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First Annual MENA Tech Summit Launches in NY, for Investors and Entrepreneurs

David Teten

In my research on how private equity and VC funds source investments , one of our conclusions was that VCs get better returns when they invest outside of the traditional geographic hotspots of New York, Boston, and the Bay Area. I hope to see you on April 25 in New York!

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Loading… New York. Find New $LINKTEXTFIND$ » smaller. An entrepreneur with a hot technology and venture-capital funding becomes a billionaire in his 20s. Consider Daniel Dreymann, a founder of Goodmail Systems Inc., New Hampshire. New Jersey. New Mexico. Deutschland. » More.

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Why International Startups Love NY, and NY VCs Love International Startups

David Teten

New York is now the second-most-active tech ecosystem in the US on all key metrics, after the Bay Area. New York venture capitalists like HOF Capital recognize this trend, and more and more of us are opening our doors to invest in startups with international roots. Founders’ determination.

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How Israel and the Arab World Connect Through Technology

David Teten

Many Israeli companies build technologies which could be very valuable to the broader Middle East region, particularly in water tech, agriculture technology, and cybersecurity. I also suggest look at the UAE-Israel Technology & Finance Community/Mailing List. I thought others might be interested in my list. Apply here.

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Why I’m Doubling Down on the Twitter Ecosystem

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We’re co-leading the $6 million investment with Roger Ehrenberg at IA Ventures in NY and one of the most respected early-stage investors in the country in “big data&# companies. Or just the sheer power of people being able to self organize as they have done in Egypt, Iran or Tunisia. million followers). ParisHilton shares 1.7

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