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Startups: It’s not Thelma & Louise

Austin Startup

proving that this “consumer purchase” is, in fact, a journey not a one-time use) Our leadership and vision earned marquee partnerships and champions in both the public & private sectors from the United Way of Central Texas, Partners in Parenting, Promise Venture Studio, IDEO and more! Our Monthly Active Users was 53%?—?(people

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Does Your VC have an Investment Thesis, or a Hypothesis?

David Teten

Foundry Group, investing primarily in “ Software and Internet ”, follows six major themes, e.g., Human Computer Interaction (HCI) or Distribution. Software is by far the most sought-after class, with 94% of VCs investing in it. software”); 43 invest in 2 types of technology (e.g., software” and “deeptech”), and so on.

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Out of the Crisis #26: Brian Armstrong of Coinbase on cryptocurrency, being mission-oriented, and institution building

Startup Lessons Learned

We also talked about why he took a very public stance on the role of corporate leadership in social issues, and how it relates to fulfilling Coinbase's mission. Can institutions be totally distributed or should they be rooted and loyal to a certain community or geography? This is Out Of the Crisis. What are institutions for?

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