This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

How else can you explain this headline matching a story about a professional social network still trying to explore revenues raising $17mm on an $80mm valuation? venture capitalists are now asking tougher questions about start-ups' revenue and profits.". Perhaps I need to rethink that. What follows in this story is pretty laughable: ".venture

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Board Effect

JUNE 28, 2022

The task of grant writing can be far easier when nonprofit boards have a clear vision about what they need grant funds for and which foundations, governments, or organizations offer grants for that purpose. An excellent place to start is with the government. Nonprofits may also be able to find grants from the state government.

Government 96

Government Seed Money Matching Programming 96

The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2013

In January, Denver will become one of the few American cities that allows its residents to purchase and recreationally consume marijuana, a move that is expected to create jobs and generate tax revenue. A quality of life that beats Silicon Valley’s. In 2012, Denver startups raised more than $280M, with 33 startups raising $1M or more.

Denver 166

Denver Silicon Valley San Jose Colorado 166

www.paulgraham.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Because so little money is involved, raising seedcapital is comparatively easy-- at least in the sense of getting aquick yes or no. Usually you get seed money from individual rich people called"angels." the seed stage, investors dont expect you to have an elaboratebusiness plan. A rich companyis one with large revenues.

Startup 105

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www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

It wasnt because they werent accredited investors that I didntask my parents for seed money, though. When we were starting Viaweb,I didnt know about the concept of an accredited investor, anddidnt stop to think about the value of investors connections.The reason I didnt take money from my parents was that I didntwant them to lose it.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Startup Software Review Angel Investor 76

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

One must have at least seed money, or more, to get a start-up going. How would you feel if Kroger’s lobbied the government against farmers markets or food co-ops? Banks are for-profit (although this is “in theory” — didn’t we, as in our government, just rescue many banks to the tune of billions?

Non-Compete 86

Non-Compete Government Dividend Seed Money 86