Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

So, I’d like to start by sharing the story of a female entrepreneur who did experience VC funding success—but still also felt the impact of the biases held by the industry. A study based out of Babson College via The Diana Project looked at venture capital investments in women between the years 1999 and 2014. A rare success.

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 10, 2018

If you lived through the Internet-bubble between 1999 and 2002 you know this cycle well. The web hosting business – lead by Exodus – almost entirely went bankrupt or was restructured. And, you know that the companies that survived it were the ones with very strong fundamental businesses (e.g.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 11, 2018

He has been an entrepreneur since 1991 when he started a Carbon Nano-Materials manufacturing company, SES Research. In 1999 with a graphic design partner he opened E-Webstyle (now eWebResults ) a website design and development company. Christopher Burres is the owner of eWebResults.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

I had been thinking a lot about this recently because I’m often asked the question of “what I look for in an entrepreneur when I want to invest?” Back then there was no “cloud” so we had to plow money into hardware, software licenses and web hosting. I was investing in myself. I had never been a VC before.

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Jeff Hilimire

APRIL 1, 2014

Chris hosts a great fireside chat and we had a lot of fun batting stories around. 1998 – 1999: Fun times (carefree, exploring our passion for web design). 1999 – 2001: Hard times ( credit card debt rising , no real plan for growth). I was honored a few weeks back to be asked to speak at Startup Grind Atlanta.

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Sophia Perl of Wisdom

AUGUST 27, 2011

I love hearing stories of entrepreneurs, it keeps me motivated and there are always great lessons to be learned. At first glance, Mickiewicz is a very happy-g0-lucky type of guy, but don’t be fooled because he is a serious entrepreneur. He would trade ad space on WebmasterResources for free hosting services.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 11, 2010

This past December I spent a week in Boston to try to get to know some of the local VC’s and entrepreneurs a bit better. I believe that first-time entrepreneurs also benefit hugely from working in close proximity to other companies. Entrepreneurs need to share more information with each other.

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Ben's Blog

JANUARY 31, 2012

After raising our first round of funding for Loudcloud in 1999, we went to visit our new venture capital firm and meet their full team. This approach has already lead to some stunning results: In 2011, we hosted over 600 portfolio presentations to corporate customers and partners at our office in Menlo Park.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 19, 2010

I’ve known and worked with Andy since 1995 (I was on the board of his first company – Abuzz – which was acquired in 1999 by the New York Times) and am awed by the amazing things he’s doing in Seattle these days, including Founder’s Co-op , RevenueLoan , and of course TechStars Seattle.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

I was building a new startup in 1999, and wanted to do it right. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable (for Ha. Lean Startup Circle - a mailing list of dedicated and helpful entrepreneurs. April 23, 2010 in San Francisco.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 9, 2012

Young entrepreneurs take note. Founded in 1999 by college student Bryn Carey, this ski and snowboard rental and delivery service is used by over 30 ski resorts in locations such as California, Colorado and British Columbia, Canada. – Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Virginia Eye Consultants (South Eastern).

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2010

By 1999 we had grown into the largest independent consulting firm in the world. By 1999 it seemed like everybody was growing, though. There were the existing large consulting firms like IBM, CSC, Cap Gemini, PwC and Deloitte Consulting as well as the upstarts like Scient, Viant, Razorfish, Diamond Consulting and a host of others.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 14, 2009

Through case studies, exercises, and discussions, Eric Ries will guide entrepreneurs of all stripes through the key areas that determine success for startups: product, engineering, QA, marketing, and business strategy. I joined a financial services tech startup in 1999. Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable (for Ha.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 12, 2011

I followed her writing and bought her AOL book back in 1999. Does that make it a viable strategy for every new entrepreneur? Later this month on the 28th, my co-hosts will be Marissa Campise and Sarah Tavel. Both of these women had a significant impact on my career. Kara helped foster my interest in the business of technology.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2009

But some companies have entrepreneurs that seem talented on paper, are in a space that seems interesting to investors and are able to raise venture capital early in the company’s existence. I always encourage young entrepreneurs now to flip burgers for as long as they can. Fast forward 5 years to my second company.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 22, 2018

SaaStock hosts over 3,000 founders, investors, and executives from more than 50 countries, making it one of the best venues for both showcasing your SaaS product and learning about how to grow it. Founded in 1999, Etail was one of the first conferences devoted to e-commerce, and it remains one of the biggest. SaaStock 2018. eTail East.

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andrewchen.co

AUGUST 20, 2012

There’s a whole host of companies in the Bay Area, in Asia, and around the world that are investing heavily on mobile. « Mobile app startups are failing like it’s 1999. -->. Hi, my name is Andrew Chen and Im an entrepreneur and blogger based in Palo Alto, CA. Written by Andrew Chen. link] Eran Galperin.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 9, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Thursday, July 9, 2009 10 years of entrepreneurship I recently passed my ten-year anniversary of becoming an entrepreneur. In the summer of 1999, I started working on a startup from my college dorm. Id been on the internet since I was playing MUDs as a kid, but by 1999 I felt Id already missed the boat.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 17, 2022

He speaks at industry conferences, leads, corporate training events, and serves as entrepreneur in residence at the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Organization. He speaks in industry conferences, leads, corporate training events, and serves as entrepreneur in residence at the Harvard alumni entrepreneurs organization.

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abovethecrowd.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In 1999, Jack Ma created Alibaba , a Chinese-based B2B marketplace for connecting small and medium enterprise with potential export opportunities. While it is a lesser known category, using your own backyard and home to host dog guests as an alternative to a kennel is a large and growing business. Earn money as an Airbnb host.

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Austin Startup

MAY 14, 2019

Coworking spaces strive to create an office experience for people who would not otherwise have an office such as freelancers, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and anyone who can work from home. Open coworking is perfect for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote workers who don’t require a personalized workstation.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 30, 2022

He speaks at industry conferences, leads, corporate training events, and serves as entrepreneur in residence at the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Organization. He speaks in industry conferences, leads, corporate training events, and serves as entrepreneur in residents at the Harvard alumni entrepreneurs organization.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 27, 2022

John Jantsch (00:00): This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Content Is Profit hosted by Louis and Fonzi Kame, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Flat, you've flywheel, you know, in every startup, you know, Silicon Valley, you know, entrepreneur is using, you know that as Exactly.

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Reid Hoffman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

For decades, technology entrepreneurs have had an affinity for pirates. Piracy became so associated with startups that when, in 1999, the cable network TNT released a movie about the heated rivalry between Steve Jobs and Apple, and Bill Gates and Microsoft, it was titled, “Pirates of Silicon Valley.”

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2012

The women to follow are CEOs, career experts, coaches, and entrepreneurs who are all familiar with the challenges that moms (and dads, too) face when trying to balance the demands of their careers with the responsibilities of being a parent. Maria Bailey : Maria Bailey knows a thing or two about maintaining work/life balance.

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online.wsj.com

JULY 11, 2012

Andreessen Horowitz is telling entrepreneurs it prefers situations where the founders have controlling stakes, reckoning that theyll be better able to resist outside distraction and focus on making great products. and Groupon Inc., —has naturally won support from entrepreneurs. At stake: Power itself. Enlarge Image Close.

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thebarefootvc

APRIL 18, 2010

Building out an ecosystem that gives ALL smart, talented entrepreneurs access to funding, and support for their fledgling businesses will benefit everyone in the long term. And everyone, including the most successful serial entrepreneurs, can benefit from these networks.

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Seeing Both Sides

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Decades ago, the thesis of Yossi Vardi , a prolific technology entrepreneur who has invested in 75 Israeli startups, was that Israeli entrepreneurs should seek quick exit opportunities through global corporations interested in buying a window into Israeli talent and technology. We think so. Today, this thesis is less relevant.

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Mike Michalowicz

JULY 25, 2016

In 1999 my wife Carol Lynn and I founded Rahvalor Interactive, a creative marketing services company. With an emphasis on managed services, managed security, and hosted voice over IP (VoIP), Frank has helped grow TRTG into one of the premier cloud service providers in the area. Nextiva – VOIP phone providers for small businesses.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 19, 2010

In fact, my first website I can’t show you, because I don’t think we have internet access, but I had a Geocities website in 1999 for a card game I used to play called Magic the Gathering. They may have servers that can host a website. Daryl: Yaro, about how many visitors a month do you have to Entrepreneurs Journey now?

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