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First Mover Fallacy

Agile VC

Facebook (social networking following in the footsteps of Friendster, MySpace, etc). I think this has less to do with network effects which are distinct from first mover (though the two are complementary) and more to do with locking up preferential access to supply. Dropbox (cloud storage). Netflix (video streaming).

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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

This enabled Torch to evolve with China’s rapidly global economy. It did so by building a national network of a 1,000+ Productivity Promotion Centers. In 2007 the Ministries of Science and Finance raised the stakes to get VC’s focused on funneling more VC money into growing startups – they set up a Venture Guiding Fund.

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All The Questions You Wanted Answered about Bird Scooters and Their Recent $300 Million Funding

Both Sides of the Table

Ah, but Bird doesn’t have network effects! That’s a bit like imagining Apple launching the 2007 iPhone and then not having 10-years of constant improvements to maintain its market leadership position. This is why so many great LA funds like Upfront, Greycroft and B Capital Global have all backed Bird. There is nothing viral!

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“I think CEOs that are interested in a future acquisition need to be building relationships or at least awareness with potential buyers at least 2-3 years in advance, especially with strategics. If you’re not on the list, it’s rare for a deal to happen.” Joe Hyrkin on Selling Issuu to Bending Spoons, and More….

Hunter Walker

In many ways, we fit their model, a primarily product led growth self service platform with good retention and a large global footprint of users. These events are organized as a conference format, so the discussions are casual and mixed with networking, planned appointments and good content.

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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

This enabled Torch to evolve with China’s rapidly global economy. It did so by building a national network of a 1,000+ Productivity Promotion Centers. In 2007 the Ministries of Science and Finance raised the stakes to get VC’s focused on funneling more VC money into growing startups – they set up a Venture Guiding Fund.

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The R/GA Connected Devices Accelerator, Powered by Techstars

Feld Thoughts

R/GA is part of Interpublic Group of Companies, one of four global ad holding companies, and is the most award-winning agency in the digital world today. Yesterday, Techstars launched another accelerator, this time focused entirely on connected devices.

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Giving Tuesday: How BoardEffect Is Giving Back to Nonprofits

Board Effect

BoardEffect was founded in 2007 by a team of web developers that served nonprofits and educational institutions. On the chance that you’re not familiar with Giving Tuesday, it’s a global movement that inspires people and businesses to give donations or enact positive change to transform their communities and the greater world.