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How I Got the Monkey Off My Back – Today Was a Good Day

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As a result I didn’t write my first venture capital check until March 2009 – exactly 5 years ago. That company was Invoca, which just announced a $20 million fund raise led by Accel. So I think it’s now fair to rate me at 9/10 on follow-on fundings. 5 years ago. Sourcing high-quality leads : 9/10. ” Yup.

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Two Amazing Women Setting Out on Their Startup Journey

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Heck, I even had Robert Downey, Jr. Getting involved with political events and fund raisers. She was everything I was looking for in an entrepreneur to back. She helps write press releases. So, Mark, enough entrepreneur love. It was Soleil Moon Frye. Aka Punky Brewster. And Tasha never screamed before?

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