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Upfront Ventures Raised New $280 Million Fund

Both Sides of the Table

Our last fund was $200 million but as you may already know since we raised that fund we added new partners Greg Bettinelli and Kara Nortman and Venture Partner Hamet Watt – all of whom are busy looking at new deals for the firm in addition to Yves Sisteron (the founder), Steven Dietz (also part of founding team) and myself.

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Export Online Without Frontiers: A Global Map of B2B Marketplaces

The Startup Magazine

Global Sources, once listed in Bermuda and now owned by the private equity giant Blackstone, has been active in Hong Kong since the 1970s and focuses on trade in and out of the former British colony. In fact, the Connecticut-based firm does not charge any fee for buyers willing to place orders. Not all businesses like that.

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Feb. 28, Stamford, CT: HBS Event on Angel Investing 101 – Best Practices

David Teten

David Teten, Partner, ff Venture Capital ; Chairman, HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York. Balloch’s 20+ year career prior to becoming an angel investor was in financial services both in the private equity world- fundraising and investor relations, and in investment banking. Moderator: Katina Stefanova, Bridgewater Associates.

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Transcript of How to Turn Your Product Idea Into a Business

Duct Tape Marketing

This transcript is sponsored by our transcript partner – Rev – Get $10 off your first order. Check it out at semrush.com/partner/ducttapemarketing , and we’ll have that in the show notes. Or, do you actually somehow partner a little deeper than that? We called them partners, but that’s kind of vague.

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HBS Alumni Angels NY new chairman: Jason Klein

David Teten

I will continue to work closely with the group, while continuing to serve as a Partner at ff Venture Capital. HBSAANY has evolved into an educational organization, holding investor education events in NY , Florida , New Jersey , Connecticut , and San Francisco , as well as many webinars. 1) Curriculum innovation. 4) Inclusion.

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Episode 14: Be Your Own Boss, Restaurant Owners, and Friendliest Cities for Businesses | The Bcast

Up and Running

You can go so far in a single direction with too much freedom that maybe that’s not the best for people around you, or employees, or partners. Find those partners, find people who are strong where you’re weak so you can be well rounded, so you’re not doing it all yourself. Peter: Number three, New Haven Connecticut.

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From Nothing To Something. How To Get There.

techcrunch.com

In Meebo’s case, for example, I was lucky enough to partner up with Elaine and Sandy. No looking for partnerships (who’s going to partner with you anyway?). Trust me, once you’ve launched and achieved traction, you’ll have your pick of mentors, VCs, partners and all the legal expenses you need. Partner up? No legal muck.