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

David Teten

In liquid markets, most of the calories expended on technology and analytics are focused on trade selection, or “ origination ”. I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations. I use Diigo , a social bookmarking tool, to keep a record of useful websites.

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Sustainable Strategies for Internet Startup Success

Startup Professionals Musings

Social media activities require professional effort and time, so beware the hidden costs. Assess cost versus value with analytics and measurement tools. Engage your audience with social media. Social media is more than the “Big 4” of Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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7 Strategies For Beating The Failure Odds Online

Startup Professionals Musings

Social media activities require professional effort and time, so beware the hidden costs. Assess cost versus value with analytics and measurement tools. Engage your audience with social media. Social media is more than the “Big 4” of Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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How Top Venture Capitalists Create (and Sometimes Destroy) Portfolio Company Value

David Teten

Christopher Fralic is a Managing Partner at First Round Capital’s New York office, and has focused on a number of the firm’s investments in Advertising Technology, Social Media, Ecommerce, Gaming, Mobile and more. through the Yahoo!

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How to Use Press Releases to Create a Steady Social SEO PR Downpour

Duct Tape Marketing

Make sure that all of your press releases contain ways for people to connect and share in the most common social networks and social bookmarking sites. Make sure that you add your newsroom to your Google Analytics or other tracking tool routine. Use your Twitter, Google+.

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