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Nokia as “He Who Must Not Be Named” and the Helsinki Spring

Steve Blank

I presented to 1,000’s of entrepreneurs, talked to 17 startups, gave 12 lectures, had 9 interviews, chatted with 8 VC’s, sat on 4 panels, talked policy with 2 government ministers, 2 members of parliament, 1 head of a public pension fund and was in 1 TV-documentary. Toxic Business Press and Contradictory Government Incentives.

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Support Startups for Net Neutrality

Feld Thoughts

The new leader of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Chairman Ajit Pai, has said he wants to roll back existing net neutrality rules that prevent big cable companies from discriminating against online companies and services. Ten zillion words have been written about Net Neutrality. Congress is lining up behind him.

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The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Startup incubators. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. Small business grants. Angel investors. Venture capital.

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10 Ways To Get The Capital You Need For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Join a startup incubator or accelerator. Most metropolitan areas have groups of local high-net-worth individuals interested in supporting startups, and willing to syndicate amounts up to a million dollars for qualified startups. Variations on this theme include early licensing or white-labeling agreements.

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Most Startups Get No Professional Investor Cash

Startup Professionals Musings

This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Startup incubators. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. Small business grants. Angel investors. Venture capital.

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10 Alternative Funding Sources For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Join a startup incubator or accelerator. Most metropolitan areas have groups of local high-net-worth individuals interested in supporting startups, and willing to syndicate amounts up to a million dollars for qualified startups. Variations on this theme include early licensing or white-labeling agreements.

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The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business

Gust

This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Startup incubators. If you don’t know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. Small business grants. Angel investors. Venture capital.