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How to build a successful startup

Original post by Martin Carstens via ventureburn When it comes to venture capital, Keet van Zyl is as savvy as they come. He’s worked for companies such as Procter & Gamble, Investec Bank and HBD Venture Capital, and helped set up private equity funds in the Southern African region for a US-based investor. He also co-founded fund manager, Knife Capital […]

Lean Startup Tools

by Barry O’Reilly Lean Startup Tools from Barry O’Reilly Techmeetups launches the Guru Program to help Startups & early stage companies with mentoring on all aspects of your Business. Limited spaces are available – book your place on the Guru Program now to attend in London or remotely from anywhere in the world. Online event registration for TechMeetups Guru Program 2013: […]

Is your startup looking to go to Europe? Try East London

Original post by Malia Spencer via bizjournals The British Consulate-General based out of New York City, Danny Lopez, stopped by the South Side offices of the Pittsburgh Business Times to introduce himself and bring a message that his office is open to help Pittsburgh tech companies interested in international expansion. Specifically, expanding into Britain in order to gain […]

Techstars-backed Pickie raises $1M for Flipboard-Like app for shopping

Original post by Ki Mae Heussner via GIGAOM Tech-savvy shoppers who look to their friends for purchasing inspiration, can already turn to platforms like Pinterest, Fancy, Fab and plenty of others. But with a Flipboard-like app for the iPad that aggregates social activity across shopping sites, New York-based Pickie believes it can get in on the social commerce action, too. The startup, which […]