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Visit to Case Foundation and Startup America

David Teten

Michael Smith, leader of the Social Innovation team at the Case Foundation , introduced the Foundation as a non-profit started in 1997 by Steve Case (AOL co-founder) and his wife, Jean Case. Case Foundation didn’t have a website until 2005, although founded 1997. Connect with our partners, e.g., Derek Holt. 3 specific issues: 1.

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On Bubbles … And Why We’ll Be Just Fine

Both Sides of the Table

I asked what the audience most needed to hear. This was an audience of mostly first-time entrepreneurs. I know that most people who are close to them tend to deny their existence, as we saw in the great housing bubble of 2002-2007 and the dot com bubble of 1997-2000. So at GRP Partners we’re very active now.

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28 Entrepreneurs Share Their Tips and Tricks of Staying Motivated

Hearpreneur

A network of friends and partners can also serve as a great assurance and reminder that you’re not walking. One of the key ways I stay motivated is having a business partner who shares the same passion and goals as me. When my motivation lags, I think about sitting across the desk from my last boss ever in 1997. 18- Two ways.

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New VC-InsideOut Podcast: Best Practices for Building High-Performance Boards During Challenging Times

Pascal's View

 We had an engaging and candid conversation, which included fielding questions from audience members including  Laurie Yoler, Managing Director of GrowthPoint Technology Partners.

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A dumb American’s perspective on investing in Southeast Asia

Hippoland

We recently announced at Hustle Fund that we will start investing in Southeast Asian software startups, and my new business partner Shiyan Koh, who just moved back home to Singapore, will be leading the charge on that. Other customer audiences are laggards in adopting the internet.

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A dumb American’s perspective on investing in Southeast Asia

Hippoland

We recently announced at Hustle Fund that we will start investing in Southeast Asian software startups, and my new business partner Shiyan Koh, who just moved back home to Singapore, will be leading the charge on that. Other customer audiences are laggards in adopting the internet.

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How Much Copy to Write on Your Home Page?

ConversionXL

Back in 1997, the Nielsen Norman Group conducted the first study to determine how users read on the web. My good friend Betsy – partner at the startup, Quadjobs – kindly agreed to let me use her home page as an example. When you have to speak to two audiences at the same time, it can be more than a little challenging.

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