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How Beatshare Is Tackling Music And Messaging

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Barry Lieberman: That funding round, which was a preferred seed equity round, took place in the summer of 2015, and there was $785,000 in the round. We have a massive music catalog, because we've enabled users to access their own, on-demand streaming services. Prior to that, we had raised $85,000 from friends and family.

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These 8 Disciplines Define A Fundable Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

A C-corporation is more complex and expensive, and is recommended only if you expect to pitch to professional investors who demand preferred stock, or to more than 100 potential shareholders. Entrepreneurs who have no patents, trade secrets or trademarks are usually deemed non-fundable and non-competitive.

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Entrepreneurs Should Rollout Local, But Plan Global

Startup Professionals Musings

The middle and above-middle class population of China will grow from 172 million in 2010 to 314 million by 2015. with demands for new products and services. An international brand will command higher prices and additional customer demand. And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S.

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Prepare Your Startup Now for International Markets

Startup Professionals Musings

The middle and above-middle class population of China will grow from 172 million in 2010 to 314 million in 2015. with demands for new products and services. An international brand will command higher prices and additional customer demand. And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S.

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Entrepreneurs Need to Think Global From Day One

Startup Professionals Musings

The middle and above-middle class population of China will grow from 172 million in 2010 to 314 million in 2015. with demands for new products and services. An international brand will command higher prices and additional customer demand. And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S.