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Why Technology is Driving More Urban Renewal

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I’ve been meeting with LPs (those who invest in VC funds) over the past year and discussing trends I see in the market and where I think we need to be as a firm to be near to and meet the needs of our customers. In Massachusetts companies (and VCs) have migrated from out by Waltham to Back Bay (Boston) or Cambridge.

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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.” It was more hedge fund than venture capital.

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

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We manufacturer our equipment here in the San Fernando Valley, but we're also shipping our equipment to Asia and Europe. Big venture capital firms are only interesting in big plays. Our product has gone to China, Taiwan, Australia, and Europe. They all have slightly different connectors and standards.

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