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The iconic VC-Backed founders are all White & Asian men. So why invest in diversity?

David Teten

Of the 30 Asia-based founders, all were natives of the country in which they built their businesses: 23 Chinese, three Japanese, two Korean and two Indian. Sixty-two of the hundred failed to exceed returns available from the public market, after fees and carry were paid.” Of the 19 Western Europe/Israel-based founders, all were white.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Loading… Markets. Loading… Market Data. Loading… Asia. Media & Marketing. Marketing & Strategy. His findings are based on data from more than 2,000 companies that received venture funding, generally at least $1 million, from 2004 through 2010. WSJ Classroom. Ran gold Resources Ltd.

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6 Ways To Clear Hurdles As An Entrepreneur

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After Amazon acquired that site, called Joyo, in 2004, Wang went on to build a new e-commerce site, DHGate. million buyers and distributes goods to 224 countries, with North America and Europe among its largest markets. Lean On Outsiders To Fill Your Gaps. It boasts 5.5 The Beijing-based company boasts 1.2

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Boom and Bust and What Comes Next

Scalable Startup

“Boom and bust is our lot and we must follow the ancient advice.that Joseph gave to the Pharaoh: Put away your surplus during the years of great plenty so you will be ready for the lean years which are sure to follow.”. They begin on the eastern edge of the city near the Ferry Building and spread westward along Market Street.