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Is a Venture Studio Right for You?

Steve Blank

Venture studios create startups by incubating their own ideas or ideas from their partners. An industry agnostic studio , such as Rocket Internet , is a standalone venture studio that generates its own ideas and IP and is industry and market agnostic. Unlike an accelerator, a venture studio does not fund existing startups.

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A Seriously Great Story and Why We Funded Them

Both Sides of the Table

Andrew was head of North America and international head of licensing meaning he knew how to take these characters and blow them out into the endearing franchise that they became by extending the brand to the physical world and then ultimately to the big screen. We met in August (so much for VCs taking the Summer off!)

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How To Identify New Venture Assistance Organizations

Startup Professionals Musings

Another good online approach is a simple Internet search for articles like the “ The top 40 startup accelerators and incubators in North America in 2023 ” But don’t expect incubators to magically convert your pre-hatched idea into a successful company. That’s about the same ratio that angel investors claim.

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Accelerators Have Resources To KickStart Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Another good online approach is a simple Internet search for articles like the “ The top 40 startup accelerators and incubators in North America in 2020 ” But don’t expect incubators to magically convert your pre-hatched idea into a successful company. That’s about the same ratio that angel investors claim.

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How and Why to Develop a Mobile Healthcare App

Up and Running

Internet of Things (IoT). For example, iOS devices are more popular in Western Europe or North America, while Android is more popular in other parts of the world. For example, you can choose brand partners that use GPS, Wi-Fi, or beacons to localize ads. The potential for VR in the healthcare sector is huge.

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Small Business Spotlight of the Week: miiCard

crowdSPRING Blog

miiCard– which stands for “My Internet Identity”– is an identify verification service using your email address, your mobile phone, and your online banking account to prove you are actually you. miiCard is like flashing your driver’s license or passport on the internet.

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Sharpen your business vision!

Berkonomics

“A computer on every desk” made Microsoft a partner in the growth of most every business. Be the largest supplier of laser toner in North America”, or “Make dining into a five-star experience.” You can think of many more, visions expressed so clearly that their enterprise became critical to your success.