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Twitter co-founder Biz Stone joins board of audiovisual startup Chroma

TechCrunch

Chroma , a startup working to build a new type of audiovisual entertainment specifically for mobile devices, is now adding a Twitter co-founder to its board. An early Google employee, Stone worked on the Blogger team after its acquisition, ahead of helping co-found Twitter in 2006. million in seed funding (5.1

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Angel Involvement on Boards Improves Returns

Angel Capital Association

We all know that the success in angel investing involves many factors. Examples of these factors include valuations, due diligence, building a portfolio of companies, business sectors, angel engagement and others. CTAN is a large angel network in Austin, Texas formed in 2006. These roles are generally unpaid.

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Valuation Workshop – The Art of Negotiation Between Investors and Founders

Angel Capital Association

By: Emily Angold, ACA Marketing Manager As an entrepreneur and seasoned angel investor, Bill Payne understands the critical importance of education to make well-informed decisions that determine the success or failure of a startup. In your opinion, what are the most important takeaways from ACA Angel University’s Valuation Workshop?

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A Weird and Wacky Approach To Angel Investing

OnStartups

An Odd Start To My Angel Investing. So I thought of an idea: Why not invest in startups? That way, I still get to stay in touch with the thrill of startups, but I could do it vicariously through other entrepreneurs. Angel investing is like having a niece or nephew. The Entrepreneur vs. Investor Dilemma.

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How to Find a Job as a VC Scout: Compensation and Which Firms Are Recruiting

David Teten VC

How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video). Our goal is to invest in, coinvest with, and/or recruit founders in transition. You’re involved in other aspects of the firm’s activities: due diligence, portfolio acceleration, board service, etc.

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This Week in VC Episode 6 with @Jason Calacanis: Best One Yet

Both Sides of the Table

It’s always fun chatting with Jason because he’s knowledgeable about the market, quick on topics and pushes me to talk more about VC / entrepreneur issues. We’re staring to get the hang of how to divide the show up into talking about deals but also talking about issues for entrepreneurs during funding. Short answer: no.

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