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The VC Inclusion Clause #MovingForward

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We do this not just because it’s the right thing to do but also we believe it will help drive large and differentiated returns. Kerry Bennett from Upfront and I spoke to them on the phone about their goals and how we could be helpful. I admire anybody who sees a problem and steps up to try and make a difference and take action.

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Meet the 2017 Startups from the Disney Accelerator

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This corporate partnership has proven well for these startups in helping them launch their products and services into another galaxy. “This year, more than ever, we are working with companies with the potential to help define the future of media and entertainment together with Disney.”

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Please Help Me Congratulate Jordan Hudson as @UpfrontVC’s Newest Investment Principal

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Please help me congratulate him by Re/Tweeting this post (and following him if you don’t already). Deal screening. Helping be the VC “presence” at key events. Associates often shadow partners at board meetings so that they can help follow up with the company on important initiatives between board meetings.

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Magic Ruby Takes On The Second Screen

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Burbank-based Magic Ruby , a new service aimed at the social television segment, said today that it has launched to help provide revenue for advertisers, content creators, distributors, and app developers. The service said it is a business unit of Second Screen Solutions, and is backed by Technicolor.

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Spruce Looks To Help Men More Fashionable With App

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Spruce has launched a brand new app for the iPhone, which is aimed at helping men discover what the startup calls "amazing" products. The startup uses thumbs-up and thumbs-down votes to help learn a user''s preferences, and then tailors the products it finds and presents to the user. The company said it is backed by.

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Deposit Defender Launches To Help Renters Save Their Security Deposits

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San Diego-based Deposit Defender says it has launched a new app, which helps renters photo-document rental property inspections, in order to prevent future loss of their security deposits. Are you a renter, tired of landlords always claiming damages and never returning your security deposit? Pricing on the app was not announced.

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Quick Practical, Tactical Tips for Presentations

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If you look at Diagram A above you’ll see that the presenters are sitting at the opposite end of the table from where the screen is. The problem is that the people your presenting to are forced to choose between looking at you and looking at the screen. Sitting by the screen is the best excuse. We didn’t realize.&#

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