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European startups: Here’s how to (not) raise capital in the US

The Next Web

One of the last entrepreneurs I met on a funding trip, ended up raising a $6M round in Italy. Coming to San Francisco to network, meet interesting people, get advice on your company is a great learning opportunity and the cost is well worth it. It’s all about the network. But don’t expect to go back with a check. Fundraising.

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Transformify: The Sustainable Platform for Remote Jobs

Transformify

Transformify expanded to 150+ countries , but I still rely on the network I’ve built back then when we plan to enter new markets or need a warm intro to a potential client on the other side of the world. It was a growing community of people who enjoyed their digital nomad lifestyle.

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The Covid-19 virus is not politically correct

Steve Blank

It takes data from South Korea, Spain, Italy and China. Pay for their computer, network, etc. In addition, racial and ethnic minorities seem to have been at greater risk. A good visualization of the fatality rates by age is below. The relative fatality rates by age in the U.S. seem to track these. Open up the economy to everyone else.

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Head, Heart, and Hands: 3 Essentials for Startup Success

Up and Running

Howard Schultz brought the espresso bar concept from Italy to the United States and grew Starbucks into a global phenomenon. As you get your startup or small business up and running, don’t be afraid to reach out to your network for support. It can also be helpful to find a mentor. Good luck!

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Startup Strategy Roundtable: Where Should You Raise Money?

ReadWriteStart

It is a very good format for entrepreneur groups around the world to get together and network around the roundtable programming which happens every week, religiously. In terms of monetization, Vin expects the ad networks to supply ads to his site by selling ads to local restaurants. That sounds great. It may also be expensive to do.

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Antonio Vendome Of New York – Epitome Of The American Dream

YoungUpstarts

Between 1900 and 1910, about two million immigrants fled Italy and risked their lives to get a fresh new start in the United States. He also built his network this way as he navigated his way through every nook and cranny of the neighborhood, making friends with local entrepreneurs, residents, and street hawkers along the way.

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“Effective”, “Motivated”, “Track Record” Most Overused Words On LinkedIn Profiles In 2012

YoungUpstarts

Professional online network LinkedIn today revealed the most overused words and phrases in its members’ profiles this year. Problem solving : Italy. Here are the most overused words by country: Creative : Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States. Multinational : Brazil.