Author Archives: Mark Solon

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Feng Shui for Startup CEOs

Posted on May 15, 2013

Feng Shui: \ˈfəŋ-ˈshwē, -ˈshwā\ “A Chinese geomantic practice in which a structure or site is chosen or configured so as to harmonize with the spiritual forces that inhabit it”  Yesterday after our annual meeting, I was sitting with a handful of … Continue reading →

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Better Reference Checking

Posted on April 28, 2013

“Nearly every mistake I have made has been in picking the wrong people, not the wrong idea” – Arthur Rock (Davis & Rock), Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship, Harvard Seems to me that among startups these days, solid reference checking … Continue reading →

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Nate and Natty

Posted on April 24, 2013

Last night was a special evening for me. The calendar finally cooperated and allowed me to have a long overdue celebration dinner with Nate Abbott and Natty Zola, two of my favorite entrepreneurs I’ve ever had the pleasure to know … Continue reading →

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TechStars Seattle now accepting applications

Posted on March 25, 2013

TechStars Seattle recently opened applications for their next class. If you’re a new Pacific Northwest startup and want to accelerate your business, you should consider applying now to this great program run by my good friend Andy Sack. TechStars is a … Continue reading →

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