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There Is Only ONE Silicon Valley

Gust

Silicon Valley is a very special place – the nucleus of high-growth, high technology entrepreneurship in the US, indeed, in the world. The Valley produces world-class entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists and successful high-tech companies – all growing and creating jobs on one relatively small peninsula.

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How to Work with Lawyers at a Startup

Both Sides of the Table

I recently read a post over on VentureHacks titled, “ Top Ten Reasons Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers &# written by Scott Walker (who blogs on legal issues for entrepreneurs ). Because many great entrepreneurs work with lawyers in registering their companies they have their ear to the pavement on the earliest of company formations.

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A Guide to Using Authority & Social Proof in Fund Raising

Both Sides of the Table

“Yes&# was given to me by one of my favorite angel investor / seed VC’s to work with – John Greathouse of Rincon Venture Partners and author of the blog InfoChachkie that you should check out because it is filled with great info from a guy who has been a very successful operator.

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What’s the Real Deal with AngelList?

Both Sides of the Table

Babak Nivi is one of the most understated, helpful & important people on the entrepreneur / startup scene in NorCal. What he (along with Naval) started with AngelList is also a very important transformation to the communications between first-time entrepreneurs & angels. But it +is+ an anti-entrepreneur stance.&#

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Trends in Seed Stage Funding for Entrepreneurs

Gust

I’ve recently taken a look at seed stage funding by venture capitalists (VCs) and angel investors over the past five years. Note that I merged the two Southern California regions (LA/Orange County and San Diego) into one. Silicon Valley. Southern California*. Silicon Valley.

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How to Find the Top VCs for the Investment You Need

Up and Running

In coming months, many entrepreneurs are looking for the best sources to help fund the startups they have planned. Whether the end goal is to exit, be acquired, or have enough in the bank to launch, it’s important for entrepreneurs to find the companies that can help them do it. Southern California.