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How Founders Get Funding and How Investors Ensure They Deserve It

I spent the past few days listening to founders of seed-stage – and often pre-revenue – startups pitch their worth to potential investors at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. I was looking for companies that would make good investments for our First Stage Investor members (click here to sign up and discover some startups worth investing in).
It’s a scene I’m extremely familiar with. In fact, I’ve been on both sides of the equation. I’ve asked for funding before. And, as I was this week, I’ve been the investor (or represented the investor).
So as I spoke with founders about their startups …read more […]

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Google Elevates Vacation Rentals With Hotel-Like Treatment in Search

Google took the next step in its own vacation rental and apartments business, giving it special treatment with a four-pack display of rates, photos, reviews, and a map within Google search — and placement above other travel companies’ organic results. With the alternative accommodations sector one of the fastest-growing segments in travel around the world, […] …read more […]