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When The Mobile Evolution Turns To Revolution

YoungUpstarts

Thanks to these dynamic new app building tools, an independent band or artist can customize a mobile app that includes a band bio, schedule, photos, videos, and complete discography. DIY app builders fit in seamlessly with DIY artists. New releases can be distributed and sold directly to the consumer via the mobile app.

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Good Times Ahead for VC-backed Tech Companies?

Both Sides of the Table

We meet to discuss trends in the industry and to find ways to work together to help with SoCal deal syndication – somethings that happens automatically on Sand Hill Road in NorCal due to proximity. Bill Gurley of Benchmark Capital hopes IPO’s will pick up in this CNBC Video but stopped short of saying it would for sure.

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HOW TO: Hire the Perfect CTO

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a New York-based sizzle reel production company specializing in promotional videos for PR and marketing professionals, and the Young Entrepreneur Council. May 7, 2011 03:05:36 Reply 0 Flag this comment jpp123 Follow A CTO needs to have vision of their own, not just share the company vision. Was debating between two candidates.

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The Hulu Auction ? Content Is Still King ? AGILEVC

Agile VC

September 27, 2011. A lot of people talked about the rise of UGC and how it might displace a large amount of professionally produced video content (TV shows and movies). And YouTube, how-to websites, and others have offered both an audience and monetization outlet for small scale video producers. How To Think About The Future.

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A VC’s take on the Season 5 premier of Sharktank

Lightspeed Venture Partners

The next company was a gourmet pickle business that launched in September 2011 and sold $144k worth of pickles in the last 12 months. One example of this was the Flip video camera. The product was introduced in 2006 and created a whole new category of easy to use video cameras. But eventually two syndicates emerged.

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6 Important Startup Trends that Defined 2011

mashable.com

Top Stories Photo & Video Galleries Top Lists Trending Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video More Topics. World Featured in US & World Featured: Facebook Year End 2011 Awards. 6 Important Startup Trends that Defined 2011. December 28, 2011 by Sarah Kessler. Trending Stories. So You Got an iPad 2?

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Netflix / Qwikster Split Was Brilliant (and Necessary)? 2 Long Term.

Agile VC

September 19, 2011. I have to say that I’m not a fan of the brand “Qwikster” for the DVD-by-mail service, though I think it’s good that group will expand into other media types like video games (a la Gamefly). © 2011 GenuineVC - All rights reserved. How To Think About The Future. Previous Entries.