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Launching a Portfolio Acceleration Platform at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Fund

David Teten

Dan Kozikowski, Partner and Head of Platform, First Mark Capital , said to me, “Firms should match services to the stage-specific needs of companies. Relationships with Venture Partners, Entrepreneurs in Residence , and other non-salaried personnel who can help your companies. AskAnything.VC aggregates resources from all the VCs.

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Maternova Experiences Impressive Growth Since Winning Palo Alto Software’s First LivePlan $10,000 Business Boost Competition

Up and Running

Palo Alto Software announced today that it is excited to see the ongoing growth of Rhode Island-based startup, Maternova ([link] , the social venture startup winner of Palo Alto Software’s first annual national business plan competition in 2012, dubbed the “LivePlan $10,000 Boost”. Eugene, OR (PRWEB) February 14, 2013.

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People-First Capitalism

Reid Hoffman

Greylock Partners · Brian Chesky | People-First Capitalism. And back then, the word technology may as well have been like a dictionary definition for the word good. In other words, all technology was a step forward for humanity. And I of course, [over time, the way we now think of technology in 2021 is more nuanced].

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The National Science Foundation Innovation Corps – What America Does Best

Steve Blank

19 of the 21 teams are moving forward in commercializing their technology. He sits on the House committee that oversees the NSF - the Science, Space and Technology committee (a place where his engineering degree and PhD comes in handy.) If you like science, technology or entrepreneurship, this guy is the real deal. He gets it.

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MassChallenge + Stadia Ventures Team Up for Sports Tech

Austin Startup

Headquartered in the United States with locations in Boston, Israel, Mexico, Rhode Island, Switzerland, and Texas, MassChallenge is committed to strengthening the global innovation ecosystem by supporting high-potential startups across all industries, from anywhere in the world. It is headquartered in St.

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26 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

I came up with the name Excel Global Partners for my corporate consulting firm because of the vision I had for the company. Partners – I didn’t want my company to simply work for its clients, I wanted it to work with its clients. Nowlin, Excel Global Partners ! #10- My partner and I started Rust Built, Inc.

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People-First Capitalism

Reid Hoffman

Greylock Partners · Brian Chesky | People-First Capitalism. And back then, the word technology may as well have been like a dictionary definition for the word good. In other words, all technology was a step forward for humanity. And I of course, [over time, the way we now think of technology in 2021 is more nuanced].