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Why You Should Give Before You Get

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And it applies to business relationships & networking as much as it does to remuneration in the workplace. But less as a complaint and more as advice to younger networkers, the more you invest in relationships the more you will get when you need. It feels much better to be a giver than a receiver. Lots of asking. Be helpful.

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Some Perspective on Twitter vs. Meerkat

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If Twitter believes @periscopeco is a better product why not just try to win on that basis? I’m rooting for Meerkat to succeed as an independent network. 2/ it shows how big the opportunity for live video, and owning the “go live now” network can be. They already have home court advantage. Exciting time.

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Questions from Hunter #MondayMailbag

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He found me through my blog and I didn''t think he was real. Hunter Walk can''t be any blog commenters real name, can it? I wasn''t sure whether his answers would wind up here or vice versa, but when I thought about it, it turned out I was pretty adamant that my blog is for my voice. I''ve known Hunter Walk for almost a decade.

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Here is How to Make Sense of Conflicting Startup Advice

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Everybody has a blog these days and there is much advice to be had. I like to use the shorthand “triangulate” to symbolize asking multiple people for their opinions to get a better perspective on the route you should take. How to network better ? What is a founder to do? Improving startup productivity ?

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Welcome, BizLink Orange!

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partners with over 60 different communities across the country to do just that, and we are thrilled to announce that our network has grown this week to Orlando, Florida. Developing a vibrant and rich online and in-person network. SourceLink? Please join us in welcoming BizLink Orange ! Entrepreneurs new “home” in Central Florida.

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Why Aren’t There More Female Entrepreneurs?

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On my blog I’ve been hesitant to take the topic head on. But last week I noticed a blog post by a woman, Tara Tiger Brown, that asked the question, “ Why Aren’t More Women Commenting on VC Blog Posts? In it she observes that only 3% of the comments on this blog are from women. In colleges.

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How to Be a VC: Being Open

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Just take how most people approach networking events and talks. or even better "How can I help you succeed?". They want introductions through their trusted network--pre-screened, pre-vetted pitches that already have product, traction, other investors with brand names. I give a lot of talks. rather than "How does it work?"

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