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ProfessorVC: Bootstrapping 101

Professor VC

Bootstrapping 101. I moderated a panel discussion last night on one of my favorite topics, bootstrapping, as part of our Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship Eminent Speaker Series at San Jose State. They have a standard presentation on bootstrapping, which they present around the country. ProfessorVC. Steve Bennet.

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ProfessorVC: What does it take to be an Angel Investor?

Professor VC

What does it take to be an Angel Investor? To the SEC, it means that you are an accredited investor and To the man (or woman) on the street, a minimum qualification would seem to be an interest and ability to invest in early stage ventures. I think this sentiment has given angel groups a bad name. Bootstrapping 101.

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Taking Other People’s Money Changes Your Life

Startup Professionals Musings

Remember “ The Social Network ” movie about Facebook? She is a true angel investor, and has helped package and secure funding for many high-tech startup companies in the area. Often these shufflings are good, because they bring in experienced management.

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The Cost Equation for a Startup is Better Than Ever

Startup Professionals Musings

Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. No need to make the assumption that you will need a rich uncle or an angel investor for every idea you come up with. Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Sales and marketing costs.

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Austinites represent at SXSW 2018

Austin Startup

Indigo Room Featured Speaker: Whitney Wolfe Herd As Founder and CEO of Bumble, Whitney Wolfe Herd helms one of the fastest-growing social networks in the world. Room 213 Bootstrap Meetup with Austin Startup Scene Godfather Bijoy Goswami This Meetup is for entrepreneurs in all fields?—?tech, March 10, 2018 9:30AM?—?11:30AM

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You Don’t Need to be Rich to be an Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. No need to make the assumption that you will need a rich uncle or an angel investor for every idea you come up with. Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Sales and marketing costs.

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The Cost Equation for a Startup is Better Than Ever

Gust

Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. No need to make the assumption that you will need a rich uncle or an angel investor for every idea you come up with. Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM), like cohort analysis , yourself.

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