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US Economic Risks (Sept 2010): Impact on Investors & Entrepreneurs

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While not 1999 all over again but I am observing first-hand the signs of funding frenzy. And when you further strip out any employment created by government stimulus that is uncertain to continue going forward we know that the country is not creating enough jobs. VCs get paid to “put money to work.&#. Sound familiar?

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Stock Market Drops. Then It Rallies. What Happens Next for Funding?

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I need leaders who manage in good times and bad.To build a large company you need to manage through economic cycles. On the positive side, corporate profits are up, their balance sheets have been repaired and they have recapitalized themselves to have lower amounts of debt relative to equity. It’s too early.

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