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A Venture Capital History Perspective From Jack Tankersley

Feld Thoughts

Take a look at the founding syndicates of each: Masstor Sytems (5/1979). Quantum Corporation (6/1980). What is striking about these syndicates is that nobody had any meaningful capital, which forced syndication and cooperation. Some were Silicon Valley early stage companies, such as Apple, Quantum, and Masstor Systems.

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What are the biggest global events for Venture Capitalists and Business Angels where they can learn about their own business?

Gust

Further down the scale are the regional events that the organizations put on, which usually combine regional investment syndication with classes and tutorials. This invitation-only event, which premiered in New York this year, is the first conference to specifically target both serious angel investors and early stage venture funds.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Aunnie Patton Power writes, “According to the Global Impact Investing Network, 85% of Impact Investors look for market rate or close to market rate returns, but they are cognizant that pushing for a full company exit might have negative impact on the company’s founding mission. Particular application in impact capital.

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HOW TO: Hire the Perfect CTO

mashable.com

a New York-based sizzle reel production company specializing in promotional videos for PR and marketing professionals, and the Young Entrepreneur Council. Partners W3 EDGE Concentric Sky Rackspace Intridea Dynect DNS Webtrends Global Syndication Partners ABCNews CNN Forbes Metro USAToday Yahoo ©2005-2011 Mashable, Inc.

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Q&A with Eldon Mascoll: Toronto Digital Media Expert

Hearpreneur

a production company that produced Phat TV for Canadian broadcaster CFMT Television, as well as a year-end television special, “Phat TV 97”, that was syndicated nationally in the U.S. Mascoll moved to New York City where he worked in advertising before accepting a role at MTV Network. He then went on to form EME Inc.,

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Million Dollar PR On A Dime

YoungUpstarts

Through this type of tailored pitching, we’ve secured coverage for an array of companies in top tier media outlets such as USA Today, Real Simple Magazine, CNN, New York Times, Good Housekeeping and more. Go Global, but think Local. Remember, you are trying to grab a reporter’s attention, not tell your whole story.

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Corporate Venture Capital: Obligatory or Oxymoron?

David Teten

New York Times’ timeSpace is a good example. Others follow independent financial lead investors and most require that independent investors be part of the syndicate. 475 of those have been formed in the last 5 years, according to Global Corporate Venturing. They invest alongside financial VCs.