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Exploring the Best Free Crowdfunding Sites Online

The Startup Magazine

The social proof and validation received from having numerous tangible backers can also be priceless. Lastly, note that using free crowdfunding sites provides an excellent cost-effective solution compared to seed capital or personal loans with high-interest rates.

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This Week in VC Episode 6 with @Jason Calacanis: Best One Yet

Both Sides of the Table

Swipely is a social network orientated around users credit card transaction data. CEO/President is Karl Siebrecht (ex-Pres of Atlas at AQuantive and ex-GM of ad platform product management, search and display marketing, and mobile and gaming advertising for Microsoft). Primarily targets SMBs. Founded in 2006 by Aaron Finn.

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How to bootstrap a Startup with less than $10k

www.thestartup.eu

Posted by Stefano Bernardi On June - 21 - 2010 It’s a known fact that seed capital is very scarce in Italy. Tipsandtrip was born from an idea of social media consultant Juliette Bellavita and Blogo.it The app obviously geolocalizes every info and integrates with Facebook and other social networks.

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Essential Startup Funding Tips from 8 Seasoned Investors

mashable.com

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! Craig’s investment portfolio includes Graphic.ly , Klout , Postling, Mobile Roadie and MogoTix. Craig is currently the CEO and founder of stealth-ish startup BetterWorks.

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Crazy! 189 Answers To The Top Startup Questions On Your Mind

maplebutter.com

We’re a mobile development firm looking to increase new client sales. We are raising seed capital, but would like to have a US tech investor. What are the top 5 reasons entrepreneurs fail? They give up They don’t talk to their customers They hire B players They can’t sell They get shitty advice.

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Think Your Start-up Is Venture Worthy? Think Again.

techcrunch.com

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