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Is gust.com a difficult platform to replicate?

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A quick look at the really nice sites developed in just a few months by companies like CircleUp, FundersClub, Bolstr, Seedrs, et al will show you that the base technical challenge of creating a marketplace/social network is not particularly difficult.

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Brazil is using the law to push innovation, but here’s how it can do more

The Next Web

in recent years: accelerate smartphone penetration, increasing consumption of online video and social networking, and boosting mobile ad spending, e-commerce, and more. An example of a great startup incentive took place in Portugal, where tax reductions were offered to companies that hired unemployed workers or students.

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How to get beta signups for your startup in 9 steps

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Social Media. Both startups are complimentary and perfect for couples, which means staying in touch builds both of their networks, without stealing any users away. #5 Coworking is another way to get out there and network. Sources: The Social Network Screenshot. Join TNW Social Media on: Follow @tnwsocialmedia.

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I was shocked – shocked! – to find out there are tech startups in Portugal

The Next Web

I spent the past few days in the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal, to attend the annual Switch Conference and gain some insights into the Portuguese startup ecosystem (and to enjoy several local seafood dishes and pastries).

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Stock Market Drops. Then It Rallies. What Happens Next for Funding?

Both Sides of the Table

Most of the informed people I know are telling me that the sharp sell-off has more to do with European national debt (PIGS as it is called: Portugal, Italy, Greece & Spain) than the current US dilemma of a S&P downgrade of the US government debt. And Social. I’m long on payment technologies. I’m long Mobile.

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