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A Venture Capital History Perspective From Jack Tankersley

Feld Thoughts

Take a look at the founding syndicates of each: Masstor Sytems (5/1979). Quantum Corporation (6/1980). What is striking about these syndicates is that nobody had any meaningful capital, which forced syndication and cooperation. Some were Silicon Valley early stage companies, such as Apple, Quantum, and Masstor Systems.

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Q&A with Eldon Mascoll: Toronto Digital Media Expert

Hearpreneur

Toronto-based entrepreneur Eldon Mascoll has built a career around working various digital media formats like advertising, marketing, film and television production. Mascoll moved to New York City where he worked in advertising before accepting a role at MTV Network. Where did the idea for Freedom Park Media Group come from?

Media 48
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HOW TO: Hire the Perfect CTO

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a New York-based sizzle reel production company specializing in promotional videos for PR and marketing professionals, and the Young Entrepreneur Council. Lisa Nicole Bell , Inspired Life Media Group.) Adam Witty , Advantage Media Group. ); // Welcome to Mashable! Sign in with Facebook or Twitter to get started!

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Tim O’Reilly, CEO, O’Reilly Media, argues , “Blitzscaling isn’t really a recipe for success but rather survivorship bias masquerading as a strategy.” Coinvestors: Flexible VC terms have not been standardized, which may make the investment harder to syndicate. Particular application in impact capital. Emily Campbell, Esq.

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Million Dollar PR On A Dime

YoungUpstarts

Big brands spend millions each year on managing their presence in the media through public relations. Like no other form of marketing, editorial media coverage gives companies an implied third party endorsement that can drive recognition and sales. Even then, they are rarely effective at getting the media’s attention.

PR 100
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Corporate Venture Capital: Obligatory or Oxymoron?

David Teten

Urs Cete, the Head of Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments , notes, “If you think you can provide just money, you will be disintermediated.”. Such expectations have spurred the growth of a new crop of independent venture funds, with notable examples like Andreessen Horowitz and First Round Capital. They invest alongside financial VCs.

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6 Important Startup Trends that Defined 2011

mashable.com

Facebook 2012: What the Future Holds for the Social Media Powerhouse. Airbnb raised $112 million to take its peer-to-peer marketplace global, and car rental company Zipcar successfully went public. New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has been trying very hard to raise New York City’s profile in the tech scene.