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Why We Invested in @FerrisApp – A New Kind of Video Sharing App

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We recently released the video sharing app Ferris and announced that Upfront Ventures led the funding in the company in our seed round of $2 million and I personally joined the board. We hit the top spot recommended on Apple’s iOS App Store on the day of the launch, which is a testament to the team and all of their hard work.

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Understanding the Underbelly of Online Marketing & Why You’ll Lose if You Don’t

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But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. They had a viral promotional technique that encouraged your friends to download their app to watch a video they posted and a channel (Facebook) that was trying to grow its video audience. It’s worth a quick read. Underbelly.

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Your top 4 money management questions, answered by our experts

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

To best address these pressing questions for those unable to participate, we included below your top four money management questions, answered. Find what best fits your needs and your lifestyle. When looking at personal financing apps and resources, Dr. Decker recommends exploring which apps are available and might best fit your needs.

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How do I Really Feel About Anonymous Apps Like Secret?

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By now you likely know that Marc Andreessen weighed in on anonymous apps in a 12-part Twitter diatribe. ” I have been weighing in slowly on the topic over the past few weeks on Twitter but have avoided writing a blog post about it until now. My general instinct is that most anonymity apps breed car-like behavior.

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We’re Entering the Stay-Home Economy. Here are 10 Industries That Will Be Winners

Entrepreneurs' Organization

It’s fair to assume many new customers will continue buying from these brands after the pandemic has passed. Buyers will be also looking for publishers and content websites that spotlight the latest deals and advise on the best products and these sites should expect a huge bump in traffic. Physical and Mental Health Apps.

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Startup Recruiting Hacks

This is going to be BIG.

They'll usually speak for free if it means helping out their local developer community with best practices. When you're doing RSVPs, use a tool like Eventbrite that allows you to collect more information from each attendee--like what languages they develop in, how many years experience they have, current company, LinkedIn, blog, Twitter, etc.

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How to use PR Firms at Startups

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You help them on stories, act as a source, develop real relationships, read their stories and eventually when you have news they’re more willing to have a conversation. But generally I think it’s best to go small until you become larger and have larger budgets for PR. It’s the best marketing ROI in my opinion.

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