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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Business or Entrepreneur Turnaround Story

Hearpreneur

The company didn’t turn a profit until 2003, but by 2005 business was booming – Netflix was shipping out a million DVDs daily. Starbucks, which is now a common coffee hangout place all over the United States, has an interesting owner. Thanks to Keith Terrell, Backpacks Global ! #14- #4- Netflix. Photo Credit: Jen Wan.

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Students Show The Way For Technology Innovation At Microsoft Imagine Cup 2012

YoungUpstarts

In a global battle of smarts, only the toughest survive. “During the past decade, students have taken the lead in adopting new technologies and championing social transformation,” says Moorthy Uppaluri, general manager of Academic Programs at Microsoft. .

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Two Important Reports from the NVCA: VC Fundraising Declines 53% in Q3 2011 and U.S. Medical Innovation is in Crisis

Pascal's View

This crisis has already damaged America’s global competitiveness and slowed medical innovation in the U.S. billion, a 53 percent decrease in dollars from the third quarter of 2010 and the lowest amount since the third quarter of 2003. .” Shift focus away from the United States towards Europe and Asia.

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Be a Pioneer not an Opportunist

thebarefootvc

I invested in Silicon Valley from 1999-2003 and in NYC pre and post 2008 financial crisis. The most exciting part of this future is the far-reaching global innovation and increased participation by women that I haven’t seen in previous cycles. I’ve seen this movie twice before as a VC. – Jalak Jobanputra (2009).

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FuturePerfect Ventures: A 2015 Recap

thebarefootvc

After spending time in Silicon Valley (from 1999-2003), Boston, London and Chicago, I moved back to NYC in 2004 and have been fortunate to witness the technology and startup growth for the past 10+ years. This global reach is a new model of early stage venture, one that we believe we will see more of in the future.

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FuturePerfect Ventures: A 2015 Recap

thebarefootvc

After spending time in Silicon Valley (from 1999-2003), Boston, London and Chicago, I moved back to NYC in 2004 and have been fortunate to witness the technology and startup growth for the past 10+ years. This global reach is a new model of early stage venture, one that we believe we will see more of in the future.

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Texas Startup Manifesto 2.0

Austin Startup

Texas is the most promising technology market in the United States. Or are they running to a fresh perspective, a massive talent pool, and an innovation culture that balances social impact with global domination? Each major city has created physical technology hubs with strong public/private partnerships.

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