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Praying to the God of Valuation

Both Sides of the Table

And then in the late 90’s money crept in, swept in to town by public markets, instant wealth and an absurd sky-rocketing of valuations based on no reasonable metrics. Between 2006–2008 I sold both companies that I had started and became a VC. We wanted new things to exist and to solve new problems and to see our creations come to life.

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For Many New Ventures, Location Is The Key To Success

Startup Professionals Musings

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth. get the attention of the market they choose. Raising capital isn’t the be-all and end-all of startup success.

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Startup Location Is Still A Critical Success Factor

Startup Professionals Musings

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth. get the attention of the market they choose. Raising capital isn’t the be all and end all of startup success.

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When Planning A Startup, A Top Priority Is Location

Startup Professionals Musings

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth. get the attention of the market they choose. Raising capital isn’t the be-all and end-all of startup success.

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4 Key Questions To Identify Your Ideal Startup Site

Startup Professionals Musings

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth. get the attention of the market they choose. Raising capital isn’t the be all and end all of startup success.

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How To Find The Best City For Your Type Of Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. But it is an important metric for firms in pursuit of explosive growth. get the attention of the market they choose. Raising capital isn’t the be all and end all of startup success.

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Cracking The Code: BlablaCar - Travel Revolution

Cracking the Code

It is interesting to note that this model has been invented in Europe (Blablacar started in 2006) and while there have been some similar and more recent initiatives in the US (e.g., SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? ► 2006. (7). Global Warning! VC lifestyle.