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Top 120 Startup Posts for 2010

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Steve Blank , January 25, 2010 10 Tips for Adding Game Mechanics to a Non-Gaming Service - ReadWriteStart , September 21, 2010 Startups & VCs: Learn How to Design, Market, & Eat Your Own. - First Principles.

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How to Configure Your Startup Team

Both Sides of the Table

Early-stage companies shouldn’t: outsource core product development, have consulting firms build it for them to speed up time-to-market, shouldn’t hire too many business people until product is complete and early product/market fit tested. Hire admin / office management after you raise a reasonable size VC round.

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5 Strategies From The Military For Tackling Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

But for angel investors and venture capital investors, just remember that investors are not on your team (yet). Lead with your two-page executive summary, be prepared to give a ten-slide investor presentation. Don’t be afraid to use some mercenaries to back you up (outsourcing, consultants). Fully prepare for the assault.

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5 Logistical Steps For Startups Seeking Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

But for Angel investors and venture capital investors, just remember that investors are not on your team (yet). Lead with your two-page executive summary, be prepared to give a ten-slide investor presentation. Don’t be afraid to use some mercenaries to back you up (outsourcing, consultants). Fully prepare for the assault.

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Logistics Required Before Approaching Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

But for angel investors and venture capital investors, just remember that investors are not on your team (yet). Lead with your two-page executive summary, be prepared to give a ten-slide investor presentation. Don’t be afraid to use some mercenaries to back you up (outsourcing, consultants). Fully prepare for the assault.

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5 Military Lessons For Entrepreneurs Raising Money

Startup Professionals Musings

But for Angel investors and venture capital investors, just remember that investors are not on your team (yet). Lead with your two-page executive summary, be prepared to give a ten-slide investor presentation. Don’t be afraid to use some mercenaries to back you up (outsourcing, consultants). Fully prepare for the assault.

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Many Entrepreneurs Charge The Hill Too Soon

Startup Professionals Musings

But for angel investors and venture capital investors, just remember that investors are not on your team (yet). Lead with your two-page executive summary, be prepared to give a ten-slide investor presentation. Don’t be afraid to use some mercenaries to back you up (outsourcing, consultants). Fully prepare for the assault.