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Why Has Seed Investing Declined? And What Does this Mean for the Future?

Both Sides of the Table

Round sizes of > $100 million or more now account for 47% of all VC dollars (62% if you count rounds > $50 million) This has made venture capital significantly more valuable for VCs and LPs who invest in the best companies As part of our study we noticed a trend many have spotted but few have explained?—?why

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Why Open Offices May Be Bad for Your Tech Startup [ Infographic ]

Tech.Co

However, in recent years, studies have echoed that the open floor concept might be a trap. In a 2005 study , researchers examined the effects of things like flexible use of workspace on job productivity and team cohesion. Chances are you’ve considered the open-office concept. The cons are starting to outweigh the pros.

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7 New Opportunities Based On Trends And Demographics

Startup Professionals Musings

million, born 2005-2024, yet to be defined Generation X (Generation Me) – 64.9 Thus I recommend the study of demographics in determining what business you start, where you start it, as well as how to scale it. First, a quick summary of the major U.S. million, born 1945-1964, major workforce element Generation Z (Post-millennials) – 68.2

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Study: $48 Billion In Value Created Over 15 Years In SoCal IT VC-Backed Firms

SoCal Delicious

A new study of the financial outcomes for Southern California venture-backed companies in the IT sector finds that approximately $48 billion in value has been created by those companies over the period 1995-2009. Funk then focused the analysis on the 731 documented exits for the period 1995-2009. IPO in 1996). "The

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Reflections on 2016: Rob Freelen, Silicon Valley Bank

socalTECH

I studied East Asian religions in college and was intrigued to hear that a Buddhist monk was delivering meditation and mindfulness via a mobile app. Since joining SVB in 2005, Rob has led debt transactions for more than 100 public and private companies.

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Why A Cellular Carrier Did Not Buy Skype - Watching A Big Dumb Company Fail In Real Time

InfoChachkie

billion caused me to recall an awkward meeting I had in 2005 with a particularly clueless group of cellular executives. Cool stuff for circa 2005, unless you were an idiot working for a cellular carrier. The study of this group would be a perfect follow-up to Mr. Christian’s book. Witnessing The Idiot’s Dilemma.

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Interview with Elizabeth Amini, Anti-Aging Games

socalTECH

I studied cognitive science, the study of the brain, as an undergraduate. Elizabeth Amini: I actually ran into him in 2005, when he was a keynote speaker at a conference. We felt we'd have more impact over time, if we instead focused on people who are one generation younger, still working, and are active.

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