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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

As an early-stage VC I love this phase. Sam also had a vision as early as 2012 about how MakeSpace would be a large employer of middle-income jobs: The company would hire employees rather than just have contractors and he would lead the effort to ensure they had opportunities for growth and benefits for their families.

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Finalist Women and Minority Entrepreneurs Named in VCAP Program

David Teten

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — NEW YORK, June 22, 2012 – Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York (HBSAANY) and The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) today announced the finalists for their inaugural Venture Capital Access Program (“VCAP©”). Select Finalists for Venture Capital Access Program. Torsh, Inc.’s

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Finalist Women and Minority Entrepreneurs Named in VCAP Program

David Teten

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — NEW YORK, June 22, 2012 – Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York (HBSAANY) and The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) today announced the finalists for their inaugural Venture Capital Access Program (“VCAP©”). Select Finalists for Venture Capital Access Program. Torsh, Inc.’s

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How and Why You Should Validate Your App Idea Before You Build

Up and Running

Others believe in the start small, grow strong approach: build a small version of the app, test user demand, and then take it from there. Early stage idea validation can be accomplished without building an application. This could have validated their interest and provided me with a tangible proof of demand.