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Here is How to Make Sense of Conflicting Startup Advice

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Everybody has a blog these days and there is much advice to be had. Many startups now go through accelerators and have mentors passing through each day with advice – usually it’s conflicting. He came to me months ago asking about a “strategic round” of capital for his startup at a high price.

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Brad Feld Drops Knowledge. Here’s What He Said …

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Or, as always, summary notes available below. Brad on blogging. How did you start blogging? “My I decided well if I am going to be investing in this stuff at least I need to understand what it’s like to have a blog, to be generating content, and it was quite interesting at the very, very beginning.“. was starting.

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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

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I admit that I haven’t yet read it but I’ve had numerous discussions with Brad over the years about board structure & conduct and consider him a mentor on the topic. When you first start your company and raise initial venture capital your board probably consists of 1-3 founders and 1-2 VCs. In the Early Days.

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6 Keys to Becoming an Influencer for More Business

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I found a good summary of these attributes in a recent book, “ The Old School Advantage ,” by an expert on interpersonal communication, J. Based on my current role as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I will paraphrase and recommend Whiddon’s top techniques in business terms: Build an image of likability and rapport.

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As Populist as it May Feel, 98% of VCs Aren’t Dumb

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“I don’t know the exact math, but I hear it again and again: the top 2% of firms generate 98% of the returns in venture capital.” According to FLAG Capital there are 100 active VCs (as defined by making at least $1 million in VC per quarter for 4 consecutive quarters). The industry is dying, except for the top 2%.

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CEO meeting in westside Los Angeles (Santa Monica), March 13th [Updated]

CEO Flow

Bio summary: Aaron Ross is the founder of CEOFlow , which helps CEOs understand how to create predictable revenue, through guidance, groups and consulting. Who this is for: This is for CEOs of companies that have either raised $1m+ in capital or have $1m+ in revenues. Date & Time: Friday, March 13.

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CEO meeting in westside Los Angeles (Santa Monica), March 13th [Updated]

CEO Flow

Bio summary: Aaron Ross is the founder of CEOFlow , which helps CEOs understand how to create predictable revenue, through guidance, groups and consulting. Who this is for: This is for CEOs of companies that have either raised $1m+ in capital or have $1m+ in revenues. Date & Time: Friday, March 13.