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Venture Capitalists, Super Angels and the State of Startup Funding

mashable.com

The venture capital industry is facing real competition for the first time in decades. Not only that, but the growing battle between venture capital firms and “super angels&# presents an amazing opportunity for entrepreneurs trying to build the next big thing. The answer is the rise of super angels, Graham said.

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Venture Capitalists, Super Angels and the State of Startup Funding

mashable.com

The venture capital industry is facing real competition for the first time in decades. Not only that, but the growing battle between venture capital firms and “super angels&# presents an amazing opportunity for entrepreneurs trying to build the next big thing. The answer is the rise of super angels, Graham said.

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The Innovation Insurgency Scales – Hacking For Defense (H4D)

Steve Blank

The CIA set up In-Q-Tel to be the venture capital arm of the intelligence community to speed the insertion of technologies. There is demand to apply the problem-solving methodology to a range of public sector organizations where success is measured by impact and mission achievement versus revenue and profit. Lessons Learned.

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The Innovation Insurgency Scales – Hacking For Defense (H4D)

Steve Blank

The CIA set up In-Q-Tel to be the venture capital arm of the intelligence community to speed the insertion of technologies. There is demand to apply the problem-solving methodology to a range of public sector organizations where success is measured by impact and mission achievement versus revenue and profit. Lessons Learned.

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A Glimpse: My American Dream

thebarefootvc

It could be the little girl in Iraq who grows up to be a scientist that makes the discovery which will one day save an American life. And especially in today’s world we need to empower every individual, harness every talent, in every corner of the globe. And learn from each other.

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After Ringing the IPO Bell

Seeing Both Sides

Your venture capital investors and many early employees head for the door and you are left holding the bag. After a lot of ups and downs, twists and turns, it feels like a massive victory (aka "Mission Accomplished", as George Bush famously declared regarding Iraq in 2003). They demand results.

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