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Some Reflections on VC Investment Decisions

Both Sides of the Table

I was having dinner with a friend last night and we were chatting about venture capital and a bit about what I’ve learned. And when the press releases and the attaboys wear off it still comes down to real work. I don’t believe in paying the highest price to win deals. Know how you’ll make money.

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6 Ways To Get Credible Data To Support A New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

If ten percent of these numbers, multiplied by your average product price, will get you the revenue you need to scale your business, you will get the love you need from angel and venture capital investors. Modern libraries are still worth a visit. Explore municipal development resources.

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Startups Weekly: Upfront Ventures bets on a bus service

TechCrunch LA

Hello and welcome back to Startups Weekly, a weekend newsletter that dives into the week’s noteworthy news pertaining to startups and venture capital. Landline , the operator of a bus network in the Midwest, is one of the latest companies to raise venture capital. Before I jump into today’s topic, let’s catch up a bit. IPO Update.

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6 Keys To Sizing Your Market For A New Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

If ten percent of these numbers, multiplied by your average product price, will get you the revenue you need to scale your business, you will get the love you need from angel and venture capital investors. Modern libraries are still worth a visit. Explore municipal development resources.

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OC Technology Influencer Mixer & Summit 2011

Tech Coast Venture Network

April 25, 2011, Irvine, Calif — Tech Coast Venture Network (www.tcvn.org) is hosting the OC Technology Influencer Mixer & Summit 2011, an historic two-day event with partners CompTIA, the world’s largest technology association, the Technology Leadership Political Action Committee and Ingram Micro. Press Release TCVN News'

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ConTraps Part II – Contract Traps Entrepreneurs Should Avoid At All Costs

InfoChachkie

Relinquish Press Release Capabilities. Agree to Bundling Without a Minimum Price. Do Not Relinquish Press Release Capabilities. Due to their aversion to being publicly humiliated, most BDC partners will attempt to preclude you from issuing any unilateral press releases. Approve Unilateral Provisions.

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What Do Boards Actually Do?

Both Sides of the Table

But unlike the popular press reporting of this conflict — 80% of the time it is founder-to-founder conflict and not investor-to-founder conflict. Lately I’ve noticed that there is a second wave that many fantasize about a world in which ICOs drive all funding and founders and employees never have to deal with venture capitalists.

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