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Ten Rookie Startup Mistakes You Won’t Make

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As an entrepreneur and startup investor, I have helped create companies which achieved two IPOs which collectively raised over $100 million, as well as two acquisitions which totaled $385 million. “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”. Entrepreneurship is best learned experientially.

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The Blondin Test Will Ensure Your Stakeholders Truly Believe In Your Startup

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Note: This is Part I in the Startup Team Building series. Each generation, a few magnetic personalities emerge and generate a mania of public interest. Before Elvis, there was Sinatra. Before Sinatra, there was Bing. Before Bing, there was Caruso and before Caruso, there was Blondin. We Believe Blondin, We Believe. Now who wants to get on my back?"

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10 Reasons To Start A Company In An Economic Downturn

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There has recently been a common theme among the entrepreneurs I have interviewed and the conferences I have attended: despite the relatively weak state of the world economy, now is a great time to create a high-tech startup. As noted in Now Is Never Too Early , successful entrepreneurs are not inclined to wait. Hard Knocks U.

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Roping in the Legal Eagles

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As outlined in Beware the Consultant , be wary when selecting a professional services firm. As outlined in Beware the Consultant , be wary when selecting a professional services firm. Some startup attorneys will accept a portion of their initial fees in the form of equity. free weekly Infochachkie articles!