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For Many New Ventures, Location Is The Key To Success

Startup Professionals Musings

get the attention of the market they choose. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location. Energy is still the domain of Houston and Dubai. When it comes to the technology ecosystem, clusters are vital. The list goes on and on.

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Is Artificial Intelligence Still Relevant for Startups?

ReadWriteStart

There are plenty of entrepreneurs diligently working toward a better future. But in high-tech businesses, it’s crucial that the AI you build, promote, or invest in — is authentic. You’re leveraging technology to solve a real problem, which is what makes a business viable. The Substantive Role of AI.

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When Planning A Startup, A Top Priority Is Location

Startup Professionals Musings

get the attention of the market they choose. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location. Energy is still the domain of Houston and Dubai. When it comes to the technology ecosystem, clusters are vital. The list goes on and on.

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What is a CTO?

Austin Startup

Even when someone is aware of what a CTO does, they often have limited context due to the wide variety of CTO roles. A chief technology officer (CTO) is a C-suite executive who is focused on scientific and technological issues including web applications, mobile applications, electronic and digital media development.

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4 Key Questions To Identify Your Ideal Startup Site

Startup Professionals Musings

get the attention of the market they choose. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location. Energy is still the domain of Houston and Dubai. When it comes to the technology ecosystem, clusters are vital. The list goes on and on.

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Fundraising Hacks for Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds

David Teten

A few years ago, I presented at an Invesco conference on Emerging GPs, and one of the highlights was a presentation by Laurie Weir summarizing CALPERS’ selection criteria under their Private Equity Emerging Manager Program Review. Kirk Coburn: Raising a VC fund in Houston. Sapphire Ventures’ Top 10 tips for pitching an LP .

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Startup Location Is Still A Critical Success Factor

Startup Professionals Musings

get the attention of the market they choose. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Phoenix or a similar location. Energy is still the domain of Houston and Dubai. When it comes to the technology ecosystem, clusters are vital. The list goes on and on.