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For Many New Ventures, Location Is The Key To Success

Startup Professionals Musings

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. But this measurable difference in outcomes, however significant, is not stopping aspiring entrepreneurs from building businesses where they live today.

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Startup Location Is Still A Critical Success Factor

Startup Professionals Musings

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. But this measurable difference in outcomes, however significant, is not stopping aspiring entrepreneurs from building businesses where they live today.

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GRP Announces $200 Million Fund. Rebrands as Upfront Ventures

Both Sides of the Table

Wouldn’t we be a bit hypocritical if we talked with entrepreneurs about innovation and change but we weren’t willing to take it on ourselves? Why should investors know all the tricks of the trade while first-time entrepreneurs operated at a disadvantage? What’s up with that?

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When Planning A Startup, A Top Priority Is Location

Startup Professionals Musings

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. But this measurable difference in outcomes, however significant, is not stopping aspiring entrepreneurs from building businesses where they live today.

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Upfront Ventures Raised New $280 Million Fund

Both Sides of the Table

Given where most deals are this has historically meant NYC and San Francisco but over the years we’ve had big successes in Chicago, Baltimore, Las Vegas and London so we’re open to just finding the best deals. Just like with entrepreneurs – you know that raising money is just the start.

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Here’s How to Cancel a Meeting the Right Way

Both Sides of the Table

A couple of years ago an entrepreneur had requested a meeting with me to present his business. “As an entrepreneur myself I COMPLETELY understand that you wouldn’t pass up on the impromptu and opportunistic chance to meet somebody so important to your business. Their plane had to land in Las Vegas unexpectedly to refuel.

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HealthDataInsights Sells for $400 Million. Big Win for GRP Partners.

Both Sides of the Table

HDI is based in Las Vegas. Our other big wins came from Chicago (Ulta & Envestnet), Baltimore (BillMeLater), New York (DealerTrack) & LA (TrueCar). Women Entrepreneurs. These are industries in which our partners have focused for the past 15-20 years. And we’re not restricted to territories.

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