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Kara Nortman Was Just Promoted to Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures. Here’s What it All Means

Both Sides of the Table

Today we’re announcing that my partner Kara Nortman is becoming Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures and I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to welcome her to her new role. At the end of that journey she joined Upfront as a partner where she’s been for > 6 years so she now has walked in the footsteps of the people she will back.

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7 Modern Day Business Strategies For Long-Term Growth

Startup Professionals Musings

Due to the rapid growth of influencer marketing , influencer tracking systems, such as Traackr or Pixlee have emerged as reliable tools for brands that employ influencers to track conversions from their sponsorships. Produce marketing events to get visibility and attention. Use them to find your relevant influencers.

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What to Look For in a Business Partner

Up and Running

When I was going through the co-founder “dating” process, I’d found a potential partner through my network who seemed to be perfect. Conversations that should have taken minutes would take hours, and would often require a post-mortem email or phone call to discuss our working styles.

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We’re Hiring a Platform and Operations Associate at NextView

View from Seed

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. You enjoy meeting new people and have a healthy appetite for conversation. .

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Awesome Austin Tech Events, May 8–15

Austin Startup

Some of the most interesting events in Austin for the week of May 8 through May 14 are as follows: Mon, May 8 thru Thurs, May 11: OSCON OSCON brings the software engineering and developer community together to explore what’s new and useful in open source languages, tools, and techniques. At Palmer Events Center. 79 entry fee.

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First LGBTQ+ in Tech Forum Gathers DFW Community for Inspiring Conversations

Austin Startup

At the Forum, local leaders, entrepreneurs and tech professionals engaged in important conversations on inclusion— sharing powerful insights on their experiences throughout the day. We’re proud to be working with local leaders to develop more consistent LGBTQ+ community events that extend well beyond Pride Month.

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8 Keys To That First Investment From People You Know

Startup Professionals Musings

On the other hand, if you open every conversation with “I need money,” you won’t have any friends or any money. Look for ways to get some traction with a minimal product, while you are still developing the main event. In these cases both the entrepreneur and the funding partner are the fools. Be upbeat and respectful.