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Why Has Seed Investing Declined? And What Does this Mean for the Future?

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Between 1999–2005 the costs went down by 90% and between 2005–2010 they went down a further 90%. million and my A Round in 2005 was only $500,000 (and that’s all I ever raised). The reality is that as a result of two major trends the costs of starting a technology startup went down massively.

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7 New Opportunities Based On Trends And Demographics

Startup Professionals Musings

First, a quick summary of the major U.S. million, born 2005-2024, yet to be defined Generation X (Generation Me) – 64.9 demographic generations out there today, ranked from large to small: Generation Y (Millennials) – 82.9 million, born 1985-2004, biggest business opportunity Baby Boomers (no other name) – 70.7

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Interview: Paige Craig, CEO BetterWorks

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Paige is a gifted communicator and my summary does not do him justice. He offers a number of worthwhile tips and tricks that I was not able to capture in the textual summary, so the 14-minute audio file is well worth your time. What follows is a summary which paraphrases Paige’s responses. Click here to listen to the Audio File.

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One Book Every Entrepreneur and VC Should Own

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I was significantly wiser by 2005 when I started my second company. To this day I’m still surprised how few CEOs really understand the differences between 2x liquidation preference and a liquidation preference with a 2x cap. Or what “participating preferred&# stock is and how it can screw you. There was no guide.

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7 Societal Changes That Invite New Venture Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

First, a quick summary of the major U.S. million, born 2005-2024, yet to be defined Silent Generation (Lucky Few) – 28.6 First, a quick summary of the major U.S. million, born 2005-2024, yet to be defined Silent Generation (Lucky Few) – 28.6

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Want to Know How First Round Capital was Started?

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I think you'll enjoy hearing him, but if you're in a rush check out the summary notes below. Josh and Howard began co-investing as angels and in 2005 they started a $10 million fund. Highlights/Lowlights – summary of key events since the last meeting. Howard is successful enough that he doesn't need to work. and Half.com.

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Why “The Culture of Failure” is Imperative to Startup Communities

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I lived in London from 1997-2005 and for 6 of those years ran my startup based out of London. But as usual there is a short summary to know the key topics where you can just skip to the critical point in the video you want to watch. I remember this lesson well. This video is pure gold. 1:00 My guest today is Steve Blank.

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