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21 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- After a disappointment on my biggest day. One thing led to another, and my husband and I ended up getting an exclusive distribution contract in Canada for a major French brand. Receiving an email was quit unique at that time and was well read.

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Can You Trust Any vc's Under 40?

Steve Blank

One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is misunderstanding the role of venture capital investors. There’s lots of lore, emotion, and misconceptions of what VC’s do or don’t do for entrepreneurs. The IPO Bubble – August 1995 – March 2000 In August 1995 Netscape went public, and the world of start ups turned upside down.

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Will Work for Equity - Investing in Clients - Arizona Bay

www.inc.com

Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Email address: Home. Jumpstart was one of Grahams first clients; it signed on shortly after he founded Arizona Bay, in 2000. In the 1990s, Graham was one of those entrepreneurs giving away equity in exchange for crucial services. Email Address: ); ADVERTISEMENT.

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VC Evolution: Physician, Scale Thyself.

500hats.com

While a flood of new VCs came into existence during the late 90’s internet boom, many had difficulty raising new funds after the crashes of 2000-2001 and 2008 , and as a result significantly fewer fund managers exist now compared to a decade ago. Rise of Y Combinator, 1st Branded Entrepreneur Guild. and no, we didn’t.

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Startup Communities: Creating A Great Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In Your City

Feld Thoughts

If you are a leader in your entrepreneurial community and have something you want to add , email me 500 – 1000 words. I also plan to price it low so it has the potential for broad distribution. Pre Internet Bubble (1995 – 2000). Led By Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs vs. Government.

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Should You Share Equity with Consultants?

www.inc.com

Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Email address: Home. These days, start-up entrepreneurs like Parker do sometimes use equity not only to motivate key employees but also to help pay for consulting and other services. Copyright © 2000 inc.com. Email Address: ); ADVERTISEMENT. Finance | Tuesdays.

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E-Commerce Failures and Mistakes: Why do so Many Startups Fail?

ReadWriteStart

Definitely not a positive sign for an aspiring entrepreneurs looking to venture into the e-Commerce business. Below are the mistakes that have cost aspiring entrepreneurs a huge amount of money. Does the photo look like something taken on a mobile phone from 2000? E-Commerce Business Stats: The reality check.

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