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Startups Need the Eight P’s for Successful Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

There is no product idea good enough to overcome bad partners. Bockerstette, now living in Phoenix, Arizona, an active investor, business advisor, and a founding member of the Main Street Venture Fund. So, if you want to attract a trophy investor, first do your homework and hone your skills on these eight P’s.

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Taking Other People’s Money Changes Your Life

Startup Professionals Musings

Moral: Before you decide that it’s absolutely necessary to take outside investment, explore all the possible ways you can partner, outsource, affiliate, collaborate, or…heaven forbid, get customers. Today’s article is presented by the founder of Stealthmode Partners in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Will Work for Equity - Investing in Clients - Arizona Bay

www.inc.com

Why Arizona Bay started taking stock from its customers instead of cash. Last spring, Dave Graham , founder of software consulting firm Arizona Bay, learned that a major client, Jumpstart Automotive Media, had been acquired for more than $80 million. But that hasnt deterred outfits like Arizona Bay. The 2011 Inc. 500|5000 List.

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

Both Sides of the Table

I know it’s not single-handed as he has both fantastic partners at Foundry Group and many other community leaders. But as I look at the GRP Partners returns we’ve made a lot of money investing in companies in New York, Chicago, Baltimore, Las Vegas, Arizona and Seattle. My recipe for Seattle or your community: 1.

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How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology

David Teten

With a unique vision for starting and successfully managing innovative companies, he is the Managing Partner of Social Leverage, a holding company that invests in early stage web businesses. Mr. Lindzon received an MBA at Arizona State University and an MIM from The American Graduate School of International Management.

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7 Ways Academic Connections Can Assist A New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Look for special programs for entrepreneurs, like the Arizona State University Furnace Technology Transfer Accelerator program that I am familiar with, available to non-students. If you need experienced partners and vendors, the best professors and entrepreneurship staff will have the contacts you need in the local business community.

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Argona Partner's CEO, Jeremy Imlach's Entrepreneur Story

Argona

Get to know Argona Partners CEO, Jeremy Imlach better, as he was featured in the Entrepreneur Story series on Go Solo. " I have also participated as a Masters's Program coach & judge through the Eller College of Management business school at the University of Arizona. " My name is Jeremy Imlach.

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