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Crypto Chess Continues

thebarefootvc

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptoasset exchanges by volume, announced this past week that it moved its headquarters from Hong Kong to Malta. Binance, which has a broad listing of “altcoins” (smaller cryptocurrencies) with over 250 trading pairs, also recently announced it was developing a decentralized exchange.

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Making Decisions in Context

Austin Startup

Of all your hires, if you have commissioned sales people, those will give you the most problems if they’re not all given an equal chance to make their quotas and achieve their personal earnings goals. You risk being held prisoner by some long-forgotten shareholder who painted your office when you first opened in exchange for a few shares.

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How to Choose a Realistic Revenue Model for Your Online Platform

Up and Running

I myself co-founded an online platform for small businesses , and I am well aware of the interest in this industry. Technically, an online platform is a digital place where some form of exchange occurs between third parties. But are you really exchanging with YouTube? What does that mean? Subscription example.

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Innovate Israel Conference Brings 28 Israeli startups to London

VC Cafe

There will also be a free networking reception at Campus on Monday, June 25th. From live & on demand video with endless interactive overlays, through 2nd screen, synchronized & social experiences, to brilliant mobile apps that may function in all connectivity environments and support every possible business model.

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How To Grow A Company Without Venture Capital

YoungUpstarts

Once the most heavily funded startup in New York City, according to then-CEO Jason Goldberg, Fab blew through $200 million of its $336 million in VC cash without settling on a business model. In 2016, there will be another twist in crowdfunding as the Securities and Exchange Commission opens up equity options to unaccredited investors.

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Cracking The Code: The Bessemer 10 laws of SaaS - Fall 2008.

Cracking the Code

You validated our business model and added huge value to our efforts. Given the high cost of capital for private SaaS companies, wise executives will often offer slight MRR discounts to customers in exchange for quarterly or annual pre-payment terms, and provide incentives for their sales force accordingly. Michael Kassing.

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Special: The 56 Israeli Companies Exhibiting in Mobile World Congress 2011

VC Cafe

4G/LTE and WiMax networks and provide full cell awareness. Spacecom is offering a wide range of Pan African satellite services, including: Cellular backhaul, Rural telephony, Broadband VSAT networks, e-government, e-learning, e- health, Direct To Home (DTH) Multi-channel platforms, DSNG, Video Distribution & Contribution.

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