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Why Your Startup is More Likely to Succeed if You’re Authentic and Passionate

Both Sides of the Table

We’ve gotten to the point where after the film The Social Network and now with our own ironic HBO drama “Silicon Valley,” (makes it sound like writing a algorithm can easily net you $10 million without trying) one might think starting a company is a bit like the gold rush where riches flow to you with ease.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

Both Sides of the Table

Closing a VC fund in 2009/10 is a major achievement in and of itself. Founded in November 2007 in New York City by Alexis Maybank and Kevin Ryan (co-founder of DoubleClick); CEO is Susan Lyne (ex-CEO Marta Stewart Living Omnimedia) Revenue estimates: $50mm in 2008; $170mm in 2009 (versus budget of $150mm); $450mm forecasted for 2010.

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Our Newest Project Octane: “A Path to Purpose”

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Each year, thousands more do the same through the Path of Leadership (PoL) program, which equips members with the tools, knowledge and networks they need to grow as leaders. I remember walking into my house after my first Forum experience in 2009. WHEN DID YOU SAY TO YOURSELF, “I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR”?

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MFS Africa collects $100M to expand its digital payments gateway across the region

TechCrunch

Today, Africa’s largest digital payments network MFS Africa joins the fray. He started the company in 2009, facilitating peer-to-peer transactions from Kenya to Zambia, Uganda, Zimbabwe and the Ivory Coast, and vice versa. Investor interest in African fintech continues to grab headlines with large fundraises.

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The Ins and Outs of Business Networking with Adrian Miller

Smart Hustle Magazine

Business networking is a fun time — mingling, eating, chatting about business. Many business owners attend networking events but don’t utilize the time or crowd as well as they can. They walk away having spoken to a lot of new people, but not having made any real connections for themselves or their peers.

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The Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship Program is Accepting Applications

Smart Hustle Magazine

The entrepreneurs will get to participate in virtual programming that’s been custom-tailored to meet the needs of businesses during COVID-19, receive access to an online network of 130+ peers, $5K for education, and much more. But attaining the right resources, funds, and support can be an uphill battle. www.guidantfinancial.com.

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Asset Management Is a Peculiar Industry Ripe for Disruption

David Teten VC

“ One summer day, probably in the 1870s, friends of a major short-seller got together on the shores of Newport, Rhode Island, where they admired the enormous yachts of New York’s richest brokers. After gazing long and thoughtfully at the beautiful boats, the short seller asked wryly, ‘Where are the customers’ yachts?’ ”.