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Diverse Lead Firms

Austin Startup

645 Ventures 645 Ventures makes deeply-researched investments in institutional Seed to Series A rounds for exceptional companies who demonstrate stellar early results in the areas of market validation, product differentiation, team strength, and brand narrative. These sectors generally leverage the Internet or software in a fundamental way.

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The Seven Deadly Sins Of Digital User Experience

YoungUpstarts

While it’s perfectly acceptable to be influenced by others, find your own groove, differentiate your experience from competitors and use what you’ve seen as inspiration to push boundaries and innovate. Influence from others can result in poor user experiences when applied to your own design challenge.

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15 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

The name, Saranap dates back over 100 years when a commuter train cut across California, connecting Oakland to Sacramento. As a small business startup back in 2008, we knew we needed a name that stood out, to differentiate ourselves. Thanks to John Knolle, Saranap Wealth Advisors, LLC. #15 15 – My First Red Shoes.

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