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Articles from the TEXO GP Publications Category
Five tips for obtaining startup funding
Austin Business Journal | February 25, 2011
Category: TEXO GP Publications, Venture Capital
It’s hard to be an entrepreneur these days when most of the advice out there focuses on what not to do. Fortunately, there are a few things every entrepreneur can do to increase one’s chances of raising money.
Crowder brings a military focus to running the Central Texas Angel Network
Austin American-Statesman | February 20, 2011
Category: TEXO GP Publications
As executive director of the Central Texas Angel Network, Randall Crowder has relied as much on his military training as on his MBA.
Austin Entrepreneurs Stand on His Shoulders
Austin Business Journal | September 12, 2010
Category: TEXO GP Publications
Last March, Austin’s startup community welcomed a new face with the launch of Texas Venture Labs. This is a University of Texas initiative in partnership with the Central Texas Angel Network that supports technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and innovation, while providing …
Entrepreneurs should avoid these mistakes when raising money
Austin Business Journal | July 11, 2010
Category: TEXO GP Publications, Venture Capital
There is a language and a protocol that entrepreneurs should understand before they set out to raise money. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs make simple mistakes that raise red flags for investors.
Consider the power of thesis-driven investing
Austin Business Journal | September 8, 2007
Category: TEXO GP Publications, Venture Capital
When asked what makes an investor successful, many people will say its the quality of their deal flow, but in today’s environment the best answer is not that simple.