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The Texas Startup Manifesto

Austin Startup

By connecting Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and the rest of the state into a Texas S tartup Megatropolis we can unlock billions of dollars in capital and unleash thousands of diverse entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs in San Antonio will drive up to Austin for a day of office hours with guest mentors visiting from Silicon Valley.

Texas 97
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LinkedIn: The Series A Fundraising Story ? AGILEVC

Agile VC

Silicon Valley is still emerging from the tech bubble and massive downturn of late 2000-2002. Online social networking is a concept still being evangelized even in Silicon Valley… Friendster is in private beta (wasn’t until Oct 2003 they received Google acquisition offer which they turned down for Kleiner/Benchmark round).

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Why Hulu is the OPEC of Online Video

Both Sides of the Table

The founders felt that having a legitimate site for content would discourage Silicon Valley VC’s from funding entrepreneurs to create the next big TV killer. In Hulu it is each individual studio / network wanting to push their own stuff direct rather than through Hulu.

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Groupon's S-1: From Zero to Like? Billions in 30 Months ? AGILEVC

Agile VC

They face lots of competition and few barriers to entry so the future growth and profitability can legitimately be questioned, but still… what Andrew Mason and the rest of the team have built in such a short time is truly remarkable. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. Author howerl. Read More ».

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Google VP: Here's How to Get Bought By Us

mashable.com

GLIIF, LLC is a Hot Silicon Valley Startup designed to disrupt QR Code usage in advertising. I created {s}hareCLOUD — Private social networks for businesses– with Google in mind. It just seems to me that having a great idea without Silicon Valley connections becomes an obstacle. Social Network Lists.

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Texas Startup Manifesto 2.0

Austin Startup

Now the 9th largest economy in the world, it‘s clear that the rest of the world is waking up to the potential in Texas. The second wave of companies were mainly concentrated in Silicon Valley, and coincided with the rise of platforms (Google, Facebook, etc.) Texas is the most promising technology market in the United States.

Texas 90
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Investors! Join Me On An Epic 3 Day Roadshow Across the Great State of Texas

Austin Startup

Find out what the buzz is all about and make valuable connections with local investors who you can syndicate deals with. a lot of them are moving here from Silicon Valley! The tour starts in Dallas on June 4 and ends in Austin on June 6 with an epic 10 year birthday party for Capital Factory! Who should come on the bus?

Texas 50