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Why John Frankel Leaned in Early on Klout and Cornerstone OnDemand and What He Sees Next

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I almost don’t want to tell you because I love the product and would love for them to stay under the radar screen from investors. Don’t be surprised if you see me bagsie that idea for GRP Partners. 23:00 Discussion of California’s social media privacy laws. – and why it would become a powerhouse.

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Can You Really Build a Great Tech Firm Outside Silicon Valley?

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In my LA I often see computer screens open with entrepreneurs talking about digital media. I don’t see this changing much like I don’t see you building blockbuster movies outside LA or shift the media buying center of gravity out of NY. But you can build valuable Internet businesses outside of Silicon Valley.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

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Our guest this week on #TWiVC was Dana Settle , partner at Greycroft Partners , a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. File sharing?

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Top 29 Startup Posts May 2010

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Now, thanks to social media, you don't have to outspend. A FB ad targeted at one person (my wife) - Gabriel Weinberg , May 14, 2010 The other day I gave a presentation with Steve Welch on the use of social media in politics. You could just outspend. You could use brute force to get the word out. There is a much better technique.

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