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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. I divided success into the phases of venture capital and 18 months into writing my first check here was my view (details on each in the link above). 5 years ago. Sourcing high-quality leads : 9/10. The monkey on my back.

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Two Amazing Women Setting Out on Their Startup Journey

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Heck, I even had Robert Downey, Jr. She helps write press releases. It was Soleil Moon Frye. Aka Punky Brewster. We’ve had many celebrities walk through our doors including a-list film stars. bang on the windows of a board meeting recently and stick his tongue out at all of us. And Tasha never screamed before? We’re in LA.

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How Online Video Companies Can Increase Margin and Build Better Businesses

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The team from Epoxy spun out of Robert Downey Jr.’s To produce content that people want to watch takes unique skills: Writing. In the video space with no distribution limitation it’s not acceptable to write off the majority of your customer base as “remnant inventory” as most startup video companies do.

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