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Should Startups Focus on Profitability or Not?

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I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” Exec Summary: Most companies (98+%) in the world (even tech startups) should be very profit focused. One of them is profitability.

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Entrepreneurs Love Celebrity Investors While VCs (Usually) Hate Them

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A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! What’s the cause of this incongruence?

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

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The short version of my review is: “Enchanting? If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Obsolescence – By Guy’s own admission, his references to current technologies, such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn build in an implicit shelf-life. Fan, Not A Fan Boy.

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Interview: Naval Ravikant, Co-Founder AngelList and Co-Maintainer Venture Hacks

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I recommend you first review Dharmesh’s article and then listen to Naval’s thoughts. free weekly Infochachkie articles! Other disqualifiers include) not enough technical people on the team…if you are completely out of market…pre-launch companies tend to not do well…teams that have no credibility.

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Three Factors Which Intoxicate Venture Capitalists - Why Your Startup Will (Probably) Not Raise Venture Capital Funding

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If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! This concentration is partly due to natural causes – successful startups spawn other successful startups. However, a review of historical data confirms that this trend remains consistent, even in boom times.

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Make Yourself Irresistible To A Startup

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A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! This agreement generated tens of thousands of dollars of value due to an advantageous chargeback clause. Bilbo''s Offer Letter.

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The 5 Criteria That Matter When Evaluating A College Entreprenurial Program

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A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Note: due to the founders’ relative lack of experience, most student enterprises do not qualify for venture capital. Are funds available to invest in student businesses?