VC Adventure

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

He said that people who download “standard” software (like TurboTax) from the internet should pay sales taxes, just like someone who buys TurboTax in a box at BestBuy. How about a person who moves here from Boston but keeps his Boston phone number on his SmartPhone and uses it to surf the web and order “software?”

Software 48

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Agile VC

APRIL 13, 2012

Here in Boston the same dynamic as Silicon Valley has been afoot… at least in the software/internet sphere, the majority of startups have migrated from the suburban loop of Rt 128 back into the urban core of Boston & Cambridge. So why are software & internet startups more urban today than 5-10 years ago?

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 12, 2016

I was in Boston at the end of May and had three separate experiences in one day. The second was Techstars Boston Demo Day, showcasing 14 brand new companies. We started Techstars in 2006 and ran the first Boston program in 2009. This is dangerous, especially for founders. It all easily might never have happened.

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www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Answers Ask Entrepreneur Home Business Operations Business Opportunities Sales & Marketing Advertising & PR Finance & Accounting Franchises Home Business Human Resources Internet/E-Commerce Legal Issues Starting Up Technology Most Recent Answers How Can I Streamline My E-Commerce Operation? July 31, 2007 |. What is Sweat Equity Worth?

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Never mind barista-quality coffee, fast Internet access, and virtual office services – now you can find spaces that have perks such as art galleries, recording studios, and even indoor rock climbing and fresh produce and herbs. Coalition has six locations, with two located in Chicago and others in New York and Boston. Suite 1212.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 16, 2016

When not in Italy leading and conducing culinary tours, I teach cooking locally in the Boston area to individuals who are new to cooking and not used to cooking at home. I had the idea to start Blue Compass in 2007 because I saw the need for a service. The internet was young, business was terrific, and we had all the work we wanted.

Italy 48

Italy Entrepreneur San Francisco PR 48

ReadWriteStart

MAY 14, 2013

Were you surprised that the Boston Marathon bombers were caught on video? See also Google Glass: What Do You Want To Know About Google’s Internet Eyewear.). A poll conducted after the Boston bombing found broad public support for surveillance gear, with 78% of Americans saying they thought surveillance cameras were a good idea.

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thebarefootvc

JULY 3, 2016

After spending time in Silicon Valley (from 1999-2003), Boston, London and Chicago, I moved back to NYC in 2004 and have been fortunate to witness the technology and startup growth for the past 10+ years. In fact, only 13% of VCs investing in the US are based in NYC.

North America 40

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thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

After spending time in Silicon Valley (from 1999-2003), Boston, London and Chicago, I moved back to NYC in 2004 and have been fortunate to witness the technology and startup growth for the past 10+ years. In fact, only 13% of VCs investing in the US are based in NYC.

North America 40

North America Early Stage New York City Portfolio 40

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

To imagine that this person does so only to get attention, or only to harass others, or only to harass you are to play into the hands of this geek autocracy on the Internet that just isn't viable anymore. Compared to 2007, the chat client runs whole lot smoother (well, right before 2.0 It is a stage that must be outgrown.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 16, 2010

SlideShare, founded in 2007, started experimenting with MVPs and A/B testing this year. SlideShare, founded in 2007, started experimenting with MVPs and A/B testing this year. If your company is using minimum viable product , you’ve probably said the same thing yourself. What prompted the process change? .&# Amazon PostRank

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Seeing Both Sides

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

They can't be any worse than the Boston sports media." The comment was in reference to the fact that Schilling has been funding 38 Studios almost entirely out of his own pocket. Schilling was a great sport and everyone had good fun.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Well, I think a stellar example for that business specifically, is the Norway based companies Schibsted, and their head of operations said in the early 90s, he said the internet is perfect for classified ads, classified ads are perfect for the internet. I mean, you may remember how hyped up that was years ago. You must be kidding.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

If the above didn’t deter you, here’s a good story for the “B2C” product-based aspiring entrepreneur: In 2007, I got a call from a start-up company that sold yoga mats and the owners were looking to staff a sales representative. Next week, in part two of the series, I will discuss B2B product-based and service-based companies.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 9, 2009

Id been on the internet since I was playing MUDs as a kid, but by 1999 I felt Id already missed the boat. Im confident of that last statement, because I made the same mistake again a few years later, when I won an award in 2007. I pretty much missed all the trends. Take a look and let me know what you think. Amazon PostRank

San Francisco 94

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thenextweb.com

AUGUST 6, 2012

The front page of the Internet. To have been responsible for funding and nuturing something that legitimately calls itself the “front page of the Internet”, the Y Combinator program has to have done something right. I flew out from Seattle, where I lived, to Boston to Paul’s lecture on the back of his essay,” Phil tells me.

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