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Even the Smartest VCs Sometimes Get it Wrong – Bill Gurley and Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

Bill’s closing line, “The reason why Silicon Valley is so successful is that it’s so fxxxng far away from Washington” received great applause. And why was Bill’s advice of staying away from Washington flawed for startups? We were content Washington didn’t know we existed. Regulation What’s regulatory capture? Why is it bad?

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How MakeSpace Recently Closed $30 million in New Funding

Both Sides of the Table

million in capital to build out its operations in 4 cities: New York City , Los Angeles , Chicago and Washington D.C. We have built route management software so that drivers have productive routes and can cluster pick-ups and drop-offs. Just over a year ago I wrote about how MakeSpace had raised $17.5

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6 Tools to Help You Manage a Remote Team

Up and Running

But when your employees work remotely, how can you best oversee their work, manage their projects, and brainstorm together? According to a report by the Washington Post , internet speed can be tied to productivity. Project management is necessary for any team, but it’s especially handy when your team works remotely.

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Lessons Learned: The product manager's lament

Startup Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Sunday, October 5, 2008 The product managers lament Life is not easy when youre working in an old-fashioned waterfall development process, no matter what role you play. The product manager was clearly struggling to get results from the rest of the team. Lets start with what the product manager does.

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4 Questions To Ask Before You Hire An App Developer

YoungUpstarts

by Guy Cooper, Managing Director of Wave Digital. The founder, Managing Director or CEO. A B2B research, ratings and reviews platform located in Washington, DC, they provide in-depth client reviews, data-driven content and vetted market leaders. The key to choosing an app developer is research. The apps they have built.

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Mark Hauser’s Hauser Private Equity Spearheads Major Deals in Industrial Sector

The Startup Magazine

From data integrity software to healthcare management services, Hauser Private Equity has seen the value in businesses that exist in the in-between of raw materials and consumer goods, and how such companies have the ability to bring about realized gains for investors. Healthcare.

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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

Research from Diversity Council Australia’s Inclusion@Work Index consistently shows organizations that focus on building an inclusive workplace are more productive, high-performing and better at managing problems and identifying risks.

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