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Here’s What’s Driving Collaborative Consumption and Where the Market May Head Next

Both Sides of the Table

The topic of the conference was “The Sharing Economy” and as I read many of the session title descriptions I realized that people would be talking more about “collaborative consumption” (think airbnb, taskrabbit, uber) than about why people are sharing more on Instragram & Snapchat. Add unemployment to debt.

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This Week in Venture Capital – Episode 3

Both Sides of the Table

Peer-to-peer lending is back! I’m now the permanent host for TWiVC (until such time as they kick me off). Thank you to anybody who sent Jason a note on Twitter on my behalf. The episode isn’t yet live but it should be in the morning (probably when you’re reading this) – you can find it here. Really!).

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Three Uncomfortable (but Vital) Leadership Truths for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I failed to make the time to nurture relationships and instill confidence in my employees, so they could contribute and collaborate with me in a shared journey of growth and success. In hindsight, the difference back then was that I lacked a strong network of peers and mentors to call me on my misunderstandings and mistakes.

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How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

By persisting through those obstacles, building strong relationships with like-minded individuals and consistently increasing her knowledge, she has founded multiple successful ventures and is inspiring others in Bolivia to do the same. How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities. By Shannon Courtney.

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Five Tips for Getting PR for Your Startup

This is going to be BIG.

I''ve included a short list below of a few 1-2 sentence thoughts, predictions, or generally crazy ideas that I don''t think are shared by my peers about where the space is going to give you a sense of what my perspective is. Those are going to be the reporters who are most likely willing to write about you. 3) Split up the story.

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Hacking Innovation Education in New York

This is going to be BIG.

Sramana Mitra said not to long ago in Forbes : “I have come to observe that most business school programs have an extensive emphasis on fundraising, especially from venture capitalists, and very little pragmatic understanding of what it really takes to get a venture off the ground. ” It’s true.

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Is @AngelList Syndicates Really Such a Big Deal?

Both Sides of the Table

If you track the venture capital industry it would be hard to miss the conversation going on this week over AngelList “Syndicates.” I had a chance to discuss AngelList Syndicates with Naval at Michael Kim’s Cendana LP/VC conference on a panel with Naval, Roger Ehrenberg (IA Ventures) and Mike Brown, Jr.

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