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The Year of Startups Everywhere

Feld Thoughts

While the meme that the only place to build a company is in Silicon Valley has softened, there’s still a strong belief that the best place to be if you are a first time entrepreneur is Silicon Valley. My argument is, and has never been, against Silicon Valley, but rather for the rest of the planet.

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Why a 50/50 Split is Almost Never Right for Co-Founders by @DaveParkerSEA

fi.co

The problem is, both you and your co-founder have entered into an agreement that most first time entrepreneurs have no idea about. Globalizing Silicon Valley - See the Worldwide Schedule - Lead a Local Chapter. -->. Choose a city closest to you. Alexandria. Ho Chi Minh City. Johannesburg. Kuala Lumpur. Los Angeles. Mexico City.

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Who Just Raised A $225 Million Financing in North Carolina?

Feld Thoughts

It was big news in Charlotte, North Carolina where AvidXchange announced the groundbreaking on a new headquarters complex in the N.C. Through YEO, I got to know Mike and Cindy (who is also an entrepreneur and was in YEO) very well. Music Factory. We could do our unique thing alongside one of the best fintech investors in the industry.

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Startup Lessons Learned 2011 streaming live

Startup Lessons Learned

Strengthening ties between entrepreneurs is one of our most important values. We struggle with this issue every year, because we strongly encourage everyone who can to participate with their local entrepreneurship community. That said, there comes a point where that's not possible for everyone.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TECHSTARS AUSTIN

Austin Startup

Schwartzfarb describes “Sell More Faster” as the indispensable guide for entrepreneurs seeking product-market fit, building their sales team, developing a growth strategy and chasing accelerated, repeatable selling success. “I Denver, CO?—? 24: Charlotte, NC?—? Also on Sept. MT / 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. New York City, NY Sept.

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This Weekend

Startup Lessons Learned

Fast-paced, thought-provoking and social, this Ignite features presentations from in-the-trenches entrepreneurs ready to share their lessons learned. For some of my thoughts on Lean Startup Machine, see A month is fifteen weekends and The real entrepreneurs of New York City. Also: booze.