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Smooth-Stone Changes Name to Calxeda; Adds Hires

Austin Startup

Exactly three months after its $48 Million funding announcement, Smooth-Stone today detailed its company momentum, including significant new executive hires, new office space and renaming the company. The response from customers and technology partners validates we are onto something big.

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Where are the Deals? How VCs Identify the Next Generation of Startups

David Teten

The venture capital industry is continuing its evolution from an upside-down pyramid (typically 3-10 Partners, plus some administrative support) to a traditional hierarchical pyramid. Summit Partners and TA Associates have leveraged their origination programs to move into later stage buyouts.

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Brad Feld Drops Knowledge. Here’s What He Said …

Both Sides of the Table

It’s interesting that the question is pitch deck’s being obsolete versus business plans being obsolete. So very few investors want Business Plans any more. One of the successful investments was a company called Nigenisis, which ended becoming a public company in 1999. Is that when it became big?

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Starting A New Business Venture Is Not As Daunting As You Might Think

YoungUpstarts

Your “Business Plan” will touch on every aspect of the business, and financial projections will suggest how much in “seed” and “working” capital will be required to get your idea off the ground and make it thrive. He has over 30 years of experience in executive management, corporate governance and business development.

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Should You Share Equity with Consultants?

www.inc.com

Writing A Business Plan. Running A Home-Based Business. Naming a Business. Financing a Small Business. Buying a Small Business. RUNNING A BUSINESS. Letter of Intent for a Business Venture. a 50-employee provider of e-marketing solutions to small and midsize businesses, based in Needham, Mass.

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Market Truths

thebarefootvc

I’ve seen several cycles in the market since I first started venture investing in 1999, and I believe there has been no greater potential for wealth creation in the sector than there is now. Build solid relationships with strategic partners and customers.

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Market Truths

thebarefootvc

I’ve seen several cycles in the market since I first started venture investing in 1999, and I believe there has been no greater potential for wealth creation in the sector than there is now. Build solid relationships with strategic partners and customers.