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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Eligible for favorable treatment under Qualified Small Business Stock exemption, if structured as equity. This applies if the investment converts into common stock; details are beyond this essay’s scope. has open-sourced their investment structure , now on version 3.0, Flexible VC offers you this. Founder retains control.

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How To Save Money In Business: 10 Tips For Young Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

The internet has a ton of open-source software and other free services you can use for your business. Some websites offer free vector graphics, free icons, free stock photos, and more. Social media is free, too, (if you don’t buy ads) so make sure to maximize its use to reach and interact with your customers.

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Generative AI: Incumbents vs. Upstarts

VC Cafe

More and more, established companies are leaning into generative AI by either adding generative AI features to their existing suite of tools or partnering with AI companies (mostly OpenAI or the open source HuggingFace) to launch entirely new products. Don’t get me wrong, AI is no silver bullet.

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Ten Holiday Fulfillment Tips For Small-To-Medium-Sized Sellers

YoungUpstarts

Any failure keep stock availability of hot items during the holiday season is a lost sale; holiday shoppers won’t wait. Aron is a veteran eBay seller, former eBay employee, and a longtime author and editor in the e-commerce and open source spaces. Print your own labels and schedule pickups. Aron Hsiao, Ph.D.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Disruptors

Hearpreneur

4- Wikipedia. They have completely changed the social network space, managing to innovate new ways to monetize creativity while competing against popular social media platforms. He has also been an outspoken advocate for the power of collaboration and open-source software. Thanks to Deaver Brown, Simply Media ! #16-

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Future Trends They See in Their Industry

Hearpreneur

4- More complex consumer behavior and high customizations. As big data, social media and flexible manufacturing grow more prevalent, customization will become more prevalent. As COVID-19 lockdown continues, more and more avid rock climbers are stocking up on wooden studs and screws to take the climbing experience into their own homes.

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Should Early Stage Startups Move to Austin because of Capital?

Austin Startup

This 4-part story, however, explores the Austin ecosystem based on the 4Cs framework —  culture , capital, customers , and competencies. Tim O’Reilly, Founder at O’Reilly Media and promoter of open source and Web 2.0 You don’t want to run out of gas on your trip, but you’re not doing a tour of gas stations.