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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

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It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. Their first fund was a $75 million fund raised in 2006 and they very recently announced a brand new $130 million fund. Greycroft is an early-stage VC. Competitors: Knewton.

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Should Founders Be Allowed to Take Money off the Table?

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But more spend = more viral opps = more revenue down the road. >50% of our revenue in now viral. year old boy and another one due in 1 months. The company did well in 2006 as we delivered a phenomenal product that got much industry acclaim at conferences and with initial customers. Many term sheets ensued.

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What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking

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There was a backlash against the Plaxo spamming yet it paved the way for everybody who came after them to get users to drive viral adoption and we’d throw up our arms and say, “oh boy, here goes another social network that my friends are going to spam me about&# mentality that made it acceptable for everybody who came afterward.

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5 Hot Ecommerce Trends to Watch

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It would take an article in itself to fully compare the benefits of these (and other popular ecommerce site providers), but suffice it to say they both offer options for businesses that do not wish to manage the technical aspects of their ecommerce storefront. Tech & Gadgets Highlights. The “Mom and Pop” Effect. Matt Gentile.

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Cracking The Code: SaaS Multiples: Recovery or Bubble?

Cracking the Code

In comparison, the overall technology sector growth was projected at 9-10% in early 2010 and this forecast did not change significantly today. To justify a 60pts difference, we have to believe that the current growth rates of 10% for technology and 20% for SaaS will continue to hold for the next 9 years before converging. for Lawson?

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Cracking The Code: In search of Europe's next tech stars.

Cracking the Code

In search of Europes next tech stars. In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. ► 2006. (7). Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. My Yelp reviews. Cracking The Code. Wednesday, August 03, 2011.

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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., In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. ► 2006.