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Creating the Next Silicon Valley – The Chilean Experiment

Steve Blank

I got smarter about the world outside of Silicon Valley, met some wonderful people who made me feel part of their family and shared some thoughts about entrepreneurship. This post is a personal view of what I saw in what I call “Chilecon Valley” — in no way does it represent the views of the fine institutions I teach at.

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Isidoro Quiroga: “South America’s Warren Buffet” Mogul Makes Next Move

The Startup Magazine

Quiroga has invested in companies in North America, South America, Europe, and Australia. Investors are counting on him to recreate that success in his next venture (which he is said to be eyeing in Silicon Valley), and they wouldn’t be wrong to expect great things—Quiroga’s record of success is uncanny.

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Find an Angel Investor, Without Going Through Hell

Startup Professionals Musings

They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. The Founding Chapter is in Silicon Valley, California, (naturally), and I have a connection there if you need a start. Angel investors are people too. New England Investment Network. Angel Capital Association (ACA).

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Flocks of Angels, and All You Need is One

Startup Professionals Musings

The Founding Chapter is in Silicon Valley, California, (naturally), and I have a connection there if you need a start. The reach is very broad, however, with 30 branches worldwide covering over 50 countries in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australasia, and over 60,000 members worldwide.

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Where To Find The Most Angels To Fund Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. The Founding Chapter is in Silicon Valley, California, (naturally). ACA membership includes more than 200 angel groups and 20 affiliate organizations across North America. Angel investors are people too.

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Start Here if You are Looking for Angel Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. The Founding Chapter is in Silicon Valley, California, (naturally). ACA membership includes more than 160 angel groups and 20 affiliate organizations across North America. Angel investors are people too.

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Why I Invested in Gogii (textPlus) – My First Ever Later Stage Deal

Both Sides of the Table

Silicon Valley (and Alley) has been super excited about the new category of “group text messaging&# and for valid reasons. And Austin Murray runs sales & marketing – a role he also held at JAMDAT. Management, SVP North American Sales and SVP European Publishing.