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Angel Investing: Skill 3 – Relationships with VCs

Both Sides of the Table

I’d rather be Roger Ehrenberg with a thesis around data-centric companies and base my investment decisions on the skills I’ve developed in my career. To some extent Keith Rabois agreed with me about domain knowledge and argued that most of his investments are in the consumer Internet space as a result. Always have been.

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Angel Investing: Skill 3 – Relationships with VCs

Both Sides of the Table

I’d rather be Roger Ehrenberg with a thesis around data-centric companies and base my investment decisions on my background. I should say that I agree that naive optimism in entrepreneurs can produce higher beta (upside or flops) and that’s good from an investment standpoint if you’re looking for big returns.

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Why You Should Put Yourself Out There and Try New Products

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Ironic to be self-centered while you’re trying to offer advice to others. In 2011 I started using Instagram. Sometimes they take off and they reward the early innovators. But how can you invest in technology unless you’re going to use the tools and understand them? I had blogged when I was an entrepreneur.

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Does Atlantic Canada have a blueprint for rural revival in the post-pandemic era?

TechCrunch

Business writer Gordon Pitts pinpoints 2011 as the game-changing year for the Atlantic startup scene. In his book “Unicorn in the Woods: How East Coast Geeks and Dreamers are Changing the Game , ” Pitts recounts how in March 2011 Salesforce purchased New Brunswick-based social media monitoring company Radian6 for approximately $300 million.

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Tech Nation looks for new home as UK Gov hands tech ecosystem contract to Barclays

TechCrunch

A recent speech by the chancellor saw him imploring entrepreneurs to move to the UK: “If anyone is thinking of starting or investing in an innovation or technology-centred business, I want them to do it here. The idea of Government as a provider of startup advice to founders backed by Tier 1 VCs is finished. tech startup scene.

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2010 VC Funding Outlook for Startups – Prepare for Winter (Part 3/3)

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I obviously don’t have a crystal ball so the economy could fare better than my gut, but here’s why I’m cautious for some time in 2010 or early 2011: Why is the future still so unpredictable? This has a tangible impact on the valuation of start-ups and the pace of investment. My personal views?

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How One Thriving Veteran Supports Women Business Owners

Smart Hustle Magazine

In 2011, Jen became a consultant for Rodan and Fields , a leading company known for its innovative skincare products. Invest in yourself – This advice is unique to women. However, she did make a mental note that whenever she finally reached success, she would be a mentor for someone else. Two Businesses and Beyond.

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