Entrepreneurs often choose the path of innovation, without realizing the kind of lifestyle that comes with it. As Read More
Today’s Investor: Tod Francis
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M&A case studies: WhatCounts’ sale process
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Five must-read articles for pitching VCs
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Ronen advises “people who should not listen”
Avner Ronen, CEO and founder of Boxee, set the tone for his talk at Vator Splash with one Read More
Too often we are so preoccupied with the destination, we forget the journey. By Unknown Read More
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Top mistakes entrepreneurs make when pitching
I spoke with Cali Tran, a principal at North Bridge Venture Partners, at the September Vator Splash event, Read More
The venture capital business is highly competitive. There is more money out there chasing good deals than most Read More
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What happens in Vegas… Compare and contrast
As one might gather from the title, I’m planning a bachelorette party in Vegas for a friend of Read More
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(Video) Kevin Hartz tips on getting funded
How do you get funded by Sequoia Capital? That was the topic of a presentation given by Kevin Read More
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Twitter CEO Dick Costolo’s lessons learned
Dick Costolo, who was just appointed Twitter CEO, stepped off the stage here at Vator Splash, where he Read More
Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, first Facebook investor, and co-founder of Founders Fund and Clarium Capital, delivered his Read More
Eventbright founder and CEO Kevin Hartz just finished his keynote address at Vator Splash, which has drawn in Read More
One of the most common criticisms of VC investors making seed investments is something that has become known Read More
Consumer Internet investing seems to have split off from traditional Venture Capital, and is creating a new category Read More
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Drew Curtis: Lessons running Fark for 11 yrs
Drew Curtis is at the helm of Fark, a news aggregation site known for clever and snarky headlines, Read More