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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . The 11 Steps of Investing in Private Companies.

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Monday night: HBS Angels of NY Investor Meeting and Company Presentations

David Teten

Chairman Alan Todd was formerly Founder and CEO of KnowledgePlanet, the largest cloud-based learning management system, which was acquired by a private equity consortium; and Founder and CEO of KnowledgeSoft, the largest IT training company in the mid-Atlantic region, which was acquired by Technicsource. Grovo solves this problem.

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Why Are Venture Capitalists Ignoring The Future? The Emerging Domestic Economy

David Teten

I published in 2010 a research study on best practices in how private equity and VC funds source investments. These groups include Astia Angels, a global network of angel investors focusing on women-led ventures, and the Comcast Ventures Catalyst Fund, which focuses on minority entrepreneurs. To apply, just register on the site.

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How universities can keep alumni excited and connected

David Teten

Universities typically have many affiliated Special Interest Groups (SIGs), but almost no cooperation between them. This is particularly relevant for people from underrepresented backgrounds who are seeking to join boards and are not networked in the right circles. Run mutual opt-in speed networking.

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Startup Resources

www.vccafe.com

Social networking. affiliate and referral marketing on the web. Create your own social network. free enterprise social network. YCombinator Series AA Equity Financing Documents. Founder Equity Issues. Venture Hacks equity section. Legal, Equity, etc. Mailing lists/groups. Google Groups.

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Startup idea: marketplace for business research and students seeking internships / experience

David Teten

This is effectively a sequel to my research study on “ Best Practices in Deal Origination by Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds ”. Students benefit by addressing real life business challenges, the opportunity to get published, as well as access to a large network of potential employers who gets to see the students in action.

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Want to Start a Technology Company in LA?

Both Sides of the Table

LA was a leader in lead generation (LowerMyBills), comparison shopping (PriceGrabber, Shopzilla), social networking (MySpace … I know, I know – Facebook won – but it was still a big business). They also produced GoToMeeting and CallWave. Recruiting will be different – You can build a great management team in LA.