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What I did on my summer vacation: The First LP Close ($3.5mm) of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures

This is going to be BIG.

A significant amount also came from KEC holdings, a NJ based family office led by Jeff Citron, who is known for using technology to disrupt a number of industries. That product isn't money--it's their time, attention, sound advice and network. The company makes direct and indirect investments across a broad spectrum of asset classes.

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Why “The Culture of Failure” is Imperative to Startup Communities

Both Sides of the Table

46:00 Do you believe that most of the disruption over the last few years has some from Elon Musk and Sebastian Thrun? 1:10:00 Niche services and when they have a place in the startup ecosystem. 41:00 Do you think that sometimes the businesses that come out of YC are not fully baked?

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

Both Sides of the Table

I’m inspired by the enthusiasm of the young, emerging startup ecosystem that is here. I was meeting with a first-time CEO of a very promising young startup recently and offering my advice on what his priorities should be. I’m looking to turn dots into lines over time. No Dave S. =

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Revolutionizing the Aviation Supply Chain: An Interview with Tia (Tulika) Dayal Considine, Founder…

Jason Malki

Every day, Im surrounded by a passionate team that shares a common vision of disrupting an industry. If you had to share, words of wisdom, with a Founder whos about to start their own startup, what would theybe? Starting a startup is a thrilling but challenging journey. Thank you so much for joiningus!

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TechCrunch Live is going to Boston, and you’re invited!

TechCrunch

Boston has long been one of the most important startup ecosystems in the United States. Apply to participate below: Are you the founder of an established Boston-area startup and want to participate in the pitch off? Click here for the Startup Battlefield application. Register to ask questions. Greg Darcon, a Partner at.406

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5 Reasons you should attend TC Early Stage 2021 in April

TechCrunch

You’ll learn from subject-matter experts, across the startup ecosystem, ready to help you avoid costly missteps. Attendees say: “Early Stage 2020 provided a rich, bootcamp experience with premier founders, VCs and startup community experts. . Jessica McLean, Director of Marketing and Communications, Infinite-Compute.

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Top Detroit Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2022

StartupNation

Grand Circus continues to be one of the central players in the Detroit startup ecosystem, empowering people to enter the field of tech who might not otherwise have the opportunity. ToDoolie is a Detroit-based startup whose app allows homeowners to hire in local young people for help around the house. Apply now to Grand Circus.

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