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Cracking The Code: In search of Europe's next tech stars.

Cracking the Code

AUGUST 3, 2011

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. In search of Europes next tech stars. A short interview on Bloomberg about where I see venture opportunities in Europe. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). Feedburner Network.

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Software Review Europe Technical Review Search

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Find an Angel Investor, Without Going Through Hell

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

With today’s access to the Internet, and Google searches, it really isn’t that hard. This one claims to be the world’s largest angel investor network, with 850 accredited investor members throughout twenty one chapters on three continents. New England Investment Network. Here are the largest flocks: Angelsoft. Keiretsu Forum.

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How to Scale a Venture Capital (or Private Equity) Fund

David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

First Round Capital’s forum for portfolio executives is a powerful example of a scaleable resource. – Create a franchise and license access to it , e.g., the Draper Venture Network. This allows a VC to put more capital to work in their past portfolio companies with relatively little extra effort.

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Cofounder

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Cracking The Code: BlablaCar - Travel Revolution

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 16, 2012

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Some countries in Europe may have lost their AAA ratings, but they have not lost their appetite to innovate and create new online services. Labels: Europe Consumer , internet. Europe Consumer. (1).

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Software Review Europe Technical Review Spain

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Cracking The Code: SaaS Multiples: Recovery or Bubble?

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Valuation Europe

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Startup Grind Turns the Tables on Mark Suster

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

You start traveling around Europe, starting working for them overseas. And my specialty was computer networks. By the way, this was still pre-Netscape, pre-Internet. Or did I want to move to Europe? I only went because I wanted to live and work in Europe. DEREK 8:33] So you’re working in Europe.

Cofounder Technical Cofounder San Diego Startup

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Cracking The Code: A Quick & Funny Summary of AdTech

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe

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Revolution at the Edge

Ben's Blog

AUGUST 28, 2012

Today, the end of Communism in Eastern Europe seems so obvious, but in my home country of Romania, until the day Nicolae Ceausescu was shot dead, I thought he would rule forever. In 2012, most everyone takes the Internet for granted and believes its emergence to be a logical, evolutionary step. So what will become of IT?

Romania

Romania Software Review Cloud Mobile

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Cracking The Code: A funny perspective on Google innovation.

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

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It’s Better to Beg for Forgiveness than to Ask for Permission

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 15, 2010

I had been working on marketing & strategy initiatives for European telcos for the past several years helping them to think through and design Internet offerings. By then I knew the local team well and they realized that I had done several relevant projects in Europe. It was right up my alley in terms of skill sets and interests.

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Cracking The Code: Happy New Year 2010!

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 14, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

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Cracking The Code: Bessemer Venture Partners Expands BVP VII.

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. This supplement to our BVP VII fund will ensure that we can take advantage of future investment opportunities and that the companies within the Bessemer portfolio have continued access to capital." Europe Consumer. (1).

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Cracking The Code: United Breaks Guitar and more!

Cracking the Code

JULY 10, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Today, United did not: David stroke back at Goliath using the power of internet technologies. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars.

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Software Review Technical Review RSS Europe

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Cracking The Code: Laughing Out (c)Loud

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Cracking The Code: Impact of the recession on SaaS.

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Just some food for thought as you build your investment portfolio. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Feedburner Network.

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Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe

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Cracking The Code: Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop.

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 7, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

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Cracking The Code: Hard times.

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 27, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

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Cracking The Code: Cloudonomics and 2010 Planning for your.

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe

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Cracking The Code: New SaaS 13 Index: Welcome to LogMeIn.

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review IPO Cloud

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Funding goes global: location is no longer your financing destiny

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 29, 2013

It was much harder for a “remote” company in the Mid West, Europe, or Canada to draw any attention to themselves. The Internet has disrupted traditional geographic barriers for venture capital in the same way and world-class investors are emerging outside of Silicon Valley. Geography is no longer the destiny it used to be.

Silicon Valley Global Finance New York City

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Revolution at the Edge

Ben's Blog

AUGUST 28, 2012

Today, the end of Communism in Eastern Europe seems so obvious, but in my home country of Romania, until the day Nicolae Ceausescu was shot dead, I thought he would rule forever. In 2012, most everyone takes the Internet for granted and believes its emergence to be a logical, evolutionary step. So what will become of IT?

Romania

Romania Software Review Cloud Mobile

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Cracking The Code: Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud.

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Platform as a Service (PaaS) is the service and management layer of the cloud platform, and is evolving dynamically to include things such as intelligent provisioning, as well as application and network management.

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Software Review Cloud Technical Review Sales Cycle

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Cracking The Code: State of the SaaS 13: Q1 2010 Sentiment

Cracking the Code

MARCH 12, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Cloud Forecast

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Cracking The Code: Made to Stick!

Cracking the Code

JUNE 23, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Viral Europe

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Cracking The Code: Getting through the downturn: a few thoughts.

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. A few days ago, Bessemer West Coast SaaS Practice - David Cowan , Byron Deeter and myself, hosted a CFO Dinner for our SaaS portfolio at John Bentleys in Redwood City. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6).

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Software Review Technical Review Valuation Portfolio

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Cracking The Code: Launch of the SaaS 13 Index!

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

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Nailing that elusive technical co-founder

www.kernelmag.com

MARCH 8, 2012

People waiting to be someone else’s technical co-founders don’t exist, and they’re certainly not on “founder dating” sites or hanging out at networking events. They tend to have a multitude of side projects, Github portfolios and hacking workshops on the go at once. I’m glad the internet is finally growing up.

Cofounder Technical Cofounder Founder Coder

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Cracking The Code: Global warming: a plague for humanity?

Cracking the Code

MARCH 30, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Global Technical Review Europe

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Interview with eFounders

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 19, 2016

I began my career at McKinsey and when the Internet bubble burst in 2001, I made a shift towards online software (ASP at the time). Today is a very interesting time for the SaaS industry: Europe has shown it was capable of creating successful SaaS businesses, and it’s only the beginning. What makes a good VC for a SaaS startup?

API

API Silicon Valley Europe Differentiation

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Cracking The Code: Popular Media: the key to viral marketing

Cracking the Code

MARCH 23, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Labels: internet , sales and marketing. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. at 7:13 PM.

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Software Review Viral Media Marketing

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Cracking The Code: VC lifestyle

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 5, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

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Cracking The Code: Betting on the right guy

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 16, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Venture Capital Technical Review Europe

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Cracking The Code: Don't click on this link!

Cracking the Code

APRIL 18, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Labels: anecdotes , internet , Online Gaming. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

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Cracking The Code: Get your own helicopter for $50!

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 12, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

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Cracking The Code: Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 28, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Technology San Francisco

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Cracking The Code: Zune vs. Ipod

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 7, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

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Cracking The Code: Getting the most of your online marketing: the In.

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 12, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Labels: internet , Portfolio. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). Cracking The Code. Monday, February 12, 2007. on a scale of 1-4). Posted by Philippe Botteri. at 8:53 PM.

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Software Review SEM Marketing Las Vegas

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Feb. 28, Stamford, CT: HBS Event on Angel Investing 101 – Best Practices

David Teten

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

How to build a portfolio of startup investments. How to add value to a portfolio company. What to do when your portfolio startup pivots. 8:30 Networking. From the perspective of best practices, we will address questions such as: How to assess opportunities (idea, team, valuation). How to source great deals.

Private Equity North America Cofounder Angel Groups

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Cracking The Code: Happy New Year 2008!

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 28, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. The first internet wave managed to solve pretty well the "Where to buy" problem, with sites like Kelkoo , Shopzilla , NextTag , PriceGrabber, or Shopping.com. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3).

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Software Review Technical Review Los Angeles Europe

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Should You Really be a Startup Entrepreneur?

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2011

It was 2002 – the “dog days&# of the Internet and we were running out of cash. Getting on the front cover of the most prominent VC magazine in Europe (was called Tornado Insider). The VC sense of accomplishment or failure is blunted by being slightly removed and by the portfolio effect. Internet pioneers.

Entrepreneur Startup Salary Egypt

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Strategy Roundtable For Entrepreneurs: Three Open Opportunities For 2012

ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 8, 2011

At today's roundtable, we discussed three major trends and opportunities for 2012 and also worked with an entrepreneur from Europe. As the Internet became mainstream, this was largely replaced (at least in the universe we live in) by email marketing campaigns, so the key information was the email address of a lead. Social Contacts.

Greece

Greece Entrepreneur India Silicon Valley

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Cracking The Code: Building Your SaaS Sales Compensation Plan

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 22, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Clawback Sales Salary

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McKinsey highlight #1 - Cracking The Code - Yes

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 9, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital

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Cracking The Code: Cracking the SMB code

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 2, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Europe Consumer. (1). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. How the use of internet is transform. Feedburner Network. Paperblog network.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Software