What companies have you seen lately that have really made you stop and take a second look?

Rapportive. Founder blew me away. Idea got me completely by surprise. Layering apps on email and creating tacit professional-ready social networks created by people’s behavior is so perfect and so timely. Love ideas like that.

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What business ideas have you seen lately that have gotten you excited?

Answered by Andrew Patricio – Founder, BizLaunch

A few in the technology space (more)

What are some of the best online marketing campaigns you've seen lately that have actually converted users?

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor.

Can't say .. most companies don't disclose the real conversions + LTV for those sign ups ( <- the real number that matters.) (more)

What mobile consumer behaviours have you seen emerging that have surprised you?

Answered by Jen Evans – Founder, Sequentia Environics

Great question. I was amazed by a recent study that showed the emotional relationship smartphone owners have with their devices. Here's a blog post talking about some resea... (more)

I have an SaaS startup. When should I start hiring salespeople and what should I look for in the first sales person I hire?

Answered by Mark MacLeod – Partner, Real Ventures

1st make sure the value of each customer is high enough to support having a sales rep. If your product is not $20 or more per month and unless your churn rates are low (2% ... (more)

How much equity do I need to give to someone who is coming in late in the game with $250,000.00 - we've launched and already have two other investors that have invested $50...

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor. Posted in Money

That all depend on your valuation. General rule of thumb is 25% per raise you give to the investors. So assuming you already gave that to the early investors, and the new... (more)

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