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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

Both Sides of the Table

Our guest this week on #TWiVC was Dana Settle , partner at Greycroft Partners , a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Current round: $35mm in Series C (extension of Series B at higher valuation) from General Atlantic, Matrix Partners. Note that I’m not defining who numbers 1,2 are.

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Why a Company Can’t “Be More Like a Startup”

Steve Blank

If they select a business model that targets industry incumbents, they don’t have to worry about upsetting existing customers, partners or distribution channels. Existing companies also use network effects of monopolies/duopolies, distribution channel kickbacks, etc., to stifle competition.). What can a company do?

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A List of Top Hotels to Visit While on Business Travel

The Startup Magazine

This hotel is in New York City. Internet is vital for any entrepreneur as they need to be connected to the internet to continue engaging with clients and employees through the different social channels and formal communications through email. The Concorde Hotel. The hotel provides both luxury and efficiency. One Aldwych.

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Announcing First Round’s Investment in GroupMe

This is going to be BIG.

He introduced himself and we kept in touch through all the various social media channels—until I heard he was leaving Gilt. We met the next day, along with his partner, Jared Hecht. As a personal note, I’m excited to finally get to announce a First Round investment in a company that I was involved with in New York City.

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A List of Top Hotels to Visit While on Business Travel

The Startup Magazine

This hotel is in New York City. Internet is vital for any entrepreneur as they need to be connected to the internet to continue engaging with clients and employees through the different social channels and formal communications through email. The Concorde Hotel. The hotel provides both luxury and efficiency. One Aldwych.

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From Airbnb to TaskRabbit to Zimride, sharing is becoming big business

www.usatoday.com

By Todd Plitt, USA TODAY Neville Clubwala, a Taskrabbit worker in New York City, delivers cupcakes from Butter Lane bakery and champagne, to a recipient who received a promotion. Find road-trip partners on Zimride. Visit our Partners: USA WEEKEND. You can rent a room to strangers at Airbnb and CouchSurfing.

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Transcript of Questioning Best Practices to Do Great Work

Duct Tape Marketing

This transcript is sponsored by our transcript partner – Rev – Get $10 off your first order. Jay Acunzo: I’m just outside New York City. John Jantsch: New York City. Jay, hopefully we run into you next time in the just outside of New York City area. Transcript.

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