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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

John Berger, Director Operations & Impact Solutions, Toniic , observed that this has clear investor benefits: “ The grace period became a feature because it benefits investors in regions like the US where there can be tax differences between short and long term gains. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap.

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Talking AI with AI

Reid Hoffman

RH: I agree with everything that you just outlined — but you missed one of the most interesting possibilities, like our conversation right now. Where the AI — in this case you — provide creative, interesting, and elucidating content like I hope we are right now.

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Episode 3: Smart Bear Live!

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

So that means stuff like thinking about what a business model might be, it does mean customer development. They have 27 business units. In fact if I were to describe Mint, you see it as the business model of make money by pushing offers for credit cards, loans, and so forth onto people. What’s the worst case?

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