View from Seed

JULY 8, 2021

Today Lula announced its $18M funding round led by Founders Fund and Khosla Ventures. We couldn’t be more thrilled for co-founders Michael and Matthew for this next phase of building the business with substantial additional backing. I first met the Lula co-founders in Boston about 2 1/2 years ago, at the very end of 2018.

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fi.co

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Our vision is to Globalize Silicon Valley by creating and fostering local startup ecosystems in promising markets across the globe. Founder Feedback. Why a 50/50 Split is Almost Never Right for Co-Founders by @DaveParkerSEA. Founder Feedback gives you insights from the startup trenches. Ho Chi Minh City.

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View from Seed

JULY 8, 2021

Today Lula announced its $18M funding round led by Founders Fund and Khosla Ventures. We couldn’t be more thrilled for co-founders Michael and Matthew for this next phase of building the business with substantial additional backing. I first met the Lula co-founders in Boston about 2 1/2 years ago, at the very end of 2018.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

William Hurley, co-founder of Honest Dollar , an Austin-based provider of retirement plans to small businesses, says creative talent is abundant : It’s got the music, the university scene, the hippies and the rule-breakers… It’s very easy to hire people who want to push the limits. startups per 100,000 people.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

Not just because meeting Clayton was influential in shaping my thinking about markets but also because Derek Andersen (who founded Startup Grind) is such an awesome host and runs a very informative events. So I went from San Diego to LA to Miami to the south of France. Technical founder. So that didn’t suck.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

We first invested in co-founders Ben Forgan & Pat Wilbur in early 2015, when NextView led a $1.3M And early-stage VC investors have increasingly ventured beyond their backyards of SF, NYC, and Boston to more actively invest in (and in some cases relocate to) places like Miami, Austin, Chicago, Seattle, and other cities.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 3, 2020

by Daniel Quindemil, Founder of I AM Builders. Using a variety of proven marketing strategies, contractors can explode their construction businesses and reach more potential clients than ever before. Viral Marketing. Leverage Referral Marketing. Everyone is always looking for the next big thing. How do you pull that off?

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View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

We first invested in co-founders Ben Forgan & Pat Wilbur in early 2015, when NextView led a $1.3M And early-stage VC investors have increasingly ventured beyond their backyards of SF, NYC, and Boston to more actively invest in (and in some cases relocate to) places like Miami, Austin, Chicago, Seattle, and other cities.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

We first invested in co-founders Ben Forgan & Pat Wilbur in early 2015, when NextView led a $1.3M And early-stage VC investors have increasingly ventured beyond their backyards of SF, NYC, and Boston to more actively invest in (and in some cases relocate to) places like Miami, Austin, Chicago, Seattle, and other cities.

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View from Seed

JUNE 10, 2020

of teams’ online pitch decks and recorded videos, as well as loved the dozens of second-round video conversations which we had with Founders working on quite compelling startups. Many of these Founders we wouldn’t have had an opportunity to connect with if we hadn’t launched this program.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 25, 2019

Previously, Roberto worked in the real estate/construction industry for two years while his wife was a preschool teacher at a small preschool in Miami. There, she saw the lack of high-quality early education programs in the Miami area. especially in the North East in flagship markets such as: Massachusetts, D.C.,

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

William Hurley, co-founder of Honest Dollar , an Austin-based provider of retirement plans to small businesses, says creative talent is abundant : It’s got the music, the university scene, the hippies and the rule-breakers… It’s very easy to hire people who want to push the limits. startups per 100,000 people.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 17, 2011

As I said to an entrepreneur from Hong Kong at a previous roundtable: whether you are building a startup in Silicon Valley or Timbuktu, the methodology of bringing a product or service to market is not that much different. Adarsh really needs to do some thorough competitive analysis and decide which market may have room for him to enter.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 12, 2019

Being a co-founder of a real estate investment company allows me to set my own objectives, determine my work hours, and reap the rewards of my actions. Soon after I relocated to Miami to be close to my family without disrupting my business. Thanks to Dave Munson, Saddleback Leather Co. ! #16- 2- Lot’s of fun.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The Startup Magazine continues our Founder Interview series with entrepreneur Richard Lavina, Co-Founder and CEO of accounting services platform, Taxfyle. Richard Lavina, CPA, Co-Founder and CEO of Taxfyle. TSM: What is the most important thing you tell other startup founders?

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Steve Blank

MAY 17, 2011

In the middle of a Michigan winter, I stuck out my thumb and hitchhiked to Miami, the warmest place I could think of. I managed to find a job at the Miami International Airport loading racehorses onto cargo planes. If I hadn’t discovered something I truly loved to do, I might be driving a cab at the Miami airport.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

Most founders have a strong sense of what they’re trying to achieve. They hire their initial co-founders and early employees and everybody has a sense of “mission.” We tend to stick by founders in tough times and often roll up our sleeves in the darkest hours. A Sense of Purpose. Conviction.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

The ingredients used are all human grade, and we strive to use organic and local farmer’s market/CSA ingredients when possible. I started a career in real estate in 2008 (when the market was crashing). I am the founder/coach of Never Settle Coaching, LLC a coaching business. 10 – I Hated Something. Image Credit: Nancy D.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Nelly Garcia, Co-Founder of Rocheli Patisserie Nelly Garcia, Co-Founder of Rocheli Patisserie Nelly Garcia was born in Monterrey, Mexico, and immigrated to Austin, Texas, in 2002 at the age of 15. Maria’s dad started Donn’s Bar-B-Que 35 years ago and Maria now co-operates the business alongside her parents.

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David Teten

APRIL 18, 2014

This is a partnership between HBS Alumni Angels of Greater NY (HBSAANY) and the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), the trade association for investment managers focused on the “emerging domestic market” (i.e., the America that is not just white men.). Sheila Marmon, CEO, Mirror Digital. Details here.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 10, 2013

He is also the co-founder of Idea.me, Sauber Energy, and the LAB Miami. While they may attempt to connect local consumers to the world, they do not connect us with the local markets. Both markets have more than 270 million Internet users; both represent about 11 percent each of the world’s Internet traffic.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Texas is the most promising technology market in the United States. It seems like every day there is a new headline about an exceptional startup founder, investor, or corporate headquarters moving to Texas. Now the 9th largest economy in the world, it‘s clear that the rest of the world is waking up to the potential in Texas.

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Reid Hoffman

JULY 27, 2021

As I discussed last week in the Greymatter podcast with my friend and Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh , I believe that a knowledge of philosophy is actually a great asset for entrepreneurs. I was still unprepared; I had no idea that I also needed to learn about go-to-market strategy and distribution. THE CASE FOR PURSUING AN MBA.

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Reid Hoffman

JULY 27, 2021

As I discussed last week in the Greymatter podcast with my friend and Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh , I believe that a knowledge of philosophy is actually a great asset for entrepreneurs. I was still unprepared; I had no idea that I also needed to learn about go-to-market strategy and distribution. THE CASE FOR PURSUING AN MBA.

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Silicon Valley Venture Capital Balance Sheet Cofounder 69

Up and Running

JUNE 13, 2014

Duchman had noticed services that delivered meals to people who were on a diet or too busy to cook for themselves had begun in various parts of the country, but there were none serving the Miami market. Says Abhishek Daga, co-founder of Thrillophilia,“I was born to do adventure! Life is more than money.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2017

I’m Shelia Fitzgerald, owner and founder of EliteFitz, a destination inspired women’s boutique. We have an amazing co-parenting style that works for both of us, and we’re both happy. Thanks to Emily Reynolds, founder of R PR Firm ! #4 I’m the founder of Lime Inc., Thanks to Nick Gray, Museum Hack ! #2

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Noreen Sablotsky is the founder and CEO of Imalac , a revolutionary company in the breastfeeding world. eld of marketing and sales for Ciba- Geigy Pharmaceuticals before co-founding Noven Pharmaceuticals in 1986. Make sure that your idea is innovative and has great market potential. What makes you unique?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

My co-founder and other management team members wanted us to hold off and see whether we could get the deal done at a higher price. If you remember your history the market crashed the next week. By mid September the entire market was constipated. History repeated itself in September 2008 with that market crash.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 16, 2013

For me, one of the highlights of the recent The Next Web Conference USA was a chance to chat on stage to Soraya Darabi , co-founder of Foodspotting and now her new venture Zady.com , about the lessons she’s learned from launching two startups. You only launch once, and you must make it count.”. - Soraya Darabi, Co-Founder of Zady.com.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 19, 2016

Some small voice in the back of my head said that to survive I needed some sort of structure in my life, and had to learn some marketable skills. In the middle of a Michigan winter, I stuck out my thumb and hitchhiked to Miami, the warmest place I could think of. I had no idea what would be at the end of the highway.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 19, 2016

Some small voice in the back of my head said that to survive I needed some sort of structure in my life, and had to learn some marketable skills. In the middle of a Michigan winter, I stuck out my thumb and hitchhiked to Miami, the warmest place I could think of. I had no idea what would be at the end of the highway.

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David Teten

APRIL 29, 2014

My job is to look for new opportunities and new markets. In addition, 83% of companies had a racial composition that was entirely Caucasian, while only 12% of founders were Asian and less than 1% of founders were African-American. And it seems obvious that more venture investors should also be pursuing this market opportunity.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JUNE 29, 2020

fast.ai , the company he co-founded with Rachel Thomas and Sylvain Gugger is working to "radically democratize" deep learning by making it accessible to people beyond the tech world through courses, software and other methods. Jeremy Howard has had tremendous impact on the world of AI entrepreneurship. Jeremy Howard : Sure. Good Lord, no.

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