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Venture investments slide in 1Q but software grows

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 19th

By BARBARA ORTUTAYAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A new report says funding for U.S. startups fell in the first quarter, as venture capitalists raised less capital and spent less money on fewer deals than a year earlier. The software industry was a notable exception, where both the amount

Palestinians seeking statehood look to high-tech

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on April 17th

By DANIELA BERRETTAAssociated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - Palestinians are turning to their fledgling high-tech sector as they lay the groundwork for a future state, saying the unique hardships of life in the West Bank have fostered a creative spirit conducive to the world of startups. Dozens

7 traits that distinguish super successful people from ordinary ones

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 27th

By Lewis Schiff My new book Business Brilliant is based on survey research that found seven key principles of work and wealth-building that super-successful people practice but ordinary people avoid. Here are stories of seven of the most successful--and wealthiest--people in the world to illustrate

Mitt Romney takes a new position at son's firm

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 6th

By STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) - Mitt Romney has a new position with his son's Boston-area venture capital firm. Last year's Republican presidential nominee will serve as chairman of the executive committee for Solamere Capital. The firm was founded by Romney's oldest son

Venture investments declined in 2012

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 18th

By BARBARA ORTUTAYAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A new study shows that funding for business startups declined in 2012, the first time that's happened in three years, as venture capitalists spent less money on fewer deals. Capital-intense sectors like clean technology and life sciences

Google's ultrafast Internet draws startups to KC

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 13th

By MARIA SUDEKUMAssociated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Inside a small bungalow on the street separating Kansas City, Kan., from its sister city in Missouri, a small group of entrepreneurs are working on their ideas for the next high-tech startup, tapping Google Inc.'s new superfast Internet