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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

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He writes with a great perspective and is well worth reading. I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. I just completed an exercise where I went out to hire a new associate for my VC firm, GRP Partners.

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Guerilla Marketing, Brad Feld Style

InfoChachkie

Rejecting the paint-by-numbers approach to corporate communications deployed by most marketing executives, Brad has embraced unconventional guerilla marketing tactics to help establish his venture capital firm, Foundry Group, as a thought leader in early-stage tech investing. Write Your Own Playbook.

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3 Questions Every Small Business Should Ask Their Accountant

Tech Zulu Event

With the proper tax planning, your company can greatly benefit from tax write-offs. These milestones become a tool for you to seek funding, if necessary, whether that comes in the form of VC capital, a bank loan. Your finance partner needs to be on top of new tax laws and credits to help you to maximize your finances.

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Don’t Cede Control: Why You Need to Cut out Middle Men in Negotiations

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And yes, VC’s, too. They outsource the critical negotiations and “trust their advisors to handle the details.&# You can’t outsource this to a recruiter. Negotiate directly with your VC or acquirer with lawyers present in the room. VCs : VCs are often on your side and usually act in an ethical manner.

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Startups have about $1 trillion worth of reasons to love the Biden infrastructure plan

TechCrunch LA

“Committing to electrify 2 million American buildings, moving them entirely off of fossil fuels is exactly that — an investment in America leading theway towards creating a new industry creating American jobs that cannot be outsourced, and beginning to reduce the 30% of greenhouse gas emissiosn that come from buildings.”

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10 Tips for Crafting Your Executive Summary

Tech Zulu Event

Here’s how to write an executive summary with impact: 1. Just as I don’t recommend you outsourcing the writing of your business plan, I wouldn’t pass on this task. With every sentence that you write, give it the test: Will this make a VC want to know more? Do it yourself. Keep it short and simple. .

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In 15 Years From Now Half of US Universities May Be in Bankruptcy. My Surprise Discussion with @ClayChristensen

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In many ways I think general purpose writing & thinking skills are as valuable as math skills. But “on capital employed” encourages companies to push more off balance sheet and thus into offshore & outsourced situations. Venture Capital. We had a brief chat on his views of “Freemium.”