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Both Things Can Be True: Bias and Bad Fundraising Advice

This is going to be BIG.

The startup ecosystem is a terrific manufacturer of bad fundraising advice. I’m going to call this the risk/wealth effect and it definitely nudges the numbers towards the funding of wealthier white men. So what about all of the above statements—things that founders widely hold to be true barriers to fundraising?

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Why “The Culture of Failure” is Imperative to Startup Communities

Both Sides of the Table

I lived in London from 1997-2005 and for 6 of those years ran my startup based out of London. At this time I can tell you that the Brits definitely didn’t have a culture of failure. 1:10:00 Niche services and when they have a place in the startup ecosystem. I remember this lesson well.

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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

Both Sides of the Table

Changes in the Startup Ecosystem. If that isn’t the original definition of “angel” money I don’t know what is. And I’m proud to say that one of our startups is already exploring the idea of opening a local office nearby with the help of Cintrifuse. And then the world changed.

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Why Don't More Emerging VCs Have Coaches?

This is going to be BIG.

I was no longer the CEO of my startup. To navigate this tightrope, I sought out the advice of a coach—Jerry Colonna. I’ve worked with some successful people whose advice was always some version of, “You should do what I did.” Also, maybe you don’t have the same definition of VC success.

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Engaging with the startup community: in conversation with Reece Walker and William McCullough

Startup Catalyst

He has been a supporter of the startup community since before the word startup was in general conversation. If you think he seems pretty great based on that, you should definitely keep reading (and if you want to be really impressed check out this page ). The 2017 Startup Catalyst Europe Mission cohort?—?Will

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Public Policy Quarterly: October 2023

Angel Capital Association

During negotiations on Dodd-Frank, Congress considered changes to the definition of “accredited investor,” including the elimination of the value of a primary home from inclusion in an individual’s net worth. House and Senate staff turned to ACA to understand the impact of changing the definition on the angel community.

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How to Win Consulting, Board, and Deal Roles with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds

David Teten VC

For example, Shift’s Defense Ventures Program offers “8 cohorts of up to 25 Fellows from across the US Armed Services, (…) immersion programs focused on venture capital, the technology startup ecosystem, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. I think that’s pretty standard with other positions. .: