Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2011

Even though the world is getting smaller, due to easy global connectivity, people still feel alone if not well-connected locally. There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community has spawned a new breed of Internet startups, called “hyperlocal.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2012

Even though the world is getting smaller, due to easy global connectivity, people still feel alone if not well-connected locally. There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community has spawned a new breed of Internet startups, called “hyperlocal.” This is not just a fad.

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Today, especially in tech hubs like Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, New York, or Seattle, none of these facts hold. Global internet bandwidth has exponentially increased while costs have become radically lower. But when you’re hiring from the global talent pool, you can’t rely on those shortcuts.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

startup ecosystem for many decades. Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. with their startups growing by 81.2 Silicon Valley has dominated the U.S.

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techcrunch.com

APRIL 26, 2013

For Startups And Winning SEC Approval, AngelList Opens Up Investment Platform To More Companies. In December, AngelList , a service that matches early-stage startups with investors, debuted the ability to allow accredited investors to actually invest in startups on the platform with as little as $1,000. Enterprise. Smartphones.

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David Cohen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Twilio became a popular perk for Techstars companies globally over the years and many other Techstars portfolio companies use the product extensively. Techstars funded the company via our Techstars Seattle Accelerator in 2011. Outreach is a sales engagement platform that was funded by the Techstars Seattle Accelerator in 2011.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 29, 2017

We led the financing, and I joined the board to work more closely with Greg Gottesman, Geoff Entress, Mike Galgon, and Ben Gilbert to build a long-lasting and enduring startup studio in Seattle. Julie previously was a partner at Madrona Venture Group and is deeply involved in the Seattle startup community.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today Hologram announced their $65M Series B round of funding led by Tiger Global. Here in 2021 startups operate in a more distributed fashion earlier in their lifecycle, a trend which preceded COVID but certainly was accelerated by the remote work environment for knowledge workers brought on by the pandemic.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today Hologram announced their $65M Series B round of funding led by Tiger Global. Here in 2021 startups operate in a more distributed fashion earlier in their lifecycle, a trend which preceded COVID but certainly was accelerated by the remote work environment for knowledge workers brought on by the pandemic.

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OnlyOnce

AUGUST 19, 2015

The launch was coincident with a visit to our office by Congressman Jared Polis , who represents our district in Colorado, as part of his Startup Day Across America visit to the district, which was exciting for us. MWH Global @ [link]. Yesterday, we officially launched v3 of the program and are very excited about how it is scaling.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today Hologram announced their $65M Series B round of funding led by Tiger Global. Here in 2021 startups operate in a more distributed fashion earlier in their lifecycle, a trend which preceded COVID but certainly was accelerated by the remote work environment for knowledge workers brought on by the pandemic.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

This is an updated post from my ongoing series on Startup Advice that I learned from founding two companies. . Next year I’m going to spend time in Seattle and Boulder in addition. China is indelibly an important part of the future of the global technology system. Tags: Startup Advice. I HATE LOSING. I hate it.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

This is an updated post from my ongoing series on Startup Advice that I learned from founding two companies. . Next year I’m going to spend time in Seattle and Boulder in addition. China is indelibly an important part of the future of the global technology system. Tags: Start-up Advice Startup Advice.

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Austin Startup

JANUARY 17, 2020

Austin, or Silicon Hills as it’s now colloquially deemed, was named “ Best City for Startups ” nationwide last year, ahead of Washington, D.C., and Seattle. The city earned the title for having the highest startup density and the fastest growth of small tech businesses. There isn’t much this program doesn’t cover?—?offering

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fi.co

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Globalizing Silicon Valley - See the Worldwide Schedule - Lead a Local Chapter. -->. Our vision is to Globalize Silicon Valley by creating and fostering local startup ecosystems in promising markets across the globe. Founder Feedback gives you insights from the startup trenches. Who’s putting in the startup cash?

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The Startup Lawyer

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Startup Weekend Dallas is now a true global startup battle. The winning team from Dallas will go head-to-head against the winning teams from Beirut, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, New York, Portland, Seattle, Sofia, and Tulsa. What is Global Startup Battle?

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 12, 2021

We’re excited to announce our investment in Cap Hill Brands , a Seattle startup with the mission to build a next-generation CPG company by acquiring and operating digitally-native consumer brands. And they plan to continue moving very aggressively, working with e-commerce businesses of all sizes and structures. .

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Haystack

JANUARY 18, 2020

To be fair, not all of them held this view and many of them were investing nationally earlier, but as we flip over to 2020, there is a general acceptance among Bay Area VC partnerships that they need to be able to invest across the country, not just NYC and LA or Seattle. There are too many startups to keep track of.

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A Crowded Space

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Any time you have Techcrunch publishing articles like, “ Our 9 Favorite Startups From Y Combinator Summer 2015 Demo Day 2” , you’re going to get some hyped companies. Any time you have a “ Mindshare Score ” that ranks all startups you’re going to end up with some hype. Many investors pride themselves on that ability.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Seattle, Portland, Austin, New York City and Chicago have come up in the U.S. Sramana Mitra is the founder of the One Million by One Million (1M/1M) initiative, an educational, business development and incubation program that aims to help one million entrepreneurs globally to reach $1 million in revenue and beyond.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio form a massive startup Megalopolis that is attracting top talent, impact-focused investors, and the most innovative companies in the world. Startups and investors should treat Texas like one big city. These are all potential customers and strategic partners for startups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Even though the world is getting smaller, due to easy global connectivity, people still feel alone if not well-connected locally. There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community has spawned a new breed of Internet startups, called “hyperlocal.” This is not just a fad.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2010

Even though the world is getting smaller, due to easy global connectivity, people still feel alone if not well-connected locally. There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community is spawning a new breed of startups. Tags: startup website hyperlocal business.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 20, 2018

cities, but the Canadian government remains at the ready to attract and assist new startups. Over the past decade, crowdspring has helped many Canadian startups with everything from naming their business , to logo design , packaging design , product design and more. World-famous startups like Hootsuite and Slack are based there.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 21, 2013

We were talking about the recent amazing Techstars Demo Day that we had just had in Boulder, and Brad – in a professorial tone – started hypothesizing about the importance of Techstars in the Boulder startup community. Looking forward – not back – is the Boulder startup community’s natural disposition. Yes, it is.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 4, 2012

This is a global class. The companies included in this group hail from from Australia, Germany, San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles to join the program in Seattle. Microsoft and TechStars tap 10 startups for new Windows Azure Accelerator. Microsoft Announces 10 Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure Startup Finalists.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

SXSW Pitch features 50 incredible startups from across the United States and around the world The Forrest Four-Cast: February 1, 2020 Scheduled March 14–15 at the Downtown Austin Hilton, SXSW Pitch brings together 50 of the world’s best startups. Badgeholders can also attend SXSW Release It , which occurs on March 13.

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 10, 2012

When we started TechStars in 2006, one of our premises was to help build a strong startup community in Boulder. I also believe that the best way to accelerate core technologies like what Nike has worked on is to build significant startup communities around their core products and technologies. I look forward to meeting you!

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 20, 2018

cities, but the Canadian government remains at the ready to attract and assist new startups. Over the past decade, crowdspring has helped many Canadian startups with everything from naming their business , to logo design , packaging design , product design and more. World-famous startups like Hootsuite and Slack are based there.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 22, 2018

They run the gamut from affiliate marketing to startup conferences with virtually everything in between. We’ve used this experience to take the guesswork out of which conferences are the most valuable for a startup founder to attend. Seattle, USA. There are upwards of 100 digital conferences each year catering to the ecosystem.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 5, 2016

Go Global, but think Local. Local newspapers are likely to be interested in your business startup and entrepreneurial story. Another client was showcased in a Seattle TV segment which caught the eye of a national producer and led to a feature on the Today Show. A local story can extend well beyond your local market.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 11, 2012

Ten startup owners shared which businesses are using the Internet to make a positive difference for others in real life: 1. The startup recently announced an integration with Belkin’s WeMo system, which means that you can control real-world outlets and timers with triggers like SMS or email. Technology for Global Good.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Scott Kubly is the Seattle Department of Transportation director and previously served as deputy director of the Chicago Department of Transportation. Denise Roth is a senior advisor at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services organization.

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Haystack

JULY 20, 2018

Of course, that was not 100% true, with innovative startups and large outcomes occurring in Europe, in Asia, and other parts of the USA. Of the 23 funds listed here, 13 are in the Bay Area, 3 in NYC, 3 in Boston, 2 in LA, and one each in Detroit, Seattle, Toronto, Waterloo, Indianapolis, and Fargo, North Dakota. Global and Local.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 6, 2011

This curriculum is based on the various questions entrepreneurs have asked me over these 64 sessions, spanning financing, positioning, customer acquisition, marketing, sales, channel, and various other early stage, startup-related issues. As usual, then, I worked with three entrepreneurs working on specific businesses. Mava Consulting.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 30, 2014

Twittering laughter fills the air at the new Techstars office on the edge of Chinatown in Boston, as dozens of young engineers, designers, and marketers gather to raise a glass to Katie Rae, a startup veteran with short, curly blond hair and unstoppable energy. The toast is an annual rite of passage for Boston’s startup scene.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2011

Ignite is a global event, organized by volunteers, where participants are given five minutes to speak about their ideas and personal or professional passions, accompanied by 20 slides. The first Ignite was held in 2006 in Seattle, Washington , and was the brainchild of Brady Forrest and Bre Pettis. Where: Austin Music Hall.

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