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The @TWTFelipe Story – A Tale of US Visa Policy Gone Awry (#startupvisa)

Both Sides of the Table

Felipe grew up in Brazil. In 2007 Salesforce.com wanted to buy Koral. It seemed that back then the US government recognized the importance of attracting the best and brightest from around the world. At the time he granted me permission to write about his story. I hope that didn’t have a stature of limitation!

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I grew up in Minas Gerais, Brazil and my mother was a cleaner in my home town. I was tired of the bureaucracy of government and corporate work along with limited vacation days (my balance was always bouncing off of zero!). I started my business in San Diego in 2007. Thanks to Rashmi Melgiri, CoverWallet ! #5

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Needles and Haystacks

Growthink Blog

While prices have seen a moderate recovery this year, since 2007 residential real estate investments have largely reverted back to being long-term depreciating - and not appreciating - assets. and the “West” to the “BIC” – Brazil, India, and China and their brethren. And, in spite of its challenges, the U.S. Just keep it simple.

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Invest in Israel Newsletter March 2010 Edition

VC Cafe

billion in 2007, as investors worldwide tightened their belts in the wake of the global financial crisis. billion), and 33 percent lower than proceeds in 2007 ($3.79 The 2-year model, which was also backed by the Bank of Israel, will allow the government to present a long term plan and maintain market stability.

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Invest in Israel Newsletter March 2011 Edition

VC Cafe

The Israeli government launched a plan to attract financial services sector firms to Israel in 2010 and is in talks with other international financial services companies that are considering opening financial research centers in Israel. LEADING SECURITY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY MCAFEE ACQUIRES ISRAEL’S SENTRIGO.

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Invest in Israel Newsletter June 2010 Edition

VC Cafe

Eureka was set up in 1985 as a legal framework allowing European companies to collaborate and receive government funding. billion in 2007 and de-listed from Nasdaq. INTEL CORP BUYS ISRAEL’S COMSYS. Intel Corporation acquired Israeli WiMAX fables semiconductor vendor Comsys Communication and Signal Processing Ltd for $30 million.