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What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking

Both Sides of the Table

The Past (1985-2002). Other people were in the online community called ā€œ The Well &# (founded in 1985). We were looking for what I call the ā€œ6 C’s of Social Networking&# – Communications, connectedness, common experiences, content, commerce & cool experiences (fun!). And then came AOL.

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How Reed Hastings’ Facebook Status Update Landed Netflix in SEC’s Crosshairs

Gust

The move came as a shock to many in the tech business community, in which we’ve become accustomed to real-time disclosure by company executives through social media. Last month, the SEC announced it was taking action regarding Netflix’ (NFLX) securities compliance based on a Facebook status update posted by CEO Reed Hastings.

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Spa and Salon Owner Jessica Walker Lives Prepared and Takes Risks

Smart Hustle Magazine

Furthermore, having a team of advisors (or mentors) who you can lean on for advice and support is important. When her landlord would not renew her lease, unexpectedly in 2002, Jessica had 60 days to vacate the property with no advance warning. You have to be willing to take risks. Take Care of Your Team. COM, and New Jersey Monthly.

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The Magic of the Irish – Dublin’s Resurgence on the Global Tech Scene

Both Sides of the Table

Between 1995-2002 I visited often – especially since I founded my first company there. As I said when I wrote about startup communities in the past – even one person can make a huge difference to a company or a city if he or she takes initiative, dreams big and is persistent. Startup Advice'

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Ed Zimmerman: The Growing Scarcity of Series B Venture Rounds

WSJ - The Accelerators

Metrics matter most in Series B, or as the venture community likes to say: ā€œThere’s nothing like numbers to screw up a good story,ā€ and render a promising startup unfinanceable. Remember the ā€œbuy low, sell highā€ advice they were supposed to teach you in business school? Because the U.S.