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This Week in VC Episode 6 with @Jason Calacanis: Best One Yet

Both Sides of the Table

What are “Reg D” filings with the SEC and why does this make it harder to stay in stealth mode? Often times when companies raise “bridge” financing (this is money from internal investors. But when the finally convert the debt to equity the round gets filed with the SEC and thus journalists often pick up on it.

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FinTech Innovation Lab Launch Event – June 2, 2011

David Teten

Very enthusiastic about the potential for the NY tech ecosystem, leveraging our strength in finance. The trick is delivering business insights over this channel: use social networks to support relationship management. BROWN: Impersonation on social networks is a big problem. Introductory remarks. Maria Gotsch.

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ProfessorVC: Crowdfunding - Good Idea or Really, Really Stupid.

Professor VC

These investments would be exempt from registration under the 1933 SEC Act. There is a reason the SEC exists. I cant remember if the SEC was one of the government agencies that Rick Perry wants to get rid of (but neither can he ), but it seems like this is the exact type of investor that the SEC was set up to protect.

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House Passes Crowdfunding Bill: FAQ’s for Entrepreneurs

Scott Edward Walker

House of Representatives passed a crowdfunding bill that will allow startups to offer and sell securities via crowdfunding sites and social networking sites. As the term suggests, crowdfunding is funding from a crowd of people — that is, many people provide small amounts of money to finance something. What is Crowdfunding?

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Episode 50: Video Content and Profitability with Seth David

Mike Michalowicz

Seth makes extensive use of social networking tools, and web videos to maximize the impact of his training. Seth’s role there was to perform audits; prepare tax returns for Corporations, S-Corps, LLC’s, Partnerships; and bankruptcy compilation work for SEC reporting and litigation. Nerd Enterprises, Inc.

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This Week in Venture Capital – Episode 3

Both Sides of the Table

.&# P2P lending networks are revived and brought it a whopping $40 million in investments announced recently. This is interesting because just 2 years ago many of these businesses were shut down by the SEC. Increasing this is also migrating to social network messaging but email is still king. Enter Xobni.

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ProfessorVC: What does it take to be an Angel Investor?

Professor VC

To the SEC, it means that you are an accredited investor and To the man (or woman) on the street, a minimum qualification would seem to be an interest and ability to invest in early stage ventures. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? ProfessorVC. The last blogger in Silicon Valley.