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Big Sky Capital: Investing in the Future of SaaS Startups

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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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Venture Capitalists, Super Angels and the State of Startup Funding

mashable.com

The venture capital industry is facing real competition for the first time in decades. Not only that, but the growing battle between venture capital firms and “super angels&# presents an amazing opportunity for entrepreneurs trying to build the next big thing. The answer is the rise of super angels, Graham said.

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Venture Capitalists, Super Angels and the State of Startup Funding

mashable.com

The venture capital industry is facing real competition for the first time in decades. Not only that, but the growing battle between venture capital firms and “super angels&# presents an amazing opportunity for entrepreneurs trying to build the next big thing. The answer is the rise of super angels, Graham said.

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How Universities Can Help Students and Alumni Work in the Tech Industry

David Teten

My former Partner John Frankel of ff Venture Capital observes that 20 years ago, the defining movie of the generation was “Wall Street”. But now, the defining movie of today’s twentysomethings is “The Social Network”. It’s a cliche that one of the most important benefits of attending an elite university is the network.

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Private Equity and Social Media

David Teten

Review professional and personal lives of management; Talk with firm’s network: customers, competitors, suppliers. Alternative Assets ff Venture Capital Florida Presentations and Conferences Private Equity Social Media Venture Capital' Due diligence. Negotiate deal. Improve operations.

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The Economic Clout of Women-Owned Small Businesses [INFOGRAPHIC]

crowdSPRING Blog

This is not true in all sectors – for example, women are being nearly completely left out of the venture capital game. Not surprisingly, California, New York, Texas, Florida and Illinois are the top five states with women-owned businesses in 2012 (the top five hasn’t changed in 15 years).

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How universities can keep alumni excited and connected

David Teten

For example, I developed a training for executives on “ How to Work with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds “, which helps leaders of all backgrounds grow into executive roles or board seats at private equity and VC-backed companies. Run mutual opt-in speed networking.