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  • Dec
    13
    2011
    Why Tech Start-Ups are Staying in Philly
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    Posted by Shannon Lee, Dec 13, 2011.
    From the RJMetrics blog - find out why this start-up turned down offers that involved moving their company to New York or Silicon Valley and is instead "doubling-down on Philadelphia". Read the entry here: http://info.rjmetrics.com/blog/bid/50397/Why-Our-Startup-is-Doubling-Down-on-Philadelphia
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  • Aug
    22
    2011
    Recent Exit Trends of Venture Backed Companies
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    Posted by Shannon Lee, Aug 22, 2011.
    The net return on venture investing tends to cluster in the bi-modal distribution, i.e. a substantial, or poor return. SVB Analytics has put together an eye-opening report on venture-backed company exits. The data is broken down by several industry types - software, hardware, biopharmaceuticals and medical devices/equipment. While there are a variety of takeaways, it does re-emphasize the relative difficulty in attaining "successful exits" (as defined separately by industry), exit prices...
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  • Aug
    22
    2011
    The Best Way to Angel Invest $1,000,000
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    Posted by Shannon Lee, Aug 22, 2011.
    There are many approaches to investing a million dollars. It isn't an easy decision determining which to take, especially after working tirelessly to make your own money to invest. Christopher Combs decided to pose the question on Quora, received some great tips, and has shared a possible approach on his blog here.
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  • Dec
    08
    2010
    Valuing Your Value Proposition
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    Posted by Sasan Choobineh, Dec 08, 2010.
    While it may seem like common sense to do so, many entrepreneurs do not seem to understand the importance of forming a clear and thoughtful value proposition. What is a value proposition? What elements should be included in your value proposition in order to attract angel investors? Find out more about about what is deemed to be a "primary foundation characteristic" of any fledgeling business here.
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  • Nov
    05
    2010
    Obtaining Funding with 5 Magic Slides
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    Posted by Sasan Choobineh, Nov 05, 2010.
    Are you an entrepreneur desperately trying to catch an investor's eye? As Socialcast founder Tim Young asserts, the age-old mantra holds true: the simpler, the better. In your company's initial presentation, concision is key. Read here to learn how 5 magic slides can propel your company to super-stardom.
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  • Jul
    23
    2010
    Anatomy of the 10-Minute Pitch
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    Posted by Kevin Chu, Jul 23, 2010.
    The Anatomy of the 10-Minute Pitch is an excellent resource for entrepreneurs who are in the process of preparing for a pitch. It outlines and explains all of the important elements that need to be covered in a pitch to investors, and also breaks down the amount of time that should be allocated to each component. Direct and concise, this article put together by the Alliance of Angels (AoA) is a must-read for all up and coming entrepreneurs. 
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  • Apr
    18
    2010
    Why Every Startup Should Make A Business MODEL Before Wasting Time On A Business PLAN
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    Posted by Ellen Weber, Apr 18, 2010.
      Serial entrepreneur Steve Blank has an excellent post on his blog about the value of business models vs. business plans. He points out the ultimate benefit of making a dynamic business model: being able test your assumptions before you waste time crafting a plan that might not actually work. Blank compares two early-stage startups: one that had spent the last 3 months researching and writing up their business plan -- while the other spent their 3 months building and testing...
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