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Praying to the God of Valuation

Both Sides of the Table

And then in the late 90’s money crept in, swept in to town by public markets, instant wealth and an absurd sky-rocketing of valuations based on no reasonable metrics. In those years I learned to properly build product, price products, sell products and serve customers.

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Interview with Mike Starkenburg, Image Metrics

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based Image Metrics (www.image-metrics.com) recently landed a $6.5M, Series B funding round for the firm's facial animation products. Around 2006, they opened up a sales office here, with a couple of guys talking to the film and games business. Editor's note: you can see Image Metrics "Emily" demo on their web site ).

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For Many New Ventures, Location Is The Key To Success

Startup Professionals Musings

Exposure to customers, incumbents, and competitors all drive success. Being close to your customers, your vendors, or even your competitors can make all the difference. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth. It’s just the first of many. Exposure is another key ingredient.

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When Planning A Startup, A Top Priority Is Location

Startup Professionals Musings

Exposure to customers, incumbents, and competitors all drive success. Being close to your customers, your vendors, or even your competitors can make all the difference. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth. It’s just the first of many. Exposure is another key ingredient.

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Map of VC Investments

SoCal CTO

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Friday, March 9, 2007 Map of VC Investments Found this Map of 2006 VC Investments post. Technology Advisor Technology Roles in Startups Pricing Customer Acquisition Sunk Costs and More -. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta.

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How To Find The Best City For Your Type Of Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Exposure to customers, incumbents, and competitors all drive success. Being close to your customers, your vendors, or even your competitors can make all the difference. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth. It’s just the first of many. Exposure is another key ingredient.

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4 Key Questions To Identify Your Ideal Startup Site

Startup Professionals Musings

Exposure to customers, incumbents, and competitors all drive success. Being close to your customers, your vendors, or even your competitors can make all the difference. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth. It’s just the first of many. Exposure is another key ingredient.

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