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Do Startup Location Matters Even Matter?

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In fact, with one exception, the office locations are fairly binary – either they’re located in/outside Kendall Square in Cambridge [green + purple below] or in the Leather District in Boston (which is sometimes but not always counted as part of the Innovation District) [orange]. In reality, though, that “area” isn’t too large.

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How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC Syndicate

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Term-driving investor approach – An entrepreneur finds a lead (quasi-)institutional venture investor to price and set the structure/dynamics of the round, working together to bring in additional syndicate partners (either/both other funds and individual angels).

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Seven Coming Digital Uber-trends which Are Ripe for Startup Opportunities

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Being in the venture capital industry, I find that sometimes it is worthwhile to take a step back from the day-to-day to take a look at the large impending trends which are just beginning to affect us. Internet’s facilitation of green lifestyle.

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