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How the Seed-Stage VC Trend Began, The Downsides of Unicorns & Much More

Both Sides of the Table

“There was no real framework for a $15 million fund at the time so I had to make one up … it was really sort of an experiment … I invested across Funds I & II in 90 companies” Jeff then raised $55 million in 2010 and $85 million in 2014. . It is, of course, a very recent phenomenon. But not many others.

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Project Octane: Hustle & Heart

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When it comes to running a business, there is no go-to manual for greatness or a secret recipe for success. There are, however, key ingredients that can contribute to entrepreneurial excellence. As EO Montréal’s Moranne Elarar and Marina Byezhanova can attest, it all starts with hustle and heart. How did you come together to form Pronexia?

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The Four Kinds of Social Capital that Matter When Building Products

Tomasz Tunguz

In April 2010, Dropbox users sent 2.8M But what theory, which frameworks, can help a startup think through the rich mechanisms for creating social sharing features that feel right? At Yammer, asking an employee to share the service with their boss is much more demanding than asking an employee to share with a peer.

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