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Start-Up Chile is an accelerator program that is financed by the Chilean government and meant to jumpstart the tech community in the South American country. Today, the program is holding its first demo day in San Francisco. What’s especially interesting about Start-Up Chile is that the program, which started in 2010 and has already graduated four […]
We all love infographics and the way they make information more clear, entertaining, and telegraphic. Here are nine such illustrations tailored for the viewing pleasure of the inquisitive marketer. Digital marketing budget trends 2012 From 6S Marketing It’s all about you. Well, all about you and people like you. Here’s a summary of digital marketing budget trends […]
You can’t read an article on a startup these days without hearing about a “pivot.” A pivot is just as it sounds, a swivel, a twist, a change of direction. Turning on an axis and swapping direction without dismissing the core idea. It’s a tricky proposition, but more startups are pivoting because opportunity will only […]
Socialance is a startup out of London that has moved to Santiago, Chile, for six months. The reason for the move is pretty straightforward: Start-Up Chile is giving the company $40,000 without taking any equity stake. And the rent is relatively cheap. Start-Up Chile, which was here at Disrupt San Francisco, has attracted about 500 […]
We know, we know. Reading for fun isn’t exactly part of most business owners’ daily routines. But making time to check out some of the year’s most popular business books can be a great way to balance pleasure with productivity. Sure, staying on top of the latest business trends might not sound like relaxing beach […]
I recently taught a group of Bulgarian young leaders, top students who spent 5 weeks in the US to learn about entrepreneurship and work on ideas for new ventures. As a faculty director for this program, sponsored by America for Bulgaria Foundation http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Bulgarian-Young-Leaders-Program/ I set up a panel of angel investors who spoke about
Even as the economy has slowed, the nation’s visa system remains a high hurdle for foreigners who want to start businesses and create jobs in the United States. Few viable options exist for entrepreneurs eager to come to America, and those that do offer little predictability. For example, the investor visa carries a $1 million […]
The startup waters are murky and full of hidden dangers. Below the surface, the ecosystem rests in a delicate balance between predators and prey. To help you navigate these stormy seas, we’ve created the infographic below. Read on to find out where you stand in the startup food chain. (read more) Published by: udemy.com Article […]
In a typical tech industry incubator space in the Palermo Soho district of Buenos Aires — laptops on communal tables, white dry erase boards, playfully bright paint — three Americans are building a sales site for Latin American travel deals. Co-founders Scott Thompson and Scott Bird, as well as first employee Francesca Larson, don’t speak […]
It’s showtime, and TechStars New York managing director David Tisch isn’t wearing his normal uniform — an oversized t-shirt bearing the name of one of the startups in his accelerator program. Instead, he’s opted for a Ralph Lauren oxford, a haircut and a fresh shave as he takes the stage for the program’s second New […]
