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Upfront Ventures Raised New $280 Million Fund

Both Sides of the Table

The speaks to the continued confidence in the venture capital markets and as I had predicted some time ago the VC markets right now are a great place to invest – especially relative to other places to put one’s money. Louis, South Bend, Austin, Houston, and so forth. But on a relative basis we feel blessed.

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How to Start A New Business in Less Than 50 Hours

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I signed up for this past weekend in St. The groups met in the Railway Exchange building in downtown St. Louis, down the hall from the tech accelerator that Capital Innovators is running and which we wrote about here. Several teams also sent around surveys to the group email list to start doing some basic market research.

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Capital Innovators Graduates First Class of Entrepreneurs

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Tonight in downtown St. Louis the second group of companies to be funded by Capital Innovators will be announced. For example, Sam Glines says, "Effectively, NorseCorp , while led by me, born and raised in St Louis, was a stranger in its own town. billion market opportunity.

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4 American Cities That Want Your Business

Up and Running

Whether opening a new business or expanding an existing one, when evaluating new markets, many entrepreneurs ask themselves several questions: Is there a demand for my product or service in the area? Will I be able to adequately staff my business in the local market? Louis, Missouri. Alongside Dallas, St.

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It’s Time To Take The ‘Sitting Is The New Smoking’ Claims Seriously

YoungUpstarts

Moreover, a study at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, found that ‘groups working together on a project while standing are measurably more engaged and less territorial than while seated.’. Chloe Hashemi is a marketing consultant for film and video production company LAMBDA Films, which is based in East Anglia, UK.

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Focus, Fire, Fortitude: 3 Traits You Need For Your Startup

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First, you have to be aware of what’s happening around you, both in the immediate sense (in your office) and in the general sense (in your industry or market). Daniel Evans is the founder and CEO of Garbshare , a St. Louis-based technology platform bringing digital management and social functions to wardrobes and closet space.

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20 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Companies They Admire Most For Innovation

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Thanks to Christopher Kim, Mighty K Marketing & Strategy ! #2- Located in St. Louis, they sell prescription safety eyewear to companies throughout the country. His new products don’t come out thick and fast, but when they do they are market-leading and voted best in class. Photo Credit: Thomas Jepsen.