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The greatest moment to start a company? Right Now!

Jason Calacanis

Co-location providers and office sharing started, as did remote work and offshore developers. APIs and open-source software cut costs and developer cycles dramatically. ” “If only I had started a company at the start of the internet!” ” “If only I had started a company during web 2.0 and ZIRP).

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

TechCrunch

Starting a tech company today costs 99% less than it did 18 years ago when Y Combinator was started ( today and 2005 ), largely due to the emergence of cloud technologies, no-code tools, and artificial intelligence. has nearly quadrupled in the same time period (investments from 2005 to 2015 and total investments through 2021 ).

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11 angel investing lessons

Venture Hacks

Valuations for pre-traction companies between 2005-2010 were $1-5M pre-money for the first non-friends-and-family round. Avoid companies that don’t develop meaningful technology (either software or hardware). Incentives influence the advice you get from VCs, lawyers, incubators, and everybody else. Anecdotal valuation data.

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Impact Hub Honolulu Rebrands as They Depart From Global Impact Hub Network

Impact Hub

Since launching in 2005, the Impact Hub network has undergone significant growth, now reaching over 17,000 members in 100+ locations across the globe. says Maria Trindade, Global Network Development Director of the Impact Hub Network. We felt that leaving the global network allowed us to focus and be more intentional in our efforts.

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Impact Hub Oakland leaves Impact Hub network

Impact Hub

Since launching in 2005, the Impact Hub network has undergone significant growth, now reaching over 17,000 members in 100+ locations across the globe.

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Impact Hub Montréal rebrands as they switch to regional focus

Impact Hub

Since launching in 2005, the Impact Hub network has undergone significant growth, now reaching over 16,500 members in 100+ locations across the globe.

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Impact Hub Recife leaves global network

Impact Hub

Since launching in 2005, the Impact Hub network has undergone significant growth, now reaching over 16,500 members in 100+ locations across the globe. This decision was made as the Recife team’s expansion goals focus on real estate and innovative ways of work rather than on the social, economic and environmental impact.