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Startups – Beware The Changing Palo Alto Investment Model

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Venture Capitalism is changing. What this translates into is that traditional VC investors must share investment opportunities with corporations. In this new breed of Corporate VC, 711, General Motors, and Johnson & Johnson – as well as many more – all boast VC funds that focus on startup investment.

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Beware The Consultant

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Beware The Consultant John Greathouse – Posted in: Cash Flow Management , Launching Venture , Strategic Planning. At the early stages of your company’s life, you cannot rely on disinterested, hired guns to define your company’s key tasks. Equity should be saved for people who will deliver ongoing value to your venture.

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Lousy Products Might Break Your Bones – But A Name Will Seldom Hurt You

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John Greathouse is a partner at Rincon Venture Partners , a venture capital firm investing in early stage web-based businesses. link] Worst Corporate T-shirt Designs Ever. [.] Corporate Communications (14). Corporate Culture (38). Launching Venture (34). Venture Capital (7). David Melin.

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