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Inventing Venture Capital
A new documentary film takes a look at the lives of the original rat pack of venture capitalists including Tom Perkins, Arthur Rock, and Don Valentine. Read more
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South America's Silicon Valley?
To spur innovation, Chile is offering American start-ups $40,000 in seed funding. Read more
"American Idol" for Start-ups?
Think your idea could win the attention of the Boulder, Colorado, mentoring program? Co-founder Brad Feld has something to say about that. Read more
Recent Venture Capital Articles
Will Your E-Commerce Company Make It? How to Tell
How can you tell if your e-commerce company is going to grow or fall flat on its face? These three measurements hold the key. Read more
6 Secrets to a Successful Start-up
How do you know if your company will succeed? Venture capitalists give their perspectives on traits that define the best start-ups. Read more
3 Numbers All Entrepreneurs Should Know
In the early days of a startup, it can be tough to find good data to help with decision-making. Put a priority on these three numbers, and you'll be fine. Read more
Why L.A.'s Start-up Scene Beats All Others
A five-time entrepreneur makes the case for launching a company in Silicon Beach. He's not the only fan. Read more
What To Ask the Person in the Mirror
Harvard Business School professor Robert S. Kaplan explains his questions for effective leadership, and identifying the impact you want to make. Watch video
Looking To Raise Capital?
Pravina Raghavan, New York District Director of the Small Business Administration, recommends you take advantage of free resources. Watch video
VCs Are Not Your Friends
If you're lucky, your investors will be likable and helpful, too. But their loyalties never lie with you. Read more
How to Judge a New Venture in 15 Seconds Flat
I ask one question to determine whether a new company has a future. The 15-second answer tells me all I need to know Read more
Can a Smartphone-Based Ultrasound Raise $4 Million?
Elevator Pitch: Mobisante created a hand-held, affordable, cloud-based ultrasound system. Will it be able to raise the money it wants to develop a tablet-bas... Read more
10 Lies Never to Tell Investors
All the confidence in the world won't convince a VC these statements are true. Here's why these 10 fibs hurt you -- and what to say instead. Read more
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