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[Review] Startup Communities

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“We need to be like Silicon Valley,” we hear many a startup community organizer around the world intone. But early-stage investor and entrepreneur Bred Feld, the co-founder of VC firms Mobius and Foundry, as well as startup accelerator TechStars , thinks trying to be Silicon Valley is a fool’s errand.

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[Event] [Singapore] Techventure 2011: A Sign of Increasing Asian Technology Innovation

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But those same words could easily be applied to the Singapore-based technology entrepreneurs present at Techventure 2011. Singapore Innovation. Just a bit of background – the high-tech start-up scene in Singapore is said to be growing healthily in recent years. Plans for more Singapore-based technology incubators.

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[Singapore] National Research Foundation Selects Six VC Firms To Administer S$120M Startup War Kitty

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”With a growing pipeline of exciting new tech start-ups in Singapore, founders will require funding, experienced mentorship and strong networks to build companies that can compete in worldwide markets. . ” In the News investment National Research Foundation Singapore startup'

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How to raise money for your startup from VCs and investors in Asia

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But the problem with this is that most VCs in the Valley, especially early stage ones, only like to invest in companies that are within driving distance from their offices. As I touched on before, China and India have the most mature VC communities. Golden Gate Ventures , Jungle Ventures , etc.),

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Memphis-based Start Co. To Present 16 Startups At Demo Day

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“I’m looking forward to seeing this cohort of early stage entrepreneurs take the stage at the Orpheum Theater to showcase their work and share their experiences from the Summer of Acceleration with the community,” shared Mathews. The Honorable Edward B. teams were guided by Start Co.

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[Event][Singapore] Winner of Martell VSOP The Ultimate Start-up Space 2011 – Preparazzi

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He also plans to give back to the community by providing employment opportunities for older workers in the area who may not be able to find work due to lack of education or qualifications. Idea Launchpad Or Startup Accelerator? Which, to me, is a pity. Perhaps the organizers of Martell V.S.O.P

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[Malaysia] [Event] Echelon Malaysia 2014

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The conference hopes to also raise international awareness for Malaysia startups for fund-raising purposes, and position the country – and the rest of Southeast Asia – as a viable market for innovative technologies and early-stage investments. Key Event Features.

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