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How Startups Can Use Metrics to Drive Success

Both Sides of the Table

One of the things I discuss the most with the portfolio companies I’m involved with is that “you manage what you measure.”. I ran my first marathon in London this way in 2003 raising $3,000 for Parkinson’s disease (and finishing in under 4 hours – my publicly stated goal). You Manage What you Measure. In 6 months? In 3 months?

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The Inside Story of a Small Startup Acquisition (Part 1)

Software By Rob

That I’ve had a few “exits” and instead of hunkering down and writing code for 6 months I opted to talk to a few of my buddies at the yacht club and purchase a primed and growing social network for somewhere in the mid-seven figures. Needless to say, the owner was definitely interested in discussing an acquisition.

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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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How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology

David Teten

The first panel will focus on public markets and will discuss the use and effectiveness of social media tools and data mining technologies in harnessing the wisdom of crowds to generate investment ideas. Howard Lindzon is Co-Founder and CEO of StockTwits, a social network for traders and investors to share real-time ideas and information.

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How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy

Both Sides of the Table

I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. In the era of social networks, LinkedIn, Facebook messaging, Quora and email addresses that are easily guessable, it’s easy to think that maybe you should just approach a VC directly. They seem so reachable.

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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. » October 5, 2010 12:17 AM Indeed, now that all the businesses have realized absolute necessity to be on the web, templates for websites appear to be in demand. @Da It feels like a Flash-based site, but its not.

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6 Gorgeous Wordpress Themes for Small Business Sites

www.readwriteweb.com

Its intended for static pages and a portfolio of work, making it ideal for sole proprietorships or small design shops. » October 5, 2010 12:17 AM Indeed, now that all the businesses have realized absolute necessity to be on the web, templates for websites appear to be in demand. @Da It feels like a Flash-based site, but its not.