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Interview with Cody Simms, Techstars LA

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That worked well enough, we did another class in 2008 with another 10 companies, and in 2009 we expanded to Boston. One could argue that in 2010, 2011, and 2012, that growth was in the video and entertainment area. Sometimes entrepreneurs ask if we need certain metrics and traction�you don't.

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It’s Morning in Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

This has led to the creation of incubators, accelerators and seed funds. But in 2012 a visit to any major college in America will show you the massive increase in aspirations of our young talent to become the next Mark Zuckerberg and build a future Facebook. Fast forward to 2012 and none of these conditions hold.