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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

The market was down considerably with public valuations down 53–79% across the four sectors we were reviewing (it is since down even further). ==> Aside, we also have a NEW LA-based partner I’m thrilled to announce: Nick Kim. First in late-stage tech companies and then it will filter back to Growth and then A and ultimately Seed Rounds.

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6 Keys To Thriving In This New Era Of Remote Services

Startup Professionals Musings

In my experience, the good news is that everyone is becoming more and more comfortable with relationships via the new media and technology. Maximize online referrals and positive service reviews. I still find too many service organizations that ignore or discount online reviews and satisfaction surveys.

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Why The Haters are Wrong About Growth Hacking

Both Sides of the Table

There’s an article making the rounds in tech circles titled “ Growth Hacking is Bull ” written by Muhammad Saleem. We go through case studies like how Mint.com & Magento drove large audiences through great content marketing strategies. they’ll flock to your channel with marketing budgets and tech prowess.

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7 Keys To Making Many Millions In A Business You Love

Startup Professionals Musings

Many aspiring entrepreneurs are looking to the Internet as an opportunity to get rich quick, instead of a place where you can start a business you love, for very little capital and minimal technical expertise. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Let your audience help with content creation.

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10 Keys To A Credible and Trusted Internet Web Domain

Startup Professionals Musings

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Highlight interviews and reviews from recognized industry sources, and news sources. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Highlight personal presence and testimonials.

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3 Ways to Leverage Micro-Influencers and Grow Your Business

Tech.Co

One of the major shifts we have seen in consumer behavior is how reliant they are on reviews and third party recommendations. These social recommendations often come from third party reviews, like bloggers and other influencers, leaving company ads less desirable. In fact, two out of three Millennials use ad blockers.

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A Serial Entrepreneur’s Take On Guy Kawasaki’s Enchantment

InfoChachkie

The short version of my review is: “Enchanting? It has also influenced my thoughts, as evidenced by the six infoChachkie blog entries which reference Art. The second most referenced author on my blog, after Kawasaki, is Robert Cialdini, co-author of Yes! I was not disapointed. Tricking The Jedi. Positive ROI.