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Mark Hauser’s Hauser Private Equity Spearheads Major Deals in Industrial Sector

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On the other side of the spectrum, the idea of finding a unicorn has attracted many investors toward the much riskier venture capital and emerging technologies.

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

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Loading… Tech. SIGNIFICANCE PROMINENT. --> The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail. An entrepreneur with a hot technology and venture-capital funding becomes a billionaire in his 20s. The National Venture Capital Association estimates that 25% to 30% of venture-backed businesses fail.

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Startup Accelerator The Brandery Opens Applications For 2013

YoungUpstarts

Cincinnati, Ohio-based startup accelerator the Brandery is currently accepting applications for its 2013 edition of its four-month acceleration program for brand-driven consumer Internet startups. Applications are due by May 1, with early-admission decisions being made on April 15.

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Valuations 101: Scorecard Valuation Methodology

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Working within a network of angel investors also expands the pool of expert resources and helps divide the work of screening companies and investment due diligence. Product/Technology 0-15%. Product/Technology. Experience in sales or technology. TARGETCOMPANY.

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The Not-So-Secret Secrets To Making It Big: Five Surprisingly Doable Steps That Will Propel You To The Top

YoungUpstarts

It’s important to remember that achievements are often less dependent on your technical know-how and more dependent on how you organize and think. Editor’s note: Read our review of “The Benevolent Dictator” here.). After opening initial laboratory test stores in Florida and Ohio, a national roll-out is now underway.

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Valuations 101: The Risk Factor Summation Method

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The Risk Factor Summation Method, described by the Ohio TechAngels, considers a much broader set of factors in determining the pre-money valuation of pre-revenue companies. Funding/capital raising risk. Technology risk. Stage of the business. Legislation/Political risk. Manufacturing risk. Sales and marketing risk.

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Five Sensible Business Lessons You Must Learn to Embrace — No App Necessary!

YoungUpstarts

Unfortunately (and perhaps not surprising given the silly nature of some of these technological “advances”), there’s still no app for good old-fashioned common sense — that is something no one in business can afford to be without. Technology has made many aspects of business more convenient and cost-effective.

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