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Instead of sticking a fork in the venture market, realize. there is no fork

This is going to be BIG.

How else can you explain this headline matching a story about a professional social network still trying to explore revenues raising $17mm on an $80mm valuation? The last closed market we had was from about September 2008 until June 2009--10 months. The tablet market has absolutely exploded.

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Startup Business Investments Around The World

YoungUpstarts

Initially, you get funded by entrepreneur founders who want to develop a product, service, or solution which they think the market needs and demands. They are investors who provide you with all the resources you need, including seed money, physical space for your startup, advice, and connection with other investors in their network.

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Build Entrepreneur Credentials Early and Wisely

Startup Professionals Musings

The most successful entrepreneurs are those with multiple real-life experiences, who have personal exposure to markets where opportunities are being left on the table. Most schools have business plan competitions, and even give out seed money to winners. Business networking is key.

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Timing: When to raise seed funding.

Scalable Startup

High growth startup companies need seed money to get things going. They need the money to rent offices, hire staff, and establish their initial presence (website, incorporation, marketing). Without seed funding most startups seeking high growth won’t make it. They risk money they can afford to lose.

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Most Great Entrepreneurs Don’t Drop Out of Harvard

Startup Professionals Musings

The most successful entrepreneurs are those with multiple real-life experiences, who have personal exposure to markets where opportunities are being left on the table. Most schools have business plan competitions, and even give out seed money to winners. Business networking is key.

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Get a Technical Degree But Entrepreneurial Spirit

Startup Professionals Musings

The most successful entrepreneurs are those with multiple real-life experiences, who have personal exposure to markets where opportunities are being left on the table. Most schools have business plan competitions, and even give out seed money to winners. Business networking is key.

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Build Entrepreneur Credentials Early and Wisely

Gust

The most successful entrepreneurs are those with multiple real-life experiences, who have personal exposure to markets where opportunities are being left on the table. Most schools have business plan competitions, and even give out seed money to winners. Business networking is key.