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New Rules for the New Internet Bubble

Steve Blank

Dot.com Bubble ( 1995-2000): “ Anything goes” as public markets clamor for ideas, vague promises of future growth, and IPOs happen absent regard for history or profitability. The reward for doing so was a liquidity event via an Initial Public Offering. The IPO offering document became the playbook for startups.

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Starting up down under: The guide to Australia’s growing startup scene

The Next Web

The Brisbane-based creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride were acquired by Onan Games in 2012, but still deserve an honorable mention for being Australia’s answer to global mobile gaming giants King.com and Rovio. It is set to announce a first class of 10 companies in early 2014. Australia is not short on those.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

online.wsj.com

which makes a mobile app that rewards shoppers for creating a personal shopping mall and following their favorite stores. Harley Goes Lean to Build Hogs. David Cowan of Bessemer Venture Partners has stuck with Mr. Dreymann. The 20-year venture capitalist is an "angel" investor in Mr. Dreymanns new start-up, Mowingo Inc., Most Popular.