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Monthly Archives: May 2014

Talent > Capital: How regulators can *actually* promote entrepreneurship in Washington State

I’m a firm believer in Brad Feld’s ecosystem model of innovation, and — in addition to my day job as an investor at Founders’ Co-op — also serve as a volunteer board member for the Washington Technology Industry Association and Chair of the City of Seattle’s Economic Development Commission. In both roles, I’m often asked what continue…

May 29, 2014

Our investment in Smore — Digital marketing for the 99%

I’m excited to report that we just closed a new investment with some old friends. Smore is based in Tel Aviv, but two years ago they came to Seattle for the summer to participate in TechStars. Gilad and Shlomi had never built a company before, but they were two of the most talented makers we’d continue…

May 6, 2014

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