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Instead of sticking a fork in the venture market, realize. there is no fork

This is going to be BIG.

How else can you explain this headline matching a story about a professional social network still trying to explore revenues raising $17mm on an $80mm valuation? The industry has made it very easy for companies to raise seed money through online marketplaces like Angel List, accelorators. Perhaps I need to rethink that.

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Startup Business Investments Around The World

YoungUpstarts

They are investors who provide you with all the resources you need, including seed money, physical space for your startup, advice, and connection with other investors in their network. Professional Social Networking Sites.

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Build Entrepreneur Credentials Early and Wisely

Startup Professionals Musings

Most schools have business plan competitions, and even give out seed money to winners. Business networking is key. These days, every student has his social network of peers. There is nothing like writing and pitching a business plan that makes you realize what you don’t know.

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Most Great Entrepreneurs Don’t Drop Out of Harvard

Startup Professionals Musings

Most schools have business plan competitions, and even give out seed money to winners. Business networking is key. These days, every student has his social network of peers. There is nothing like writing and pitching a business plan that makes you realize what you don’t know.

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Timing: When to raise seed funding.

Scalable Startup

High growth startup companies need seed money to get things going. They need the money to rent offices, hire staff, and establish their initial presence (website, incorporation, marketing). They risk money they can afford to lose. To me, this is the best time to raise your seed. Option Two: Post-Launch?—?Raise

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Get a Technical Degree But Entrepreneurial Spirit

Startup Professionals Musings

Most schools have business plan competitions, and even give out seed money to winners. Business networking is key. These days, every student has his social network of peers. There is nothing like writing and pitching a business plan that makes you realize what you don’t know.

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Build Entrepreneur Credentials Early and Wisely

Gust

Most schools have business plan competitions, and even give out seed money to winners. Business networking is key. These days, every student has his social network of peers. There is nothing like writing and pitching a business plan that makes you realize what you don’t know.