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Even the Smartest VCs Sometimes Get it Wrong – Bill Gurley and Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

The first part was railing against the consequences of regulatory capture on innovation and a second part, about the consequences of premature government regulation of AI and why the incumbents are all for it. He recently gave a talk at the All-In Summit that was really two talks in one. In the U.S. In the U.S. Bill Gurley’s point.)

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What Startups Need to Know About Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

They use the Business Model (or Mission Model ) Canvas to keep track of their key hypotheses and then rapidly test them by talking to customers and iterating their Minimal Viable Products. Regulated marketplaces are ones that have significant government regulation to promote (ostensibly) the public interest. Federal Government.

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The First Anniversary of Legalized Crowdfunding Is A Bit of A Let Down

Growthink Blog

However, before entrepreneurs could start using equity-based crowdfunding, the SEC had to write the specific rules governing it. The SEC was given 9 months to write those rules; they were due on December 31, 2012. However, the SEC failed to meet that deadline. The good news is that any day, they will.

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Difference Between ICO, IEO and STO

Kodorra

Governance for ICO can be relatively loose in countries such as Singapore as long as there is a real use of the ICO token or coin in the blockchain system that the company envisages. Because regulation and governance are tighter around securities, so is liquidity. The larger the exchange the higher fees are expected.

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How to Form a Corporation

Up and Running

This option takes greatest advantage of your knowledge of your state and its laws, the helpful local people you know, and the ability to physically visit government offices if needed. Will be remembered by your customers. Give your business a name. Will not be rejected by your state. Will not cause legal issues later on.

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HBS Angels Healthcare Night

David Teten

HBSANY members are required to be accredited investors (per SEC regulations) and are expected to agree to the terms of the HBSANY Membership Agreement. You will be able to meet privately with these companies later in the evening. This evening is exclusively for members of the HBS Angels of Greater New York.

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Strangling Innovation: Tesla versus “Rent Seekers”

Steve Blank

Rent seekers are individuals or organizations that have succeeded with existing business models and look to the government and regulators as their first line of defense against innovative competition. They use government regulation and lawsuits to keep out new entrants with more innovative business models. Rent Seekers. No regulation?