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Take Five – How will the downturn continue to play out on startups and venture capital

VC Cafe

Sequoia’s “Adapting to Endure” Sequoia presented this deck to a group of portfolio founders and it quickly spread online to founders worldwide. We may see many VC funds increase their reserves strategies to triage their portfolio through this high-bar Series A environment. Notable tech layoffs (source: Protocol ).

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 19: Carmen Medina and Don Burke

Steve Blank

She began the CIA’s Lessons Learned program and led the Agency’s first effort to address the challenges posed by social networks, digital ubiquity, and the emerging culture of collaboration. In 2009, Don and Sean won a Service to America Medal. It basically means like a senior statesman in country … without portfolio.

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Is social dead?

Version One Ventures

At Version One, we’ve centered our investment thesis around companies that leverage network effects. Social platforms can have incredibly strong network effects, but we’ve been relatively quiet on the subject. It seems like a long time since anyone has given social much attention. And, we’re not alone.

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5 Flocks Of Investors Looking For An Enticing Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

AngelList has featured over 3 million businesses for potential investors in a format that is, effectively, a social network for entrepreneurs and angels. This one claims to be the world’s largest single angel investor network, with 3000 accredited investor members throughout 52 chapters on 3 continents. Keiretsu Forum.

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FinTech Innovation Lab Launch Event – June 2, 2011

David Teten

My rough notes follow: Mike Dubno , CIO, Global Markets and Research Technology & Operations, Bank of America. Andy Brown , Chief Technology Officer, UBS Tim Lyons, Senior Vice President, Technology Innovation Portfolio, Bank of America. I think android / 4g networks will take over tablets. Introductory remarks.

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Resources to Find Angel Funding

Business Plan Blog

It is important to get involved with different startup networks, conferences, and competitions. Here is a short list of conferences, competitions, and networks to check out for upcoming events. Another option is to go straight to a network designed specifically for angel investors. Startup Funding'

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Should Equity-Based Crowd Funding Be Legal?

Growthink Blog

And they could reach out to potential investors through venues like social networks that cost basically nothing and provide a global reach. They should do as much research as possible and protect themselves by holding a portfolio of investments, not staking everything on one company. million U.S. read more.

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