Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

A lot of people ask me what it was like raising the Series A round for LinkedIn back in 2003. I thought I’d revisit it and share the story… First, you have to rewind mentally to early 2003. Yes… he was a very successful PayPal exec and previously co-founder & VP Product of SocialNet.

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Term Sheet Silicon Valley Technical Review Social Network 178

ConversionXL

APRIL 7, 2020

According to Edison Research , 80% of users listen to most of each episode, averaging 7 per week, while 69% of listeners agree that podcast ads make them aware of new products or services. The first shows were created in late 2003, and the term itself was coined in 2004 by combining “iPod” with “broadcasting.”. Podcast production.

Syndicate 85

Syndicate Syndication Hosting Audio 85

Hearpreneur

MARCH 21, 2019

Toronto-based entrepreneur Eldon Mascoll has built a career around working various digital media formats like advertising, marketing, film and television production. Eldon Mascoll returned to his hometown of Toronto in 2003, where he has since led multiple ventures, including the launch of Games On Wheels Canada and Freedom Park Media Group.

Media 48

Media Los Angeles New York City Syndicate 48

Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Or are they running to a fresh perspective, a massive talent pool, and an innovation culture that balances social impact with global domination? Texas now has global brand recognition with investors and start-ups alike. Texas is hitting critical mass as a global startup hub. Was this going to happen anyway? all Bay Area firms?—?

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Texas San Antonio Houston Dallas 90

Agile VC

APRIL 13, 2012

And going even further back there have been a few random ones have been built before like Salesforce.com and e-tailer RedEnvelope (IPO’d in 2003 though now defunct as a company). Startups in the city of SF are not exactly a new phenomena… a bunch of startups have been founded/built in SF in the last five years or so. Alex Panelli.

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Silicon Valley San Francisco San Jose Startup 185

mashable.com

JULY 18, 2012

The product is the star of the show.” But there’s also the satellite-mapping company Keyhole, which in 2003 became the seed that sprouted Google Maps. As was mentioned, luck and the ability for your product to be “sticky” enough to generate the traction necessary to get eyes pointed your way. Great piece.

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San Francisco Acquisition Social Media Mobile 104