleman, chief creative officer, EA; John D.
Lynch, head of production, Amazon Studios;
Angie Barrick, head of media & entertainment,
Google and others. Industry professionals can
use discount code CTMDISCOUNT for a 25%
discount. Register
L.A. for Startups: UCLA Research
Survey Deadline - Feb. 15
"L.A. For Startups" is a research project
conducted by a team of UCLA graduate students
including our Bixel Exchange program specialist,
Alexa-Rae Navarro. In examining the conditions
of the L.A. startup community the goal is to
create policies that will support the creation,
expansion and retention of startups in L.A. All
participants recieve a free week of access to
IndieDesk (to be used anytime within the 2015
calendar year) and a free month of access to
General Assembly Front Row. Participate
Founding Sponsors
Bixel Exchange · 350 S Bixel St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States
This email was sent to lwoody@lachamber.com. To stop receiving emails, click here.
You can also keep up with Bixel Exchange on Twitter or Facebook.
Bixel Exchange
bixelexchange.com
350 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles, CA 90017

12. Writing Sample 4: Naming Products and Writing Project Description
Client: CardsDirect
My Role: Named the card, wrote a description for the card, published to the website

13. Can be found at: http://www.cardsdirect.com/product/1322442/sprinkle-explosion.aspx

14. Writing Sample 5: Social Media
Communications Chair for Junior League Los Angeles and Social Media for the Greatstille Firm
My Role: Junior League- collaborate with other members to discuss key topics, research and create posts,
schedule content calendar using Hootsuite, The Greatstille Firm- collaborate with owner to discuss key
topics, conduct research to find articles, schedule content calendar using Hootsuite
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/JLLosAngeles/ and https://www.facebook.com/greatstillefirm/
Twitter: @JLLosAngeles and @greatstillefirm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jllosangeles/ and https://www.instagram.com/greatstillefirm/