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Los Angeles-based Talespin nabs $15 million for its extended reality-based workforce training tools

TechCrunch LA

Traditional venture capitalists may have made it rain on expensive Hollywood studios that were promising virtual reality would be the future of entertainment and social networking (given coronavirus fears, it may yet be), but Talespin and others like it are focused on much more mundane goals.

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I Haven’t Seen A Startup Yet Thrive Without Marketing

Startup Professionals Musings

Here are three key cost elements of just the viral marketing campaigns: Hire brand evangelists. Someone has to design and create those entertaining or informative messages that are designed to be passed along in an exponential fashion, often electronically or by e-mail. Develop viral content.

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Should I license my IP, sell a royalty stream, or just produce products?

Berkonomics

Would I hire a broker? They will be more willing to pay a royalty fee if your product gets them to market earlier or is protected by patent to create a barrier to their competition. I have the weeks to follow to make mine. Investment banker? Do it myself? How do I appraise my intellectual property to estimate royalty rates?

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Should I license my IP, sell a royalty stream, or just produce products?

Berkonomics

Would I hire a broker? They will be more willing to pay a royalty fee if your product gets them to market earlier or is protected by patent to create a barrier to their competition. I have the weeks to follow to make mine. Investment banker? Do it myself? How do I appraise my intellectual property to estimate royalty rates?

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Please Help Me Congratulate Jordan Hudson as @UpfrontVC’s Newest Investment Principal

Both Sides of the Table

Most firms hire associates straight out of MBA programs and usually it is a “2-3 years and out” type of job. At Upfront VC we have a very strict policy to hire pre MBAs into the role. Ability to source information easily to help build a thesis around companies / industries / competition. Just ask Rob Bailey.

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Smart Homes and Paying Off Debt Win at Startup Night SXSW 2018

Tech.Co

Between the art installations, film, entertainment, innovation, and Elon Musk, who crashed the HBO “Westworld” panel to talk about the future of space travel, it would be hard not to leave Austin inspired. “ Without of the support from my team and family, I wouldn’t have the guts to even apply for this competition.

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Viral Marketing And Word-of-Mouth Require Investment

Startup Professionals Musings

Here are three key cost elements of just the viral marketing campaigns: Hire brand evangelists. Someone has to design and create those entertaining or informative messages that are designed to be passed along in an exponential fashion, often electronically or by e-mail. Develop viral content.

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