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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

I previously posted a detailed presentation with sales technology tools useful for B2B sales. Data companies focused on early-stage startups include Aingel , fundsUP , Preseries , PredictLeads , and Sploda. Russell Rothstein, Founder and CEO, IT Central Station , a product review site, said, “We see VCs on our site very often.

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The Most Effective Early-Stage Growth Strategies for Emerging Businesses

ReadWriteStart

Still, you need to find some way to pull your company out of this early-stage quicksand. You’ll build momentum with marketing, advertising, sales, and other strategies optimized for quick, self-sustaining growth. What are the best tactics to accomplish these goals? Core Challenges to Overcome in Growth Strategies.

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Turing Distinguished Leader Series: With Partner David Zhang, TVC

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The startup didn’t work out, but I found ways to be around it, whether it was on the sales side in Goldman for a few years. Later stage, public companies are right-sizing their teams, so there are many opportunities out there. So just keep an eye out; depending on your growth stage, it could be reasonably attractive.

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