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How National and Local Government Can Promote Entrepreneurship

 

I’ve recently met with several universities, nonprofits, and government employees who’ve all asked the same question: how can we promote entrepreneurship?  Just like me, they’re distressed about the poor economy and jobs situation, which contrasts dramatically with the growth and tight labor market in the technology ecosystem.  They’re concerned with this issue at Read More...

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On February 2nd, 2012

Funding Post Feb. 7, 2012

 

The New York Fundingpost VC and Angel Showcase will be next Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. ff Venture Capital will be there.

37 VC Funds & Angel Groups will be exhibiting their firms during a cocktail party setting from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. The event is sponsored by Credit Suisse, WeiserMazars, Morgan Lewis and SocialRadius. More information, a list Read More...

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On January 31st, 2012

Ultra Light Startups Investor Feedback Forum, Feb. 9

I hope you can join us for the Ultra Light Startups Investor Feedback Forum and Pitch Showdown, Thursday, February 9 (6:30pm EST)

Pizza/soda provided for all attendees.  Pitching includes Gust (formerly Angelsoft) application and pitch coaching from Mac Lipscomb

Panelists (alphabetic order)

Steve Brotman (@stevebrotman) Managing Partner and Founder at Silicon Alley Venture Partners
Charlie Kemper (@ckemper) Partner at Revel Partners Read More...

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On January 31st, 2012

Best Job Boards for Recruiting Startup Engineers

 
 
One of our portfolio companies asked me this week, “Do you all have a list of job boards your portfolio companies have had great success with in recruiting high quality engineers?”
 
The unemployment rate for quality computer scientists/engineers in the major cities right now is zero; everyone who’s not pursuing his/her own startup can easily get Read More...

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On January 19th, 2012

Founder Institute Startup Fundraising Hacks

 
 
The Founder Institute recently posted a video from a talk I gave a little while ago on Startup Fundraising Hacks. Although my focus in this talk is raising capital, the ideas and technologies I discuss will also help you in recruiting star developers, sales, and even dating. The talk is dated in one Read More...

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On January 12th, 2012