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Announcing a Deal I’ve Wanted to Talk About for a Year

Both Sides of the Table

And we wanted a head of global marketing. Because I am true to the hiring practices I preach, I wanted a strong exec who would “ punch above their weightclass ” by taking a job they hadn’t yet done but would hugely aspire to and thus work harder to out perform.

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Congratulations to Upwork

A Crowded Space

I remember when I made that first flight out to San Francisco from Boston to meet the team in 2004, the company was down to its last $20K in the bank. Upwork has built a global meritocracy, providing access to high-quality jobs and earning potential for the right people, anywhere in the world.

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9 Tips for Raising Startup Funds on AngelList

mashable.com

Look for Your Lead Investor. First you’ll want to find a lead investor — someone many other investors will recognize and respect. This list of top angel investors is a good start. Jobs by Simply Hired. Founded in 2005, Mashable is headquartered in New York City with an office in San Francisco.