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Social Times: The Next Trend in Organizations? Y Combinator-like Funds
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Pranav Bhasin · 1 year agoGiven how low the cost of launching a technology startup is, this testing-the-waters-before-going-full-force approach makes perfect sense. However, if there are too many investors following this model and not enough good ( committed ) entrepreneurs, the tide may just turn against it eventually.
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jsloss · 1 year agoChanges in our communications and technological environment have made it possible for a small amount of money to go along way. These funds represent the best way for most start ups to get rolling. The biggest hindrance in their success isn't necessarily money, it's not having access to networks of people, experience and a positive environment to get things done. Money, especially in the amounts we're talking about here, is just an added benefit.
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dcpatton · 1 year agoAlso, this year the The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC ran a Venture Capital Entrepreneur Challenge which included a $10,000 seed prize to the winner.
