Tag Archives: Silicon Valley

The 10 Top Celebrity Startup Investors

The 10 Top Celebrity Startup Investors
The 10 Top Celebrity Startup Investors Ashton Kutcher, MC Hammer, and Madonna prove that celebrities have more to offer businesses than just endorsements. Some provide valuable startup capital and sage advice. By Laura Montini, February 2017 <Article Source> Big Moves Given that America's entertainment and tech capitals are located in the same state, it's no wonder that…
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2017 will be a strong year for venture capital

2017 will be a strong year for venture capital
What does my crystal ball say about the outlook for venture capital in 2017? The building blocks of a better year are in place. Many venture capital firms are flush with cash, startup valuations have become more reasonable, technology industry M&A is robust and the technology IPO market is improving. Moreover, the obsession of funding unicorns at almost any price — and at the expense of smaller startups — has materially waned. All good news.
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Israeli Start-up Marketing Weekly Review 200

Israeli Start-up Marketing Weekly Review 200
Israeli Start-up Marketing Weekly Review 22.12.2016 - 28.12.2016 Every week Gaia-VSM collects the most relevant, interesting and practical information on marketing for entrepreneurs, to promote the knowledge of the hottest trends, to analyze relevant studies and more. The topics include building a winning marketing strategy, news from the  entrepreneurial world, how to find the right target…
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The History of Lean Planning

The History of Lean Planning
Lean Planning is a concept that we introduced back in 2012 as an evolution in business planning. The traditional business plan just wasn’t fitting the needs of modern, fast-moving companies and it was time to bring more of a scientific approach to business planning.
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Top 8 cities for entrepreneurs around the world #Infographic

Top 8 cities for entrepreneurs around the world #Infographic
With the rapid advancement of the tech industry and digital industries it has never been easier to start a new business. Government around the world have taken note of the economic gain for supporting startup companies, with many offering grands, tax breaks and incentives to boost the appeal of their local areas as great start up cities.
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SILICON VALLEY GIANTS’ SECRETS TO SUCCESS #INFOGRAPHIC

SILICON VALLEY GIANTS’ SECRETS TO SUCCESS #INFOGRAPHIC
SILICON VALLEY GIANTS’ SECRETS TO SUCCESS #INFOGRAPHIC By whoishostingthis, September 2016 <Article Source> What’s the best way to become a billionaire in the 21st century? Start a tech company in Silicon Valley, of course! Actually, it turns out that entrepreneurship is an unlikely road to riches for most. With famous Silicon Valley successes like Bill Gates and…
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5 Startup Origin Stories That Aren’t Totally True

5 Startup Origin Stories That Aren’t Totally True
5 Startup Origin Stories That Aren't Totally True By Jason Fell, March 2016 <Article Source> Don't believe everything you hear. In his Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) this week, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak noted, again, that the tech behemoth’s startup story was maybe, slightly, a little untrue. Here’s the much-publicized version: Apple was hatched and incubated…
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The 10 Best Cities to Start a Business in 2016

The 10 Best Cities to Start a Business in 2016
The 10 Best Cities to Start a Business in 2016 New research suggests that the Midwest is a thriving startup ecosystem, as California grows increasingly cost-prohibitive for new companies. By Zoë Henry, May 2016, <Article Source> If you're looking to start a small business, there's a case to be made for moving to Sioux Falls, S. Dak., instead…
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THESE 3 ENTREPRENEURS STARTED COMPANIES TO HELP THEIR GRANDPARENTS

      THESE 3 ENTREPRENEURS STARTED COMPANIES TO HELP THEIR GRANDPARENTS SILICON VALLEY ISN'T QUITE AS "YOUTH-CENTRIC" AS YOU MIGHT THINK.   By Christina Farr, December 2015   Kai Stinchcombe’s grandmother Ruth got swindled out of $40,000 of her savings through credit card scams.   Ruth, a retired schoolteacher who suffered from dementia, was…
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How I Built a Startup While Traveling to 20 Countries

          How I Built a Startup While Traveling to 20 Countries   By Jay Meistrich, January 2015     One year ago, I left San Francisco, sold and gave away everything I owned, and moved into a 40-liter backpack.   I traveled to 45 cities in 20 countries, three Disneylands, and one…
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Here’s How Startups Actually Start Up

          Here’s How Startups Actually Start Up   By John Patrick Pullen, August 2015   Explained in plain English   There’s a sucker born every day — or so they say. But the way startup fever has been spreading across the land, it almost feels more like there’s a Zuckerberg being…
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