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Why a Company Can’t “Be More Like a Startup”

Steve Blank

If they select a business model that targets industry incumbents, they don’t have to worry about upsetting existing customers, partners or distribution channels. Existing companies also use network effects of monopolies/duopolies, distribution channel kickbacks, etc., to stifle competition.). What can a company do?

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

Both Sides of the Table

We also talked about the emergence of New York City as the “hot” new area of entrepreneurship, VC and innovation driven by the quantification of the online advertising industry. But having different funds available for different stages of one’s company is actually a really good thing. Time will tell.

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The Future Of Retail And America In The Post-COVID World

YoungUpstarts

In particular, we think the post-COVID world will see a permanent shift in the way people shop for groceries, personal goods, and other essentials; the retailers that provide a tech-enabled, multi-channel approach will gain a larger share. Marketing campaigns that celebrate family togetherness will resonate.

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FinTech Innovation Lab Launch Event – June 2, 2011

David Teten

The new FinTech Innovation Lab , an annual program run by the New York City Investment Fund and Accenture, had their launch event on Thursday night. “Everyone is bringing them in nowadays” BROWN: Mobile is a delivery channel for capability. FRIED: I look forward to Google Wallet simplifying my life.

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Announcing First Round’s Investment in GroupMe

This is going to be BIG.

He introduced himself and we kept in touch through all the various social media channels—until I heard he was leaving Gilt. They’ve met some great developer hires and are cranking away to launch new features for the TechCrunch Disrupt in SF—quite fitting given where they started.

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Funding Sources for Your Nonprofit

Up and Running

Funding sources vary from organization to organization, and many nonprofits have multiple channels they actively collect revenue from. That said, many organizations do collect at least a part of their budget from this channel. Supporters participate in a fundraiser for AIDS-related causes in New York City.

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How To Create Buzz Around Your Startup

David Teten

I’ve donated lunch with me to some charities via this channel. Each year, 20-30 “rising star” entrepreneurs from New York City and around the world are selected through a competitive nomination process. x% of sales made today will be donated to __).

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