Start Up Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2013

I’ve been reviewing my notepad from 2013 and thought I’d share my insights into what’s changed and the big issues from my perspective in startups, business and technology. So – what did you guys notice in 2013? Business, political dn social activities are intertwined in technology as an organism.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 10, 2013

American business magazine Forbes has announced its list of “ The Best Small Companies in America “ for 2013, with Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc topping the rankings of 100 small businesses based on earnings growth, sales growth and return on equity in the past 12 months and over five years.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Now is the time to review your 2013 budget, strategies, and tactics as you consider whether you did as well as you might of and how you should adjust your approach for next year. Finally take the time to crate a list of your accomplishments for the 2013 and share this with your team, your customers, your investors and your family.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Now’s a good time to remind you that many of our 2013 speakers are participating in free webcasts this fall—which include live Q&A with participants. We would have learned everything we needed to know in the third week of assessing the opportunity. And that’s why we now pre-sell all our paid products.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 31, 2013

That’s what ReadWrite predicted would be the hottest of hot startups in 2013 and, for the most part, we were right. 2013 showed us new hardware built by smaller companies for what seems like the first time in a long time. Evolution and innovation continue in 2013, unabated and unafraid.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2012

These are with no doubt worthwhile goals, but I’d like to pose an important challenge for founders: Make learning and development your key resolution in 2013.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 6, 2013

We're back! Once again, along with my partners at 500 Startups, we are proud to present the most substantive track at SXSW: [link] There was a running joke last year that "the Lean Startup track was the only place at SXSW you couldn't get out of the building."

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Up and Running

JANUARY 8, 2013

2013 is the year to kick business planning into high gear and start your own company. The world continues to turn, many new opportunities lie ahead, and now is the perfect time to fulfill dreams of taking charge of your future.

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deal architect

DECEMBER 30, 2013

I have been running a series on New Florence of best of 2013 and things to look forward to in 2014.from from a scan of over 50 magazine issues Here are the 2013 entries: Popular Mechanics – Breakthrough products Fortune –. Industry Commentary'

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Hunter Walker

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Hunter Walk: You started at Instacart in 2013, just a year after it was founded, which obviously turned out to be an epic decision. Nilam Ganenthiran : The story of me joining Instacart in 2013, is actually rooted in an epic bad decision. Rafa runs Background Capital, and is one of the best partners for early company builders I know.

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www.clickz.com

JANUARY 7, 2013

7 Social Media Tactics Your 2013 Budget Needs to Succeed [Research]. To get your 2013 marketing plans on track to increase revenues, here are seven social media tactics based on solid research that you need now. What other social media-related research are you using to build your 2013 marketing plans and why? March 25-28, 2013.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

On top of this, 2013 saw a rapid increase in Bitcoin’s value making it a much more attractive asset to hold for average investors around the world. From 2011 until 2013 Bitcoin’s value went from $1-$20 USD per Bitcoin. Since then, Bitcoin’s price has increased exponentially, recently reaching $1,120 (Dowling 2013).

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Up and Running

JANUARY 2, 2013

To help you increase your productivity in 2013, here are my top 12 favorite apps from 2012. Here’s to a productive 2013! These aren’t just apps that I’ve read good reviews about. These are apps that I actually use on a daily basis to make my life easier. Evernote : Helps you remember things.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

DECEMBER 31, 2013

In episode #12 of Everything Entrepreneurship , the final for 2013, Walter and I look back over the previous year and talk about some of the most significant moments in both our personal and business lives. We review how these events changed us and changed the direction we took during the year.

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The Startup Lawyer

MAY 10, 2013

Tech Wildcatters has just announced a new location for their 2013 Pitch Day. Pitch Day 2013 will be held on Thursday, May 23 from noon to 3pm (Dallas Texas Time) at the Granada Theater. Prior Pitch Days were held at the Magnolia, but due to demand, Pitch Day 2013 will be held at a larger [.]. Startup Lawyer'

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

What separates the pros from the amateurs in 2013 isn’t going to be a self-proclaimed “expert” title in their bio on LinkedIn. In 2013 it’s all about strong content and quantitative analysis to determine what’s effective and what isn’t. Here’s what’s really important in 2013, and beyond. Content is king.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The rate of new entrepreneurs increased between 2013 and 2021, from 280 to 360 out of 100,000 of the adult population. In my view, starting a new business has never been easier, and according to reports from the Kauffman Foundation , the numbers are here to show it.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 18, 2013

This has been a big year for advances in business funding. The JOBS Act opened doors for major innovations in crowdfunding , and dozens of new funding websites have popped up to address the needs of specific types of businesses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

The rate of new entrepreneurs increased between 2013 and 2019, from 280 out of 100,000 to 310 out of 100,000 of the adult population. In my view, starting a new business has never been easier, and according to reports from the Kauffman Foundation , the numbers are here to show it.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 1, 2013

The Asia Showcase, the Asian component of the Challenge, is supported by NUS Enterprise and will take place in Singapore on 16 May 2013 as part of NUS Enterprise ’s flagship event InnovFest 2013. and Europe Showcases for a grand prize of US$50,000 in September 2013 at the Dubai Grand Finale@SIBOS.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 14, 2013

Echelon is back for its 2013 edition – it takes place on 17 and 18 June this year – and it’s currently on the hunt for more of Asia’s most promising startups. Registration ends 31 Jan 2013.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

That was a 65% drop from the year-earlier quarter and the lowest fourth-quarter amount since 2013 Fundraising slowdown: LPs invested in 226 VC funds in Q4.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 22, 2020

In 2013 & 2014 , Kim was a Social Media Correspondent and participated in Regional Emmy Award winning videos that were created by newscaster Michelle Li. One of the Top 25 Small Business Experts To Follow on Twitter in 2013. Selected to serve as one of the Google+ Top Contributors since of 2013.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

In fact, Michael Dell privatized his company again in 2013 for a few years, in his words to “unleash again the passion of our team members.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2013

Even though it has been a long haul, it’s nice to see some optimism surfacing in 2013. Earlier this year, a new study “ 2013 Business Outlook Survey: A New Reality Of Cautious Optimism ” was published by EKS&H. Increase operating efficiencies. Add new revenue streams, and more aggressive marketing. fiscal cliff.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

While many are generally optimistic about their own opportunities with nearly half of respondents expecting to see revenue growth this year, only 37-percent of them expect the economy to improve in 2013. Top four concerns/obstacles to business growth in 2013? Issues affecting small businesses in 2013. Flat economy. Cost-cutting.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 4, 2013

We at the Apollo Research Institute see job growth ahead in 2013 – and in some surprising places. by Dr. Tracey Wilen-Daugenti, Vice President and Managing Director of Apollo Research Institute. In addition, we find women are advancing organizations and the economy as they forge innovative career paths and start new businesses.

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 28, 2012

A lot of people have been talking about how 2013 will be harder for startups and fast growing companies. So rather than try to predict what is going to happen, I’m going to assume a tougher 2013 for startups until I have evidence that it’s not. Rather than having an annual 2013 plan, have a 1H13 and 2H13 plan.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 2, 2013

My long-time friends Fred Wilson and Joanne Wilson each had powerful posts about saying goodbye to 2012 and welcoming in 2013 yesterday. 2013 is going to be a year for moving forward. I am hoping 2013 brings me back.” Welcome 2013. Fred’s is titled Putting 2012 To Bed. I could go for a real year of normalcy.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

According to OfficeZilla , caffeine and executive chairs are some of the top office supplies purchased last year, and the online office supply discount retailer predicts that these essentials are likely to be the most popular items ordered by office purchasing managers and company bosses in 2013.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 11, 2013

And to capitalize on its meteoric challenge to Silicon Valley as the alternative location to startup up in the United States, the New York Venture Capital Association (NYVCA) will be presenting its annual INGENUITY conference on October 15, 2013.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 1, 2013

Welcome to the New Year 2013! Make your resolution today to keep the long road ahead in 2013 a satisfying one. You’ve probably already made your resolutions, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your work. " Overall, I believe happiness is largely a choice. Marty Zwilling.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 3, 2013

The post 100 AngelList Startups To Watch In 2013: How Many Are New To You? Causecast – Complete corporate philanthropy and employee volunteering platform. Fundraise – Social fundraising. StayClassy – Online fundraising software. appeared first on ReadWrite.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2013

According to the latest 2013 Norton Report by Symantec, the number of online adults who have experienced cybercrime has decreased from 48 percent in 2012 to 37 percent this year, but the average loss per victim has skyrocketed by 75% at S$1,448 from S$826 in 2012.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 15, 2013

A bunch of the companies we’ve invested in were at CES 2013. MAKE at CES 2013: Hands on with Cubelets. Modular Robotics , the makers of Cubelets , were at the Eureka Village (where Startup America was). Related articles. Feld, Herron, and O’Driscoll Talk Startups and Investments at Eureka Park.

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Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

The full Defrag 2013 agenda is here (and it will continue to evolve) but topics will include the following: The History and Future of Calm Technology (Amber Case). The post Defrag 2013 – Year 7 appeared first on Feld Thoughts. All of which is to say, don’t delay in grabbing a spot - it will sell out. See you there!

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VC Cafe

MARCH 7, 2013

VC Cafe collated the top startup intelligence tools for 2013. VC Cafe collated the top startup intelligence tools for 2013. It used to be hard to find information about early stage startups. Team members (and their background), funding to date, metrics (not just the vanity metrics shared by management).

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