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Miami: A hot spot for venture capitalists

David Teten

(from my guest column in the Miami Herald ). A few weeks ago, I had my first-ever opportunity to visit the Miami startup ecosystem. You might assume the event took place in Sao Paolo or Mexico City, but no, it was in Miami, and will be again in 2014. The decision to host the conference in Miami is hardly unfounded.

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Big Sky Capital: Investing in the Future of SaaS Startups

ReadWriteStart

In the fast-paced world of technology and venture capital, a new player has emerged, poised to significantly impact the startup ecosystem. Big Sky Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm , has recently announced the launch of its inaugural fund, with $20 million in capital commitments.

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Best Locations In The US For A Tech Startup

YoungUpstarts

These metro areas tend to be anchored by research universities that attract the talent and venture capital needed to develop fresh ideas that involve business and technology. If you are looking for a promising tech hub to base your company in, you should strongly consider the following cities: Miami. San Francisco.

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Founder Interview: Bill Walsh on Eliminating Small Business Failure

The Startup Magazine

We interviewed Bill Walsh, CEO/Founder of Business Coaching / Venture Capital firm Powerteam International. On March 11, at our Rainmaker program for entrepreneurs in Miami, Florida, I watched the hotel occupancy go from 90% to 15% in one day! Here’s more from The Startup Magazine Founder Interview series.

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Private Equity and Social Media

David Teten

I’m giving a talk next month on “ How Private Equity Funds Raise Capital and Source Deals with Social Media” at Terrapinn’s Private Equity Latin America & Real Estate Latin America conference in Miami. I discuss this topic in more depth in an earlier article I wrote. For more information visit the conference site. (I

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Founder Interview: Richard Lavina Innovating Accounting Services with Taxfyle

The Startup Magazine

Richard: I went to school for accounting and followed a path after graduation that those of us in that major typically follow: I started working for a CPA firm in Miami. Richard: I was bitten by a shark on my chest while lobstering in the Florida Keys. TSM: What inspired you to start Taxfyle?

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Nov. 8, NYC: Conference on Family Office Investments in Tech

David Teten

Jason Klein , Founder & CEO, On Grid Ventures LLC, Mr. Thomas Wisniewski , Partner, Rose Paul Investments, , Mr. Douglas Libby , Member of the Board of Directors, ELMC Group, NYC, Mr. Neil Wyant , Family Office Venture Capital, Dr. Long Phan , CEO & CTO, Top Flight Technologies, Ms.

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