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Want to Know How First Round Capital was Started?

Both Sides of the Table

If you read this blog often you'll know that I'm a huge fan of First Round Capital. One example is that they introduced a program where their founders can pool together shares from their company and exchange them for a small portfolio of other First Round Capital companies. Initially they are very hands on, this is baby nurse mode.

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Five Startup Tips From The Beatles

InfoChachkie

As any long-time reader of this humble blog knows, I am an ardent Beatles fan. Despite the book’s shortcomings, it contains a number of insightful lessons for budding entrepreneurs. Of the 100 business “lessons” articulated in the book, I highlight a few below that I feel are the most relevant and impactful for entrepreneurs.

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Top 57 Online Startups Meets Technology Meets Product Posts for November 2010

SoCal CTO

Want to know, for example, why Foursquare uses MongoDB to store check-in information? How To Land a Job at Google (or elsewhere) - FairSoftware's Blog , November 9, 2010 It’s been 11 years now that the obvious hit me: the best way to land a job is to do the job , not talk about it. but: Something is Still Missing. Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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The Best VC Meetings are Debates not Sales

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This is part of my blog series “ Pitching a VC.&#. It is easier for them to finish up 45 minutes, politely shake your hand and say, “we’ll get back to you&# once they’ve had a chance to “noodle on it.&# Ever heard that? This happens often and I bet most presenters never realize it.