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The Perils of Founder Fighting

Both Sides of the Table

Nowhere is the politics more difficult than with co-founders, which is why for years I’ve spoken publicly about “ the co-founder mythology.” ” Of course we all go into businesses expecting to be aligned with our co-founders but over time life changes. She started it with a partner, 50-50.

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The @TWTFelipe Story – A Tale of US Visa Policy Gone Awry (#startupvisa)

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve been meaning to write this post since September of last year when Brad Feld first wrote about the The Founders Visa Movement. TWTFelipe is the founder of TWTApps , who had developed some really cool add-on applications for Twitter to extend its functionality. university in math or science&# (Thomas Friedman).

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Startup Grind Turns the Tables on Mark Suster

Both Sides of the Table

She was president of the UJA in Sacramento – the United Jewish Appeal. Then she opened a bakery and a second bakery and then a restaurant – in Sacramento. You’ve got entrepreneurs and founders who are really – a lot of them are in the very early stage of their startup. Technical founder. You’re 42.

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How Investors Make Better Decisions: The Investment Readiness Level

Steve Blank

— As Selections Committee chair for our Sacramento Angels investor group, I review applications from dozens of startup entrepreneurs looking for investment. moment for me was the realization that I could apply the IRL framework to dramatically improve the guidance and mentorship I was providing to startup company founders.

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Principles For Low-Budget Marketing Strategies Every Startup Should Know

YoungUpstarts

by Dishan Jayasinha, founder, CEO and creative head of DG Studio. Even placing a lemonade stand under the inclement sun of Sacramento at 2:00 pm, just after the finish line of a marathon, is understanding a target necessities, for example. But you don’t necessarily need a big bank account for creating a successful project.

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Meet the Grand Prize Entrepreneurs of the BEC Boost

Up and Running

” Michelle and her business partner Andrew Ekelem are the founders of Chariot Mobility, a company dedicated to updating the manual wheelchair to a low-profile, efficient and ergonomic chair that better serves the needs of its users. “We thought we could use this opportunity to learn efficiently and write a better plan.”

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How To Build An Online Business Community That Markets For You

YoungUpstarts

by Craig de Borba, founder of Onpoint Internet Marketing. Craig de Borba is the founder of Onpoint Internet Marketing, a Sacramento based SEO company driving more traffic and conversions to local businesses since 2010. If you’re starting a business and wondering how you can generate momentum, you’ve come to the right place.

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