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Why Startups Should Raise Money at the Top End of Normal

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2: As expected at least one person accused me of writing this post because I want to see lower valuations. I have conversations with entrepreneurs and other VCs on a daily basis about fund raising, the prices of deals, how much companies should raise, etc. Prices have definitely gone up in 2011 as depicted in the anecdotal chart below.

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Huddlewoo Wants To Connect You To Mentors You Admire Through Online Video

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Will Zell (CEO) is based in Columbus, OH, and is an Empact100 entrepreneur who was honored at The White House in 2011. Zach Ferres (Chief Technology Officer) has been an entrepreneur since the age of 15. Who are the founders/ background? He attended The Ohio State University where he studied business. What Inspired You?

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Stage 32: An Education Hub For Entertainment Industry Creatives

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Since launching 2011 global membership has grown to be over 500k people actively collaborating and supporting each other to move film and television projects forward. When the beta was ready in 2011 Botto emailed a link to 100 of his industry contacts, asking them to send it along to five more people if they enjoyed the experience.

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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!” I have had this discussion with many a first-time entrepreneur. It allows you many more exit opportunities. ” The Details.

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Aaron Swartz | A Stranger in a Strange Land

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As Swartz became aware of the detrimental power and control the government can have on this planet’s most valuable asset, the human brain, this talented developer and entrepreneur did not hesitate to take on yet another role- as a political and internet activist. In 2011, Swartz was indicted on federal charges of illegally downloading over 4.8

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US Economic Risks (Sept 2010): Impact on Investors & Entrepreneurs

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My advice to entrepreneurs was and is “ when the hors d’oeuvres tray is being passed take two ” (e.g. So I agreed to offer my current thinking on the economy and what it portends for the VC industry & fund raising for entrepreneurs. raise money now to weather any storms). VCs get paid to “put money to work.&#.

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What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking

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As I write these words I’m aware that I could practically change the words AOL and Facebook for much of this section and with a few factual tweaks it might not be noticeable to the reader which of the firms I was talking about. I’m going to write a whole post on BothSid.es They controlled distribution to the masses.