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Ten Tips for Business Traction to Attract Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. A CEO who has “been there and done that” is traction, especially if teamed with a financial lead (CIO) and a product lead (CTO). It’s also the keystone to convincing investors that you have a “sustainable competitive advantage.”

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Can You Really Build a Great Tech Firm Outside Silicon Valley?

Both Sides of the Table

That’s convenience when your VC is hoping to write the next $20 million check. It’s hard to get people to take a risk at a startup or for a reasonable salary with all this competition. Douglas Merrill, the former CIO of Google, is building his next company, ZestCash in LA. In our regions?