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Early-stage investment firm Defy updates the venture partner model

TechCrunch LA

Defy , the early-stage venture investment firm founded by Neil Sequeira and Trae Vassallo, is putting a new twist on the venture partner model as it brings Brian Lee and Sujal Patel on board to help out with investing and guiding companies in the firm’s portfolio. Just don’t call them venture partners. million round.

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5 New Venture Mistakes That Can Cost You The Business

Startup Professionals Musings

The best way to short-circuit this problem is to have a frank and open discussion with former employers, perhaps under the guise of asking them to invest in your venture. Investment fraud continues to be a common subject, even though Bernie Madoff has long been safely behind bars. If a lawsuit is inevitable, better sooner than later.

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As Groupon Files For IPO, What SoCal Firms Might Be Next?

socalTECH

Southern California has had its own share of IPOs over the last year, including Demand Media, Active Network, and Boingo Wireless. LegalZoom [ profile ] Business: Online legal documents. However, a number of Southern California firms have been rumored to be seeking IPOs, who have not yet filed. Those firms are: 1. eHarmony [ profile ].

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5 Startup Legal Shortcuts That Can Be Expensive

Startup Professionals Musings

The best way to short-circuit this problem is to have a frank and open discussion with former employers, perhaps under the guise of asking them to invest in your venture. Investment fraud continues to be a common subject , even though Bernie Madoff has long been safely behind bars. If a lawsuit is inevitable, better sooner than later.

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Venture Capital Q&A Session

Both Sides of the Table

tevye2009 , Q: “can you briefly explain why it’s best to get a small valuation when getting investment.&# Mike Stern (wasn’t sure which one so leave a comment if it’s you): Q: “is it possible to sell your startup without venture investment if the company has big traction and a large user base?&#

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Five Legal Pitfalls That Sink Many Good Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

The best way to short-circuit this problem is to have a frank and open discussion with former employers, perhaps under the guise of asking them to invest in your venture. Investment fraud continues to be a hot subject , even though Bernie Madoff is safely behind bars. If a lawsuit is inevitable, better sooner than later.

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Catching Up With Joanne Bradford, Demand Media

socalTECH

For Legalzoom, it's a very different model. Joanne Bradford: Our owned and operated network is still the largest customer of our studio system. The goal is to use our studio system for ourselves on our network, for our publishers, and for our partners. Are those kinds of content deals with brands a big focus?

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