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2011 May be the Year of the IPO for Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

Draper III, in his new book titled “ The Startup Game.” According to Draper, in addition to the above Rule Number One, there are many other questions that need to be answered before a CEO should recommend to the board that it is time for an IPO: Do you really need the money? Do you need the IPO for your acquisitions strategy?

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500 Startups Presents Bitcoinference

Tech Zulu Event

And of course, to extend a supportive and educated hand to inquisitive friends and acquaintances – through social media, fact checking, and a call to disconnect from toxic news stories. Adam Draper – Of Boost VC, an SF Incubator/Accelerator. What is it Like to Raise Money for Bitcoin Companies?

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Off To SXSW, Our Schedule, And A Special Thanks

Tech Zulu Event

The time has come for us to say goodbye SoCal (temporarily of course) and HELLO Austin! A huge thanks goes out to the Social Media ClubHouse (SMCH3) for helping put this all together. is funded by: Y Combinator, Alsop Louie Partners and Draper Associates. Media Temple hosts websites.

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2009 Coming To A Close, 2010 Just Around The Corner!

Tech Zulu Event

Join us March 2010 for the panels, the parties, the 13th Annual Web Awards, the ScreenBurn at SXSW Arcade, the Film and Interactive Trade Show and Exhibition, Microsoft BizSpark Accelerator at SXSW and, of course, the inspirational experience that only SXSW can deliver. is funded by: Y Combinator, Alsop Louie Partners and Draper Associates.