Version One Ventures

JULY 20, 2017

million seed round, we’re looking back at our journey with founders Mike Murchison and David Hariri. Just after closing Fund II in October 2014, Boris took a trip to Toronto. Some might wonder if it’s possible to pivot from a social network to a SaaS company. Ada reduces the time spent on repetitive questions by 70 percent.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 25, 2022

Paul is the founder and CEO of Marketing AI Institute, and the founder of PR 20/20, HubSpot’s first partner agency. He is the author of The Marketing Performance Blueprint (Wiley, 2014) and The Marketing Agency Blueprint (Wiley, 2012); and the creator of the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON). So Paul, welcome back.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

” in 2014 the data seems pretty conclusive because LA has now become the fastest growing tech startup region by numbers of companies being started and those of us here have noticed this pace accelerating. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 11, 2016

How to recognize when it’s time to pull the plug on your startup idea, and why founders can’t operate afford to operate in a vacuum were the focus on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. Dan Miller , co-founder of Level Therapy , provider of mobile therapy sessions. Dan Miller. Brian Zuercher.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Starting out, you can’t hit every network and outlet full-force. Initially, your staff (even if that’s just you and a co-founder) will be your greatest asset in locating and connecting with your audience. Prioritize social networks. Find where people discuss what you do – and voice the problems you solve.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Jeremy Goldman is the founder of Firebrand Group and the author of the book GoingSocial. I thought it might be nice to turn to my network of authors, strategists, social media executives, and entrepreneurs and ask them one question: “What is one prediction you’re seeing others make for 2014 that you just flat-out disagree with?”.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

I started Good Dog Labs in early 2014 and a year later I officially became a co-founder with the on-boarding of my brother Dino in 2015. I am bringing both my personal and professional networks to share back to our Texas friends. I want to make sure more people like me find opportunity in Texas and don’t leave.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The strength of the Endeavor Miami program lies in its high quality advisor and mentor network that provides critical links to customer markets for the Entreprenueurs. Entrepreneurs can tap these networks with a simple phone call. The Endeavor network provided Brian access to several high-quality enterprise connections.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Earlier this month, I asked members of the Young Entrepreneur Council about the top events for founders in 2014. We asked 20 women of YEC the following question: What is one must-attend conference or event you’re looking forward to in 2014, and why? Kelsey Meyer , Influence & Co. . Empact Showcase 2014.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Airbnb founders Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia had difficulty securing funding, so they launched a mini project to build some funds and catch investors' attention. Using this capital , the founders launched and enjoyed exponential growth in their first year, with 10K users and thousands of listings. Photo Credit: Jack Underwood.

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Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Scott Spiro is founder and President of Computer Solutions Group, Inc (CSG), and author of the book “Hassle Free Computer Support”. Tony Lillios is a serial entrepreneur and most notably a co-founder of Speck Products, the protective case maker for mobile products, which was acquired by Samsonite in 2014. Our Guests.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

MAY 27, 2014

DevDigital began as company that bought used Internet network assets, such as routers and switches, from distressed companies at a steep discount. The company would refurbish this hardware and resell it to small independent network companies. Eventually the company moved into the actual operation of digital networks.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

GrowthHackers founder and former Head of Growth at Dropbox, Sean Ellis , coined the term: “A growth hacker is a person whose true north is growth. In his course on Growth Mindset (part of CXL’s Growth Marketing Minidegree ), WeTheFuture.org founder John McBride describes three key components of a successful growth marketer: 1.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of VC funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. Boulder, CO. Foundry Group’s founder Brad Feld noted : Entrepreneurs here use a ‘give before you get’ mentality.

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Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 3, 2019

We loved the founders, but didn’t have much conviction around the scalability of a browser plug-in and the fact that this was a bridge round. Ryan and his co-founders proved us wrong big time and built one of the largest social media management companies. We met Sonder’s founder Francis Davidson many times between 2014 and 2016.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

View this post on Instagram Watch our detachable soles being made near Milan #mahabis #soles #shoes #factory #milan #italy #videooftheday #instadaily #ig #sneakers #kicks #design #fashion #yellow A post shared by mahabis (@mahabis) on Apr 10, 2014 at 5:53am PDT. Hugo Woodhead is the founder of Pilcro , which sells brand management software.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 19, 2023

He co-founded Work Better Now in 2018 and currently serves as the chairman. Previously, Rob was the founder and publisher of The New York Enterprise Report, a media company that served small and midsize businesses. He co-founded Work Better Now in 2018 and currently serves as the chairman. This is John Janstsch.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 31, 2014

Yoav Vilner is the CEO and co-founder of Ranky.co , a growth hacking and online marketing team. Fast forward to 2014. So, what SHOULD you do in 2014? By now you must have realized what’s WRONG, now is the fun part; here’s what’s going to work in 2014 and even after the next Google update.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2014

According to the Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Confidence Index® for the First Quarter 2014, the Q1 increase marks seven consecutive quarters of positive sentiment among Silicon Valley venture capitalists. The significant findings include the following: Founders need to live in the right place. No surprises here.

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JANUARY 9, 2014

No clear vision or purpose This should be the starting point for any startup founder, but it’s often overlooked. Whilst the tide is turning, there’s still a need to educate startup founders about the competitive advantage well-designed products and services can bring. Quote from John Wilshire, Artefact Cards 4.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 15, 2023

She is the founder of Sleek Marketing, which offers hands-on education on digital marketing in the Boston area. It's brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. If you want to find out more about me, you can go to my, the website of the agency that I founded here in Boston in 2014. We are in our ninth year in going strong.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. Foundry Group’s founder Brad Feld noted : Entrepreneurs here use a ‘give before you get’ mentality. Silicon Valley has dominated the U.S.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Dan is the Co-founder and president of Podcast Movement, the world’s largest conference and trade show for the podcast industry. John Jantsch (00:00): This episode of the duct tape marketing podcast is brought to you by the Salesman Podcast, hosted by will Barron brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network. powered by.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Answering questions on behalf of the Dashtag is Dirk van den Berg , the CMO and co-founder of this startup. The first idea started at the end of 2014, but we incorporated DashTag in October 2015. The diversity, the innovation and the network are just few of the many aspects that inspired us to apply. We’ve got students!

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Smith of the Washington Post described 2014 as a good year for book lovers, they probably weren’t referring to texts of the business variety. From networking like hell to harnessing available digital tools, the inspiration for each principle comes from Simmons’ own field-tested triumphs and failures. When Ron Charles and Timothy R.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2014

Network with potential cofounders and strategic partners. New products emerge, as diverse as networked-art installations, Internet-of-Things innovations, and many other hybrid software-hardware solutions. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 6/13/2014. Have you tried it yet?

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SiliconHills

AUGUST 16, 2019

Thirteen years ago, four tech workers in Austin founded Spiceworks, a social network for IT professionals. That company grew to employ 450 people and it also raised $11 million in venture capital funding including $57 million from Goldman Sachs in 2014.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

For much of 2014 and 2015, I banged my head against a plane window flying back and forth between Austin and Silicon Valley while trying to raise institutional VC money for Localeur. Those were CEOs of public companies and founders or executives of some of the fastest-growing and most successful tech companies in Austin and tech.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 3, 2014

In 2014, LinkedIn determined that the most in-demand startups for engineers are: Lytro (“The first high-end camera that lets you capture and harness the power of light field”). Big Switch Networks, which appears to be doing quite well even without either distinction. And, After The Honeymoon. ” Theranos (4.1

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2014

2014 and the Future of Social Media, Through the Eyes of Buffer written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing Enjoy this guest post from Leo Widrich COO at Buffer. 2014 is going to be a huge year for social media. Pictures will continue to be hugely valuable.

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The Next Web

MARCH 2, 2014

There are opportunities to get a feel for running a team, validating an idea, choosing co-founders. Sure, you can increase your luck by growing a network of great people and constantly learning skills. Even the Netherlands is catching up, with FailCon NL taking place this week on March 4th, 2014 in Amsterdam.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 11, 2023

It's brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. 12:59): And he was a founder, an amazing guy. But I assume by the time this airs or sometime thereafter, the network will be announced. And so the word boat is a little bit different than used in a military context.

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Gust

OCTOBER 12, 2014

According to the Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Confidence Index® for the First Quarter 2014, the Q1 increase marks seven consecutive quarters of positive sentiment among Silicon Valley venture capitalists. The significant findings include the following: Founders need to live in the right place. No surprises here.

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Since I first wrote about the Golden Age in 2014, valuations for tech companies have only increased?—?rather I was happy to do my part and present on fundraising both Monday at Austin Ventures as well as Tuesday along with panelists from CTAN (the Central Texas Angel Network). rather dramatically. in the long-run, I say!?—?success

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Extend your networking into peer interest groups outside your school. Peers won’t be able to help you much in finding external investors, co-founders with prior experience and industry connections for distribution and marketing. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 11/07/2014.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

by Alon Alroy, co-founder and CMO of Bizzabo . GigaOM Structure aims tackle the challenge of understanding how to architect data centers, networks and applications along with the big questions emerging in computing and IT. Below, we at Bizzabo have compiled a list of the 20 upcoming US tech conferences you must attend.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel, PhD, explained more about how UbiGro works. I pitched at ArcView (cannabis investor network) recently in Santa Monica. Previously, I went through the Keiretsu Forum (largest angel investor network). What is your competitive advantage? Our materials are very special, and hard to make.

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