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Sawyer on Why Bilski Really Means That Software Companies Should Leave the US

Feld Thoughts

If you think that bankers and lawyers drive innovation, this is a “good thing”; otherwise, this is an utterly disastrous government-sanctioned redistribution of wealth that discourages software innovation. This, I think, will be the unintended consequence of Bilski and the alignment of the government against innovation in software.

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Creating the Next Silicon Valley – The Chilean Experiment

Steve Blank

Chile has decided that it wants to be an innovation hub in South America. In my short time in Chile, I spent time meeting with: Chilean entrepreneurs ; as part of Santiago’s Startup Weekend as well as EmprendeUC - DUOC New Ventures Contest Awards ceremony. This isn’t some small-time effort. Venture Capital.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Small Business. SMALL BUSINESS. SIGNIFICANCE PROMINENT. --> The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail. more in Small Business. An entrepreneur with a hot technology and venture-capital funding becomes a billionaire in his 20s. Loading… Careers. » More.

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How to Start a Travel Agency

Up and Running

The kind of business plan you’ll need to start a travel agency will vary depending on what kind of funding you’re looking for. Are you seeking a loan or investment from an angel investor or venture capital firm? You’ll want a formal business plan that contains all the necessary information on your business.