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CallFire Bootstraps 50,000 Signups and Hires Former NetZero CEO

Tech Zulu Event

CallFire technology is already playing a prominent role in 2012 political races across the spectrum. The technology packs particular appeal for grassroots political outreach, empowering virtual “armies” of volunteer advocates and voice/text marketers at a fraction of the cost of previous technology support tools.

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10 Keys To Giving The Right Entrepreneur Your Money

Startup Professionals Musings

This requires a simple signature that you have a net worth of at least $1M or have made at least $200K each year for the last two years. But these requirements may go away with the Crowdfunding JOBS Act passed into law back in 2012. Begin with perhaps 5-10% of your total investment base, and be prepared to lose it all.

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Add Startups to Balance Your Portfolio, If You Dare

Startup Professionals Musings

This requires a simple signature that you have a net worth of at least $1M or have made at least $200K each year for the last two years. Since there are no bellwethers like Apple or IBM in the startup arena, your best bet is to pick one in a business area you know well. Marty Zwilling First published on Forbes on 9/21/2012.

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