Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

He grew up in Colombia, South America. So then when I wanted to go into venture capital, they said, “You can’t do that, you need to be in EIR.” So when I got into venture capital, I thought, “Well, what can I do that’s different?” I grew up in Northern California.

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Cofounder Technical Cofounder San Diego Startup 337

Babbling VC

OCTOBER 13, 2012

The younger players bounce between geographies, i.e. Valley, NY, maybe Asia and some now even in South America. Venture capital is a game where you bring your experience to the table. They all have plenty stashed away on the personal front and the community will benefit from it immensely.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 7, 2010

As a counterpoint, a law professor claims that “ startup executives reported that nearly 70% of venture capital firms and 50% of angel investors said that patents were important to their investment decisions.” The tax situation and cost of living in, say, South America, is much better than in the U.S. At minimum, U.S.

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Software IP South America Investment Bankers 132

online.wsj.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

SIGNIFICANCE PROMINENT. --> The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail. An entrepreneur with a hot technology and venture-capital funding becomes a billionaire in his 20s. The National Venture Capital Association estimates that 25% to 30% of venture-backed businesses fail. NAME David Cowan.

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Venture Capital Software Review Rhode Island North Dakota 107

Steve Blank

JANUARY 4, 2011

Chile has decided that it wants to be an innovation hub in South America. In my short time in Chile, I spent time meeting with: Chilean entrepreneurs ; as part of Santiago’s Startup Weekend as well as EmprendeUC - DUOC New Ventures Contest Awards ceremony. Venture Capital. See below.). Come To Chilecon Valley.

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Silicon Valley Chile South America Venture Capital 335

Up and Running

APRIL 18, 2016

Are you seeking a loan or investment from an angel investor or venture capital firm? Moreover, what kind of travel agency does the industry or your local community actually need? Think about the people in your local community too—do they need something specific? “In What Do Venture Capital Firms Want?

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Costa Rica Italy Venture Capital Guerilla 60

VC Cafe

JANUARY 31, 2011

SohoOS develops a suite of business tools for SMBs and freelancers, which includes a unified contact system, payment processing and invoicing, social business community, marketing tools and analytics. See previous coverage of eToro on VC Cafe. eToro raised about $20 million to date, including this round. The service is given for free.

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South America Russia Acquisition 90