Richard Gottlieb

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Crowdfunding Sites; Crowdtilt, AngelList, Crowdfunder, Kickstarter and more

In my last post, "Crowdfunding Websites; where to find investment money under the new JOBS Act," I wrote about a CNN article, "8 crowdfunding sites to watch." These are sites that CNN deems important to watch as they may become major players for companies and individuals seeking investors under the new JOBS Act. Here is the listCrowdtiltCNN describes Crowdtilt this way: &q... More

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Crowdfunding Websites; where to find investment money under the new JOBS Act

As a consultant, I am frequently approached by entrepreneurs and start-up companies seeking investment money. I have had to tell them that in most cases, initial money comes from family, friends and credit cards. Once they have established that they have a workable business model they can turn to Angel and Venture Capital investors. The latter form of investment money is hard to find and can be... More

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The Power of Silly

My son, Matt, sent me a picture this week of a hippopotamus having his teeth brushed. You may wonder, as did I, why a grown man would send his father a picture of a hippo much less one with good dental hygiene. Well, it seems that he remembers me asking him this question when he was a little boy: "Would you rather be a dentist for an alligator or a hippo?That silly moment came back to him... More

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The JOBS Act and how it makes raising money easier

The JOBS Act is one of the most important changes to raising capital in American history. Why, because it makes the IPO process more attractive and provides entrepreneurs of any size with new opportunities to find investors. For instance, in the past, companies have been able to collect donations via crowd funding. This approach allowed people to donate money, but not to invest. Under the JOBS... More

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The decline of Nintendo, Play Station, Xbox; can the toy industry help?

E3, the Video Game trade show, is taking place this week in Los Angeles. It is occurring in the face of a steady decline in video game sales. The drop off appears to be more than some cyclical development but rather a full retreat from the highs of just a few years ago. Last month, Nintendo reported its first losing year in company history. And they are not alone, "Market tracker NPD Group... More