Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Today is amongst the proudest days I’ve had at Upfront Ventures — getting the chance to announce that Kevin Zhang has been promoted to Partner. We also look for a cultural fit with Upfront, which includes the gravitas to deal with executives and founders at the startups we back as well as the other board members.

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View from Seed

MAY 11, 2016

Investors love the idea of backing second-time founders, especially if they have had success in their last company. etc… In addition, first-time founders I speak to often talk about how much they have learned and how they resolve to do things differently and better the next time. Is there a sophomore slump to avoid?

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View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

We are looking to bring on board a versatile new team member to support the varied internal operations of the firm as well as collaborate with the partners on our external programs and communications with the broader entrepreneurial community. We have a high-conviction, hands-on approach to seed investing. A Final Note.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Our guest this week on #TWiVC was Dana Settle , partner at Greycroft Partners , a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Another topic we debated early in the program was “lean startup” vs. “ fat startup ” where we both took the obvious hedge and said “it depends.” Time will tell. OTHER DEALS: 1.

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SiliconHills

DECEMBER 19, 2020

A year ago, LiveOak Venture Partners launched a giving program to support Austin-area nonprofit organizations. The LiveOak Gives Program raised $174,000 for charities in 2019. Krishna Srinivasan, co-founder and general of […]. Krishna Srinivasan, co-founder and general of […].

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viniciusvacanti.com

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Home About Contact Me How To Make It as a First-Time Entrepreneur Vinicius Vacanti Guide to Finding a Technical Co-Founder September 7, 2010 | View Comments Steve Job's Technical Co-Founder “I’ve got this HUGE idea. I just need to find a technical co-founder.&# So, why should they pick you?

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 9, 2024

NCX launched a Learning Hub to help landowners across the US build an informed land income strategy, steward their family’s land for the next generation and understand what natural capital programs are right for them (timber, carbon, wildlife habitat, renewable energy, water…). Need banner images for your blog posts? Read more about it here.

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Jeff Hilimire

OCTOBER 8, 2014

My name is Richard Simms and, I am a Cofounder of Tech Talent South. Our mission at TTS is to develop more tech talent in the South through beginner-focused programs teaching web development and computer programming. At that time, there were really no programs like ours in the Southeast.

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nikcub.appspot.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Finding a Technical Co-Founder. In the recent weeks, I have also had no less than three people email me and ask about finding a technical co-founder, which has also been a very frequent topic on the Hacker News forums. Reddit - Specifically the programming, business and startup sub-redits. Ask former co-workers.

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Up and Running

APRIL 8, 2015

A business in its early stages can often use a leg up, whether in the form of wise words from a mentor or an introduction to a strategic partner. Q&A with Joe Maruschak, co-founder of Fertilab Thinkubator . He co-founded and is on the board of Fertilab Thinkubator, an incubator with a biotech focus. Happy hunting!

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rob.by

MARCH 8, 2012

Finding Technical Cofounders Is Hard. Yesterday, Michael Pope posted an article titled Technical Cofounders Are a Myth. He argued that software engineers don’t finish what they start, and that you’re better off paying a technical person than partnering with one. Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 20, 2019

by Chris Grey, co-founder and COO of CapLinked. The move to specific tools and software programs increases speed and accuracy of processes. Many of these programs previously required specialized training and adaptability. Christopher founded two companies, Crestridge Investments and Third Wave Partners.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

With a concentration on providing a more diverse workforce, Capital Factory and Opportunity Hub are partnering in 2019 to converge on the Austin tech scene this spring at SXSW. Capital Factory is so excited to welcome the OHUB community to Austin during SXSW,” said Joshua Baer, founder & CEO. We must do more!”

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Not only that—they took things a step further and launched their Run Squad membership program. Paige Briscoe, founder of ReRoot. Soon after launching their local delivery program, they were averaging over 500 orders per week. We’re even seeing cities build out programs designed to drive local support for retailers.

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Transformify

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

They identify young women with the potential to learn programming and give them access to a comprehensive training program that gets them ready to work in just 6 months, covering the technical and soft skills highly demanded in the web development world such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, self-education, communication, etc.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 7, 2021

He’s the founder of the pioneering content marketing website Copyblogger , the midlife personal growth newsletter Further , and Unemployable , an educational community that provides smart strategies for freelancers and entrepreneurs. More About Certified Marketing Manager Program Powered By Duct Tape Marketing: Check it out here.

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fi.co

DECEMBER 4, 2012

-->. About | Mentors | Companies | Curriculum | FAQ | Partners | Apply Now. Join the Program. With our team of dedicated experts, we will partner with you on a one-to-one basis to ensure you receive the highest quality solutions for your business. -->. -->. -->. -->. . -->. -->. -->. Founder Feedback. Alexandria.

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www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Programming Tutorials. Programming Tools. Custom Programming. Home ▶ Businesses ▶ Startup Business Advice ▶ Current Page How To Find A Technical Cofounder For Your Online Business Idea. Before You Pitch To A Technical Cofounder. Graphic Design Theory. Photoshop Tutorials. Typography Tutorials.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

RBI normally requires founders to pay back their investors with a fixed percentage of revenue until they have finished providing the investor with a fixed return on capital, which they agree upon in advance. For background, see Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control. Alternative Capital. “

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Jeff Katzenberg has a great track record – head of the studio at Paramount, chairman of Disney Studios, co-founder of DreamWorks and now chairman of NewTV. Their idea is that consumers will want a subscription service for short form entertainment (10-minute programs) for mobile rather than full length movies. The result?

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 28, 2022

She is an author and founding partner of Y Combinator, which Lovd.com (W21) was lucky enough to be a part of as well as 3,500 other companies including Airbnb, Instacart, DoorDash, Coinbase, Dropbox and many others. Karp is the founder of Tumblr, a social media website all about creativity and self-expression. 1- Jessica Livingston.

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Board Effect

APRIL 15, 2024

By making DE&I central to our mission, values, and daily operations, we not only enrich our own organizations but also contribute to building a more just, equitable, and inclusive society.” — Patrick Downes, Partner, Governance Ireland Inclusivity equals effectiveness and innovation. “DE&I Luckily that’s what boards do.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 12, 2014

A few weeks ago I spoke with Boris Wertz, founder of JustBooks, COO of AbeBooks and founding-partner of Version One Ventures. In For the purposes of our own discussion on female founders, the portfolio was the first thing I asked Boris about, and an obvious starting point. The founder drives the culture. Boris Wertz.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 20, 2020

How HelpKitchen began The idea for HelpKitchen began with a conversation between Eric Ries and Jeff (founder and CEO of Twilio) and Erica Lawson. The model was simple: we’d build a SMS texting tool that matched the food insecure with a free meal from a partner restaurant, all covered by donor dollars.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 6, 2017

Besides convenience and affordability, online programs often offer courses and instruction that might normally not be open to the general public. Coursera is one of the biggest online educators with over 20 million registered users and 150 education partners which include universities from all over the world. ” Lynda.com.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 24, 2011

In this exclusive Caplinked interview with Peter Thiel – co-founder of PayPal and managing partner of Founders Fund – discusses why he invested in Facebook, the differences between Wall Street and Silicon Valley, and why he would not start PayPal today knowing what he now knows. It’s been a controversial program.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 2, 2018

It’s been 6 month since my co-founder and I started Reset ?—?a In July I spoke on a panel at 3 Day Startup Global Roundup, an opportunity that sprung out of a connection in a Female Founders Facebook Group. a chunk of time that has both whizzed by and felt like I’ve been doing this my whole life.

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David Teten

JUNE 22, 2012

HBS Angels of NY and the NAIC have named the finalist women and minority entrepreneurs of the Venture Capital Access Program; check out the press release below. Select Finalists for Venture Capital Access Program. For entrepreneurs interested in VCAP©, and other related programs, visit Marathon’s website at www.marathonfdn.org.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

GrowthHackers founder and former Head of Growth at Dropbox, Sean Ellis , coined the term: “A growth hacker is a person whose true north is growth. In his course on Growth Mindset (part of CXL’s Growth Marketing Minidegree ), WeTheFuture.org founder John McBride describes three key components of a successful growth marketer: 1.

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David Teten

JUNE 22, 2012

HBS Angels of NY and the NAIC have named the finalist women and minority entrepreneurs of the Venture Capital Access Program; check out the press release below. Select Finalists for Venture Capital Access Program. For entrepreneurs interested in VCAP©, and other related programs, visit Marathon’s website at www.marathonfdn.org.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 11, 2018

For the whole program, please take a look here. Reid Hoffman of LinkedIn and Greylock Partners will be talking about “blitzscaling” with his co-author Chris Yeh, and Stanford Professor Bob Sutton. Co-founder Holly Liu will walk us through the the decisions that led to that outcome.

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View from Seed

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The round was co-led by Arrington Capital and Animoca Brands, both investors focused on digital assets and blockchain-based investments. Congrats to the team at Jambb on their recent $3.5M seed round. You can read more about the round here.

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View from Seed

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The round was co-led by Arrington Capital and Animoca Brands, both investors focused on digital assets and blockchain-based investments. Congrats to the team at Jambb on their recent $3.5M seed round. You can read more about the round here.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 21, 2016

by Andrew Ostashen, co-founder of Vulsec. This includes creating the Information Security Program, training on secure development of products, and/or implementing the security architecture of their infrastructure. followed up by “How do we scale our product(s) the fastest and most efficient way possible?”.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2021

As part of The Startup Magazine’s Female Founder Interview series , we interviewed Nicole Price of the Chicago-based International Center for Breathwork. The festival brings people together for a specific event, and the ICFB membership program continues the engagement year-round with a monthly membership that costs only $11/month.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 6, 2017

Besides convenience and affordability, online programs often offer courses and instruction that might normally not be open to the general public. Coursera is one of the biggest online educators with over 20 million registered users and 150 education partners which include universities from all over the world. ” Lynda.com.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 28, 2019

Marcelo Ricigliano is the co-founder of 4Geeks Academy , a Miami based coding academy with campuses in USA, Chile and Venezuela. We deliver a coding program intended to train people with zero to no skills in the field, in order to help them become a software developer. One of our main strengths is our part-time program.

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