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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

Both Sides of the Table

I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. on all the computers and established a network using Novell. He writes with a great perspective and is well worth reading. I had to laugh a bit reading it.

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The Board Before the Board

This is going to be BIG.

Board members can provide useful feedback, help to focus the founding team, and provide a network of contacts. . Venture Capital & Technology' It''s what the best performing companies do once they take on outside investors. Unfortunately, many companies don''t get financing--because they don''t get any of the above.