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Open Angel Forum and The Amazing Disappearing Funding Gap in New York City

This is going to be BIG.

About a year and a half ago, I wrote that New York needed more dedicated early stage capital. First Round Capital makes 11 new investments in NYC, hires me to be here fulltime, and announces a new NYC office in Union Square. First Growth Venture Network formed to mentor high potential seed and early stage companies.

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Founder Interview: Felix Shipkevich and the Disruption in LegalTech

The Startup Magazine

Consumers rely on search engines and pay-to-play rating sites to find legal counsel. Local firms no longer want to be a “best kept secret” The new era of legaltech is making the process of reaching new clients easier and faster than ever before. (Share with us what problem you’re solving).

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17 Entrepreneurs Celebrate Summer Business Accomplishments

Hearpreneur

We attended the Cosmoprof beauty trade show in Las Vegas to catch up with colleagues we don’t see very often and to scout new beauty brands and trends. We look forward to Cosmoprof every year! So we created our smarTraveler VIP program, which rewards our repeat customers.

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How to Use Social Media to Find the Perfect Employee for Your Business

Up and Running

For example: We’re a New York-based jewelry company that turns women in developing countries into entrepreneurs. Pay to play: Set a daily budget of $20 for two to three weeks to start. For example: Mentorship and apprenticeship with the founders of our family-owned bagel shop.

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 25: Nigel and Vaughn Caldon and Kerry Frank

Steve Blank

Joining me in SiriusXM’s studio in New York were. There’s almost $2 billion spent in North America on paying to play basketball. Nigel Caldon. Nigel and Vaugn Caldon , co-founders of BallStar social network for basketball players.

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How to Build an Audience with Social Media Brand Marketing

ConversionXL

They know there’s pay-to-play stuff. In a New York Times study, a research group looked at the psychology of sharing. The New York Times study also looked at what drives people to share content. They know there are affiliate links. They know that the vendor’s blog isn’t objective. Around 77.5%