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LinkedIn: The Series A Fundraising Story ? AGILEVC

Agile VC

I also joke with Reid Hoffman that this was back in the days before he was “Reid” Reid’s an incredible entrepreneur, startup investor, and human being. We were post product and had viral growth, albeit at very small scale and still had to evangelize the concept of a vital coefficient w/ most investors. Read More ».

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Are Google-Scale Outcomes More Frequent? ? AGILEVC

Agile VC

January 27, 2012. I think one of the key takeaways is that the exponential growth of Internet connected devices along with the strong viral loops of Facebook and Twitter have served as accelerants for these high growth companies. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC.

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Diversification – The Alternative to Market Timing

Rob Go

My friend Jordan Cooper wrote an interesting post a few days ago about some of his predictions of the venture market in 2012. We try to invest in companies with different “ paths to victory “ We’d like to see some companies that rely on viral consumer adoption. Syndicate diversification.

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McKinsey highlight #1 - Cracking The Code - Yes

Cracking the Code

Done deal: after a quick syndication with the kitchen team (their job was at stake, so they were easy to convince.), ► 2012. (1). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Favorite VC and Entrepreneur blogs. we bought a $4 measuring spoon with an expected return of 1,000 times in the coming year. Online Gaming. (1).

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How to Pick the Right Name for Your Business

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World Featured in US & World Videos Featured: Facebook CES 2012 Awards. January 16, 2012 by Nellie Akalp. But for many small business owners and entrepreneurs, the naming process is fraught with uncertainty and doubt. January 16, 2012 14:04:54. January 16, 2012 14:10:08. January 16, 2012 14:24:44.

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How To Close The Books on Your Startup

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World Featured in US & World Videos Featured: Facebook CES 2012 Awards. January 21, 2012 by Nellie Akalp. In the life cycle of an entrepreneur, shutting the doors on a business isn’t necessarily a gloomy situation. Your strength as an entrepreneur and business leader depends heavily on the caliber of your network.

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6 Important Startup Trends that Defined 2011

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Facebook 2012: What the Future Holds for the Social Media Powerhouse. As the innovation engines of the economy, what startups figured out in 2011 will likely appear on other sectors’ trend lists in 2012. Small Businesses Plan to Buy an iPad in 2012 [STUDY]. Trending Stories. So You Got an iPad 2? Become a fan on Facebook.