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Rustic Canyon Speaks out on GaiKai Exit, Changing Nature of VC, LA Tech & More

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But my take: Gaikai had superior technology & a superior business strategy. We spent a bunch of time in the video talking about “disruption” as described by Clay Christensen in his seminal book, “The Innovator’s Dilemman” which I profiled here. I agree with him.

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Get to Know Richard de Silva of Highland Capital

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In 2003 one of their first investments was Qiigo, Mike Yavondite’s company. Opportunities in vertical search exist where the sources of data are somewhat hidden and can be unlocked and displayed in an innovative manner. Do you think a multi-channel distribution strategy is important to guard against unforeseen changes? (51:30

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Embrace Losing – It Will Make You Stronger

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I’m not looking to invest there – I’m looking to understand the trends, the people, the innovation, the regions and how China can become an integral part of any of my portfolio companies as they scale. In the 2003/04 timefame I was living in the UK and running my first company. This one was eye-opening.

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Embrace Losing – It Will Make You Stronger

Both Sides of the Table

I’m not looking to invest there – I’m looking to understand the trends, the people, the innovation, the regions and how China can become an integral part of any of my portfolio companies as they scale. In the 2003/04 timefame I was living in the UK and running my first company. This one was eye-opening.

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Spolsky on Software on Both Sides of The Table

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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. This ended up developing into Visual Basic for Applications , the strategy for programmability in Microsoft Office.

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Malaysia’s Stock Exchange Joins Hands with Cradle to Support Local Startups’ Listing

AsiaTechDaily

The joint effort aligns with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Fund Funnel program, which seeks to streamline funding options and offer comprehensive support to startups throughout their funding journey, from the initial seed stage to the eventual initial public offering (IPO).

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Meet Tatiana Glad, our New Global Executive Director

Impact Hub

Our collective strategy Ambition 2030 represents the promise of Impact Hub when I first joined as a member (Impact Hub Islington, 2005). A: I have a passion for water and social innovation. I co-founded Waterlution in 2003 and continue to touch in with young water innovators through that network.