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Tag Archives: TechStars
The value of startup anti-patterns
The TechStars Boston spring startups are looking very promising. At the mentors dinner tonight I had conversations with several of the companies and a common question came up: “What makes startups succeed?” My usual answer to this question is along … Continue reading
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Tagged angel investing, business, startup anti-patterns, startups, technology, TechStars
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Startup Weekend Rocks
Startup Weekend has become a real force for fostering entrepreneurship. I had the pleasure of speaking at the BostonEDU Startup Weekend kick-off yesterday. Some of the ideas were impressive and I do expect to see a couple of interesting companies … Continue reading
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Tagged entrepreneurship, startup bootcamp, startup ideas, Startup Weekend, startups, TechStars
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TechStars in Boston
Got my table at the TechStars digs this afternoon. Guess I’m the first mentor to claim a spot. Place has the right vibe–kudos to Shawn Broderick.
TechStars deadline approaching
I joined TechStars as a mentor recently. We are rapidly approaching the application deadline, which is this Saturday March 21st at midnight. Help spread the word to entrepreneurs and startups who you think might benefit from a startup bootcamp. .
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