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

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If you want to understand the software trend that drove the creation of the seed-stage VC phenomenon I wrote about it that linked blog post but in short: cloud computing drove down the cost to create startups enabling a new category of investor. Jeff and his peer group have done an excellent job at creating a new category of seed-stage VC.

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We Recast Our Business Expertise Into Valuable Incentives for Young Entrepreneurs

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I’ve been an EO member for 15 years, but it wasn’t until 2014 that I became involved with the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). This article was written by EO Vancouver member, Calvin Johnson. I’d say, “Be careful what you wish for,” but this turned out to be an experience unlike anything else I’ve done in my career.

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Learn More, Grow More, Be More

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Surrounding yourself with successful peers from different industries and walks of life provides some of the best learning opportunities and provided a significant competitive advantage.” Hao Lam is an EO Seattle member who joined the organization in 2014. The post Learn More, Grow More, Be More appeared first on THE BLOG.

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The Power of People: How We Recast Our Expertise into Valuable Incentives

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I’ve been an EO member for 15 years, but it wasn’t until 2014 that I became involved with the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). This article was written by EO Vancouver member Calvin Johnson. I’d say, “Be careful what you wish for,” but this turned out to be an experience unlike anything else I’ve done in my career.

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How To Unleash Sustainable Innovation That Matters

Entrepreneurs' Organization

By 2014, mobile banking offered a full range of services and processed over $16.3 This article was originally posted on Forbes.com. It has been reprinted here with permission from Ashoka. As with Lamey Wellehan, the key to success for that 10% was practicing abundance. Of that material, 99% is no longer in use after 6 months.

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Flashback Friday: How to Raise Financially Intelligent Children

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This article was originally published in the March 2014 issue of Octane magazine. Introducing your children to fellow entrepreneurs and letting your peers explain what they do for a living may inspire your children to think outside the box when it comes to their future. I’m a lucky guy. Money is neither good nor evil— it’s a tool.

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5 REASONS INVESTING IN STARTUPS JUST GOT EASIER: LEARN ABOUT THE NEW SEC GUIDELINES

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The decision by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to expand its definition of an “ accredited investor ” paves the way for thousands more aspiring venture capitalists and angel investors to benefit from investing in the private markets. The new rules, which took effect Dec. The new rules, which took effect Dec.