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That's what the startup visa in it current advocacy states: if an entrepreneur has raised 250k then so be it. So yes, valid idea. But again, not what I' saying: if I want to start …

Actually, the requirement is that you area tax resident. Similar but very different.

When you automate a process to scale, you reduce the need for people. In that sense, startups destroy jobs. But when you create new ways in doing things like unlocking value (like …

Not quite. If you are a venture partner and you don't produce returns on the fund, you're out of there. The entire partnership needs to show gains on the fund. In my experience, it…

Let me qualify that: as a founder, of course there is risk. That's what makes you a founder. And that's why not everyone is cut out to be a founder: you need to be mad. (And there'…

What! That's sad. You're a victim of what I call "Everest Syndrome": http://eliasbizannes.com/blog/2011/08/everest-syndrome-is-th... Startups in my portfolio at CRV (we're the guys…

Yeah, so the problem Pier 38 is that it has zoning for M2 which is "heavy industrial use". 880 Harrison St is on RSD which is live/work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/liako/61226328…

Agreed with Ben. I'm an Aussie transplant and know the pain that comes with moving but have to say it was the best decisions of my life. I help the portfolio of Charles River Ventu…

10 free tickets to StartupBus 24 hour challenge this friday. Discount code is "hacker news". $2000 in prize money. https://sfstartupbushackathon.mogotix.com/

http://startupbus2012kickoffparty.eventbrite.com/ Password is "busbubble" Party is being held at StartupHouse, which was recently uncovered here http://thenextweb.com/video/2011/06…