Berkonomics

JANUARY 28, 2021

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked away from deals where the entrepreneur insists on a start-up pre-money valuation that is so high, no angel could expect to make a return upon the investment, even with a reasonable sales price for the company down the road. Here’s the “what.”. And here’s the “why.”. More of my stories.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Nor did I picture myself as a national advocate for health or dream of being recognized as a leading entrepreneur. That spring of 2004, I was looking after our three kids—Emma, five; Kaitlin, three; and Keenan, two. Related: 15 Books That Every Entrepreneur Should Read During the Pandemic. www.harpercollinsleadership.com.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Often, entrepreneurs struggle to determine when and what to patent. That’s why it’s crucial that you know your invention through and through, and whether there’s any aspect you need to develop further before having it patented. Entrepreneurs also need to know that intellectual property is one of their most valuable assets.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

He didn’t tell it in the video but, ever the entrepreneur, Scott started a business to take couples up on a “mile high club&# flight on airplanes as a way of getting all of his miles logged to get his next class of airplane license that required a certain number of hours logged. It’s part of what makes him so likable.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Developers and coders historically go to specific schools and colleges, entering a funnel that guides them to success. Admittedly, there were no entrepreneurs in my family. I was in college from 2000 to 2004. Regardless, Black entrepreneurs must press forward and still show up. Be courageous. Be audacious.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Salyer served as a member of the Council Finance Committee, Council Economic Development Committee, and as chairman of the Council Social Services Committee. She served as the first woman president of the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City, (2003/2004), one of the largest Rotary Club in the world. Oklahoma is very friendly to entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2010

One of the most difficult things to do as a first time entrepreneur is to get to know the investors you might be working with if you accept money. He got into the industry through the same traits required for entrepreneurs – persistence & resiliency. This lasted from about 2001-2004. So how did Mike get into VC?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

the founders of a young company hailing from Cambridge, England addressed a crowd of celebrities, investors and entrepreneurs at Y Combinator’s August Demo Day promising a revolution in food science. NEW YORK – DECEMBER 6: Packets of the popular sugar substitute Splenda are seen December 6, 2004 in New York City.

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Berkonomics

JULY 10, 2014

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked away from deals where the entrepreneur insists on a start-up premoney valuation that is so high, no angel could expect to make a return upon the investment, even with a reasonable sales price for the company down the road. Let me tell you two stories that are linked. Email readers, continue here.]

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 12, 2016

Then in 2004, I read The Millionaire Next Door by Stanley and Danko and decided to have the lifestyle I wanted, I had to become an entrepreneur. She is also CMO of Stratebo Technologies, a company founded to market the software One Horn developed to run the back office.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2010

For entrepreneurs who want to learn about how to work with investment banks, how to position yourself to be acquired and what the IPO markets look like this is the episode to watch. They have relationships that are hard for entrepreneurs to build. Founded by Matt Rutledge in 2004 and based in Dallas. Revenue of ~$160mm in 2008.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 20, 2018

Personal development is still important. Personal development is a $9.9 While engaging in their profession, people often see opportunities to do something better, and that’s how many entrepreneurs are born. billion industry , and people pay thousands of dollars to attend seminars and conferences across the world.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 19, 2011

Selling LowerMyBills: o In 2004 he was getting a lot of call to take more money but was not interested. On Entrepreneurship: What makes a great entrepreneur? If you need money to even hire a developer [means you cannot even excite one person to put in some sweat equity – not a good sign about your ability to motivate people.].

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 30, 2023

I initially worked as an analyst at a stock-broking firm until 2004 before embarking on my venture capital and private equity journey, where I made my first investments in Greater China before exiting via the London Stock Exchange later between 2005 and 2006. Other than that, we place significant weight on the founder’s attitude.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JULY 6, 2014

According to the WSJ, GoPro is the largest consumer hardware IPO in 23 years , though like most entrepreneurs, I don’t remember the Duracell IPO. Founded in 2004, GoPro is about 10 years old and during the past few years has witnessed spectacular growth. First, to understand GoPro’s business better.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2011

During the 2004 election he was accused of having made up material facts from his service in the Vietnam War in an election against somebody who didn’t serve in a war. The most tempting thing for inexperienced entrepreneurs to do is to attack the press. Develop Trusted Advisors. How do you lose that debate?

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 21, 2011

I remember hearing that a New York City venture fund was raising money in 2004 and almost skipping the meeting, because New York wasn’t a viable place to deploy that much capital—it was a small blip in the past. Startup success is a team effort and you can't just have great entrepreneurs. Angels: Focus and pace.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 6, 2023

project lies a compelling mission – to spotlight and celebrate pioneering entrepreneurs within the Impact Hub Network, who exemplify the principles of the circular economy. The roots of Sampangan trace back to Langsat, a small town in Aceh Province, devastated by the 2004 Tsunami.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 30, 2018

According to the NVCA 2017 Yearbook , in 2004, 77% of global VC fundraising went to US VCs, and 85% of global VC dollars went to US startups. Unfortunately, while the International Entrepreneurs Rule was scheduled to become active a long time ago, it has been steadily delayed by the current US administration. Source: NVCA, Pitchbook.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Yes, social networks of 2010 have much better usability, have better developed 3rd-party platforms and many more people are connected. It was obviously a scheme set up by young entrepreneurs to line their pockets and some big-company executives who didn’t understand innovation. then bought GeoCities for $3.6 Enter Facebook.

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Tomasz Tunguz

OCTOBER 24, 2021

As you know, I run our Founder Experience program here, the set of tools and programs and people that we have to support our entrepreneurs in their growth journey. And as Travis mentioned, we’ve had lots of great recent guests, Hollie Wegman, CMO at Segment, Adam, the head of developer relations at HashiCorp, G.C. It was fun.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2010

I was paid less in salary in 2004 than I was paid at the job I quit in 1999 (a job I had held 8+ years). I learned how to integrate customers into our product development process. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. I learned how to better run a product management process. million, then $5.9m, $7.7m

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abovethecrowd.com

DECEMBER 18, 2017

From 2004 to 2014, the average payments for coinsurance rose 107% from $117 to $242. Coninsurance plans require the patient to pay a percentage (usually 10-30%) of the healthcare costs up to the deductible limit. Also like high deductibles, coinsurance usage in on the rise.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2023

and answers it by taking a look at how Indian entrepreneurs are working to leverage the excitement around this trend. Among other things, I asked it to create a list of top 10 essential heavy metal songs, great music to work to, and most nostalgic songs from 2004. Ingrid has more.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

I love being in New York City because I’m friends with an aerialist, social workers, doulas, cooks, teachers, actors, professional triathletes, bankers, lawyers, emergency service workers and sure, software developers, too. Kathryn Garcia’s reopening platform wants to help “CUNY students to become the next generation of NYC entrepreneurs”.

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