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It’s Morning in Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

Yes, it’s true that FOMO (fear of missing out) is driving some irrational behavior and valuations amongst uber competitive deals and well-financed VCs. In 1998 there were around 850 VC funds and by 2000 there were 2,300. In 1997, the year the Kauffman Report begins its analysis; there were 70 million users online globally.

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Why Bitcoin is Gaining Worldwide Popularity

The Startup Magazine

First, the Bitcoin global popularity increased after the financial crisis of 2008 which led many to question the stability of national currencies and fiat money. Companies such as Microsoft, Dell, Newegg, Overstock , Tesla, and Whole Foods all accept Bitcoin as payment for products, which has only added to the Bitcoin global popularity.

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Gust Blog - Thoughts on startups by investors that fund them

Gust

And in January I saw that digital music overtook physical media for the first time in 2011, something I expected since 1998. I bought the Diamond Rio mp3 player in 1998. And if you’re a startup CFO, finance lead, bean counter, or presentation slide deck preparer, then you should read this book.

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How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology

David Teten

Mr. Lindzon continues to manage a hedge fund he started in 1998. Previously, he was Vice President of Global Business Development for Massive, Inc., He holds a Master of Science in Finance from the London Business School and a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University. which was acquired by Microsoft Corporation in May 2006.

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How The New General Data Protection Regulation Will Affect Online Businesses

YoungUpstarts

The new regulations replace the 1995 EU Data Protection Directive and the 1998 UK Data Protection Act. Now, in cases of important hacks that risk consumers personal information or could damage their finances or reputation, businesses must formally inform the GDPR within 72 hours and any affected consumers. Conclusion.

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Invest in Israel Newsletter September 2011 Edition

VC Cafe

Shechtman, who was born in Tel Aviv in 1941, had previously been awarded the Israel Prize in Physics in 1998 and the Wolf Prize in Physics a year later. Citigroup intends to open a technology research and development center in Israel in December to support its global activities. Shechtman is the tenth Israeli to win the Nobel Prize.

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27 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

My strength was not in finance, so one of the first things I did was hire someone to handle the books and keep me on a solid financial path, so I could focus on running my business. It was 1998 and the internet wasn’t exactly readily available. It sounds simple now, but in 1998 it was unheard of. What were the election results?