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Every Top 10 List Deserves a Few Cautions

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Martin Zwilling’s recent post discussing “10 Clues That It May Be Time To Start Your Own Business”  is only partly useful.  It provides a checklist of feelings or observations that, if you experience them, may help you recognize that you … Continue reading →

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We Better Define Success Before Declaring It

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Ten years ago, in my office, I was fortunate to have observed an “A-HA!” moment that pops back into my head more than once in a while.  In my office was a very well known and successful venture capitalist and … Continue reading →

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Don’t Bring Me Angel Investors…Bring Me Hero Investors

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

There is trouble in the town! In case you haven’t seen the headlines, let me deliver some bad news to you. You’re not going to like it, but it’s time you hear it too. The United States is no longer great … Continue reading →

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VentureTips…What Jim Riggleman Can Teach Us About Negotiating

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Last week’s post at VentureHacks on negotiating terms in a capital raising effort provided an excellent context for evaluating the decision later in the week by Washington Nationals manager, Jim Riggleman, to retire. The post by VentureHacks talks about utlizing leverage … Continue reading →

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VentureTips…Advice for those who Venture (3)

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

A couple of weeks ago LinkedIn co-founder, Reid Hoffman, posted his Top 10 Entrepreneurship Rules for Building Massive Companies.  Most of them were pretty good rules, even for building moderately massive companies.  Often “Ten Rules” lists are difficult to assemble … Continue reading →

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SBIR/STTR…Defense of a Government Acronym (part 1)

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Many of you may not be familiar with SBIR/STTR.  The quickest explanation is that there are two ways that your federal government invests in advanced technology.  One way they do so is by owning their own laboratories.  The National Renewable … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Pitch…

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

All good advice.  Read the article and feel free to comment if you disagree with an item or have a question! http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/03/21/2122537/the-power-of-the-pitch-advice.html

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It’s Not Where You’ve Been, But Where You’re Goin’.

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

One particular line in Vivek’s excellent article rang true for me reagarding the immigration policy in place currently.  “These workers can’t start companies, justify buying houses, or grow deep roots in their communities.”  As a person who has worked with … Continue reading →

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