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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 20: Nayeem Hussain and Will Zell

Steve Blank

Will was honored at the White House as part of the 2011 Empact 100 list , for his work as a young entrepreneur. But it’s sales that really drive your progress with those three groups of people. Will : Yes, (although)… Columbus, Ohio, has come a long ways, frankly, from a venture perspective.

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15 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

Businesses come to us with a problem (usually they are lacking sales or traffic). For my current financial practice, I really struggled with naming it when I first left Edward Jones and went independent in 2011. When I was a teenager (I’m now in my 40s) I was in a little rock band in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Valuations 101: Scorecard Valuation Methodology

Gust

In 2011, the valuation of pre-revenue, start-up companies is typically in the range of $1.5–$2.5 Earlier this month, I reported on the most current survey of angel groups: 2011 Valuation Survey of North American Angel Groups. Marketing/Sales Channels/Partnerships 0-10%. Marketing/Sales/Partnerships.

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In Silicon Valley, Founders Fight for Control

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About 14% of the technology firms that have held initial public offerings between January 2011 and the end of June 2012 went public with at least two share classes—more than twice the 6.4% million products as of June, and this year expects to do $140 million in sales. Sales Jobs |. Ohio Freight Train Derails, Catches Fire.

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

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In early 2011 an acquisition by a Fortune 500 company fell apart. based companies initially funded by venture capital between 2006 and 2011, 84% now are closely held and operating independently, 11% were acquired or made initial public offerings of stock and 4% went out of business, according to Dow Jones VentureSource. Franchises |.

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Invest in Israel Newsletter – June 2012 Edition

VC Cafe

This is Facebook’s second acquisition in Israel, following the acquisition of Snaptu for $70m in March 2011. Cleveland, Ohio-based Primus Capital has recently acquired Israel’s AOD for $90m. Global sales in 2011 were $2.76 SHUTTERFLY ACQUIRES ISRAELI PHOTO SOFTWARE COMPANY PHOTOCCINO. PRIMUS CAPITAL ACQUIRES AOD.

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