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Praying to the God of Valuation

Both Sides of the Table

SEEING THINGS FROM THE VC SIDE OF THE TABLE While I was a VC in 2007 & 2008 those were dead years because the market again evaporated due the the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). During this era, from 2009–2015, most founders I knew were in it for building great & sustainable companies.

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Go global or grow local? The Kiwi startup quandary

NZ Entrepreneur

A new study considers whether it is better to “go global” from day one, or to grow locally first. New Zealand startups need to be thinking globally from day one, but going global before they are really ready can put the entire business at risk,” ecentre CEO Jackie Young said. The post Go global or grow local?

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 7 – Space

Steve Blank

led liberal international order and replace it with its own neo-totalitarian model where China emerges as the dominant regional and global power. Cold War in Space: Top Secret Reconnaissance Satellites Revealed ” National Museum of the United States Air Force, June 02, 2015. China’s goal is to challenge and overturn the U.S.-led

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The 2015 Lean Startup Conference is the Biggest Yet

Startup Lessons Learned

Really, there’s no better way to recharge and return to work inspired than spending a few days with the Lean Startup’s global network. Check the full schedule here — and keep these six big incentives to join us in mind: New speakers for 2015 Half of this year’s 100+ speakers and mentors are new to our conference. Join us Nov.

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Five case studies you'll see at the Lean Startup Conference 2015

Startup Lessons Learned

With hundred of thousands of global practitioners, the supply of ideas and best practices is endless. With this approach to establishing and tracking milestones, ReadyTalk launched its beta of UbiMeet.com in March 2015. Come hear about them live at the 2015 Lean Startup Conference. You can read more about 18F here.

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Techstars 2015 Global Impact Report

Feld Thoughts

Techstars had an incredible year in 2015 and grew the organization on many dimensions. If you want a full view of what Techstars is – and is doing – today, take a look at the 2015 Global Impact Report. The post Techstars 2015 Global Impact Report appeared first on Feld Thoughts.

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Tech Industry Hiring In Canada Continues To Grow

YoungUpstarts

Global interest in Canadian tech jobs has increased by 58%. Since 2015, the rising interest abroad continues to contribute to steady growth. Experts believe the global interest has made these jobs easier to fill. This generated $16 billion in annual revenues in 2015. of Canada’s economic output. Inno Tech Alberta Inc.

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