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The iconic VC-Backed founders are all White & Asian men. So why invest in diversity?

David Teten

based founders, 35 were white* American; four were white immigrant/first generation, from France, Ukraine, Russia and Iran; and four were Indian immigrant/first generation. All of the 40 companies’ 92 founders were male. Of the 43 U.S.-based Of the 19 Western Europe/Israel-based founders, all were white.

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How To Avoid Investment Scams In The Startup World

Startup Professionals Musings

Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. The Internet has just made it easier and faster for vultures to feed on entrepreneurs tempted by the possibility of an “inside deal.” entrepreneur startup investor scam business' Avoid “insider deals.” Does that make any sense?

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Five Reasons Every CEO Should Give Back On Giving Tuesday And Beyond

YoungUpstarts

By giving and supporting charities, you will also be helping to improve your organization’s public perception and reputation. Dastmalchi, LLC was started by serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Alex Dastmalchi. People appreciate a company that gives back to help charities. To set an example. Based in Newport Beach, Calif.,

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Don’t Be Fooled by Investment Scams For Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. The Internet has just made it easier and faster for vultures to feed on entrepreneurs tempted by the possibility of an “inside deal.” Here are some common sense tips: Get financial statements and verify. Avoid “insider deals.”

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How to Protect Yourself From Bernie Madoff

Startup Professionals Musings

Every reputable investment firms has to file regular reports with the SEC. The Internet has just made it easier and faster for vultures to feed on entrepreneurs tempted by the possibility of an “inside deal.” Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich.

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The Case For & Against Cryptocurrencies (for those tired of all the noise)

Both Sides of the Table

If you want to buy artisan goods on Etsy, the marketplace helps you source goods and verify a degree of reputation. But putting large sums of money in the hands of first time or even experienced entrepreneurs with absolutely no oversight is a recipe for disaster. Same Airbnb, Upwork, Thumbtack and others.