Diego Basch

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'[ I wrote this draft a week ago and forgot about it, but in the light of the Mt. Gox news I decided to post it because someone might find it useful ]. Over the past few months I’ve noticed a significant number of forum posts by people losing crypto coins due to their own mistakes. This happens because many do not understand the basic concept of Bitcoin/Altcoin ownership, and the implications when it comes to protecting coins.

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'Since 2005 startup accelerators have provided cohorts of startups with mentoring, pitch practice and product focus. However, accelerator Demo Days are a combination of graduation ceremony and pitch contest, with the uncomfortable feel of a swimsuit competition. Other than “I’ll know it when I see it”, there’s no formal way for an investor attending Demo Day to assess project maturity or quantify risks.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'by Cynthia Griffith, author of “ The Sun Village Project “. The 21 st century’s industrial revolution is upon us and totally innovative ways to make a profit are being discovered all the time. Whether you’re introducing the world to your new fashioned take on traditional cuisine or you’re building a skyscraping interactive museum, you should seriously consider starting up in Wilmington, Delaware.

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deal architect

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'My wife says I am an impatient man. She has not seen me in meetings where I hear of enterprise vendors talk about integrating functionality they acquired years prior or ERP rollouts that go on for decades it seems like.

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Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'People say the end of the year is a terrible time to raise money or sell a company, because “everyone’s only thinking about the holidays” and “monied people are off skiing in Aspen.” Except, my previous company Smart Bear was sold on Dec 20, 2007. And we completed our Series C round here at WP Engine on Dec 23, 2013. And no fewer then three other companies I was previously an investor in also raised a round that closed in December of 2013.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'Rising along with Korea’s burgeoning entrepreneurship ecosystem, Seoul-based WAHA Offices - a serviced office and business incubator hybrid office solutions targeted at startup companies – last week opened its third location, after its first in Seoul’s Gangam district and its second in Singapore. First set up in 2013, WAHA Offices ‘ third outlet continues its aim of serving as a business accelerator, offers programs with business matchmaking services and venture capita

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Gust

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'The Raise: Fundraising Tips from Investors and Entrepreneurs. The 85-Percent. Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EST). New York, NY. Navigating the fundraising process can often seem daunting, like you’re trying to make your way through a labyrinth of investors, lawyers, and business advisors. Join Women In Music and The 85-Percent on February 27th for an in-depth discussion on how to start the fundraising process and navigate the world of startup investing.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'Monty Munford is the founder of Mob76 , a company that helps companies become investible and prepares them for exit. The Third Mainland Bridge is one of three bridges that connect Lagos’ Victoria Island with the ‘mainland’ and is the longest bridge in Africa. Opened in 1990 and more than seven miles long, it passes over the waterborne slums of Lagos, a very far cry from the embassies and high-class hotels that are based on Victoria Island.

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The Equity Kicker

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'One of the things we like to do at Forward Partners is invest in companies just as they are starting up. That’s what we did with SnapTrip which was literally one man, an idea and a single sheet of Excel when we invested. We loved the man and the idea (the Excel not so much…) and have been excited to help him bring it to life – something which happened with the release of their MVP a couple of weeks back.

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David Teten

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'This year, ffVC is once again hosting ff MASSIVE at SXSW – and it’s going to be spectacular. We will be starting the festivities with a kick-off Party on Friday, March 7th at Empire Automotive on 7th and Red River, and will continue though Saturday and Sunday. Friday, March 7th – Kick off Party. Saturday, March 8th – Enterprise Day.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'When you become a freelancer, your relationship with Uncle Sam changes. And while it may not be April 15th yet, now is the time to learn about those changes, because you may find you’ve got some extra work to do. While I’m not a CPA, I do have one, and these are the essential tips he gave me when I came to him asking how on Earth taxes worked for me now that I’m working for myself.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'Obviously, there seems to be a tendency among doctors for life-or-death decisions to be the hardest decisions. The best decision, in fact, seems to be in simply buying more time; In delaying the decision. Rarely is that best for the patient. Entrepreneurs seem to face the most dire business moments with the most pondering. The enormity of the consequences seem to require the most consideration.

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David Cohen

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'Really fun time at Startup Grind. Thanks to them for putting on such a great even. Here’s the fireside chat from that event. These things never have real fires. I guess they don’t need that in California.

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Start Up Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'I recently met someone at a conference I was speaking at. Afterwards we exchanged some emails on a new project he was working on. He needed a developer, but was nervous about sharing his idea with anyone. After I assured him that there is rarely currency in ideas, and having them stolen was a low risk, I offered to connect him with my development team.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'SecondMic is an app that lets anyone listen to smart alternative commentary while watching a sports game or show live on TV.

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Bryce Dot VC

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'The buzz has been building for months, but seems to be reaching a crecendo across the pond at mobile world congress this week. The message: THE SMART WATCH IS COMING! Some are showing. Some are telling. But all the of heavies from Apple and Google to Samsung and Motorola are touting a fresh take on, of all things, a wristwatch. Check email. From your wrist.

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Jeff Hilimire

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'This is a blindpost suggested to me by @gumboshowjoe from this Lifehacker article. I thought it was a worthwhile topic to tackle. 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. 1. They don’t fear change. Change is something strong-minded people embrace because they know there will always be change. 2. They don’t over-analyze criticism.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'When You Package the Game You Own the Game written by John Jantsch read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing One of the tools I’ve successfully employed over the years is packaging. photo credit: Fl??d via photopin cc. Now, for many people, the idea of packaging is limited to boxes and bows. In a mostly service kind of business, packaging is all about how you package concepts and principles in ways that define your core difference, methodology and brand.

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Early Growth Financial Services

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'Previously published in YEC. Question: Name one thing as a startup founder that you wish you had known about money and finances while starting up. Did your lack of knowledge in this area lead to a mistake? Save Some Funds for Later “Getting money in the door is great, but high expenses can blindside you if you’re not putting money away for a rainy day.

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Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

'There are three elements to our "big data" efforts, or unhyped normal data efforts: Data Collection, Data Reporting, and Data Analysis. (More on that here: DC-DR-DA: A Simple Framework For Smarter Decisions.). We are all aware that the best companies in the world have an optimal DC-DR-DA allocation when it comes to time/money/people: 15%-20%-65%.

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