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How to Be a VC: Being Open

This is going to be BIG.

In venture capital, you say "no" a lot. This article on Groupthink reasons that: ".dissent I'm concerned that some of the newer folks in venture capital haven't been kicked in the stomach enough. If you don't like helping people, venture capital isn't for you. It is your default response.

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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

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This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. So usually the first money comes locally. Maker Studios. Savings.com.

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Why Startup Entrepreneurs Need to Communicate More Like George Bush Than Al Gore

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This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. But they’re under the gun to crank out story after story so they don’t have the time or energy to understand why your behavioral targeting technology is mathematically better than your 5 competitors. It was a journalist who covered Venture Capital.

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

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This article originally ran on TechCrunch. The people with the time, energy & creativity to build organizations like TechStars need to bring their ideas to fruition. When you think about the success that is Silicon Valley, the unfair advantage is not just the huge amounts of available venture capital.

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Top 6 Cleantech Startups in Singapore Securing Impressive Funding Rounds

AsiaTechDaily

These companies are developing solutions to address critical issues such as renewable energy, waste management, water conservation, and more. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the top 6 cleantech startups in Singapore that are making waves and securing impressive funding rounds to drive their eco-friendly missions.

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The real guide to building a business from someone who has built Europe's first on-demand fuel business

Founder Bounty

In this article, I want to give you some of the learnings and lessons for you to make your side hustle and business successful. Make sure you test your market out before you invest time and energy into the actual product. Building a business or startup is hard and risky. Market the product and continue to grow the product.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Creative capital, live-shopping strategy, new name + logo

TechCrunch

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Creative capital is the secret sauce, not venture capital. Before a startup lands its first customer or investor, its founders must invest time and energy to develop intellectual property. Creative capital is the secret sauce, not venture capital.