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Angels Rush in Where VC Fear to Tread

Up and Running

This was before the great recession, but in the middle of the explosion of web apps and social media. One thing that came up repeatedly, then, was the impact of steeply declining web development costs on professional investment. Of those, roughly 20% are invited to present to the club, and only about 15% of those get funded.

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Bitesize Friday: Israeli startups get funded, launch new products

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Jivy specializes in web development for the gaming and trading industries. They offer option trading platforms, skill and casual games as well as their own development studio. Fribiz , a syndicated virtual currency platform launched this week. Each week I’ll be profiling 2-3 startups that caught my attention.

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5 Hot Ecommerce Trends to Watch

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The Evolution of Ecommerce Series is presented by Litle & Co. , Series presented by Litle and Co. The Evolution of Ecommerce Series is presented by Litle & Co. , Programming and Web Development Lists. Global Syndication Partners. Cookie Monster Stars in Sesame Street ‘Call Me Maybe’ Parody.

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What Google's Penguin Algorithm Means for Your Business

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The Future of Search Series is presented by SES San Francisco Conference & Expo , the leading interactive digital and online marketing event. Series presented by SES. The Future of Search Series is presented by SES San Francisco Conference & Expo , the leading interactive digital and online marketing event. Like Tweet.

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How HTML5 Is Aiding in Cross-Platform Development

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Appcelerator Titanium Appcelerator’s Titanium platform was designed from the offset to help web developers create mobile and tablet applications with ease. It does all the work of compiling the code for various platforms and gives the developer a final build suitable for submission to the app market of their choice.

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4 Considerations for Expanding Your Startup to International Markets

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Since these early individuals will be critical to the success of your business, being present and managing them firsthand will effectively establish a precedent, not to mention, align them with the overall culture and vision of your company. You’ll also likely be hiring local staff for your new office. All Rights Reserved. startupcto

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Why Your Startup's Name Matters

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Your goal should be finding a name that is solid and presentable, rather than something perfect. A few weeks of organized effort should be enough time to develop a name and gain consensus among your co-founders, but if you’re on a tight schedule, it’s also possible to do in just a few days. Programming and Web Development Lists.

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