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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve had this conversation with several communities such as in San Diego where I believe there are way more qualified and talented engineers than available local capital to support them. Local Press / Websites / Organizational Tools – New York has an amazing startup scene and the energy and momentum is palpable.

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How Venture Capitalists and Government Can Promote Entrepreneurship

David Teten

By contrast, as a venture capitalist, I can report that almost all of our portfolio companies are desperate to hire talented software engineers, and eager to hire in a range of other roles. HBS Angels will likely execute this in 2012. and the major New York industries across the X-axis (internet, food, retail, fashion, etc.).

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Flexible VCs With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing

David Teten

—– Versatile Venture Capital is a new venture capital fund specializing in companies targeting early profitability, based in New York City. David Teten , Versatile’s founder, was previously a Partner with HOF Capital and ff Venture Capital, two early-stage New York VC firms.

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