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The SVB Saga in Memes

VC Cafe

Even in our relatively small portfolio at Remagine, we had companies uncertain if they can make make payroll – as amounts are automatically deducted today to pay employees on the 15th of the month. Needless to say, it was a very stressful weekend. We were prepared to do what it takes to keep them going. Unfortunate coincidence?

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50 Great Ways To Use QR Codes In The College Classroom

YoungUpstarts

That was 1994, and now, almost 20 years later, QR code technology is experiencing a revival — but not in the automotive industry. Digital portfolios. Ask students to organize their work into a digital portfolio, linking it to the world with a QR code they can add to resumes, business cards, and more.

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A Year in Review: 2016

Version One Ventures

Mattermark (a portfolio company) looked at the matriculation rates for a class of startups. Likewise, early-stage investors may not appreciate just how much follow-on support their portfolio companies will need. So, how have Version One portfolio companies done in this environment? 2016 for Version One companies.

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Book: The Startup Playbook

Feld Thoughts

Will and I made our first angel investment together in 1994 – in Raj’s first company NetGenesis (which went public in 1999). Raj and I have done seven companies together, including his most recent company JumpCloud which is one of the fastest-growing B2B SaaS companies in our portfolio (and in Colorado.).

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3 Ways Technology Is Changing Small Business Lending

YoungUpstarts

In 1994 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said, “retail banks are dinosaurs, they can be bypassed,” in a Newsweek interview. These include making deposits, transferring funds, paying bills and managing stock portfolios. by Jake Dacillo, Marketing Director, Balboa Capital. Small Business Loan Overview.

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How and Why To Be an Angel Investor

David Teten

1994 – present. To succeed in the space, angels must have a high risk tolerance, a large bank account to weather losses, and most important, a diverse enough portfolio to handle losing money on most of your investments. Of course, investing in a diversified portfolio is a significant time commitment. Time Period.

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Why Small Community Lenders Have Your Back

Up and Running

Department of the Treasury oversees the CDFI program, which was established in 1994 to make capital accessible to struggling communities. Lenders can secure loans with equipment, a stock portfolio, or other assets. Community lenders tend to be more flexible than most banks regarding collateral and will work with you.

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