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Kara Nortman Was Just Promoted to Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures. Here’s What it All Means

Both Sides of the Table

Today we’re announcing that my partner Kara Nortman is becoming Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures and I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to welcome her to her new role. At the end of that journey she joined Upfront as a partner where she’s been for > 6 years so she now has walked in the footsteps of the people she will back.

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How To Plan An Event

YoungUpstarts

Is it time to plan your event ? No matter how small or large this event, the experience can be stressful. Here are some more tips for a successful event that impresses all who attend. The starting point must be the planning of the event. There are a series of decisions to make, including: The goals of the event.

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Awesome Austin Tech Events, May 8–15

Austin Startup

Some of the most interesting events in Austin for the week of May 8 through May 14 are as follows: Mon, May 8 thru Thurs, May 11: OSCON OSCON brings the software engineering and developer community together to explore what’s new and useful in open source languages, tools, and techniques. At Palmer Events Center. 79 entry fee.

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[Indonesia][Event] Startup Asia Jakarta 2012

YoungUpstarts

Buoyed by the success of that event, the Tech In Asia team will be organizing another ‘Startup Arena’, this time in Jakarta, Indonesia on Jun 7-8, 2012. Submissions are reviewed based on a first-come-first-served basis, hence it would be to your advantage if you submit your application early and start prepping your killer pitches.

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5 Steps To Finding The Best Investor For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Reverse due diligence on the investor is a comparable process whereby the entrepreneur seeks to validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of every potential partner. Enjoy a sports event together, or find common non-profit causes to participate in. Know your partner well before you get married. Marty Zwilling

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What to Look For in a Business Partner

Up and Running

When I was going through the co-founder “dating” process, I’d found a potential partner through my network who seemed to be perfect. Though my potential partner was performing well by the numbers, my own productivity was dwindling as I spent more and more time on managing our relationship. I could hustle.

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7 Modern Day Business Strategies For Long-Term Growth

Startup Professionals Musings

Produce marketing events to get visibility and attention. These days, a popular approach is to create a “pop-up” store or “flash mob” event in the midst of another gathering, like a Super Bowl, to get attention and scaling for your brand. Use them to find your relevant influencers. Secure outside expansion funding through investors.