Linh Ta reported on the front page of Saturday’s Des Moines Register that, “Jenny Quiner’s last day as a high school science teacher was Friday. Next week, she launches her new career as a full-time urban farmer. “Quiner, 31, is one of a growing number of urban millennials establishing roots in Iowa’s most prominent profession.”… Continue Reading
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Start-Ups Are Chasing Ways to Use Food Waste- a Platform for Commerce
Stephanie Strom reported in Friday’s New York Times that, “Just as Rumpelstiltskin spun gold from straw, scores of new companies are trying to spin profits out of food waste. “Several start-ups are chasing ways to use food waste to make other edibles. Some are aiming to quickly distribute food that is about to be thrown… Continue Reading
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Shareholders Use Law to Assess Valuations of Private Start-Up Companies
Rolfe Winkler reported this week at The Wall Street Journal Online that, “For more than a year, Jay Biederman has pestered Domo Inc. for its financial statements. The former manager wants to estimate how much his tens of thousands of shares in the tech startup are worth. “Domo, whose software analyzes corporate data, has rejected… Continue Reading
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March Capital Partners Debuts
Paresh Dave reported in today’s Los Angeles Times that, “It took nearly three years, but the four men behind Los Angeles’ newest venture capital firm say they have amassed more money for an initial fund than anyone before in Southern California. “March Capital Partners pulled together $240 million from about 50 wealthy families, institutions and… Continue Reading
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Start-Ups See Balance of Power Shifting with Venture Capitalists
Katie Benner reported in Saturday’s New York Times that, “The balance of power is shifting across tech start-up land. Not long ago, entrepreneurs had the upper hand. With investors eager to get a piece of the next Uber or Airbnb, entrepreneurs often just lifted their little fingers to get financing. Some investors let the entrepreneurs… Continue Reading
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Along with Mergers and Acquisitions, Big Food Companies Consider Start-Ups
Stephanie Strom reported in Friday’s New York Times that, “General Mills, one of America’s corporate food titans, is quietly establishing itself in venture capital, investing in some of the hottest new food companies. “It is just one of a small but growing number of giant food companies that have decided they can no longer afford… Continue Reading
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Change in Crowdfunding Rules for Some Start-Ups
Stacy Cowley reported on the front page of the business section in Sunday’s New York Times that, “If you’ve always dreamed of being Mr. Wonderful from ‘Shark Tank,’ now is your chance. “Starting Monday, new rules will permit anyone, not just the moneyed, to risk $2,000 a year or more investing in small companies in… Continue Reading
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Japan Looks to Farm Start-Ups
Paolo Bosonin and Kosaku Narioka reported yesterday at The Wall Street Journal Online that, “A few years ago, rice grower Senichi Makino had a beefy business idea. He wanted to use brown rice to cook up a concoction that mimicked the taste and texture of meat. “The problem was persuading local banks to lend him… Continue Reading
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Crowdsourcing for Ideas
Constance Gutske reported in yesterday’s New York Times that, “Some of the best business ideas are inspired by others, or so the wisdom of the crowd goes. That is leading more entrepreneurs to tap into other people’s brains — rather than just their pocketbooks — to test new products, set pricing and bring ideas to… Continue Reading
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New Fundraising Rules for Some Start-Ups
Ruth Simon reported in today’s Wall Street Journal that, “Small businesses will soon be able to sell shares to Main Street investors on crowdfunding portals, instead of trying to lure those backers with promises of T-shirts, coffee mugs or other merchandise. “Starting Monday, small companies and startups can raise as much as $1 million online… Continue Reading
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