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How to Decrease the Odds That Your Startup Fails

Both Sides of the Table

Marketing with long payback is precisely what requires venture capital. So when Sam Rosen came to me with the idea of disrupting storage with a product that is priced cheaper than existing incumbents and he could build a product that is a better service I was intrigued. But not doing basic research makes no sense. Market Structure.

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This Week in VC Episode 6 with @Jason Calacanis: Best One Yet

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Next Wednesday we’ll have Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners, a New York / LA early-stage venture capital fund. We discussed in the video why they don’t price this money but give it as convertible debt) they don’t make announcements to the market. Short answer: no. They also avoid Reg D. Rumored to be appox.

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Pour And Stir II – Managing Your Cost Per Customer

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Such Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is modern-day snake oil. Google’s market capitalization is in the stratosphere for a reason – keyword search advertising is highly effective. However, Search Engine Management (SEM) is not a “set and forget” exercise. Once this process is complete, they are exposed to your offer.

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