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Startup Location Is Still A Critical Success Factor

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, if you are working on a great social networking idea to replace Facebook, and need funding, you probably won’t find any interested and focused VCs or Angel investors in Phoenix, Arizona, where I live. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Phoenix or a similar location.

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7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Video To Grow Their New Business

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In our example, we take a look at the 2011 start-up Dollar Shave Club and their viral video “Our Blades Are F ing Great”. You can use this opportunity to showcase your product as well as share “visual reviews” with the world. The CEO, Michael Dubin, wrote the script and had his good friend co-direct it.

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Lousy Products Might Break Your Bones – But A Name Will Seldom Hurt You

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The lowercase “c” was eventually capitalized after nearly 10 years, due to the awkward representation of the small “c” when the company was discussed in newspapers and magazines. Microsoft – Initially descriptive of the company’s software developed for the “micro” computer market, which eventually evolved into the “personal” computer market.

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MBAs vs the Education Market: The Rise of Education Startups

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In 2011 alone, venture capitalists invested $429.1 Knewton secured a $33-million investment in 2011. In July 2012, a report was released of a two-year investigation of for-profit colleges like the University of Phoenix by Iowa Senator Tom Harkin. million in 82 education technology deals, an increase from $334.3