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Public and Open Debate is the Highest Form of Democracy (and Blogging)

Both Sides of the Table

And there is relationship between debating and blogging. I started blogging in 2005 and then re-started blogging about a year ago. The most important experience I have in blogging is the debate it encourages. So it goes with blogging. So it goes on my blog. Let me explain. They make you think harder.

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What Angel Investing & Florida Condos Have in Common

Both Sides of the Table

They have marked-up paper gains propped up by an over excited venture capital market that has validated their investments. Logic tells me the following: It is hard to make money angel investing. Too many angel deals just means more to watch and invest in for the ones that do succeed (if the VCs can get in at reasonable prices).

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On Launching a Brand – Upfront Ventures Four Months In

Both Sides of the Table

Be open & transparent (mimicking the greater social order changes that have come with blogs & social media). Give direct feedback to entrepreneurs on their businesses or if we’re not investing why it’s not a fit for us. When he starts his blog I’ll let you know. You can follow Hamet on Twitter here.

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Getting Back Your Series A Mojo

Both Sides of the Table

Last year I wrote a blog post on entrepreneurs with a chip on their shoulders. What I loved about the founding team from day 1 was that the founders were all people who tried to break into Hollywood and found the system closed. I could link to a bunch of blog posts that come across this way but prefer not to single anybody out.

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Silicon Beach Fest Celebrates Tech Startups and Hollywood in LA | Pics, Highlights and What’s Next!

Tech Zulu Event

“It’s great to get the tech and Hollywood communities together to celebrate digital innovation,” said Kevin Winston, creator of the Silicon Beach Fest, and Digital LA CEO/Founder. If u see an article or write a blog post, email us or leave a comment below with a link to your story and we’ll add it in.

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Some Thoughts on Branding Startups and Communities

Both Sides of the Table

In his blog he says, “I responded that I thought it was stupid. ZestCash, founded by Douglas Merrill, former CIO of Google [Hollywood]. Deviant Art, led by Angelo Sotira, which is one of the largest online communities on the Internet [Hollywood]. I know that I call them often to co-invest. I hate Silicon Whatever.

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To Show Off SD Startups, Investors Hit the Road with New TV Show

Xconomy

The group credits Senturia, a well-known local serial entrepreneur with a Hollywood background, for the initial idea that led to the show’s creation. The six-episode miniseries the investors produced for TV is slated to debut Dec. 2 on Cox Channel 4/Yurview 1004. The Blackbird. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.