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The Creator Economy is rising, but challenges abound

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Creators decouple their non-standardised skills from the aggregator and hope to become themselves a brand. On one hand, it’s never been easier to reach a global audience, but on the other, it’s extremely hard to cut through the noise. Gen Z and the 1% rule. Creators Platform Dependency. Take Twitch for example.

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Groupon's S-1: From Zero to Like? Billions in 30 Months ? AGILEVC

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How They Do It: Build email list of consumers interested in local deals (mainly via paid search & social network ads), sell coupon programs to merchants via telesales. Keep in mind Yipit is an indirect competitor in the daily deals space (essentially a meta aggregator of deals sites), but the analysis is sound IMO. Read More ยป.

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Tech IPOs Are Back ? So Now What? ? AGILEVC

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But even during the macroeconomic boom of 2004 to early 2008 (inflated by various credit bubbles – housing, sovereign debt, LBOs) tech IPOs were extremely rare and then the global economic crisis of late 2008 – 2010 only further dampened hopes for a recovery. Active Network – 2.4x Zynga – 8x+ trailing revenue.

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Whatโ€™s Your VC Tech Stack? Results from a Survey of Early-Stage VC Funds

David Teten

As a globally focused LP in early stage VC funds, we at Blue Future Partners have observed a growing trend of firms investing substantially in software tools, whether developing proprietary solutions or adopting off the shelf tools. But what tools are they using themselves to automate their own processes?

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Venture Capital in the Rockies Winter 2010 Unveils Promising Growth Companies Ahead of Conference

VC Adventure

Along with company presentations and ample networking opportunities, Dan Caruso, CEO of Zayo Group, will give this winterโ€™s keynote address. Green Garage aggregates proven, sustainable, energy saving automotive maintenance/repair related products and delivers them through convenient consumer valet and corporate mobile on-site services.

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Venture Capital in the Rockies Winter 2010 Unveils Promising Growth Companies Ahead of Conference

VC Adventure

Twenty Companies Ranging From Seed Stage to Mezzanine Will Showcase Next Generation Technologies from Various Industries at the 27 th Annual VCIR Winter 2010 Conference. Along with company presentations and ample networking opportunities, Dan Caruso, CEO of Zayo Group, will give this winterโ€™s keynote address. TopSchool, Inc.

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Startup Resources

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Social networking. Create your own social network. free enterprise social network. Seed Stage Valuation Guide. That’s why we gathered a collection of 20 online resources for European startups that will help you with business plans, recruiting, publicity and networking. Mailing lists/groups. Google Ads.