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Q2 2020 Quarterly Update

Version One Ventures

The Seattle-based company provides an online marketplace for business-to-government commerce, connecting local and national suppliers with government procurement officers. We announced three new investments this quarter: We led DemandStar ’s $2 million seed round. You can read more about why we’re excited in our announcement post.

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Executive Transition Toolkit: Documenting a Successful Executive Search

Board Effect

Research from North Carolina State University found some nonprofit executives leave for “voluntary retirement,” but almost three-quarters depart for other reasons. Develop and distribute a message from the board chair or the search committee to all your stakeholders, inviting them to help get the word out.

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Furniture CEO Finds Balance between Success and Staying Grounded

Hearpreneur

OFM manufactures, distributes, and provides wholesale school furniture from their headquarters – North Carolina. Blake Zalcberg is chief executive officer for OFM , a family-owned office and school furniture manufacturer, distributor, and wholesaler headquartered in North Carolina. That’s where OFM comes in.

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See. Click. Fund.

Bryce Dot VC

Yesterday, the City Council in Raleigh North Carolina voted down a proposal to begin testing a new service designed by one of our portfolio companies, SeeClickFix. I agree with councilman Gaylord on the distribution of city dollars. Unfortunately, for many of these projects, the money is simply not available.

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How to Start a Farm: Your Complete Guide to Success

Up and Running

Even if you know nothing about formal market research practices, you can do your own research by getting out to learn more about your customers, distribution channels, and about how to start a farm. For links to lenders, I recommend using Start2Farm, a government website that lists reliable resources and lenders you can approach for funding.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

online.wsj.com

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