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ESADE Business School Commencement Speech

Steve Blank

It’s worth noting that everything from the Internet, to electric cars, genomic sequencing, mobile apps, and social media — were pioneered by startups, not existing companies. Some companies use a suggestion box, others like Google give employees 20% of their time to work on their own projects.

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Investor Nomenclature and the Venture Spiral

K9 Ventures

In my view the terminology being used for early stage investors by the press and the media is not as clear as it should be. Incubators and Accelerators : Incubators and accelerators have to a large extent replaced the funding from friends and family. The 3Fs invest their own hard-earned money, usually under $50K.

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ESG in Venture Capital: Interview with Blue Future Partners (VC Fund of Funds)

David Teten

We ask our Ambassadors: “Do you have access to a media platform? Are you aware of the information that the media should know? I’m also incubating a startup, Action Tank , to help other NGOs accomplish their goals using their supporters’ unique expertise. Does your business touch potential voters? Firm revenues.