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Facebook S-1: The Most Anticipated IPO in a Decade ? AGILEVC

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2) Facebook’s Growth is Robust But Lumpy – Facebook’s top-line growth is slowing, but it’s still incredibly high (88% from 2010 to 2011) especially when you consider it’s growing a multi-billion dollar revenue base. In fact penetration in Chile, Turkey, and Venezuela is estimated at >80% which is astonishing.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

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Despite the ongoing recession, I took to my kitchen table in 2013 to launch Digital Air Strike — an award-winning automotive social media and digital engagement company. I originally came from Argentina, and lived in Brazil and Venezuela before moving to the US. Thanks to David Wachs, Handwrytten ! #5) 5) Market Downturn.