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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our Recent Seed-Stage VC Investments

View from Seed

And since we will continue to look proactively at new seed-stage tech startups over the next few years, the question becomes: What, then, will these companies look like? The internet continues the disintermediation of content creation. Step-Function Ad Tech. Empowering Content Creators.

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What Makes an Ideal Leader in a Startup Tech Company?

ReadWriteStart

It’s arguable that some tech startups become successful simply because the idea is so unbelievably good that it’s practically fated to become a smashing success. Successful tech startups also require the right balance of funding and initial momentum. The post What Makes an Ideal Leader in a Startup Tech Company? Persuasiveness.

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Fintech Companies Redesigning The Financial World

YoungUpstarts

As an enthusiast of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and in particular the financial sector, I decided to focus and look into the list, review the fintech companies selected one by one, and understand the business models behind this industry.

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Twitter Link Roundup #149 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

How to Build Trust in a Virtual Workplace | Harvard Business Review – [link]. Why Chicago Needs to Recruit and Retain Great Tech Talent – [link]. Silicon Valley’s loosening grip: Does the road to tech’s future run through Middle America? 1 Enemy of Creativity: Fear of Failure | Harvard Business Review – [link].

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Twitter Link Roundup #60 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

The great RockMelt social disintermediation – [link]. Technology expected in homes in 10 years – Scientists unveil moving 3D holograms – [link]. Geologists And Tech Industry Leaders Fear Mineral Trade Wars Imminent – [link]. Business plans for entrepreneurs: the three ‘Rs’ – Part I – [link].

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When it Comes to Venture Capital, Do Like Warren Does

Growthink Blog

These high fees obviously eat away at returns, and more profoundly are in contrast to the “disintermediation spirit” so at the heart of modern technology investing. Little discussed in most venture fund models are the high costs of deal sourcing, diligence, and oversight.

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Angels Rush in Where VC Fear to Tread

Up and Running

The article suggests – and we agree – that angels are disintermediating traditional VCs in many cases. The article uses as an example Pasadena Angels, an angel investment club that reviews 400-600 business plans a year. They also invest lower amounts of money than traditional VCs, between $25k-$250k.