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Why Has Seed Investing Declined? And What Does this Mean for the Future?

Both Sides of the Table

Between 1999–2005 the costs went down by 90% and between 2005–2010 they went down a further 90%. million and my A Round in 2005 was only $500,000 (and that’s all I ever raised). The skills and networks inherent in making the early bet are consistent with the funds that play in this category.

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Social Networking and Business Value

SoCal CTO

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. This Panel will explore issues such as: How can companies best utilize social networking media?

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The 7 Traits of Super Founders

VC Cafe

” – Marc Andreessen In the book “ Super Founders “, author Ali Tamaseb, studied 200 Unicorns, aka startups valued at over $1 billion, started between 2005 to 2018. They should also have a support system in place, whether it’s a co-founder, a mentor, or a network of advisors.

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Why the Former President of Nickelodeon Joined mitú as CEO.

Both Sides of the Table

Nickelodeon under Herb was the top-rated network in cable for 10 straight years. He was also Vice Chairman of MTV Networks and oversaw adult brands Spike and TV Land. 30% of all real income growth in 2005–2015 was from Latinos (U.S. Latino purchasing power will reach $1.7 trillion in 2020 (U.S. Advertisers, wake the f**k up.

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Nonprofit Embezzlement Cases: Examples to Learn From

Board Effect

A former senior advisor to a former United States president allegedly embezzled over $200,000 from a charter school network. The nonprofit consists of a network of charter schools the senior advisor founded in 2005. Charter School Embezzlement. This is a good case for nonprofit boards to monitor as it’s ongoing.

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There’s Something Abuzz With GoodBuzz

YoungUpstarts

Peer-To-Peer Referral Network. This would inspire him to start GoodBuzz in 2005, a free web-based peer-to-peer referral network that would allow artists, bands, associations, public organizations, event promoters and organizers to help promote each others’ events. – to promote their campaigns.

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Supporting the Zane Access Inaugural Pre-Capital Program Cohort

Feld Thoughts

I’ve been involved in gender inequity issues since I joined the National Center for Women & Information Technology board in 2005 shortly after it was formed. I have an enormous amount to learn about racial inequality in our country and my network for and advocacy of Black entrepreneurs and investors is woefully inadequate.