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Twitter, Jobs, Democracy & The US Elections

Both Sides of the Table

As you become a large, open network for referral traffic your long-term strategic value goes up. In 2011 it is too early to say what the story of the 2012 election will be, but I’m certain that social media will play a large role in it and that it won’t look like the social media campaigns of 2007-08. On the open web.

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4 Steps to Hiring a Rock Star COO (Plus, Why You Need a COO!)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The processes I used to hire our first COO in 2012 and the second one in 2018 were basically the same and are strongly inspired by Topgrading as well as the Who Method. Testdrive and check references with the team. Maybe it’s interesting for you or someone from your network. Testdrive and check references with the team.

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How We Put Culture First to Find the Ideal Business Partner

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When Netsurit decided to seek an opportunity to expand into the North American market, networking with our colleagues at Entrepreneurs’ Organization was the logical first step in finding a like-minded company in the US. At the end of 2015, I met Scott Wilson, CEO of Marathon Consulting and an EO New York member since 2012.

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An Inside Scoop on the Funding Environment and What it Might Mean for You

Both Sides of the Table

Mark dutifully went to partner meetings, back-channel references began, firms started calling existing VCs to “test prices” and we started debating whom our best partner would be. Many VC firms expressed interest, nearly every one took a meeting and several called Mark and the team back for meetings.

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Does the Size of a VC Fund Matter?

Both Sides of the Table

Understanding the fund vintage – “Vintage&# of a fund refers to when the fund was raised. Also, since most funds are 10-year funds there will be pressure in 2012 for this fund to start exiting its investments and return money to its shareholders. Most funds get annual extensions.

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New SEC Regulation A+: Everything You Need To Know

Onevest

At 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors, we have been monitoring closely the new regulatory landscape for startup fundraising. The prospectus type disclosure is contained in Part II of the Offering Statement, referred to in Regulation A+ parlance as the Offering Circular.

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2011 Valuation Survey of North American Angel Groups

Gust

To provide some reference points, I surveyed thirteen angels groups in North American to determine their recent experience in negotiating the pre-money valuation of pre-revenue companies. Wilmington Investor Network. Central Texas Angel Network. increasing. DC Dinner Clubs. DC/Virginia. up slightly. Sierra Angels. Golden Angels.