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Isidoro Quiroga: “South America’s Warren Buffet” Mogul Makes Next Move

The Startup Magazine

Quiroga has invested in companies in North America, South America, Europe, and Australia. He served as director of PIlmaiquén Electric Company and Soquimich, turning them into some of the most important energy companies in South America. He currently owns businesses in Chile , Argentina, and Australia.

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Startup Stories: Zagster’s mission to make bike sharing simple

The Next Web

Founded in Philadelphia in 2007 as CityRyde and now headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Zagster helps property managers, hotels, businesses and universities across North America offer bike sharing programs to tenants, employees, guests and students. This time, we’re taking a look at bike sharing startup Zagster.

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Invest in Israel Newsletter March 2010 Edition

VC Cafe

billion in 2007, as investors worldwide tightened their belts in the wake of the global financial crisis. billion), and 33 percent lower than proceeds in 2007 ($3.79 Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, TTI has over 30 branches throughout Europe and Asia in addition to its 25 branches in North America.

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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Ted Livingston’s rollercoaster ride as CEO of hit messaging startup Kik

The Next Web

In my third co-op term I got a job at RIM (now BlackBerry), I started in May 2007, about a month before the iPhone initially came out. The company is differentiating itself from the competition — both domestically in North America and in Asia — with its HTML5 focus.

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The 10 laws of SaaS unveiled at Bessemer CEO Summit

Cracking the Code

2007 was a turning point for the SaaS industry with the successful IPOs of NetSuite, SuccessFactors, DemandTec, Salary.com, Aprimo and Constant Contact. The 23rd started with a quick overview of the achievement of our Software and SaaS portfolio in 2007 presented by Byron Deeter, the co-head of our West Coast SaaS practice. Stay local.

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FuturePerfect Ventures: A 2015 Recap

thebarefootvc

As head of technology investments at the Partnership Fund from NYC 2007-2010 I collaborated with Partnership management, the Bloomberg administration, and NYC Economic Development Corporation to launch several initiatives, including a seed fund, incubator space, and the Fintech Innovation Lab.

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FuturePerfect Ventures: A 2015 Recap

thebarefootvc

As head of technology investments at the Partnership Fund from NYC 2007-2010 I collaborated with Partnership management, the Bloomberg administration, and NYC Economic Development Corporation to launch several initiatives, including a seed fund, incubator space, and the Fintech Innovation Lab.