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A Seriously Great Story and Why We Funded Them

Both Sides of the Table

I first met Andrew Stalbow , the founder & CEO of Seriously in August of 2013. On August 23rd, 2013 I had an email intro from my good friend and trusted source Jeff Berman who only sends me stuff when it is somebody he respects (ie a strong filter vs. those who send casual intros). He hit me from two very trusted sources.

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Being Too Early and VC Self Improvement

This is going to be BIG.

Three companies most definitely makes a pattern. In 2013, I'll be looking for ways to stay in touch better with entrepreneurs whose first rounds may be slow to develop. Linden's a cool dude and being the interchange between the internet of things, our social services, etc.

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Why Technology is Driving More Urban Renewal

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I think NY has always – by definition – been urban. Our lease runs out in 2013. These days it’s Santa Monica and Venice. In England they were all in The Thames Valley (45 minutes west of London) and these days they’re all near Shoreditch east of London. GRP’s offices are near Beverly Hills.

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The Importance of Benevolent Dictators

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By definition leaders make hard choices given incomplete information. It’s 2013 and I’m supposed to believe in the “wisdom of the crowds.” It’s hard being a leader. She far too opinionated. Tempestuous.” ” F**k ‘em. Don’t feed the trolls. I know, I know. Total transparency.

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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

Both Sides of the Table

If that isn’t the original definition of “angel” money I don’t know what is. One measure of CincyTech’s overall impact is that in 2013, its portfolio companies represent 80% of total seed and early stage capital invested in Southwest Ohio. CincyTech today has $28.5 million under management across three funds.

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“I think viewing your board as an audience to be ‘sold’ to instead of a partner in your journey will orient your board to be less trusting and collaborative.” Five Questions with Nilam Ganenthiran, Former President of Instacart

Hunter Walk

Hunter Walk: You started at Instacart in 2013, just a year after it was founded, which obviously turned out to be an epic decision. Nilam Ganenthiran : The story of me joining Instacart in 2013, is actually rooted in an epic bad decision. Rafa runs Background Capital, and is one of the best partners for early company builders I know.

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Finding North In a New World

Entrepreneurs' Organization

He joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in 2013. Humans are adaptable and we will definitely find a way through this. Contributed by Ross Drakes , an entrepreneur and creative director based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is the founder of Nicework , which helps companies to define their purpose and then deliver on it.

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