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Entrepreneurship in the Fast Lane

Growthink Blog

Try these statistics on for size, from 1999 to today Asia’s share of the world’s Initial Public Offerings grew from 12% to 66%. goods and services, especially services, and they are expanding in aggregate at a rate that even 10% U.S. 7 Companies in China have raised more than $1 billion in an IPO this year.

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A New Era For Entrepreneurs And Startups Has Begun

Startup Professionals Musings

Initial Public Offerings (IPO) are back as an exit strategy. According to a report just out, a record 156 operating companies went public in the U.S. in 2013, with aggregate proceeds of over $38 billion. The elements include communications, mobile platforms, and location-based services.

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The Future is Better than You Think

Growthink Blog

Try these statistics on for size, from 1999 to today Asia’s share of the world’s Initial Public Offerings grew from 12% to 66%. goods and services, especially services, and they are expanding in aggregate at a rate that even 10% U.S. And with their capital and confidence, China and India are stretching their wings.

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