Startup Professionals Musings

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For Many New Ventures, Location Is The Key To Success

Startup Professionals Musings

billion dollar sale to Oracle from Bozeman, Montana. Since 2006, the number of startups founded and funded outside of California, Massachusetts, and New York, has grown by more than 65 percent. Entrepreneurs cite family roots, a sense of neighborhood responsibility, existing professional networks, and more.

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When Planning A Startup, A Top Priority Is Location

Startup Professionals Musings

billion dollar sale to Oracle from Bozeman, Montana. Since 2006, the number of startups founded and funded outside of California, Massachusetts, and New York, has grown by more than 65 percent. Entrepreneurs cite family roots, a sense of neighborhood responsibility, existing professional networks, and more.

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4 Key Questions To Identify Your Ideal Startup Site

Startup Professionals Musings

billion dollar sale to Oracle from Bozeman, Montana. Since 2006, the number of startups founded and funded outside of California, Massachusetts, and New York, has grown by almost 65%. Entrepreneurs cite family roots, a sense of neighborhood responsibility, existing professional networks, and more.

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Startup Location Is Still A Critical Success Factor

Startup Professionals Musings

billion dollar sale to Oracle from Bozeman, Montana. From 2006 to 2011, the number of startups founded and funded outside of California, Massachusetts, and New York, according to Wessel, has grown by almost 65%. Entrepreneurs cite family roots, a sense of neighborhood responsibility, existing professional networks, and more.

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Find an Angel Investor, Without Going Through Hell

Startup Professionals Musings

They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. The Founding Chapter is in Silicon Valley, California, (naturally), and I have a connection there if you need a start. Angel investors are people too. New England Investment Network.

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How To Find The Best City For Your Type Of Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

billion dollar sale to Oracle from Bozeman, Montana. Since 2006, the number of startups founded and funded outside of California, Massachusetts, and New York, has grown by almost 65%. Entrepreneurs cite family roots, a sense of neighborhood responsibility, existing professional networks, and more.

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Right Entrepreneurs In The Right Place Get Funded

Startup Professionals Musings

California (Silicon Valley), New York (NYC), and Massachusetts (Boston) are the places to be in the US for venture capital attention. Asian teams in California raised median funding rounds of $4.4M, significantly higher than the $3M raised by mixed or all-white founding teams. No surprises here. Experience does count.