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Nothing good happens after midnight!

Berkonomics

Or when the news is particularly good. Or even just when available at any reasonable cost in equity or interest. Good managers are good students – easily coached by those on their boards or advisors who have been through eh rough times in their business lives. Or the terms offered are especially favorable.

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Reflections On 2018: Matt Stodder, Startup Boost LA

socalTECH

There was no monetary reward for those who participated (and Startup Boost does not take fees or equity from the companies that we help). What was the biggest news for your organization in 2018? Yet they turned-out each and every week of our six-week programs. The desire to build and advance this community is strong.

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10 Tips On Finding The Best Career Fit In A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Today is the new age of the entrepreneur, and I see an increasing number of new startups as the economy stabilizes. For new aspiring entrepreneurs, that’s the good news and the bad news, as it increases opportunities, but also increases the startup risk. Adjust your lifestyle to work for equity value.

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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

You don’t have unlimited equity to dole out. I’ve spent hours this week reading about the firing of the head coach and personnel manager of the football team I support – The Philadelphia Eagles. His name was Chip Kelly and he came off of a very successful stint as the coach of the collegiate Oregon Ducks.

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Raising Seed Capital Now: 10 Tips

Tech Coast Venture Network

Investors and entrepreneurs who won at the fundraising game during and after the Great Recession offer advice on landing equity money. “Our executive director works with entrepreneurs [who] have been selected to pitch, coaching them to improve their presentations and helping them anticipate questions.” TCVN News'

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New Early Stage Financing Options for Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

A while back I heard a talk by Dave McClure, a long-time angel investor, who also proclaims to be one of the “new breed” of venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, as CEO of 500Startups , which is either a micro-VC seed fund, or a startup incubator, or both. The good news is that he is all about helping early-stage startups.

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Primer On Funding Trends for Early-Stage Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Recently I heard a talk by Dave McClure, a long-time angel investor, who also proclaims to be one of the “new breed” of venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, as CEO of 500Startups , which is either a micro-VC seed fund, or a startup incubator, or both. Early-stage startup. Every startup is early-stage to someone. Lean startup.

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