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Open Angel Forum San Fran – Team Calacanis Raises the Bar

Both Sides of the Table

Jason Calacanis started this initiative in response to the pay-to-play network of angel events that he despised. The idea of aggregation is powerful in a world where your social communications are fragmented and increasingly hard to manage. Tags: Tech Market Analysis VC Industry. The second event was in Boulder.

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“Sanzo is at its best when we serve as a bridge across cultures for both AAPI and non-AAPI.” CEO Sandro Roco on building a beverage startup, what to avoid in influencer deals, & protecting the brand.

Hunter Walker

Over the last few years he’s been a diligent company-builder, brand steward, and community leader. Watching the boom/bust cycle of DTC brands that were running on just the sugar high of venture dollars has given me even more appreciation for those who, yes, require investment capital along the way, but are playing the long game.

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9 No-Nonsense Social Media Tips Your Business Can’t Ignore

YoungUpstarts

Roles and responsibilities of team members and other parties that will manage your social media channels. Make sure your social media management team has mastered your brand’s voice. One idea for keeping social media managers on track is to have a style guide for your company. Frequency of updates.

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The Great VC Ice Age is Thawing (for now) – Part 1 of 3

Both Sides of the Table

High burn-rates fueled by over investment – One of the most damning things that happened to the start-up markets in 97-00 and 05-08 was the overfunding of technology companies. This came in part due to the huge influx of money into VC but also because hedge funds and private equity shops with no VC experience wanted part of the action.

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Developing a Social Media Marketing Strategy that Builds Loyalty and Awareness

ConversionXL

Improve retention Improve consumer perception Sentiment, testimonials, reviews, customer support and service response time, etc. Jess Ostroff, Managing Editor at Convince & Convert [via Convince & Convert ]. Naturally, what is popular will get copied in due time, which is why a differentiation strategy is critical for survival.

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EMaaS: How Email Marketing Can Be Your Agency’s Most Profitable Service

Duct Tape Marketing

Minimal Technical Costs. Email has four main technical prongs: capturing email addresses, managing lists and campaigns, “designing” your campaign, and delivering your campaign–all of which are usually included in your Email Service Provider plan. The management interface provided by most ESPs is more than adequate.

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The Power Of Play In Business Culture

Duct Tape Marketing

Key Takeaway: Finding a way to integrate fun and play at work is a powerful asset that benefits the employees and the company itself. [07:43] 07:43] Do you think there’s some resistance to the idea of play at work because it can be considered socially wrong? [08:53] Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please!