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Does a VCs Culture Really Matter? The Upfront Story

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I’m often asked about the differences between being at a VC and being an entrepreneur and whether I prefer one or the other. The biggest difference I cite is that Venture Capital often feels like an “individual sport” while startups are a “team sport.” Branding & Shared Values.

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Why Technology is Driving More Urban Renewal

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I think that’s one of the reasons that many of the most interesting bay area startups are choosing to locate themselves in the city. And make-up artists. In LA companies used to be concentrated near Pasadena or in the San Fernando Valley. As a result younger people are creating startups because they can.

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How GridTest Is Helping To Build The Next Electric Car, With Neal Roche

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The clean technology sector is infamous for taking a big toll on startups--requiring large investments, risky technology propositions, steep international competition, and fickle government policies. We spoke with founder Neal Roche about his startup, which provides testing tools for the electric vehicle (EV) market.

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