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Why an Atlanta-based Black influencer collective swapped their collab house for a studio

TechCrunch LA

From Los Angeles to Silicon Valley , a trend emerged among social media influencers and startup founders alike: move into a mansion with 10 or so collaborators, work day and night together to build fame and wealth, and hope that your new roommates do their dishes. Black Founders Matter presses VCs to pledge commitment to diversity.

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Can you create a great customer case study?

Berkonomics

We are constantly bombarded by ads in multiple types of media, to the extent that we most often tune them out unless particularly entertaining from the first moment (eight seconds.). Advertising money moves to the most rewarding media. We have grown more than a bit weary of most advertising, no matter in what form.

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A Seriously Great Story and Why We Funded Them

Both Sides of the Table

On August 23rd, 2013 I had an email intro from my good friend and trusted source Jeff Berman who only sends me stuff when it is somebody he respects (ie a strong filter vs. those who send casual intros). and Petri was co-founder and head of creative at Remedy Entertainment that launched the hit PC games Max Payne and Alan Wake.

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Announcing Silicon Beach Fest! | June 21-23

Tech Zulu Event

TechZulu is proud to team up with Digital LA and accelerators Amplify, StartEngine, Launchpad, local companies BetterWorks, PromoJam, start-ups and co-working spaces, all working together to create the first-ever Silicon Beach Fest to celebrate startups, tech, and entertainment! Press: Techzulu @ Coloft. Media/Tech: io/LA (Hollywood).

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A good case study is worth many paid ads.

Berkonomics

We are constantly bombarded by ads in multiple types of media, to the extent that we most often tune them out unless particularly entertaining from the first moment. Where content providers or publishers push back when seeing a press release, many will embrace a good story demonstrating a painful problem and a happy ending.

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From Startup Newsletter To Best Selling Book: How This Entrepreneur Pulled It Off

InfoChachkie

Along the way, they created a supportive community of emotionally attached stakeholders that would be the envy of any Social Media Manager. You can watch/listen to how John and Kyle turned their email newsletter into an international bestseller in the following 9-minute excerpt from John''s recent talk at UC Santa Barbara.

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How to Talk to a Journalist When You Only Have 30 Seconds

Tech Zulu Event

In this article the focus will be on how to successfully attract media attention. It was a surprise knowing these start ups have spent $1000s for the chance to be noticed by the right influencer, whether it be a venture capitalist, early adopter or the press. Speaking of time thievery = long winded boring press releases.

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