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Powered by Fandrop, fnDemo enables more than 30 Founders Network members to virtually pitch their startups to leading investors, media and fans. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Founders Network (http://www.foundersnetwork.com), a peer mentorship organization that includes more than 350 tech startup “founders helping founders,” today announced the inaugural fnDemo, a virtual tech startup pitch competition featuring more than 30 of the network’s member startups. Starting today,...

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Michigan Venture Capital Association's annual research report, a compilation and analysis of investment activity, shows that 2012 was a banner year for venture capital (VC) in the state. Compared to the national trend of declining VC funds and activity, funding activity and fund sizes in Michigan continued strong and steady growth last year. In 2012, Michigan jumped from 25(th) to 15(th) in the national VC ranking -- one...

Entrepreneurs and ventures are the engines of economic growth. Lpines and others addressed the topic of technology, ventures, entrepreneurial finance and innovation at the Innovation Economy Expo, which was held in Ontario Convention Center, California on May 9, 2013. Orange County, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 The “Business opportunities today are virtually limitless as we live in the age of internet, technology, globalization, and a favorable funding environment with very low interest...

IT due diligence leader opens their office to NYC community. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Corsis, a leading IT due diligence and infrastructure management firm dedicated to helping companies mitigate technology risk and reduce costs, today announced its participation in the annual WalkaboutNYC event. Joining a list of other market-leading New York City-based companies, the Corsis team will be partaking in the open event for entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, and anyone curious...

Even the best idea needs to be heard and understood before becoming more than just a concept. In this crowded economy, struggling to recover from the recent downturn, having a business plan that stands out from your competitors can make or break your chances for success. Business Plan Writers Nationally (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Wise Tips: Make Your Business Plan Stand out "Catching the attention of potential investors is a lot like winning an extremely competitive game," said Joseph...

Individual Investors Can Now Tap Into Previously Inaccessible Life Sciences Deals SAN JOSE, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VentureHealth, an online healthcare investment portal for accredited investors, today announced a new model for equity crowdfunding. Focused on innovations that dramatically improve clinical outcomes, VentureHealth is the first equity crowdfunding portal founded by professional investors. The investment platform offers qualified investors access to life...

Wise Business Plans, which provides individualized, custom-designed business plans for startups and expanding businesses, is the most trusted company in the business planning industry. Director Joseph Ferriolo says Wise has earned that trust through a respect for client confidentiality and an emphasis on value. (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 "Our clients don't just trust us with their business secrets and big ideas," said Joseph Ferriolo, Director of Wise Business Plans. "They...

First 20 Companies Have Been Selected from Applications Across 12 States; Startups Can Apply by May 20 for the Opportunity to be Recognized as One of the South’s Most Innovative Early-Stage Companies Nashville, TN (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN), a public-private partnership that supports the creation and development of high-growth companies in Tennessee, will recognize the top 50 early-stage companies in the South during Southland, its new conference highlighting the...

TapInfluence recognized as one of the world's most innovative startups within the TiE50 2013 awards program BOULDER, Colo., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TapInfluence (http://bit.ly/18Lhq7P), the leader in influencer marketing, was selected as a finalist for the 2013 TiE50 Awards (http://www.tie50.net/TiE50Awards/TiE50_Finalists_2013.asp). TapInfluence provides the industry's only cloud-based software that enables brand marketers to automate and scale all aspects of influencer...

Would you start out on a journey without a map? No? Then why would you start a business without a plan? (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 "When you start on your business-building journey, your destination is success," said Joseph Ferriolo, director of Wise Business Plans, which provides individualized, custom-designed business plans for startups and expanding businesses. "Not only do you want to reach that destination as quickly as possible -- you also need to be able to show potential...