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Get to Know Richard de Silva of Highland Capital

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Yes an online video startup in ‘99 that helped large media companies encode and distribute their videos through portals. In 2003 one of their first investments was Qiigo, Mike Yavondite’s company. An example is Metacafe, a Highland Capital portfolio company. Startup after Iron Planet? (6:00 6:00 – 7:30). How did you get into VC?

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What the AngelList Debate Means for the Future of Startup Investing

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Instead of investors holding onto proprietary connections and introductions for their portfolio companies, these relationships are being displaced by the dominate social networks ( Facebook , Linkedin , Quora ). Most indices are cap-weighted - more in line with a concentrated portfolio (i.e. startupcto

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20 Most Influential Graphic Design Companies From Around the World

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But, at least twenty graphic design firms from around the world have proven to be the best in their field, with gorgeous portfolios filled with impressive clients and prominent design campaigns. Founded by friends Marc Català and Pablo Juncadella in 2003, the company grew quickly and now has offices in five cities around the world.

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How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy

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I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. But the short answer is that the best intro is from a portfolio company of that VC or by other entrepreneurs whom that VC respects. GroupOn, Living Social, AdMeld, Gilt Group, Demand Media, ShoeDazzle, Tumblr, FourSquare, etc.

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Strategy Roundtable: Professional Investors Do Not Invest In $20 Million Markets

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These are areas that may be gaps in the portfolio of large companies, and are perfect for M&A deals in three to five years after building enough validation and $10-$20 million in revenue. But there are others - many others - who are looking for smaller opportunities, playing in the sweet spot of $50-$100 million market opportunities.

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Strategy Roundtable: Professional Investors Do Not Invest In $20 Million Markets

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These are areas that may be gaps in the portfolio of large companies, and are perfect for M&A deals in three to five years after building enough validation and $10-$20 million in revenue. But there are others - many others - who are looking for smaller opportunities, playing in the sweet spot of $50-$100 million market opportunities.

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6 Gorgeous Wordpress Themes for Small Business Sites

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Its intended for static pages and a portfolio of work, making it ideal for sole proprietorships or small design shops. » Yola.com is an award winning website builder that makes it easy for small businesses to create a website. It feels like a Flash-based site, but its not. » Read more details. » » View a live demo.