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Social Networking (the Shorter Version) Past, Present, Future

Both Sides of the Table

Social Networks: Past, Present & Future. I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks?

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Should You Build Out Features Or Create A New Product?

YoungUpstarts

If you were looking for a lawyer to represent your company for a multimillion-dollar merger, what kind of lawyer would you want? Most of us would want to hire the most experienced, cutthroat lawyer specializing in multimillion-dollar mergers. Go to tradeshows and network with customers. A DUI lawyer? Didn’t think so. Create ads.

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Do You Have What it Takes to Attract Investors?

Startup Professionals Musings

Networked and connected. Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors. This has value now, and is critical for maximum value in a merger or acquisition. Listens before answering questions. These are critical to any venture. Not in a heated rush.

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5 Tips For Growing Your Start-up Into An Attractive Acquisition Target

YoungUpstarts

For many start-up companies, the dream is to one day become the other half in a merger or acquisition with a larger, more developed organisation. Like the saying goes, ‘networking is everything’ and it’s all about who you know. Build Strategic Partnerships.

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Investors Seek Entrepreneurs With Fire in the Belly

Startup Professionals Musings

Networked and connected. Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors. This has value now, and is critical for maximum value in a merger or acquisition. Listens before answering questions. These are critical to any venture. Not in a heated rush.

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Microsoft’s Purchase Of Minecraft Maker Mojang Shows Comitment To Building Cross-Platform Appeal

YoungUpstarts

The software generated by thousands of developers, both at Mojang and independent developers aligned with Mojang, will be supported by Microsoft’s ample resources and global distribution network. Thinking Aloud acquisition Jack Narcotta mergers & acquisitions Microsoft Minecraft Mojang'

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Equipping Trustees to Tackle Nonprofit Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats

Board Effect

Hospital trustees also need to be aware of how mergers and acquisitions create potential new risks and vulnerabilities. Training on network systems is also vital for hospital trustees, who must understand how open networks and multiple wireless networks work and interconnect.