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Head, Heart, and Hands: 3 Essentials for Startup Success

Up and Running

First-time entrepreneurs and small business founders often feel anxious when they think about all the factors that play into getting their idea off the ground. Tim Berry, the founder of Palo Alto Software and Bplans, says there is no better starting point than looking in the mirror. But where to begin?

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Master of Customer Acquisition, Matt Coffin, On Startups …

Both Sides of the Table

I recently sat down with Matt Coffin , the founder of LowerMyBills, which sold for $400 million but was very nearly a bankruptcy only a few years early, and talked “startups.&#. Lean startup: o It’s situational so some businesses are operationally/people intensive, high LTV (lifetime value) means you can spend more upfront.

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Maternova and the Business of Saving Lives: A Secret to Success Story

Up and Running

Meg Wirth and Allyson Cote, founders of Maternova. The business model is innovative and unique, and the business itself serves as a fantastic “how to” example for entrepreneurs looking to start a social, mission-driven business. “It took an enormous investment of sweat equity on both our parts,” Allyson admits.

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10 Reasons Why Capital Shouldn't Make Or Break Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

By John Williams Fast Company magazine recently reported that PayPal founder Paul Thiel is giving away $100,000 to twenty-four young men and women to finance startup businesses. The caveat is that these young entrepreneurs have to drop out of college to do it. A lean image is appreciated. Businesses can be built on sweat equity.

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The New York Startup Market Rocks and is REAL

BeyondVC

In fact, I would liken the 90's Silicon Alley scene as one of discovery but also one where you could argue that the "Emperor had no clothes" meaning that there were lots of great entrepreneurs and startups but no real lasting value created. So why will this be different this time around: 1.

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The New York Startup Market Rocks and is REAL

BeyondVC

In fact, I would liken the 90's Silicon Alley scene as one of discovery but also one where you could argue that the "Emperor had no clothes" meaning that there were lots of great entrepreneurs and startups but no real lasting value created. So why will this be different this time around: 1.

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How To Launch a Startup and Avoid Ending-up in Jail

Scott Edward Walker

Introduction I love working with startups – and trying to protect founders and watch their backs. Indeed, in a world of easy access to online documents, it is often this legal compliance which is overlooked by founders, as they attempt to stay “lean” and “scrappy” (and sometimes even handle the legal work themselves or through a web service).