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Gil Elbaz On Factual's New Warchest

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We caught up with Gil to hear more about the round and what he's hoping to do with the large amount of capital Factual has just raised, as well as how the firm's technology is being used by such companies as Facebook for their local information. Gil, thanks for the time today. They're most interested in the place database we're offering.

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Some Thoughts on Branding Startups and Communities

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Whatever you’re trying to brand – your company, your community or yourself – this is the first exercise I would recommend that you start with. We’ll work our asses off and build huge companies that will define the next generation of American’s lives.” This is the list I would start with.

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