What do you consider your biggest investment success (doesn’t have to just be based on money)?

Tough to say. Most recent one I’m proud of is seeding Dabble DB, which was recently picked up by Twitter. Great Canadian success story, against the odds.

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Do you think advertising inside my mobile social network app will interfere with user experience?

Answered by Mark Ruddock – Founder, INEA Posted in Marketing

It doesn't have to ... just be careful to focus on the overall user experience ... keep the ads as unobtrusive as possible without making them invisible :-) ... and keep a... (more)

At what stage should one be thinking about the pricing for the product you're bringing to market? Should it be done at the same time as developing the MVP? It seems to me ...

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor.

Building something people love is always #1 however it's important to insure you test your business model as well. If you're self funded than I would suggest building an M... (more)

What do you consider the "right" amount and type of follow-up for leads met at networking events? A phone call the day after the event? A handwritten note? An email? An...

Answered by Andrew Patricio – Founder, BizLaunch

Whenever I attend networking events my goal is to meet 1 or 2 good prospects. Follow up within 24 hours by phone or email. If they don't respond to your attempt and you bel... (more)

What would you consider to be the most important question(s) you asked as you were getting started?

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor.

"So, what do you do?" to everyone I met. "Who's the smartest person you know?" to every developer I met. "Who do you turn to for advice on your work?" to ever designer I me... (more)

If you don't know your passion how do you initiate your startup?

Answered by Bruce Poon Tip – Founder of G Adventures. Posted in Lessons

You don't. Find your passion. How could you not know it! I am not sure I understand your question. You must be passionate about something!!?? Just make sure you love what y... (more)

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