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The VC Inclusion Clause #MovingForward

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We do this not just because it’s the right thing to do but also we believe it will help drive large and differentiated returns. Kerry Bennett from Upfront and I spoke to them on the phone about their goals and how we could be helpful. I admire anybody who sees a problem and steps up to try and make a difference and take action.

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After 2nd Bet on Familiar Drug, Impact Bio Lands $1B Celgene Buyout

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The deal rewards the determination of San Diego scientist John Hood (pictured), who helped bring fedratinib forward in the previous decade, only to see the FDA halt clinical testing due to safety problems when the drug was in the hands of Sanofi (NYSE: ticker:SNY]]).

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Why Startups Need to Blog (and what to talk about …)

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By definition, you read blogs. This is a post to help you figure out why you should write and what you should talk about. People often ask me why I started blogging. I often get the question from people, “I’d like to blog, but I don’t really know what to talk about?&# Blog on that topic.

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How the Hell do I Prioritize Work, Blog & Find Balance?

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How do you have the time to help them hire? I don’t know Ezra yet but since he’s taking the time to blog (which I hugesly respect) and share thoughts I thought I’d take him up on his challenge and also spill the beans on my secrets. On blogging I blog because I love it. My other secret on blogging?

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Should You Bother Targeting the Tech Blogs for Your PR Campaigns?

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6 or 7 years ago when TechCrunch was at its peak market share (they are still strong but many more tech blogs have also popped up) there was a term for getting covered there called “the TechCrunch bounce.” that they probably read the main tech blogs. The start of this series was, Should Your Startup Announce Funding ?

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Entrepreneurshit. The Blog Post on What It’s Really Like.

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But you realize that you can be more helpful as a coach. Yet one day you wake up and you realize you can’t run as fast as the young guys. You can’t quite hit the 3-pointers as often. Yes, you have maturity that makes you a wiser player. And yes, I sleep better at night as a coach. And I’m happy as a VC.

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How to Ask for Help, Favors and Intros

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An entrepreneur recently sent me an @ reply message on Twitter asking for some help with a decision coming up in his business. In today’s era we’re all asked for help, favors or introductions all of the time. Most of us want to help. Fred Wilson nailed this in his “double opt in&# blog post.