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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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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blog.captainrecruiter.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Technical Co-Founders Are A Myth. Two years ago I got the bug to do an online recruiting startup and I began the hunt to find a technical co-founder - a software engineer who works for no cash - to help me build my dream website. I learned something: technical co-founders are a myth. Captain Recruiter.

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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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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. In today’s startup landscape, practically everything can be outsourced. So how do you decide what’s right for your new company? Laura Roeder , LKR 2.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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bizthoughts.mikelee.org

MARCH 8, 2012

BizThoughts Thoughts about business, technology, the web & entrepreneurship About Booklist Contact Nov 15 2011 Finding a Technical Cofounder By Mike Lee Categories: Entrepreneurship , Leadership Since I have a technical background, I get about one offer a month to join some engineering team, or to be a technical cofounder.

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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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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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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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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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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

I bought a book and I learned how to program macros and build spreadsheets. We had a finance group for all of the bank branches based in San Diego, and I wrote programs to download stuff from the mainframe so we could do analysis three days faster than they could send us the data. So I did that kind of stuff. It was all technical.

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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ConversionXL

JUNE 8, 2017

User experience research or UX research, shouldn’t be limited to A/B testing programs only. As Des Traynor , co-founder of Intercom put it in the Intercom on Jobs-to-be-Done book : Des Traynor: Some products are better defined by the job they do than the customers they serve. Do User Experience Research. Behavioral segments.

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startupbaltimore.org

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Finding a Technical Cofounder by Mike Subelsky on September 17, 2010 Advice View Comments Over the past 18 months I’ve had the same conversation with about ten entrepreneurs looking to start a software-based business. As Dave Troy put it, it all boils down to this: “In Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Cofounders Find You!&#

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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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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

JANUARY 28, 2022

Our homeownership programs help people build momentum with their finances , and we hope to continue building momentum in our business for years to come! Enventys Partners was born when my company Command Partners, a digital marketing firm, vertically merged with Enventys, a product development firm. 9- A merger of two companies.

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Feld Thoughts

MAY 28, 2019

Dream Tank is a summer program designed for kids and teens who want to launch and implement their ideas to address real-world challenges. It is currently expanding to offer year-round accelerator-for-kids-and-teens programming through summer camps, after-school programs, and a homeschool program for teens.

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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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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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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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Feld Thoughts

MARCH 20, 2018

As many of you know, my partner Jason is from Detroit. In case you don’t know about Jason, prior to co-founding Foundry Group, Jason was a co-founder of SRS Acquiom and a Managing Director and General Counsel for Mobius Venture Capital. The Motor City. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado Law School.

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