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Why You Should Put Yourself Out There and Try New Products

Both Sides of the Table

They thought it was like MySpace and why did I need a MySpace page? In 2008 I started VC blogging. In 2015 I opened up my Facebook page to the public. Here’s the thing: If you never try new product and new networks you’ll never learn anything. I had blogged when I was an entrepreneur. I already have Facebook.”.

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Interview with Jeremy Gocke, Fliptu

socalTECH

Jeremy Gocke: With Fliptu, we're aiming to fix the disjointed media and product discovery process for consumers and brands. What Fliptu does, is it enables brands to sync and import all of their social media accounts into a comprehensive, single display. Does this look like a Facebook page, or is this a separate site?

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Understanding the Politics of Tech Startups

Both Sides of the Table

Many startups these days are started by young, technical or product founders who are in the idealistic phase of their lives and careers. – it’s just that the more experience you get in your career the more you come to realize certain truths. Trust me – ignore startup politics at your peril. You know, no b t.”

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Better Business Bureau? For who?

Eric Greenspan

Your BBB has formed a strategic alliance to help save you money in your everyday costs starting immediately. First Data of Santa Barbara has offered to extend below market rates to current accredited businesses like yours – again, just like they did for your BBB. To Your Success, Chad Ratliffe / Regional Accounts Manager.

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10 Actions That Will Transform You From Good To Great

Startup Professionals Musings

In my experience, there is no magic gene involved, just simple good habits executed consistently and convincingly until everyone around you wants to follow your example. Be accountable for your actions. Check your ego at the door (and keep it there). Check your ego at the door (and keep it there). Drive innovation.

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Interview with Harry Lin, Lottay

socalTECH

Lottay's gift are virtual things--anything you want--attached to real money, in a PayPal account. How did Lottay start, and tell us about your Series A? Elliott came up wit the idea in 2008, seeing the trends I just explained to you. It's a PayPay-to-PayPal transaction, so the giver and receiver have to have PayPal accounts.

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When A Startup Chooses IPO Most Founders Are Out

Startup Professionals Musings

They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your entrepreneurial control. IPOs in 2008, the market was up to a still trivial 128 in 2012 (compared to 675 in 1996).

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