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For Many New Ventures, Location Is The Key To Success

Startup Professionals Musings

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. Today, Silicon Valley is the consumer and enterprise software capital of the world. Wessel measures a 39% acquisition advantage to being in-state.

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When Planning A Startup, A Top Priority Is Location

Startup Professionals Musings

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. Today, Silicon Valley is the consumer and enterprise software capital of the world. Wessel measures a 39% acquisition advantage to being in-state.

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Interview with Jody Sherman, CEO of EcoMom

socalTECH

Jody--an experienced entrepreneur who was most recently co-founder of a firm he sold to the Virgin Group, and has been involved with such firms as Lycos, Buydirect.com, and Xoom--told us the story of EcoMom, plus how he connected with McClure on the investment. When raising money, you look to meet with people using your network.

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How To Find The Best City For Your Type Of Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. Today, Silicon Valley is the consumer and enterprise software capital of the world. Wessel measures a 39% acquisition advantage to being in-state.

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Interview: Kevin O’Connor of FindTheBest

InfoChachkie

We are now harnessing the ‘social’ aspect of the system where businesses and consumers begin to contribute to the data by adding or updating products listings as well as rate and review products.”. With that said, what books, blogs or other resources do you recommend for emerging entrepreneurs?

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Startup Location Is Still A Critical Success Factor

Startup Professionals Musings

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. Today, Silicon Valley is the consumer and enterprise software capital of the world. Wessel measures a 39% acquisition advantage to being in-state.

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Interview: Kevin O’Connor of FindTheBest

InfoChachkie

We are now harnessing the ‘social’ aspect of the system where businesses and consumers begin to contribute to the data by adding or updating products listings as well as rate and review products.”. With that said, what books, blogs or other resources do you recommend for emerging entrepreneurs?