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Closing on $103M, MaC VC is changing the face of venture capital

TechCrunch LA

A laser focus on software-enabled businesses is complemented by the thesis-driven approach laid out in position papers staking out predictions for how the ubiquity of gaming ; conscious consumerism ; new parenting paradigms ; and cultural and demographic shifts will transform the global economy. “We look at all verticals.

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7 Technology Entrepreneur Examples You Should Emulate

Startup Professionals Musings

Bill Gates telephoned Ed Roberts, the man behind the first microprocessor, to offer a BASIC software package that he and Paul Allen had not yet written because he knew that one day there would be “a computer on every desk and in every home.” Innovative yet pragmatic. The real question is how do we produce more of these?

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7 Characteristics Of People Who Drive Global Change

Startup Professionals Musings

Bill Gates telephoned Ed Roberts, the man behind the first microprocessor, to offer a BASIC software package that he and Paul Allen had not yet written because he knew that one day there would be “a computer on every desk and in every home.” Innovative yet pragmatic. The real question is how do we produce more of these?

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Creating A Culture Of DIY Hacking, with Tara Tiger Brown and LA MakerSpace

socalTECH

The idea is a community space where people can come together, learn something from one another, build that electronics project, software, or even arts and crafts, in a supported environment. You can learn from others in the space, or take a class. Tara Tiger Brown: My background is in software. There are tons. READ MORE>>.

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7 Entrepreneur Types Drive Change On A Global Scale

Startup Professionals Musings

Bill Gates telephoned Ed Roberts, the man behind the first microprocessor, to offer a BASIC software package that he and Paul Allen had not yet written because he knew that one day there would be “a computer on every desk and in every home.” Innovative yet pragmatic. The real question is how do we produce more of these?

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We Need Entrepreneurs Who Can Drive Global Change

Startup Professionals Musings

Bill Gates telephoned Ed Roberts, the man behind the first microprocessor, to offer a BASIC software package that he and Paul Allen had not yet written because he knew that one day there would be “a computer on every desk and in every home.” Innovative yet pragmatic. The real question is how do we produce more of these?

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7 Attributes Of Entrepreneurs Who Change The World

Startup Professionals Musings

Bill Gates telephoned Ed Roberts, the man behind the first microprocessor, to offer a BASIC software package that he and Paul Allen had not yet written because he knew that one day there would be “a computer on every desk and in every home.” Innovative yet pragmatic. The real question is how do we produce more of these?