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How This Startup Turned An April Fools Joke Into Customers

InfoChachkie

The team''s ability to drive significant customer interest without spending a dime on marketing was one of the reasons Jim Andelman and I invested in the company. site that allowed users to create hideously cheesy sites, using a variety of garish templates, buttons and animated images. If it doesn’t come easily, don’t force it.".

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GRP Announces $200 Million Fund. Rebrands as Upfront Ventures

Both Sides of the Table

Like many modern VCs, we’re committed to investing in the community and in our portfolio companies. We have invested in building an associate program that seeks to work operationally with our portfolio companies rather than looking to source new deals. But you may ask: “What else have you done other than change your name?

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How This Startup Turned An April Fools Joke Into Customers

InfoChachkie

The team''s ability to drive significant customer interest without spending a dime on marketing was one of the reasons Jim Andelman and I invested in the company. site that allowed users to create hideously cheesy sites, using a variety of garish templates, buttons and animated images. If it doesn’t come easily, don’t force it.".

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‘Do-It-Yourself’ Startups Have Never Been Easier

Startup Professionals Musings

Anyone can be an entrepreneur today, without a huge investment, bank loans, lawyers, venture capitalists, or Angels. Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. Now the real work begins – promotion, marketing, blogging, and all types of search engine marketing.

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Do VC Platforms Make Sense?

Both Sides of the Table

While firms define platforms differently, let’s just say they are the services that a VC offers outside of investment capital and partner time on boards or providing intros. They offer leadership conferences, regular content articles on leadership, board pack templates and the like.

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5 Easy Steps to Your Own E-Commerce Startup for $100

Startup Professionals Musings

Anyone can be an entrepreneur today, without a huge investment, bank loans, venture capitalists, or Angels. Customize your website using one of the tools above, selecting one of the standard templates for design and layout. The menu should include a link to your blog, separately set up on Blogger, Wordpress, or TypePad, again free.

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Why Millennial Entrepreneurs Should Never Watch Shark Tank Alone

InfoChachkie

A number of my UC Santa Barbara entrepreneurial students initially model their investment pitches on the show's contrived format. I am not alone in my opinion that Shark Tank is not representative of real-world tech investing. You can also check out my hands-on startup advice blog HERE. According to David S.