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How to Raise Money When You’re Not in a Major VC Market

Both Sides of the Table

” Most VCs view it as their responsibility to mentor, debate, cajole and generally assist with investments they make. And then there are smatterings (Dallas 2x, DC 3x, Philly 3x, Austin, Boulder, Seattle not to mention San Diego 8x, Santa Barbara 8x – where I invested in RingRevenue). I’m in NY 6-8 times.

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UCSB Tops Harvard & Wharton In Startup Wars

InfoChachkie

Instead, grab your surfboard and head to UC Santa Barbara. Although UCSB has room to grow with regard to the total number of VC-backed startups it generates, the Santa Barbara region fares well when its relative size is taken into account. This allowed the curriculum to efficiently find its product / market fit.

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Citrix’s CEO Mark Templeton: Personal And Professional Success Secrets

InfoChachkie

Mark began his career at Citrix as a middle manager in its Marketing Department, eventually rising to the ranks of CEO. if I follow a prescribed course, I'm going to get a good picture. Family & Mentors - "A family is the people who believe in you. Mentors are the people you are copying. It's a strategy.

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