This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 2, 2012

It was June of 2003. Similarly, picking seed investors for your first startup in and around the craziness of an accelerator demo day can be just as scarring over the long term. Trivia question: What active startup investor has the most tats? Trivia question: What active startup investor has the most tats? ).

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2013

I work with a lot of startups. I remember just a decade ago in 2003 when we all laughed at how dumb people in the 90′s were talking about the race to “capture as many eyeballs as possible” before your competition. Startup Advice' I start to notice when bad behavior creeps into the system as a whole.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 11, 2022

There’s been talk of a slowdown in venture funding recently, with TechCrunch looking at it from different angles, including the fintech sector, a PitchBook report and even earlier on how startups should prepare in case it happens. Its portfolio now has eight startups. The fund is targeting $50 million and has already brought in $11.5

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 9, 2018

Some VCs have identified a number of new advantages that distinguish them in the marketplace: – Portfolio acceleration. An extreme example of portfolio acceleration is the approach of Y Combinator and the other accelerators. – Incubating companies. They get in early and cheap with very attractive economics.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

connects startups to experts in building new businesses. Particularly relevant is Startups.com , which help tech startups identify consultants with relevant domain expertise. Startup board meetings template presentation. There are also expert networks with sector or geography specialization. Further reading. Here’s How .

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

To support and accelerate this momentum, the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) and Orange County Government have partnered with SourceLink, tapping into our consulting services, software solutions and national network to strengthen and build upon the rich tradition of collaboration the NEC and Orlando entrepreneurial ecosystem have forged.

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Paul G. Silva

JUNE 14, 2023

From 2003-2022 the River Valley Investors operated as a traditional angel group, investing in nearly 100 startups. Meenta Instantly access the world’s scientific equipment & COVID-19 labs Launch413 Takes startups to their first $10 million in revenue while providing early returns to investors.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

We also spent a fair bit of time talking about the changing nature of venture capital and in particular the hand-on practitioner role of early-stage VC led by accelerators such as YC, 500Startups, Betaworks and the like. 23:00 Question from the audience: Do VCs have a preference for startups that choose to work with incubators?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

As an enthusiastic EO DC member since 2003, I missed the camaraderie, connections and learning events with my EO family after moving to Virginia. You can’t run a startup without funds. Leverage nearby chapters for big, resource-intensive events such as chapter retreats or Accelerator program.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

What we can learn from edtech startups’ expansion efforts in Europe. Launched in 2003, LinkedIn quickly became the first global professional social media network by offering an easy way to make and track professional connections. The 2021 edtech avalanche has just begun.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. Within a small startup with 3 engineers, everyone will work on all aspects of the site. But I loved reading them and so did my team.

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