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5 Startup Funding Models That Depend On The Consumer

Startup Professionals Musings

As a summary, crowdfunding today can mean any one of the following five quite different models: Rewards model. Many platforms, such as IndieGoGo , allow startups to solicit funding commitments from non-professional investors in exchange for a pre-defined reward or perk, such as a T-shirt or other recognition, but no ownership in the company.

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Once again: Is it the jockey or the horse?

Berkonomics

And great management can morph a company to adopt without destroying the culture of the company in the process. What if you were the investor and someone walked into your office handing you a business plan executive summary that floored you with its brilliance? What if you see a great idea but no team to execute?

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Once again: Is it the jockey or the horse?

Berkonomics

And great management can morph a company to adopt without destroying the culture of the company in the process. What if you were the investor and someone walked into your office handing you a business plan executive summary that floored you with its brilliance? What if you see a great idea but no team to execute?

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Is it the jockey or the horse?

Berkonomics

And great management is able to morph a company to adopt without destroying the culture of the company in the process. What if you were the investor and someone walked into your office handing you a business plan executive summary that floored you with its brilliance?

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Interview: Naval Ravikant, Co-Founder AngelList and Co-Maintainer Venture Hacks

InfoChachkie

Investor in Twitter, Foursquare, DISQUS, and (by Naval’s own admission) “a lot of other companies you have never heard of”. What follows is a summary which paraphrases Naval’s responses. When great companies really hit, all the investors want in and there isn’t enough room. Former Founder Epinions. It (my thinking) has changed.

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10 Creativity Mistakes Jeopardize Long-Term Survival

Startup Professionals Musings

Here is my summary of the ten top creativity mistakes we both still see too often: Criticize any new idea or employee suggestion. An even better alternative could be stock options, linked to the long-term success of the company. A natural human reaction to any new idea is to point out potential weaknesses.

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10 Ways To Trample And Smother Business Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

Here is my summary of the ten top creativity mistakes we both still see too often: Criticize any new idea or employee suggestion. An even better alternative could be stock options, linked to the long-term success of the company. A natural human reaction to any new idea is to point out potential weaknesses.

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