This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Some etailers, like Bonobos and Warby Parker, use physical retail locations as displays and showrooms for otherwise online distribution. I wouldn't be surprised if Meetup.com starts thinking about community centers for hosting Meetups--the Knights of Columbus/VFW 2.0.

Columbus 140

Columbus Distribution Internet Community 140

Gust

OCTOBER 16, 2012

First Angel Network (Halifax). Ohio TechAngels (Columbus). Wilmington Investor Network (NC). The distribution of groups in the survey includes a relatively representative sampling of angel groups across the US and Canada. Centennial (Missouri). Atlanta Technology Angels. SeedStep Angels (Oklahoma). Vancouver Angels.

Angel Groups 169

Angel Groups Valuation Pre-Money Valuation North Dakota 169

Mucker Lab

MAY 1, 2013

Smaller companies like Warby Parker are taking on branded incumbents in eyewear by re-inventing and collapsing distribution and manufacturing channels. Of course this changing new venture landscape will also require different type of entrepreneurs – one that merges a software mindset with industry specific knowledge, network, and experience.

Software 107

Software Silicon Valley Los Angeles Columbus 107

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

How to stay lean and iterate quickly while you’re building a two sided marketplace, especially when “network effect” and “critical mass” are the two main focuses? Spend 20% of your time building a network of advisors that can help you. The value they add (other than $$) is their network.

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44