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The Importance of Proprietary Deal Flow in Early-Stage VC

Both Sides of the Table

The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. There is one source that was always problematic for me – intros from investment bankers.

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[Interview] Patrick Mackaronis, Director Of Business Development At Brabble

YoungUpstarts

The business began to grow, as did his database of college students, their emails, cell phone numbers, and social media handles. And his biggest project to date just might be Brabble, a Disruptive Technology Company that combines social media and eCommerce with valuable patented technology that drives revenue for customers.

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Why Early-Stage VCs Should Be Careful About Intros from Bankers

Both Sides of the Table

The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. There is one source I never liked and no early-stage VC should – investment bankers.

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Launching a Portfolio Acceleration Platform at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Fund

David Teten

Several VCs market close relationships with celebrities who can use their social media presence to promote their companies. Sign up as a client for an expert network , and offer your companies access to their network. Primary Venture Partners’ Primary Expert Network; Goldman Sachs Chambers Street Executive Network .

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25 Entrepreneurs Share Their Thoughts on the Future of Entrepreneurship

Hearpreneur

3- So influenced by what is happening on social media. Now more than ever, young people are jumping at the opportunity to be their own boss and start their own business, especially with the power of social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. CEOs and entrepreneurs will promote their brands on personal social media accounts.

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73.6% of all Statistics are Made Up

Both Sides of the Table

The headlines in the media are filled with that latest stats. We were looking at all sorts of strategic decisions that Sony was considering, which required analysis and data on broadband networks, Internet portas and mobile handsets/networks. Every investment banker I know is “number 1″ in something.

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Tale of Two Valleys: LA and the Bay Area from an Investor’s Perspective

Mucker Lab

Los Angeles, at least metaphorically, became more of a media/entertainment town. After stints as a technology investment banker, a dot-com entrepreneur, and a product manager in Silicon Valley, I moved to Los Angeles in 2006. The top tier funds see almost all of the best deals.