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Find an Angel Investor, Without Going Through Hell

Startup Professionals Musings

With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. The Founding Chapter is in Silicon Valley, California, (naturally), and I have a connection there if you need a start. The ACA membership includes more than 150 angel groups and 20 affiliate members from 49 US states and 6 Canadian provinces.

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What Is ‘Ex Officio’? A Complete Definition With Examples

Board Effect

A nonprofit’s bylaws state that an executive director of one nonprofit automatically becomes an ex officio director of an affiliated nonprofit. Search for state boards, commissions, or task forces to find more ex officio examples. A nonprofit’s bylaws state that the executive director is an ex officio member of the board.

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Forget Presidential Politics: Here’s How We Create Jobs — And How You Can Help

Gust

As a native of Silicon Valley , I’ve witnessed the creative destruction of wave after wave of innovation as nearby corporate campuses repopulated themselves : From defense contractors to data centers , computer mainframe manufacturers to Internet search engines. Most of the technology industry is notoriously apolitical.

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Maximizing Your Digital Marketing Channel Mix

YoungUpstarts

Though search marketing, display advertising, social media, and mobile remain the mainstays of a digital advertising footprint, each has its role in supporting a particular business objective. Are you using the right search terms to garner attention organically? Raw Traffic. Current Customers. Social Marketing.

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How to Optimize an Affiliate Marketing Program for Profitability

ConversionXL

Bo Bennett once said, “Affiliate marketing has made businesses millions and ordinary people millionaires.”. Of course, affiliate marketing has this mysterious aura about it. Many of the top search results for the term are focused on what it is and whether you can make money from it. What Is Affiliate Marketing?

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Where To Find The Most Angels To Fund Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. As an entrepreneur, you simply use their investor search engine to find appropriate investors for your business according to location, industry interest and other relevant criteria. The Founding Chapter is in Silicon Valley, California, (naturally).

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A Guide to Using Authority & Social Proof in Fund Raising

Both Sides of the Table

Rincon is part of the new breed of Seed Stage VCs and with the leadership of Jim Andelman has charted out the most authentic early-stage investment strategy in Southern California. no, I don’t take affiliate commissions!). Any SoCal entrepreneur raising early-stage money should put Rincon on their short list. You should, too. (no,