The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

Australian entrepreneur and consulting firm owner Luke Lazarus understands that launching a business is not easy. Instead of pursuing a life of leisure, Lazarus decided to use his success to help struggling business owners and entrepreneurs. Lazarus has had the heart of an entrepreneur for as long as he can remember.

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United States Entrepreneur Angel Investor Social Media 167

www.geekwire.com

JULY 10, 2012

Advertise with GeekWire. VENTURE CAPITAL. ENTREPRENEURS. You are here: Home / Startups / Bad returns be damned: Venture capital fundraising jumps 31 percent in U.S. Bad returns be damned: Venture capital fundraising jumps 31 percent in U.S. GeekWire Events. Startup Resources. About GeekWire.

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SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Draw Your Ideas - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , May 16, 2010 I saw Jack Dorsey give this talk at The 99% Conference last month. Why Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers. Through advertising or direct sales, these sites harvest intent. Tesla is not. It's a great talk. was having coffee with a friend who teaches at the U.C.

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Fractional CTO Startup Venture Capital Cofounder 248

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2023

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market research data. Successful entrepreneurs get the job done quickly, without breaking the bank. Martin Zwilling

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SBA Venture Capital Business Plan Social Media 300

www.xconomy.com

JUNE 9, 2012

New San Diego VC Firm Emerges as ‘The Moneyball of Venture Capital’. Here’s some big news for San Diego’s innovation economy: There’s a new venture capital firm in town—and its investment methodology represents a fundamentally different approach to the conventional business model for venture investing. Hacker News.

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San Diego Venture Capital Technical Review San Francisco 40

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

It’s always fun chatting with Jason because he’s knowledgeable about the market, quick on topics and pushes me to talk more about VC / entrepreneur issues. We’re staring to get the hang of how to divide the show up into talking about deals but also talking about issues for entrepreneurs during funding.

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Stealth SEC Advertising Accredited Investor 285

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

According to the Angel Capital Association: Angels (private money) invest in 55,000 startups each year versus 1,500 companies by VC (venture capital) funding. Entrepreneurs need to find a way to get traction (sales) without funding. I’m not your average angel. And why should you care? What does that mean? Go for the gut.

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Angel Investor Technical Review Software Review Accredited Investor 159

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

based venture capital investors, by deal stage. Advertising On Facebook For Likes Is A Waste Of Money - crowdspring.co/1fYVhou. 5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Slopestyle - crowdspring.co/NteRRZ. Most active venture capital investors of 2013 in the US by stage – pic.twitter.com/cfCFXWmpbH.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Techventure 2011 – one of Asia’s topmost events for the venture capital community to engage with the latest technology entrepreneurs organized by Asiasons WFG and presented by National Research Foundation (NRF) and Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SVCA) – will celebrate its 15th year on October 13 and 14.

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Singapore Private Equity Asia Venture Capital 162

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2021

Yet as a business advisor I am convinced that making the jump from a startup to a the next unicorn takes a different mindset, and actions most entrepreneurs are reluctant to face. In my experience, here are some of the key elements of that “second-stage” of entrepreneurship: Move from small investors to major venture capital.

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Merger Due Diligence SEC IPO 379

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Why Google’s Reported CPC Declines Can’t Tell The Story Of “A Mobile Advertising Problem” – crowdspring.co/1wkmIU1. All young entrepreneurs should read … My Last Day At PivotDesk | Kelly Taylor’s Blog – crowdspring.co/1sZar6P. Candid & raw.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! Our program mixes the best of both Washington and Silicon Valley, bringing together stakeholders in policy and technology to train the next generation of policy entrepreneurs. Notley Ventures.

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Technical Review SBIR Dilution Silicon Valley 60

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

It’s home to hot startups like leading 3D printing marketplace Shapeways , interactive education service Gynzy and real-time advertising platform Flxone. But now more and more tech companies cite a pool of talent and the Irish Venture Capital Association ’s investment tendencies as reasons for the city’s appeal.

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North Carolina Technical Review Cyprus Raleigh 168

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 26, 2013

Don’t Use Social to Generate Sales; Make Selling Social | Advertising Age – [link]. “So many folks in the venture capital business are sheep that just want to follow the herd. Don’t Use Social to Generate Sales; Make Selling Social | Advertising Age – [link]. Great data – [link].

Social Media 90

Social Media Small Business Design Media 90

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2020

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market research data. Successful entrepreneurs get the job done quickly, without breaking the bank. Martin Zwilling.

Business Plan 393

Business Plan Marketing SBA Venture Capital 393

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The Myth of Venture Capital | Re/code by Jon Oringer – crowdspring.co/1tNFeV7. The Paradoxical Traits of an Entrepreneur | by Jody Porowski – crowdspring.co/1piN6X6. Bad Notes on Venture Capital – crowdspring.co/1u3NJvn. Why Introverts Make Great Leaders – crowdspring.co/1yhmaS5.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2010

I guess it may be impractical for Twitter to acquire Seesmic given it has raised considerable amounts of venture capital (reportedly $12 million) but the broader point for me is that I always believed Twitter should control the client versions of its product. Think about the creative tension. Kind of obvious, huh?

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Acquisition Developer Management Advertising 287

reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

. × At Greylock , my partners and I are driven by one guiding mission: always help entrepreneurs. It doesn’t matter whether an entrepreneur is in our portfolio, whether we’re considering an investment, or whether we’re casually meeting for the first time. Entrepreneurs often ask me for help with their pitch decks.

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Entrepreneur Revenue Viral Networking 111

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner – [link]. 4 Pieces Of Practical Advice for Women Entrepreneurs – [link]. 4 Pieces Of Practical Advice for Women Entrepreneurs – [link]. Practical Advice for Raising Early Stage Venture Capital – [link]. Staffing your startup? – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 13, 2014

Even The Onion has joined the game by launching a parody site – Clickhole – that on the one hand, pokes fun at click-bait, but ultimately, runs monetizes through advertising, just like every other click-bait site. Gallup: The 10 Qualities Of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs | Forbes – crowdspring.co/1v4fSjE.

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Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

This quarter they interviewed me as part of it on Quarterly VC Update: Brad Feld on the State of Venture Capital Investing. There is much less focus on a $1 billion private valuation (thankfully) as both entrepreneurs and VCs have again shifted much of their discussion to what needs to be done long-term to build a successful company.

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Venture Capital Private Equity Early Stage Valuation 70

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Can you imagine getting your competitors to advertise for you? How You Get Slaughtered in a Down Round: When Taking Venture Capital Doesn’t Go as Planned – crowdspring.co/MvF29W. DHL Pranked UPS Into Advertising For Them – crowdspring.co/1jOeA6v. Well done, DHL! “If you want to sell ads, sell ads.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

AI has become the year’s venture capital buzzword. I covered my personal journey to venture capital, what makes our partnership work at Remagine Ventures , and gave an intro to Generative AI, a current theme that connects to our investment thesis (we made 3 investments in the space). Jasper, Copy.ai

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Generative AI ChatGPT API Venture Capital 103

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

In times when venture capital is hard to get, investors extract high costs for failure (down-rounds, cram downs , new management teams, shut down the company.) Marketing demand creation programs (Search Engine Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Lead Generation, Trade Shows, etc.) How do we raise the big bucks?”

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Lean Silicon Valley Startup RSS 260

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

7 Habits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs | – crowdspring.co/1q9cIqW. The Thin Skin of the Venture Capital Market - crowdspring.co/1xaoN3x. Why More Entrepreneurs Need To Make Health and Wellness A Priority | by @sujanpatel - crowdspring.co/1Gmyl1h. Tony Robbins… The CEO Whisperer – crowdspring.co/1sSkuW5.

Social Media 99

Social Media Small Business Design Media 99

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2014

Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market-research data. Successful entrepreneurs get the job done quickly, without breaking the bank.

Entrepreneur 244

Entrepreneur Marketing SBA Venture Capital 244

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 11, 2014

Why the Best Entrepreneurs and Creators are Humble | The Next Web - crowdspring.co/1e9b5t3. “38% of venture-backed founders are over 40 years old” - crowdspring.co/1hywYgv. Five Reasons Not To Raise Venture Capital, by Rachel Chalmers | Model View Culture - crowdspring.co/1lIlpYH. 1lL9b4b. . 1giJLaD.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 1, 2013

The Best Cities For Women Entrepreneurs? The Non-Entrepreneur’s Guide to Startup Funding | Forbes – [link]. Building an audience for first-time entrepreneurs – [link]. 5 Influential CEOs Weigh in What Makes a Good Leader | Entrepreneur – [link]. Venture Capital Returns – [link].

Social Media 97

Social Media Small Business Design Media 97

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 3, 2012

What Small Business and Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Roger Federer – [link]. Trends In Venture Capital Over The Last 12 Years – [link]. Trends In Venture Capital Over The Last 12 Years – [link]. What Small Business and Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Roger Federer – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

” I mention journalists here because they perpetuate the myth that focusing on profits is ALWAYS the right answer and then I hear many entrepreneurs (and certainly many “normals”) repeating the same mantra. If you have a market lead then raising capital and making investments now will help you as others enter the market.

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Startup Revenue Technical Review Flash 418

YoungUpstarts

JULY 3, 2012

Legendary tech entrepreneurs, startup celebrities, and even the creators of Twitter itself are on the service. todsacerdoti : As the CEO and founder of Brightroll, Tod Sacerdoti shares his insight into digital video advertising. jamescaan : James Caan is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of the Hamilton Bradshaw private equity firm.

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Cofounder Technical Review Social Media PR 239

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

The venture capital industry is facing real competition for the first time in decades. The venture capital industry is facing real competition for the first time in decades. The sudden rise of prominence of the super angels has shaken the very foundations of the venture capital industry, according to Graham.

Angel Investor 84

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 84

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

The venture capital industry is facing real competition for the first time in decades. The venture capital industry is facing real competition for the first time in decades. The sudden rise of prominence of the super angels has shaken the very foundations of the venture capital industry, according to Graham.

Angel Investor 83

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 83

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 25, 2013

Does It Pay to Become an Entrepreneur? How One Startup Grew a $100M Business Without Spending Venture Capital | Forbes – [link]. 4 Tips for Overcoming the Top Challenge Young Entrepreneurs Face – [link]. Why Advertising Agencies Must Disrupt Themselves – [link]. Forbes – [link].

Social Media 108

Social Media Small Business Design Media 108

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 13, 2014

9 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Their Customers – crowdspring.co/1loBthB. Guerilla tips for raising venture capital | VentureBeat – crowdspring.co/P6hM3O. Good read for entrepreneurs & startup employees on liquidation preferences – crowdspring.co/1neVvzy. Thinking about buying some online ads?

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 96

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2023

Omnichannel: Diversity and Inclusion Every successful organization uses multiple channels to communicate with potential customers and advertise its products. In my experience, I follow different resources, for instance, the Andreessen Horowitz blog , one of the top venture capital funds reporting trends in their newsletters, and INC.5000

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eCommerce Technical Review Software Review Analytics 185

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 10, 2014

In Venture Capital, Birds of a Feather Lose Money Together (you want contrasting opinions) – crowdspring.co/1o1YA2b. Google Ventures’ Bill Maris on Venture Capital in Silicon Valley | Re/code – crowdspring.co/1v00G51. The Importance of Understanding Your Best Users – crowdspring.co/1o21ZOj.

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Social Media Small Business Design Silicon Valley 97