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Even the Smartest VCs Sometimes Get it Wrong – Bill Gurley and Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

Bill’s closing line, “The reason why Silicon Valley is so successful is that it’s so fxxxng far away from Washington” received great applause. But entrepreneurs entering regulated markets need to understand how the game is played, how they can play it, what their VC’s should be doing to help them, and how to win. Why is it bad?

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Entrepreneurs and the Wikipedia Road Map

The Startup Magazine

New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, Reuters, Bloomberg ). The post Entrepreneurs and the Wikipedia Road Map appeared first on The Startup Magazine. You’ll need a few lengthy articles in major publications where your organization is the sole subject. That service has expanded greatly in recent years.

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20 Entrepreneurs Share Their Takeaways from 2020

Hearpreneur

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the tough lessons they have learned in 2020. #1- Photo Credit: J Haleem Washington. Historically, these have been the times where entrepreneurs and business owners have emerged. Thanks to J Haleem Washington, J Haleem, LLC ! #5- 1- Balance is key. Photo Credit: Danh Tran.

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10 Best Cities in the United States for Startups and Entrepreneurs (2018)

crowdSPRING Blog

But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. Increasingly, these metro areas are regularly appearing in rankings of the best cities in the United States for startups and entrepreneurs. It’s no wonder so many entrepreneurs launch their startup in Boulder.

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TechStars Patriot Boot Camp Is Happening This Week

Feld Thoughts

TechStars is running an event called the Patriot Boot Camp in Washington D.C. About 75 veterans who are active or aspiring entrepreneurs have already been accepted and will be attending. But of course the biggest thanks are due to these entrepreneurs themselves, for their service to our country. from July 18-20.

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4 Questions To Ask Before You Hire An App Developer

YoungUpstarts

You may want to put your trust in a new company that has a well reputed entrepreneur at the helm, so weigh up experience across three areas: The company. A B2B research, ratings and reviews platform located in Washington, DC, they provide in-depth client reviews, data-driven content and vetted market leaders. The apps they have built.

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10 Best Cities in the United States for Startups and Entrepreneurs

crowdSPRING Blog

But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. According to the 2016 Kauffman Growth Entrepreneurship Index , Austin grew its startups faster than every city except Washington, D.C., Foundry Group’s founder Brad Feld noted : Entrepreneurs here use a ‘give before you get’ mentality.