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Ten Rookie Startup Mistakes You Won’t Make

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However, it is my hope that this article will help you avoid learning the following lessons the hard way. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Fallacy: AdVentures tend to evolve once you begin speaking with pesky customers and demanding partners. Fallacy: Yes.

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The Most Interesting Online Video Trend

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This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. For those who still don’t know the origins, the Harlem Shake started as a small skit from a YouTuber named Filthy Frank (10 million views as of this writing) on January 30, 2013. Harlem Shake. million views). And here’s the thing. Two followed by eight zeros. And we watched.

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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!” If you spent the 3 years perfecting some hugely differentiated technology IP that may also be different. One of them is profitability.

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Roping in the Legal Eagles

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free weekly Infochachkie articles! Just as you would not ask your family physician to perform a coronary bypass, do not ask your corporate lawyer to help you write your patent application. You do not want your IP lawyer to learn the prior art associated with your technology on your dime. Substance Over Form.

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

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This article originally ran on TechCrunch. I don’t write about LA but I write from LA. I prefer not to do any angel investments because I focus on my VC funds but it was gratifying to write some small checks to support local teams. I’m in Seattle this week. Of course I have. Can’t list them all.