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Human Capital: Moving away from ‘master/slave’ terminology

TechCrunch LA

Welcome back to Human Capital, where we explore some of the latest news in labor, diversity and inclusion in tech. Human Capital will soon be available as a weekly newsletter. TGIF, am I right? Alphabet settles shareholder lawsuit over alleged mishandling of sexual misconduct by execs – CNBC.

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Insights: Five Essential Crowdfunding Success Tips

SoCal Tech Calendar

For today's Insights and Opinions article, we have Melinda Moore , author of How to Raise Money: The Ultimate Guide to Crowdfunding , who gives us some tips on crowdfunding. And now Title III of the Jobs Act allows non-accredited investors to get into the game, this is a massive shift in alternative finance and the democratization of capital.

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8 Tips For Getting Your Startup Right The First Time

Startup Professionals Musings

Before you bring on partners, develop intellectual property, raise capital, or generate revenues, you need to establish an official business entity. Minimum viable products (MVPs) are recommended for validating the market, with iterative enhancement to quickly meet market feedback. Set milestones and manage to those targets.

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Raising Seed Capital Now: 10 Tips

Tech Coast Venture Network

After years of cloudy skies in Startupland, the sun is peeking out, and investors are tipping their toes back into the wading pool. To help you get a jump-start with fundraising, I’ve gathered tips from active early-stage investors and entrepreneurs who managed to beat the odds by raising capital during and after the Great Recession.

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10 Tips On Self-Promotion To Solidify Your Leadership

Startup Professionals Musings

Capitalize on your strengths, and focus on a niche. Building trust requires that you let people get to know you, be transparent in your communication, and display a clear set of values and priorities. You have to respect others to get respect. Learn how to say “no” with a smile on your face, and don’t hesitate to recommend someone better.

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Reflections on 2018: Peter Cowen, Sutton Capital Partners

socalTECH

As we close out our contributions for the end of 2018, we have a contribution from investor and investment banker Peter Cowen of Sutton Capital Partners. One company that we have mentored, invested in and serve on the board of, is in lending and has hit a very exciting tipping point. We expect some big things in 2019.

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10 Tips On Due Diligence On Any Startup Funding Offer

Startup Professionals Musings

No real investor or venture capital firm asks for money from the company they are intending to invest in. Here someone who is not a registered financial broker contacts you on the Internet, tells you about all the people they know with money, then turns around to ask for a “retainer” or fee to cover their time and efforts.