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Startup CEO (OnlyOnce- the book!), Part III – Pre-Order Now

OnlyOnce

Chapter 2: Defining and Testing the Story…Start Out By Admitting You’re Wrong, A Lean Business Plan Template, Problem, Solution, Key Metrics, Unique Value Proposition and Unfair Advantages, Channels, Customer Segments, Cost Structure and Revenue Streams. Chapter 3: Telling the Story to Your Investors…The Business Plan is Dead.

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Corporate Venture Capital: Obligatory or Oxymoron?

David Teten

A corporate investor can provide diversity on the Board as someone who thinks differently from independent VCs. Corporate venture funds are often referred to as ‘strategicinvestors because of the unique benefits they bring to the table. 475 of those have been formed in the last 5 years, according to Global Corporate Venturing.

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CES-Show me the money!

BeyondVC

From a strategic investor perspective this makes a ton of sense-more Intel chips in the home. One further thought to add is that Intel Capital announced it was setting aside $200mm for funding new digital home companies. I certainly applaud Intel for its efforts and am a big believer in the digital home.