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Why You Should Put Yourself Out There and Try New Products

Both Sides of the Table

In 2006 I started using Facebook and most of my friends & colleagues thought I was strange. Ironic to be self-centered while you’re trying to offer advice to others. They thought it was like MySpace and why did I need a MySpace page? In 2008 I started VC blogging. I had blogged when I was an entrepreneur.

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Innovation in Sustainability: From Trash to Textiles

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I was intrigued when I learned about a game-changing technology in 2006: the manufacture of fabric from recycled plastic bottles. Read Monique’s advice for other entrepreneurs interested in adopting sustainable practices. . We made it a priority to implement manufacturing processes that are environmentally friendly.

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Praying to the God of Valuation

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Between 2006–2008 I sold both companies that I had started and became a VC. How’s that advice holding up? I learned to avoid unnecessary conferences, avoid non-essential costs and strive for at least a neutral EBITDA if for no other reason than nobody was interested in giving us any more money. Hey, we got to raise again next year.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

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Their first fund was a $75 million fund raised in 2006 and they very recently announced a brand new $130 million fund. Founded in October 2006 by Jonah Peretti (co-founder of Huffington Post). Founded in December 2006 in San Francisco by Farb Nivi (ex-Princeton Review/Kaplan top instructor). Tags: Start-up Advice.

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Joseph Lee, CEO of Kairous Capital, Shares His Cross-Border Investment Philosophy for the Asia Pacific Region

AsiaTechDaily

I initially worked as an analyst at a stock-broking firm until 2004 before embarking on my venture capital and private equity journey, where I made my first investments in Greater China before exiting via the London Stock Exchange later between 2005 and 2006. In short, venture capital is a long-term game, and there is no escape.

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Project Octane: Kicking Into Gear

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2006, we officially launched Punchkick Interactive. TO SUPPORT YOUR FLAT INFRASTRUCTURE, YOU INTRODUCED TWO AVENUES OF PEER ENGAGEMENT—AN ADVICE CHANNEL AND A FEEDBACK CHANNEL. ZD / “The advice channel is the single biggest component to going flat at Punchkick. It wasn’t for me. HOW HAVE THESE BEEN IMPACTFUL?

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5 top investors in Dutch startups discuss trends, hopes and 2020 opportunities

TechCrunch

Adyen launched in 2006, and in June 2018, it was listed as one of Europe’s largest tech IPOs with a value of €7 billion. What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? Booking.com started in 1996 and was later acquired by Priceline Group (now called Booking Holdings) in 2005. It has confirmed our approach.