Beyond Silicon Valley: Startup Hubs Around the World
When you think of a startup hub, you probably first think of Silicon Valley. And no wonder – the area has long been considered a leader…
Bill Clark
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Trends We Saw at Techstars Austin Demo Day
We at MicroVentures were honored to attend the Techstars Austin Demo Day this year. Founded in 2007, Techstars operates accelerator programs in cities across the U.S.…
Tyler Gray
Our Favorite People to Follow on Twitter
Twitter is one of the best social media sites for joining a conversation and one of the easiest ways to stay abreast of world events in…
Bill Clark
How accurate is Shark Tank, really?
With ABC’s television series Shark Tank came a surge of everyday people interested in investing in startups. While Shark Tank is certainly a unique syndicated show,…
Bill Clark
Equity Crowdfunding Regulations: Title III
In our fourth and final post on equity crowdfunding regulations, we’re discussing Title III of the JOBS Act, which went into effect on May 16, 2016.…
Bill Clark
Equity Crowdfunding Regulations: Title IV Reg A+
To continue our series on the four options for equity crowdfunding, today we’ll be reviewing crowdfunding under Title IV Reg A+. The SEC has stated that…
Bill Clark
Analyzing a Startup – Part III: The Value Proposition
Understanding a company’s value proposition is understanding its purpose. Why does it do what it does? What makes its solution unique? Who does it serve? In one…
Bill Clark
Analyzing a Startup – Part II: The Market
Marc Andreeson—entrepreneur and investor—contends that “market is the most important factor in a startup’s success or failure.” A good team and the right product are both important,…
Bill Clark
Analyzing a Startup – Part I: The Founding Team
Peter Thiel, cofounder of PayPal, is quite blunt when it comes to the importance of a company having the right founding team. A startup messed up…
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