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This Week in Venture Capital – Episode 2

Both Sides of the Table

He’s considering making me the permanent co-host so if you enjoy any of this episode or want to see me on the show on a more regular basis please Tweet @jason and let him know (he asked for direct feedback). That said, the founder is Stewart Butterfield , who co-founded Flickr. How do founder get “liquidity&# (e.g.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To build a community. I wanted to be a part of a community of consultants that would provide me with the opportunity to build relationships with other practitioners, share lessons learned, and periodically collaborate. Photo Credit: Will Bachman.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

My co-founder and I started our labor-only moving company as the first movers ourselves. We want to leave an impact on the communities we operate in and the employees on our team, so we even offer them networking and internship opportunities. Thanks to Tom Mumford, Undergrads LLC ! #5- 6- To give back to the community.

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30 Entrepreneur Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Scott Hasting, BetWorthy LLC ! #7- Since my co-founders and I haven't agreed on the company name yet, we decided to post in one of the Business Naming Facebook groups that we joined. My wife and I co-founded our Web development and digital marketing agency atCommunications, LLC in 1999.

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11 apps to promote healthy lifestyles among employees

The Next Web

Nearly 300 people are using them, and they’re part of the same online community, which allows everyone to see each other’s activity. Praetor Global LLC. My co-founder and I have been friends since grade school and have been competitive with each other at everything including our fitness. 5×5 Strong Lifts.

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24 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

Listing the co-founders initials and adding Realty would project the same old. I chose DevBev Co. Thanks to Devin Beverage, DevBev Co. ! #6- My co-founder and I came up with our company name by getting really drunk one night. Thanks to Zach Messler, 26th Letter LLC ! #11- 6- Whilst very drunk.

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26 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Jill Caren, 2 Dogs Media LLC ! #4- 5-My co-founders’ wife came up with it. As much as I would like to take credit for the name it was my co-founders’ wife that thought of it. The thoughts were LI Shades Co, Island Shades, things like that. Thanks to Richa Bansal, Pinkcareers LLC ! #17-

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