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Bitcoin Startups Get Their Own Silicon Valley Accelerator
Plug and Play Tech Center is launching an accelerator program exclusively for Bitcoin startups, and it's making other investments in the Bitcoin space as well.
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Confidence Among Silicon Valley VCs at Highest Since 2007, Report Shows
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Launching Today: Silicon Valley Venture Fund for Big Data Startups
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Bloomberg Says London, Not Silicon Valley, Is New York City’s Top Tech Competitor
In the battle to reign supreme in the tech sector, the mayor of New York City says London is the city to watch.
Tech
6 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
Health insurance exchanges go online, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. wants a few good entrepreneurs, CreateTech conference draws an eclectic crowd in Brooklyn, Marc Andreessen sits down with the Pando Monthly. This week's notable news and startup events for entrepreneurs.
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As Startup Visa Bill Languishes, Entrepreneurs Leave the U.S.
Innovators drawn to the U.S. for education and research don't have time to wait for legislative action that would help them stay.
Thought Leaders
The Secret to Israel’s Startup Success
'Silicon Wadi,' the high-tech startup mecca in Israel offers valuable lessons about what it takes to start and run your own business. Here are three key takeaways.
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6 Reasons Why Mark Hurd Should Be Microsoft’s Next CEO
Despite his ouster from H-P, Mark Hurd is the one man with all the skills needed to help Microsoft complete its transformation.
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The 5 Rules for Silicon Valley Success That Can Work Anywhere
Silicon Valley is the startup capital of the world for a reason. Here are five key lessons from the place that every entrepreneur can apply to the way they do business, no matter where they are.
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Gangnam: The Silicon Valley of South Korea
Forget Gangnam Style. The song's namesake has a lot more going for it in the entrepreneurial sphere.
By Neil Parmar
Entrepreneurs
LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman: Success Tips from Silicon Valley
Consider these three strategies for business success in an ever-evolving economy.
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Spreading the Love of Silicon Valley (Infographic)
Let's face it, Silicon Valley is still the mecca for startups, and every other city is playing catch up.
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Inside Silicon Valley’s Annual Failure Conference
At FailCon, entrepreneurs study other's failures and how to prepare for their success.
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Kathryn Minshew on Why Silicon Valley Needs a Feminine Touch
The young founder of The Daily Muse discusses her charmed career in entrepreneurship and offers advice to fellow founders just getting started.
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A New Take on Aging, From Silicon Valley
A senior home care franchise based in Palo Alto, Calif., and run by young staffers is looking to give its elderly clientele five-star treatment.
By Sarah Max
Business Accounting
For the New Generation of Venture Capitalists, Their Advice Is More Valuable Than Their Money
'NewGen VCs' don't come out of finance. It's all about prior entrepreneurial experience.
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How Silicon Valley’s Glow Shines Beyond Its Borders
To highlight Global Entrepreneurship Week, we took a look at how international entrepreneurs are starting to reel in Silicon-Valley-sized investments.
By Neil Parmar
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3 Hot Tech Startups Burning Up L.A.’s ‘Silicon Beach’
In startup world, Southern California is giving Silicon Valley a run for its money.
By Barb Dybwad
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What Is Vooza and Why Should You Care?
Hilarious videos from possibly faux company Vooza can offer every business owner a lesson in creativity.
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Starting Up Under One Roof: A Look at Residential Incubators
Rather than move in with mom and dad, young founders are increasingly bunking up -- choosing to inhabit startup houses or hacker hostels. Here's a look at the growing trend.
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Mike Jones on Ditching La La Land for Silicon Beach
Los Angeles has long been a mecca for creative types. Now it's attracting techies too.
By Shira Lazar
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Reality TV Show May Hit Too Close to Home in Silicon Valley
A new Bravo show that follows startups through their growing pains is riling the high-tech hotbed. A look at what may be behind all the griping.
By Carol Tice
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The Latest Craze in Incubators: Pay-to-Play Accelerators?
Fee-based entrepreneurship accelerators and incubators are increasingly sprouting up. We take a look at some new programs and consider whether they're worth your time.
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New York, the City that Never Disconnects?
New York is claiming ever more tech cred these days. Steven Rosenbaum, the city's first Entrepreneur at Large, discusses the Big Apple and the burgeoning idea of curation.
By Shira Lazar
Business Accounting
DVD Pick for Tech Startups: ‘Something Ventured’
Trying to figure out how Silicon Valley really works? This documentary, recently released on DVD, offers plenty of insight into Apple, Intel and the money guys who bet on them.
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Why Facebook Is Killing Silicon Valley (Opinion)
With venture-capital investment flocking to social-media startups, who will back nascent startups innovating in such critical industries as material science, sensors, robotics, medical devices and life sciences?
By Steve Blank
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Tumblr’s David Karp on Why NYC Beats Silicon Valley
The microblogging-site founder dishes about the evolution of Tumblr and why he loves the Big Apple.
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Silicon Valley VCs Perk Up
Inspired by new waves of technology developments and blockbuster deals, VCs are feeling better at the start of 2012.
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From Pinterest to Gumroad, 19-Year-Old Sahil Lavingia on His Trek Through Silicon Valley
We spoke with the young entrepreneur about his experience as a founding team memberat Pinterest and his new company Gumroad.